Restaurang Tako
Östermalm, Stockholm
Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Restaurang Tako is worth considering when you want a polished Östermalm dinner without a difficult booking process. It is better for a convenient central meal, date, or low-drama group plan than for a trophy tasting-menu night; compare Ekstedt for a clearer splurge and Sture Hof when seafood is the priority.
About Restaurang Tako
Restaurang Tako is a Stockholm option to keep in mind when timing matters. The opening hours run from 11:30 AM to 11 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 AM to 1 AM on Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 AM to 2 AM on Friday, 12 PM to 2 AM on Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday. With a smart-casual dress code, it fits evenings where the plan should feel put together without requiring a more formal premise. If the occasion calls for a different kind of dinner, alternatives to compare include Ekstedt and Sture Hof.
Use it for a Stockholm dinner with late hours, not an over-specified brief
Restaurang Tako’s practical strengths are straightforward: it is in Stockholm, keeps later hours from Wednesday through Saturday, and lists a smart-casual dress code. Those facts make it useful when the evening needs a restaurant plan and a later finish is helpful. Keep the brief practical rather than building the night around a particular chef, award, price tier, cuisine, menu format, or signature dish.
That makes the occasion match direct. Consider it when the priorities are Stockholm location, smart-casual dress, and opening hours that extend later on several nights of the week. For a different dinner plan, Ekstedt or Sture Hof can be natural comparisons, while Supper, Sperling & Co. and Napolyon Bistro et Bar are also worth checking if availability or mood shifts.
The repeat-visit move is timing, not overthinking the menu
If returning, choose the visit around the schedule rather than a specific dish or format. The weekly rhythm is clear: Monday and Tuesday close at 11 PM, Wednesday and Thursday at 1 AM, Friday and Saturday at 2 AM, and Sunday is closed.
Solo diners and groups should treat the restaurant as a Stockholm dinner option with late-night usefulness on select days, while checking directly for any specific needs. Do not assume bar seating, private dining, special group arrangements, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a particular menu style without confirming with the restaurant. The key planning points are the city, opening hours, and smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Grev Turegatan 1, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden
- Website
- restaurangtako.se
- Phone
- +46850139100
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Restaurang Tako positions itself as a fine-dining Japanese address in Östermalm’s intense dining corridor. The write-up frames the restaurant as an intentional statement — arriving amid ambassadorial residences and some of Stockholm’s most scrutinised tasting-menu operations — which gives the place a poised, high-stakes atmosphere. The menu references (Korean glazed ribs and Wagyu entrecote) hint at a muscular, ingredient-forward approach within a contemporary fine-dining context. Overall, the tone is refined and exacting: a modern, well-placed restaurant that opts into a conversation about what top-tier dining looks like in Stockholm today.
Best For
Tako reads as a destination for evening meals where the setting and menu matter: think dinners tied to celebrations, date nights, late-night dining and formal business meals. Its Östermalm address and proximity to other tasting-menu leaders make it a natural choice when guests want a focused, high-calibre dinner experience. The presence of signature dishes like Wagyu entrecote and Korean glazed ribs further positions it as a spot for guests who are seeking bold, memorable plates rather than casual daytime fare.
Ordering Tips
Given the restaurant’s placement among tasting-menu operations and its fine-dining framing, dinner is the logical time to visit. Look for the kitchen’s standout items — the Korean glazed ribs and the Wagyu entrecote are listed as signatures and are reliable indicators of the menu’s direction. If you prefer a structured experience, expect the restaurant to participate in the broader tasting-menu conversation mentioned in the description; ordering dinner and focusing on the chef-led selections provides the clearest sense of the restaurant’s culinary argument.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimmed lighting with deep jewel tones, moody neo-Eastern speakeasy atmosphere evoking Tokyo backstreets, featuring cozy nooks and an underground vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Korean glazed ribs
- Wagyu entrecote
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Grev Turegatan 1, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden
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Restaurant context
How Restaurang Tako compares in Stockholm
Choose Restaurang Tako when ease matters. Against Ekstedt, it is the lower-friction option: Ekstedt has the clearer culinary identity, a progressive asador and grill focus, and a higher price signal at €€€€, so it makes more sense for a planned splurge than for a flexible Östermalm dinner.
Sture Hof is the better pick when seafood and classic Stockholm dining are the point of the night. Restaurang Tako is more useful when the decision is driven by central location, easier booking, and a polished-but-not-formal feel rather than a specific cuisine brief.
If this is full or the mood changes, cross-shop Supper, Sperling & Co. and Napolyon Bistro et Bar. With limited public price and format signals across this set, the practical move is to decide by occasion: Ekstedt for the splurge, Sture Hof for seafood, Restaurang Tako for the easier central reservation.
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Compare Restaurang Tako
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurang Tako | Stockholm | , | , | No published awards |
| Supper | Stockholm | , | , | No published awards |
| Sperling & Co. | Stockholm | , | , | No published awards |
| Ekstedt | Stockholm | Progressive Asador, Grills | €€€€ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #115Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Nordic Restaurants - Masters Level2026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Masters Level2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1162025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Sture Hof | Stockholm | Seafood | , | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Very Fine Level2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #7632024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5992023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Napolyon Bistro et Bar | Stockholm | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Restaurang Tako good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion suits a smart-casual Stockholm restaurant and the opening hours work for your night. Plan around the schedule and dress code rather than assuming a formal tasting-menu format, awards, price tier, or private-dining setup.
Is Restaurang Tako good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if you want a Stockholm restaurant with late hours on certain nights. If a counter or bar-dining setup is important, check directly before going.
Is lunch or dinner better at Restaurang Tako?
The hours begin at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and 12 PM on Saturday, with later closing times Wednesday through Saturday. Choose based on timing: dinner is useful for a later evening, while earlier visits are possible on days when the restaurant is open.
Can Restaurang Tako accommodate groups?
Groups can consider it as a Stockholm option, especially when the smart-casual dress code and opening hours fit the plan. Any specific group seating, private area, or large-party arrangement should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Can I eat at the bar at Restaurang Tako?
What are alternatives to Restaurang Tako in Stockholm?
Other Stockholm options to compare include Ekstedt, Sture Hof, Supper, Sperling & Co. and Napolyon Bistro et Bar. Restaurang Tako makes the most sense when its Stockholm location, smart-casual dress code, and opening hours match your plans.
