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Restaurants in Stockholm

Stockholm is among the cities in Europe with the highest density of restaurants. As early as the 18th century there were some 700 inns - one for every 100 inhabitants. Today about 1500 places compete to serve us everything from hamburgers to the most exotic gourmet fare. Most restaurants in Stockholm are of high standard. No Fewer than six have earned a star in the Guide Michelin; Bon Lloc, Fredsgatan 12, Operakällaren, Paul & Norbert, Wedholms Fisk and Edsbacka Krog. The foreign visitor should take the opportunity of sampling traditional Swedish cooking. Examples of typical Swedish dishes are the "Smörgåsbord", Swedish meetballs, herring, salmon, reindeer and bleak roe.


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A few practical tips for the would-be restaurant-goer:

Lunch in Sweden is usually served between 11.00 and 14.00. If you are travelling on a shoestring then you're well advised to eat your main meal at lunchtime as many restaurants offer a value for money, lunch of the day alternative. Pasta, pizza and Chinese food are popular in Stockholm and reasonably priced throughout the day. Dinner is served from 15.00 until 23.00, but many fast-food outlets are open 24-hours a day. Alcoholic beverages are not available before 11.00. Just when a restaurant closes is dependent upon the kind of license it has. Some night clubs are open to 5.00. Tips are included in the price of a meal, but if you want to show your appreciation for good service, then a little extra goes a long way. Many Swedish restaurants have their own cloakrooms with a cloakroom attendant in which case the restaurant is responsible for the security of your items. Checking your hat, coat and bag only costs a few kronor. All major Swedish restaurants must have a smoking and non-smoking section.

Bon appetit!