Gondolen
Södermalm, Stockholm
Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Gondolen is a strong Stockholm pick for a celebration, date, or business meal when the room and wine program matter. Choose it over tighter contemporary formats if the group needs flexibility and occasion energy; cross-shop freyja. for Swedish cooking or Woodstockholm for a clearer €€ contemporary brief.
About Gondolen
Gondolen is a Stockholm venue with smart-casual dress guidance, listed opening hours, Star Wine List recognition for 2026. It is a practical choice when you want a dinner plan with clear basics in place.
For planning purposes, Gondolen is listed as open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1 AM, closed Friday, open Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 1 AM. That makes timing the main advantage to consider when comparing it with other Stockholm dining plans.
Choose it for a Stockholm occasion when timing and basics matter
Gondolen is easiest to recommend when you need a Stockholm booking with clearly published hours and a smart-casual dress code. It may fit a celebration, date, or business meal, Pair it with our full Stockholm restaurants guide if the meal needs to sit alongside bars, hotels, or daytime plans.
The Star Wine List 2026 recognition is a useful public trust signal. It should not be read as a full description of the drinks program or the dining experience, but it is a confirmed recognition point to keep in mind if you are comparing Stockholm options.
Where it sits against other Stockholm options
When comparing Gondolen with Frantz Restaurang & Bar, Krog Agrikultur, or Woodstockholm, keep the comparison practical: Gondolen has hours, smart-casual dress guidance, Star Wine List 2026 recognition. For the other restaurants, check current menus, availability, format directly before deciding.
freyja. and The Hills are also names to consider when building a Stockholm dining shortlist. Choose between them based on current availability, menu details, the kind of evening you want, rather than assuming a specific overlap in cuisine or price.
For the rest of the trip, keep the planning practical: use our full Stockholm hotels guide, our full Stockholm bars guide, our full Stockholm wineries guide, our full Stockholm experiences guide rather than overloading one dinner with every requirement.
Planning details
- Location
- Stadsgården 6, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden
- Website
- gondolen.se
- Phone
- +46 8 641 70 90
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gondolen reads as a Stockholm institution that balances history and a deliberate contemporary rethink. The 2023 reopening reframes a nearly ninety-year story with fresh intent, but the address still foregrounds the city itself: the lift approach, the sweep of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic inlet, and Gamla Stan’s roofline all function as part of the room. That combination of civic gravitas and scenic perspective gives the restaurant a classic, historic character whose appeal is as much about place and view as it is about what lands on the plate.
Best For
This is a place people book when the occasion matters: date nights, special occasions and celebrations all make sense here. The dramatic vantage over the water and the sense of arrival via the Katarinahissen lift turn a meal into an event, so evenings—especially reserved dining—are a natural fit. Guests looking to mark milestones or enjoy an elevated night out will find the combination of landmark setting and seafood-focused cooking especially well suited to memorable dinners.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s seafood strengths: try the signature Toast Skagen and Kalix Löjrom as starters, then consider a main such as the White Wine Poached Hake or the Fish and Shellfish Casserole. Given how the description elevates light and the view, timing a visit around the light on the water enhances the experience. Focus on the highlighted seafood dishes to get a direct sense of how the kitchen positions itself in this historic, waterfront setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and cozy with panoramic windows, wooden floors, leather furnishings, warm lighting, and a boat-like suspended feel; lively cocktail bar with jazz.
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Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Toast Skagen
- Kalix Löjrom
- White Wine Poached Hake
- Fish and Shellfish Casserole
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Choose freyja. if the brief is Swedish, stylish, €€€. Choose Woodstockholm if the table wants a contemporary €€ dinner with a clearer value angle.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Stockholm
Gondolen is the practical occasion pick in this set: easier to recommend for mixed groups than Frantz Restaurang & Bar or Krog Agrikultur when the table does not want a tightly defined format. Its advantage is flexibility and a stronger wine signal, not a sharply defined cuisine identity.
Woodstockholm is the better value-led choice if €€ contemporary cooking is the priority. freyja. is the closer match for a stylish Swedish dinner at €€€, and it is the one to check when the brief is more specifically local. Gondolen makes more sense when the night needs a broader celebration setting.
The Hills is the fallback for a simpler Stockholm meal when the occasion pressure is lower. For a date, client dinner, or late-evening plan, Gondolen remains the safer booking; for a casual table, The Hills may be the easier fit.
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Compare Gondolen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gondolen | Stockholm | ; | Star Wine Lists 20262026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Very Fine Level | ; |
| Frantz Restaurang & Bar | Stockholm | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Krog Agrikultur | Stockholm | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Woodstockholm | Stockholm | Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Very Fine Level2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| freyja. | Stockholm | Swedish | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Fine Level2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| The Hills | Stockholm | No published awards | ; | ; |
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How Gondolen Stockholm compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gondolen good for solo dining?
It can be, if the listed hours and Stockholm location fit your plan. Gondolen is open late on its listed operating days, the bar dining setup may suit solo guests. Check the venue directly before relying on a particular arrangement.
What are alternatives to Gondolen in Stockholm?
Frantz Restaurang & Bar, freyja. Krog Agrikultur, Woodstockholm, The Hills are other Stockholm options to compare when planning. Use current menus, availability, hours, booking policies to decide which is the better fit for your meal.
Is Gondolen good for a special occasion?
Gondolen may suit a special occasion in Stockholm if its smart-casual dress code, listed hours, Star Wine List 2026 recognition match what you want. Details such as menu style, pricing, private or group options should be confirmed directly before booking.
Does Gondolen handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details should be confirmed directly before booking if anyone in your group has specific requirements.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gondolen?
The opening hours cover both lunch and dinner service windows. Gondolen is listed as open from 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday, closed Friday, from 12 PM Saturday and Sunday, with closing at 1 AM on open days. Confirm current service details directly before choosing a time.
