Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
Strong value tasting menu, book 1–2 weeks out.
NISCH in Vasastan is one of Stockholm's stronger value cases for a tasting-menu dinner: a 2024 Michelin Plate and an Opinionated About Dining Europe nod at a €€€ price point, a full tier below most comparable rooms in the city. The seasonally changing menu is biased toward Nordic produce with global influences, the wine list is mostly organic and biodynamic, and the room is intimate enough for a proper occasion without the formality of a starred restaurant.
Getting a table at NISCH is easier than at most of Stockholm's serious tasting-menu restaurants, and that's part of the case for booking it. This is a four-night-a-week operation (Wednesday through Saturday, 6–11 pm) in Vasastan, and while you'll want a reservation rather than a walk-in gamble, you won't be fighting a months-long waitlist the way you would at Frantzén or AIRA. Book a week or two ahead and you should be fine. The real question is whether it's worth your evening, and for a special occasion dinner that doesn't require a four-figure budget, the answer is yes.
Walk into NISCH and the first thing you register is restraint. The monochrome interior is sleek rather than cold, with a pared-back aesthetic that signals the kitchen's Nordic sensibility without performing it. This is a small neighbourhood restaurant in the residential heart of Vasastan, and it looks like one — but in the leading sense. The room is intimate enough to feel like a genuine occasion without the theatrical formality of Stockholm's higher-priced destinations. For a date or a low-key celebration, the setting works well: close enough for conversation, polished enough to feel considered.
Chef Claes Björling runs a seasonally changing tasting menu that refreshes every few weeks, drawing on global influences while staying grounded in Nordic produce and technique. The kitchen holds a 2024 Michelin Plate, which marks it as a kitchen producing food at a consistently high standard without yet reaching starred territory — a useful calibration point. Opinionated About Dining named it among Europe's Leading New Restaurants in 2023, which adds independent editorial weight to the case for trying it. Neither of these credentials is minor: Michelin Plate status in a city as competitive as Stockholm represents a real floor of quality, and the OAD recognition suggests the kitchen is on an upward trajectory worth tracking.
Google reviewers back this up: 4.6 across 487 reviews is a meaningful signal, not a statistical outlier. For a restaurant of this size and price point, that volume of positive feedback points to consistency rather than occasional brilliance.
NISCH is priced at €€€, which places it a full tier below Operakällaren, Adam / Albin, and Ekstedt, all of which sit at €€€€. For Stockholm, where tasting-menu prices at the leading end regularly exceed 2,000 SEK per head before wine, NISCH represents a genuine price advantage without an obvious quality compromise. The awards data supports a value case that's unusual in this city's dining market. If you're trying to justify a tasting-menu dinner without the full-splurge commitment, this is one of the more defensible options in Stockholm right now.
The wine list is described as mainly organic and biodynamic in composition, which is consistent with the kitchen's stated eco-credentials. That's worth knowing if natural wine is a priority for you, or if it's not , the list is reported to be interesting rather than exhaustive, so expect a thoughtful selection rather than a comprehensive cellar.
NISCH runs until 11 pm Wednesday through Saturday, which makes it one of the more practical options in Vasastan for a later sitting. Stockholm's restaurant scene skews early by European standards, so the 11 pm close is a genuine differentiator for anyone arriving after 8 pm or wanting to extend the evening without feeling rushed. If you're planning a night that starts late and you want a tasting-menu format rather than a la carte, NISCH is among the better-positioned options at this price tier. That said, the kitchen follows a set-menu structure, so this isn't a drop-in late-night spot. Plan your arrival, book in advance, and treat the later window as flexibility within a structured experience rather than a casual last-minute option.
Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday are closed, which matters for scheduling. Mid-week bookings on Wednesday or Thursday are likely to be easier to secure than Friday or Saturday if you have flexibility.
NISCH earns a clear recommendation for: couples looking for a special-occasion dinner that won't require a starred-restaurant budget; solo diners who want a serious kitchen without the full formality of Stockholm's upper tier; and visitors who've already covered the big-name restaurants and want to explore what the city's neighbourhood dining scene can do at tasting-menu level. It's also a practical choice for anyone who cares about sustainable sourcing and wants the wine list to reflect that.
If your priority is pure technical prestige and you want a Michelin-starred room, look at AIRA or Adam / Albin instead. If you want creative Nordic cooking outside Stockholm, Signum in Mölnlycke, Vollmers in Malmö, and ÄNG in Tvååker are all worth the detour. For the full Stockholm picture, see our Stockholm restaurants guide.
Reservations: Book 1–2 weeks in advance for weekends; mid-week may be available on shorter notice. Easy booking difficulty overall. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 6–11 pm; closed Sunday–Tuesday. Price range: €€€ (a full tier below most comparable Stockholm tasting-menu restaurants). Format: Seasonally changing tasting menu, refreshed every few weeks. Wine: Mainly organic and biodynamic. Address: Dalagatan 42, 113 24 Stockholm. Dress: Smart casual is the safe call given the sleek interior; there is no formal dress code on record.
