Brasserie 1742
Kosta Boda Art Hotel, Kosta
Restaurant in Kosta, Sweden
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Smart Casual
Why go
Brasserie 1742 is worth booking when dinner is meant to be the centerpiece of a Kosta Boda Art Hotel stay. The tasting-menu format, seasonal Scandinavian-European cooking and glass-art setting make it better for a planned celebration than a casual hotel meal, especially if the table is comfortable trusting the kitchen.
About Brasserie 1742
Choose Brasserie 1742 if the point of dinner in Kosta is a seasonal fine-dining brasserie rather than a casual meal. The profile is focused on Scandinavian and European influences, with head chef Karim Khouani leading a kitchen built around seasonal cooking.
The name can read like a broad brasserie, but the confirmed positioning is more premium: seasonal fine dining in Kosta, with a listed price of $260 per person and a smart-casual dress code. It is well suited to diners who want a planned, refined dinner rather than a quick, flexible stop.
The reason to book is the seasonal fine-dining profile
The strongest reason to choose it is the seasonal cooking. Confirmed signature dishes include gratinated Ostra Regal oyster with lemon oil, Wagyu beef tartare with Osetra caviar on a crisp potato cake with tarragon emulsion, lobster with scallops grilled over birch charcoal from Norrland. Those dishes point to a special-occasion meal with Scandinavian and European influences rather than a standard casual format.
For someone considering a return visit, the value test is whether the current seasonal cooking feels right for the occasion. The published details support Brasserie 1742 as a deliberate dinner choice in Kosta, especially for guests who care about seafood, luxury ingredients and a more composed fine-dining experience.
Brasserie 1742 also has confirmed White Guide Sweden Restaurants recognition at Very Fine Level for 2026. That recognition helps frame the restaurant as one of the more ambitious dining choices in Kosta, but the practical decision still comes down to whether the $260-per-person price and seasonal fine-dining style match the evening.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose it for a celebratory dinner, a focused night out in Kosta, or an occasion where smart casual dress feels appropriate. The restaurant’s profile points to seasonal fine dining, so it is a better fit for guests who want a composed meal than for diners looking for a casual drop-in.
Skip it if the group is undecided or is mainly looking for the lowest-commitment meal in town. The confirmed price is $260 per person, so it makes most sense when everyone at the table is comfortable treating dinner as the main event.
Logistically, plan around the published opening information. Sources list Friday dinner hours, while another Kosta source lists Friday and Saturday evening hours; historical information has also described Wednesday-to-Saturday opening. Check the current schedule directly before building the evening around a visit.
Where it fits in a Kosta plan
For planning around the wider area, start with our full Kosta restaurants guide, then decide whether dinner should anchor the evening or simply support a broader visit to Kosta. If the restaurant is the anchor, Brasserie 1742 is the more deliberate choice. If the night is mostly about convenience, consider other dining in Kosta generically before committing to a $260 fine-dining dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- Stora vägen 75, 36543 Kosta, Sweden
- Website
- kostabodaarthotel.se/brasserie1742
- Phone
- 0478-348 30
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, design-driven fine dining room inside Kosta Boda Art Hotel where glass art, bespoke ceramics and carefully staged tableware are central to the experience. The atmosphere blends modern sophistication with rustic charm, aiming for an immersive, multi-sensory gastronomic evening rather than casual dining.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Gratinerat Ostra Regal-ostron med citronolja (Gratinated Ostra Regal oyster with lemon oil)
- Råbiff på Wagyu biff med Osetra-kaviar på krispig potatiskaka med dragonemulsion
- Hummer och pilgrimsmusslor grillade på björkkol från Norrland med skaldjurskonsommé & syrad crème fraiche
- Bakad torskrygg med blomkålpuré, musselsås, äpple & dragonsnö
- Dovhjort med silverlöksemulsion, halstrad anklever, benmärg, bakade rödbetor, tryffel och kalvbenskysås
- Lingon-bavaroise med päroncrème, honungsflarn & skogsglass på hasselnötter
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Brasserie 1742?
Brasserie 1742 lists a smart-casual dress code. Given the $260-per-person seasonal fine-dining profile, polished casual clothing is a safe choice for dinner in Kosta.
Does Brasserie 1742 handle dietary restrictions?
If restrictions matter, contact Brasserie 1742 directly before visiting rather than assuming changes can be made at the table.
What are alternatives to Brasserie 1742 in Kosta?
For a lower-commitment meal, consider other dining in Kosta instead of a $260 seasonal fine-dining dinner. Brasserie 1742 makes sense when you want a more ambitious Scandinavian- and European-influenced brasserie experience with White Guide Sweden Restaurants recognition.
Is Brasserie 1742 worth it?
It can be worth it if you want a serious dinner in Kosta and are comfortable with the $260-per-person price. The confirmed White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Very Fine Level recognition for 2026 supports its fine-dining positioning.
Is Brasserie 1742 good for solo dining?
Solo dining details are not specifically verified. A solo guest who enjoys focused fine dining may still find it appealing, but the key question is whether the $260-per-person price and seasonal brasserie style fit the evening.
