Restaurant C & C — Gamla Stan's Game and Swedish-Kitchen Corner

A cosy Old Town kitchen with a game-focused heart

Restaurant C & C sits in the compact lanes of Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, presenting itself as a neighbourhood bistro that leans into Swedish culinary traditions and wild-game specialties. The kitchen’s character is defined by rich, northerly flavours — chanterelle and other woodland mushrooms, cloudberry and lingonberry accents, and plates built around elk, reindeer and occasionally boar — all prepared with straightforward technique and a respect for seasonal produce.

Interior atmosphere and summertime terrace

Inside, the restaurant feels informal and inviting: compact seating, warm lighting and material touches that keep the focus on food and conviviality rather than fuss. In summer the place expands outdoors with a terrace that spills onto the lane, offering a pleasant street-side experience where the cobblestones, passing pedestrians and warm light add to the convivial mood.

Menu highlights and dietary notes

While the menu changes, staples nod to classic Swedish plates — cured gravlax, creamy chanterelle soup, meat medallions with Västerbotten-inspired sauces, and hearty mashed-potato accompaniments with rårörda lingon — alongside fish mains and seasonal desserts featuring cloudberries and chocolate. The kitchen emphasises gluten-free options across much of the menu and also lists vegetarian and vegan choices, making it reasonably adaptable to dietary needs. The service approach is relaxed and efficient, geared toward small groups, couples and solo diners looking for a satisfying meal rather than a formal tasting experience. The dining rhythm tends toward steady lunchtime trade and calm evening seatings, with portions and pacing designed for a full three-course meal without theatrical presentation — the pleasure comes from flavour, balance and traditional pairings. Set amid the medieval streets of Stockholm’s Old Town, C & C reads like a local anchor: unobtrusive yet characterful, a place where northern ingredients are shown off plainly and happily. Its situation in a historic quarter gives the meal a sense of place — stone alleys, small courtyards and old façades are part of the experience, especially if you dine on the terrace when the light softens. The restaurant is well suited to visitors seeking traditional Swedish flavours with a game-forward twist, and to locals wanting a reliably casual dinner. Expect moderate prices for Stockholm, robust portioning, a fully licensed bar and a menu that privileges seasonal produce; the tone is friendly rather than formal, making it a comfortable choice for most diners in Gamla Stan.