Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
New hotel, serious wine list, book direct.
Stockholm Stadshotell is a Relais & Châteaux property in a national heritage building on Södermalm, rated 4.4/5 on Google and holding both the #1 and #2 positions on Star Wine List in 2025. The wine program is the headline credential; the intimate room and Swedish contemporary kitchen from chef Olle T. Cellton make it a strong choice for a deliberate, occasion-worthy evening rather than a casual night out.
Stockholm Stadshotell earns a Google rating of 4.4/5 across 52 reviews, which for a brand-new property in a competitive city is a signal worth paying attention to. The name borrows the classic Swedish civic hotel tradition — the stadshotell as anchor of local life — but the building on Björngårdsgatan 23 in Södermalm is anything but a legacy institution. This is a fresh opening with a deliberate identity: a Relais & Châteaux member housed in a national heritage building, in one of Stockholm's most active neighbourhoods, with a wine program that has already drawn recognition from Star Wine List twice over (ranked #1 and #2 in 2025).
If you've already visited once, the question for your next trip is whether the drinks program has depth beyond that initial impression. Based on the Star Wine List double placement in 2025, the answer is yes. Very few Stockholm venues earn back-to-back top-two positions on that list in a single year. The wine operation here, overseen under chef Olle T. Cellton's broader creative direction, is positioned at a level that would be competitive at a long-established property, let alone a new one. For a return visitor, this is where to focus: request a proper recommendation from the team rather than defaulting to what you ordered last time. The list is clearly the differentiator.
Visually, the heritage building does real work. Södermalm's architectural character tends toward 19th-century residential scale, and a restored period property on a residential street reads quite differently from the glass-and-steel hotel openings elsewhere in Stockholm. The intimate atmosphere the venue highlights is not marketing language in this case , a small room in an old building produces a specific kind of evening. If you found it quiet last time, that is a feature of the format, not a sign of underpopulation. For the right occasion it works well; for a table expecting a lively bar scene, manage expectations accordingly.
The Relais & Châteaux membership is a useful calibration point. The consortium's standards for member properties are consistent enough that the affiliation signals something specific: attention to hospitality detail, food and wine at a certain register, and a guest experience that prioritises considered service over volume. That framing sets expectations correctly for Stockholm Stadshotell. It is not a destination for a casual dinner; it is a deliberate evening. Swedish contemporary cooking from chef Cellton rounds out the offer, though the wine list is clearly the headline credential right now.
For context on how this property sits within a wider Stockholm and Swedish dining scene: the city has a dense cluster of high-ambition restaurants , Frantzén, AIRA, Adam / Albin, Aloë , and Stockholm Stadshotell occupies a different register: hotel dining with a serious wine credential rather than a standalone destination restaurant. If you are planning a broader Swedish trip, properties like Signum in Mölnlycke, Vollmers in Malmö, VYN in Simrishamn, ÄNG in Tvååker, Knystaforsen in Rydöbruk, and 28+ in Gothenburg are worth building an itinerary around. Back in Stockholm, the full restaurant guide, bar guide, hotel guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide give you the full picture for planning around the city.
Reservations: Easy to book; contact directly via stockholmstadshotell.com or email stadshotell@relaischateaux.com, or call +46 08 165080. Neighbourhood: Södermalm, one of Stockholm's most active residential and dining districts. Building: National heritage property , the architecture is part of the experience. Wine program: Star Wine List #1 and #2 in 2025; ask the team for a recommendation rather than ordering by default. Dress: No dress code listed, but Relais & Châteaux context suggests smart casual as a minimum. Group size: Intimate atmosphere signals small groups will feel most at home; contact the property directly for group enquiries. Booking difficulty: Easy relative to standalone fine dining in Stockholm.
Google: 4.4/5 (52 reviews). Star Wine List: #1 and #2 in 2025. Relais & Châteaux member. No Michelin or 50 Best data in current records.
The intimate atmosphere and heritage building format suggest this is better suited to tables of two to four than large group bookings. For groups, contact the property directly at stadshotell@relaischateaux.com or +46 08 165080 to confirm capacity and any private dining options. Do not assume availability without checking first.
The wine list is the clearest differentiator here , Star Wine List ranked it both #1 and #2 in 2025, which is an unusual distinction for any property, let alone a new one. Ask the team for a recommendation based on what you're eating rather than choosing independently. The kitchen runs Swedish contemporary under chef Olle T. Cellton, but specific menu items are not available in current records; check the website before visiting.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy relative to other high-end Stockholm options. For weeknights, a few days' notice is likely sufficient. For weekends or special occasions, book a week out as a precaution. The Relais & Châteaux affiliation and small scale mean the property won't hold a large block of tables. Contact via stockholmstadshotell.com, email, or phone to confirm.
