The Hills
Södermalm, Stockholm
Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Hills is a practical Södermalm pick when wine credibility and easy logistics matter more than a formal tasting-menu brief. Choose it for a flexible Stockholm meal; cross-shop Woodstockholm for a clearer contemporary €€ dinner, Restaurang Kvarnen for a more traditional feel, or Gondolen when the occasion needs a bigger room.
About The Hills
2026 is the useful signal here: in Stockholm, The Hills is worth considering for visitors who want a smart-casual venue with Star Wine List recognition. It is most useful when the priority is a practical Stockholm option with verified hours that run from late morning or midday into the evening, with later closing times Wednesday through Saturday.
The better way to think about The Hills is as a practical city choice with limited verified public detail. The available verified facts are its Stockholm location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours, Star Wine List recognition. The lack of a verified cuisine label, menu format, price tier, or service style means it should not be treated as a research-heavy choice built around specifics that are not confirmed here.
A flexible Stockholm choice with a verified wine-list signal
The strongest case for The Hills is convenience with a wine-related trust marker. Its Star Wine List recognition gives it more context than a generic stop, especially for travelers using Stockholm as a food-and-drink city rather than just a sightseeing base. For a broader scan of where it fits, use Pearl's Stockholm restaurants guide, then cross-check bars separately in Pearl's Stockholm bars guide if the night is more bar-focused than dining-focused.
For a daytime or evening plan within its posted hours, this is a sensible option if the schedule needs to stay loose. It is not the place to choose when the brief depends on a verified breakfast service, a named signature dish, or a documented chef-led format. It makes more sense for visitors who want a Stockholm venue with a credible wine-list signal, without relying on unverified claims about cuisine, pricing, or service style.
Who should go, who should cross-shop
Consider The Hills if easy logistics, smart-casual dress, wine-list credibility matter more than a tightly defined culinary identity. Cross-shop Woodstockholm if that restaurant is a clearer fit for the group, or Restaurang Kvarnen if the goal is another Stockholm option. Gondolen is another Stockholm option when the setting and occasion are a bigger part of the decision.
The short version: The Hills is a yes for a low-friction Stockholm plan with a verified Star Wine List reason to care. It is a weaker pick for anyone who needs a published price expectation, a specific cuisine promise, or detailed menu information before choosing. For a wider trip plan, pair the venue search with Pearl's Stockholm hotels guide and Pearl's Stockholm experiences guide.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Hills presents itself as a wine-first destination in Södermalm, where the bottle list shapes the dining experience more than a parade of chef-driven courses. The piece frames the room as serious about its cellar—the kind of place where the White Star recognition matters—so the atmosphere reads as composed and refined rather than overtly theatrical. On Götgatan near the Slussen transit hub, the restaurant balances neighborhood energy with an attentive, wine-centered focus. Guests can expect a polished, quietly confident room that privileges thoughtful pairings and an elevated yet approachable evening out.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner address for people who come to drink as much as to eat: wine enthusiasts, couples on a date, and friends who want a bottle-led evening. The Hills avoids the tasting-menu model and instead invites à la carte ordering anchored by a curated cellar, so it suits those who prefer choosing dishes to match a selected wine. Located on a busy stretch of Götgatan, it also works well as a destination for an elevated night out in Södermalm when you want serious wines without the formality of a multi-course chef’s menu.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the bottle list: the restaurant is explicitly wine-led and carries a Star Wine List White Star designation, so start by browsing the cellar selections. Because the kitchen doesn’t default to a tasting-menu narrative, pick a few signature dishes à la carte—oysters for a bracing opener, steak frites for a hearty main, or duck confit for richness—and ask the staff for pairing suggestions from the cellar. Ordering by the bottle and matching courses yourself (with guidance from front-of-house) is the clearest way to experience what makes The Hills distinctive.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more defined contemporary dinner, choose Woodstockholm. If the brief is a classic Stockholm meal with a more established local feel, choose Restaurang Kvarnen.
Restaurant context
How The Hills compares in Stockholm
The Hills is the easier, more flexible choice than Woodstockholm if the group wants a casual meal with credible wine context rather than a clearly contemporary €€ restaurant plan. Woodstockholm is the cleaner pick when cuisine style and value expectations need to be defined before booking.
Against Restaurang Kvarnen and Maxi Grillen, The Hills is better for a wine-led city meal and a longer social stop. Kvarnen is the safer cross-shop for a more traditional Stockholm mood, while Maxi Grillen is the one to consider when the brief is simpler and less wine-driven.
Gondolen and Frantz Restaurang & Bar are better cross-shops when ambiance or occasion carries more weight. Pick The Hills when the night needs to stay relaxed; pick Gondolen when the setting matters more than ease.
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Compare The Hills
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills | Stockholm | , | Star Wine Lists 2026 | , |
| Woodstockholm | Stockholm | Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Sweden Restaurants - Very Fine Level2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Maxi Grillen | Stockholm | No published awards | , | , |
| Restaurang Kvarnen | Stockholm | No published awards | , | , |
| Frantz Restaurang & Bar | Stockholm | No published awards | , | , |
| Gondolen | Stockholm | No published awards | , | , |
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How The Hills Stockholm compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Hills?
The verified dress code is smart casual. The hours run late from Wednesday to Saturday, so it can work for an evening plan without requiring formal dress.
Does The Hills handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified here. If your restriction is strict, contact The Hills directly before you go.
What should a first-timer know about The Hills?
Start with the hours: it's open Monday and Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 12 AM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 1 AM, Saturday from 12 PM to 1 AM, closed Sunday. The Star Wine List (2026) recognition is the main verified trust signal here.
Can I sit at the bar at The Hills?
Bar seating details are not verified here. If that matters for a solo visit or a shorter stop, ask The Hills directly before you go.