For hotels near Vasastan, see our Stockholm hotels guide. For bars to continue the evening, see our Stockholm bars guide. Additional Stockholm experiences and wineries are covered in our experiences guide and wineries guide.
There is no confirmed bar-seating arrangement in the available data for NISCH. The restaurant is small and the format is a set tasting menu, so the experience is structured around seated dining rather than casual counter eating. Contact them directly to ask about any counter or bar options before assuming walk-in bar seating is possible.
Yes, NISCH is a reasonable choice for solo diners at this price point in Stockholm. The tasting-menu format means you're guided through a structured experience rather than having to navigate an a la carte list, which works well when eating alone. The room is intimate and the atmosphere is relaxed rather than formal. At €€€, it's less financially demanding solo than AIRA or Adam / Albin. Confirm whether the restaurant accommodates single-cover bookings when you reserve.
Yes, particularly relative to Stockholm's tasting-menu market. NISCH sits at €€€ with a 2024 Michelin Plate, an Opinionated About Dining Leading New Restaurants in Europe nod (2023), and a 4.6 Google rating across nearly 500 reviews. That combination at a sub-starred price point is a strong value case in a city where serious tasting menus routinely cost 30–50% more. The value argument weakens if you are specifically chasing Michelin stars; in that case, pay up for AIRA.
NISCH operates a set tasting menu that changes every few weeks, so there is no fixed a la carte list to choose from. You eat what the kitchen is cooking in that season, which is part of the point. The menu draws on global flavours within a Nordic framework, and the kitchen has eco-credentials that inform ingredient sourcing. Pair with the wine list, which focuses on organic and biodynamic producers, for the full experience.
NISCH only serves dinner, Wednesday through Saturday from 6 pm. There is no lunch service. If you're looking for a Stockholm tasting-menu lunch, you'll need to look elsewhere , Aloë or Operakällaren may offer midday options. For dinner at NISCH, mid-week sittings (Wednesday or Thursday) are your leading bet for easier booking and a less pressured room.
Yes, NISCH is well-suited to a special occasion dinner where the priority is a considered, intimate experience at a price that doesn't demand the full Stockholm fine-dining budget. The monochrome room is stylish without being stiff, the tasting menu structure removes decision fatigue, and the eco-credentials and biodynamic wine list give the evening a coherent point of view. For a significant milestone where prestige matters as much as experience, the Michelin-starred options at AIRA or Adam / Albin carry more ceremony. But for a birthday dinner or anniversary where the meal itself is the event, NISCH delivers.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NISCH | Modern Swedish, Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Nisch is a rather discrete restaurant in the popular Vasastan neighbourhood. But enter and you will be treated to a seasonally changing tasting menu that is one of the best values in Stockholm. Ambiti...; This pleasantly relaxed little neighbourhood restaurant is sleekly and stylishly decorated with a monochrome colour scheme. For its part, the kitchen produces accomplished dishes and boasts some good eco-credentials. The modern, understated Nordic set menu is inspired by global flavours and changes every few weeks. The interesting wine list is mainly organic and biodynamic in nature.; Michelin Plate (2024); Opinionated About Dining Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended (2023) | 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 | — |
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The venue data does not confirm bar seating at NISCH. The dining room is described as a small, sleekly decorated neighbourhood restaurant, which typically means counter or table formats rather than a dedicated bar. check the venue's official channels via Dalagatan 42 to confirm seating options before booking.
Yes — NISCH is one of the better solo options in Vasastan. The relaxed, neighbourhood feel and tasting-menu format remove the awkwardness of ordering for one, and the compact, monochrome room doesn't feel cavernous for a single diner. At €€€, the price commitment is meaningful but not in the same bracket as Stockholm's €€€€ solo omakase-style experiences.
At €€€, NISCH is positioned a full tier below Stockholm heavyweights like Ekstedt and Adam / Albin, yet the Michelin Plate (2024) and an Opinionated About Dining 'Top New Restaurants in Europe' nod (2023) confirm the kitchen is operating seriously. For a seasonally changing tasting menu with organic and biodynamic wine, that price-to-credential ratio is hard to beat in the city. If your ceiling is €€€€, AIRA or Adam / Albin will push further — but NISCH delivers more per krona at this tier.
NISCH runs a set tasting menu only — there is no à la carte. The menu changes every few weeks and is built around seasonal Nordic ingredients with global influences, so what's on when you visit will differ from any published snapshot. The wine pairing is worth considering given the list skews organic and biodynamic, which is a deliberate programme rather than an afterthought.
Dinner is the only option — NISCH opens Wednesday through Saturday from 6 pm and is closed for lunch service entirely. The 6–11 pm window makes it practical for a later sitting if you want flexibility in your evening, which is less common among Stockholm's serious tasting-menu restaurants.
Yes, with one caveat on expectations: NISCH is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant, not a formal occasion venue. The monochrome interior is sleek but understated, and the atmosphere is low-key rather than celebratory. For a birthday or anniversary where the food matters more than the theatrical setting, NISCH at €€€ is a sharper call than spending €€€€ at Operakällaren for the same result on the plate.
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