Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
Casual Stockholm dining, no pretension required.
Greasy Spoon on Tjärhovsgatan sits in the casual, neighbourhood end of Stockholm's dining range — easy to book, informal in feel, and firmly outside the city's tasting-menu circuit. If you want relaxed Södermalm dining without the formality or price of Stockholm's top tables, it is accessible and unpretentious. Confirmed details on pricing and hours are limited, so check directly before visiting.
If you have been to Greasy Spoon once and are wondering whether a second visit holds anything new, the honest answer depends on what brought you the first time. The address — Tjärhovsgatan 19 in Södermalm — puts it in one of Stockholm's more lived-in neighbourhoods, away from the formal dining circuit around Östermalm. That geography matters: the atmosphere here reads as deliberate neighbourhood casualness rather than destination performance, and that character does not really change visit to visit. Whether that is a strength or a limitation is the central question for the repeat visitor.
On the atmosphere front, expect a room that runs warm and informal. Södermalm venues of this type tend toward lower ceilings, close-set tables, and a noise level that climbs through the evening , better suited to relaxed conversation early in a sitting than to anything that requires quiet focus. If you are coming for the ambient feel alone, arriving before the dinner rush gives you the leading version of the room.
Booking is easy. Walk-in availability is realistic at off-peak times, and advance reservations are not the competitive exercise they are at Stockholm's tasting-menu houses. That accessibility is a genuine advantage if you are planning loosely or travelling without a fixed itinerary.
For context on what Greasy Spoon sits beside in Stockholm's dining range: the city's higher-end end is anchored by venues like Frantzén, AIRA, and Operakällaren, all of which operate at €€€€ price points with formal tasting structures. Greasy Spoon operates in a different register entirely , which is not a criticism, but it does mean the comparison set is different. If you are building a Stockholm itinerary and want to range across the city's dining options, our full Stockholm restaurants guide covers the spectrum from neighbourhood spots to Michelin-level destinations. For broader planning, see also our guides to Stockholm hotels, bars, and experiences.
The data on Greasy Spoon is sparse , no published awards, no confirmed price range, no listed hours in our database , which limits how specific we can be on value and timing. What that sparseness signals in practice: this is not a venue being tracked by the awards circuit, and it is not positioning itself there. Book it for what it is , a Södermalm neighbourhood spot with easy access and an informal room , rather than for any tasting-menu ambition.
| Venue | Price Range | Booking Difficulty | Style | Leading For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasy Spoon | Not confirmed | Easy | Neighbourhood casual | Relaxed, informal meals |
| Operakällaren | €€€€ | Moderate | Swedish, Modern Cuisine | Formal occasion dining |
| AIRA | €€€€ | Moderate–Hard | Modern European | Tasting menu experience |
| Adam / Albin | €€€€ | Moderate | New Nordic | Nordic progression menus |
| Aloë | Not confirmed | Moderate | Creative | Creative casual |
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasy Spoon | Easy | — | |||
| Operakällaren | Swedish, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| AIRA | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Adam / Albin | New Nordic | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Ekstedt | Progressive Asador, Grills | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Etoile | Contemporary French, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Greasy Spoon measures up.
Bar seating availability at Greasy Spoon on Tjärhovsgatan 19 is not confirmed in current records. Given the venue's casual format, counter or bar-adjacent seating is plausible, but call ahead before making it part of your plan. Solo diners in particular should confirm this detail directly with the venue.
Specific menu items are not documented here, but the name signals a comfort-food, diner-style menu rather than a tasting format. Go in expecting satisfying, unfussy plates rather than composed fine-dining courses. If you want refined Swedish cuisine in Södermalm, Ekstedt or Adam/Albin are better fits for that brief.
The casual, diner-style format at Tjärhovsgatan 19 makes Greasy Spoon a reasonable solo option — no ceremony, no awkward table minimums. It suits a quick, low-stakes lunch or dinner more than a lingering solo occasion meal. For solo fine dining in Stockholm, AIRA is the stronger call.
Probably not the right venue for a milestone dinner. The format and name point to everyday comfort eating rather than occasion dining. For a special night out in Stockholm, Operakällaren or AIRA will deliver the setting and service that justify the occasion.
For casual neighbourhood eating, Greasy Spoon competes with the broader Södermalm café and diner scene. Step up in formality and you reach Ekstedt (fire-cooked, one Michelin star) or Adam/Albin (two stars, tasting menu). Etoile and Operakällaren cover the classic fine-dining end. AIRA is the choice for modern Nordic tasting menus.
The address is Tjärhovsgatan 19 in Södermalm, Stockholm's most densely restaurant-packed neighbourhood. Walk-in friendliness is likely given the casual positioning, but no booking policy is confirmed. Arrive without high expectations about formality or a structured menu — this is a come-as-you-are spot, not a destination restaurant.
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