What’s the vibe?
An open fire is the focus at the Michelin-starred Ekstedt. It’s owner, celebrity chef Niklas Ekstedt, has revitalised traditional Scandinavian culinary techniques, taking inspiration from the slow-cooked meals of his childhood living in a tiny mountain village in northern Sweden. The result is some of the most exclusive New Nordic cuisine in the Swedish capital, all cooked without gas, electricity or microwaves.
What should I order?
Ekstedt’s a haven for Scandi design fans too, with compact wooden tables, exposed tungsten lights dangling from a mesh ceiling and a rustic stone bar. The seasonal menu is always changing, but previously hyped dishes have included a birch-fired wild duck served with fennel and lovage, and hay-flamed mushrooms with sweetbread and Jerusalem artichoke. The menu can be made vegetarian or vegan if you let them know beforehand.
What are the prices like?
It’s a treat, but you’re not getting ripped off here. The food is worth it. Ekstedt’s set menu comes in at SEK 2.600 (£195, $248), with the wine pairing at an additional 1.600 (£117, $149).
Time Out tip
Ekstedt is perfectly placed in the middle of the buzzing Stureplan neighbourhood, if you’re after an aperitif before your meal. We suggest going fully-French and grabbing a glass of champagne at Grand Escalier (inside the fancy Sturegallerian mall) which has a year-round open courtyard.
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2024.
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