Yes, with the right expectations. The combination of a national heritage building, Relais & Châteaux standards, an award-winning wine program, and an intimate room makes it a considered choice for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or important client meal. It is not the right pick if you want a buzzy, high-energy room. For a more theatrical special-occasion experience in Stockholm, Operakällaren offers grander surroundings.
For Swedish contemporary with more critical recognition, Adam / Albin and AIRA are the clearest peers. For a more formal, historic Swedish dining room, Operakällaren is the obvious alternative. If the wine list is what drew you here, very few Stockholm venues can match the Star Wine List credentials. See the full Stockholm restaurants guide for a broader set of options.
No formal dress code is listed in current records. Given the Relais & Châteaux membership and heritage building context, smart casual is a safe baseline. There is no indication of jacket requirements, but arriving underdressed relative to the room's register would be noticeable. When in doubt, contact the property in advance.
No specific dietary policy is listed in current records. The Swedish contemporary kitchen format typically accommodates dietary requirements when notified in advance. Contact the venue directly at stadshotell@relaischateaux.com or +46 08 165080 before your visit to confirm , do not assume substitutions are available on the night.
The intimate atmosphere and small scale of the property work in a solo diner's favour if you want a quiet, considered evening. The wine list is strong enough that sitting at the bar or counter and asking for a recommendation by the glass is a genuinely good option here. For a more social solo experience, a city-centre bar with a busy counter , see the Stockholm bars guide , may suit better.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Stadshotell | A “stadshotell” (city hotel) in Sweden usually means the old, classic hotel on the main square. The Stockholm Stadshotell may be housed in an old building, but it's brand new and tucked away in the Sö...; Star Wine List #2 (2025); Star Wine List #1 (2025); HIGHLIGHTS: • NATIONAL HERITAGE BUILDING • TRENDY NEIGHBORHOOD • INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE • INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE DIRECTIONS & ACCESS: Website and contact information E-mail: stadshotell@relaischateaux.com Tel. : +46 08165080 MEMBER SINCE: 4.4/5 | — | |
| Operakällaren | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| AIRA | Michelin 2 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Adam / Albin | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Ekstedt | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
| Etoile | Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ | — |
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The venue is described as intimate, so large parties should confirm capacity before booking. check the venue's official channels at stadshotell@relaischateaux.com or +46 08 165080 to discuss group arrangements. For groups of six or more, reaching out well in advance is advisable given the boutique scale.
The kitchen runs Swedish contemporary under chef Olle T. Cellton, so expect seasonally anchored plates built around Nordic produce. The wine programme is the clearest draw here — Star Wine List ranked it both #1 and #2 in Sweden in 2025, so lean into the list and ask for pairings. Specific menu items are not published in current records; check stockholmstadshotell.com for the current offering.
Book at least two to three weeks ahead, more for weekend evenings or if you want a specific room configuration. As a Relais & Châteaux member with a nationally ranked wine list, demand is building fast for a property that is still relatively new. Reserve directly via stockholmstadshotell.com or email stadshotell@relaischateaux.com.
Yes, provided the intimate format suits your party. The Relais & Châteaux membership, a nationally ranked wine list, and a heritage building in Södermalm give it the credentials for a milestone dinner or anniversary stay. For a larger celebration requiring a grand dining room, Operakällaren offers more formal grandeur, but Stadshotell is the stronger pick if a curated, lower-key atmosphere matters more.
Ekstedt is the comparison pick if open-fire Nordic cooking is the priority over wine depth. AIRA and Adam/Albin both carry Michelin recognition and suit guests for whom starred cooking is non-negotiable. Operakällaren is the traditional-prestige choice in the Old Town. Etoile works if you want a French-leaning fine dining room. Stadshotell's edge over all of them is the wine list — if that's your lead criterion, nothing in Stockholm ranks higher in 2025.
As a Relais & Châteaux property, the expectation leans toward neat, considered dress rather than formal black tie. A jacket for dinner would not be out of place, though the Södermalm setting and 'intimate atmosphere' positioning suggest the room is less stiff than a classical grand hotel. No dress code is explicitly published, so if you are unsure, email stadshotell@relaischateaux.com to confirm before arrival.
No specific dietary policy is published in current records. Given the Relais & Châteaux membership and small-scale format, the kitchen is likely equipped to accommodate requests, but confirm directly when booking via stadshotell@relaischateaux.com or +46 08 165080. Raising restrictions at booking rather than on arrival gives the kitchen time to plan properly.
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