A truly incredible experience. We went to Den Gyldene Freden on our last night in Stockholm and what a way to end it. The ambiance was awesome. The low light from candles and intimate seating. Everything was fantastic. Our waiter William was awesome and did a great job explaining the menu and making suggestions. When they ran out of the steak, they made me swedish meatballs which wasn't on the menu. I wasn't disappointed with a single thing. I even had wine spilled on me and couldn't be upset because they did a great job. This was by far our favorite restaurant in Stockholm and possibly in the world. Thank you and we can't wait to visit again.

Went here for our anniversary dinner so we could have something fancy. It definitely lived up to that expectation. We also wanted a dish that was a staple of Sweden so what better way than Swedish meatballs. I highly recommend them for anyone visiting Stockholm. The Crème brûlée was a textbook made dessert too. Highly recommend it and also make sure to book ahead of time. I saw some complaints about tourists being placed in the “dungeon” but that was probably because they walked in or booked that. To be honest I wouldn’t even complain for it. If you don’t want be there make sure to book the “storm” (1st floor)

Amazing place for traditional Swedish kitchen in the heart of the old city. The seasonal crayfish menu is a must ! Very friendly staff, overall amazing location.

Oh I really loved this one ! When you enter, it feels like you are going back in time to the 18th century. The food (classic swedish cuisine) is fantastic, albeit a little on the expensive side. Service was impeccable.

We found this restaurant on Google while looking for something that offered traditional Swedish food. The food, service, and experience did not disappoint. Our server explained this was the oldest restaurant in the world and opened in 1722. We enjoyed the shrimp and herring starters with classical schnapps, the Swedish meatballs and venison for mains, followed by the raspberry parfait. I'd highly recommend making a reservation as they are quite busy.

Wir sind sehr zufrieden mit dem Abend. Spontan reserviert haben wir einen der letzten Plätze im Lokal ergattert und konnten und über ein tolles Ambiente (sehr urig) und eine sehr gute Speisequalität freuen. Es wurde auf individuelle Sonderwünsche eingegangen und wir hatten einen rundum tollen Abend

What an incredible food experience! One of the oldest restaurants in the world, more than 300 years old building! The salmon was OUTSTANDING! We saw also other plates and they all looked great! Of course you need to pay a little bit more than usual to dine there, but it’s worth a visit at least once! And book ahead of time! Nice waitresses, super nice and gentle!

It's simply the best food I ever tasted. It's not expensive, especially not compared to other restaurants in Stockholm. The waiter was super friendly to us, both times that we went there. I'd say this is a must-visit for anyone. Make sure to place a reservation online, because this place is always full!

This is a wonderful spot for a classic Swedish meal. You can make a reservation for the 1st floor which is more open and airy, or the "vault" below is more cozy. The menu is short but includes the classic meatballs, and everything was delicious. The staff were great, and I love a good atmosphere!

Beautiful restaurant with a very good reputation and it lives up to it. The food is excellent and the service is impeccable.

We decided to try out this place after reading all the good reviews. Unfortunately we didn’t share the same experience. We were given the menu in Swedish and no explanation of anything on the menu. We struggled to translate everything by the candlelight, and then found that their infamous meatballs dish wasn’t even on the menu (you have to request it)! Not in a hurry to return, but the place was full so do reserve a table in advance.

History oozes from the walls here - the restaurant itself predates the USA after all! The restaurant functions a bit like Swedish tapas, and across a group of 4 hungry people we went through 12-14 plates and some drinks. While it was the most expensive meal we had in Scandinavia, great company, unique food and a historical atmosphere left us happy.

Swedish restaurant in old town !!! Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Place 10/10 Nice and clean,,, full of history 1722 Will definitely return:) If you come here on Sunday. It will be special day of food!!! You can’t order it by menu!!! But the food was fantastic 😋 feels like you went to mamma house :) and have dinner with your family ^^

Very friendly staff and fantastic food. Laid back and great atmosphere. The meatballs were a classic and the starters were too. It as expensive as you might think. Highly recommended!

Very rustic local atmosphere for authentic Swedish food, especially the meatballs. Nothing mind blowing, but in a convenient location. I would pass on the salmon next time.

Great experience. Eating here feels like being part of history. Great atmosphere, amazing food and excellent service.

Oh, this is a wonderful place! It is absolutely beautiful, filled with dark wood furniture and lit by candlelight. The service is impeccable, incredibly friendly and so helpful. And the food! This is the place to have the Swedish classics. The meatballs were tender and delicious (and served with possibly the world's best mashed potato). And the spiced herring plate was incredible and really should be accompanied by the traditional aguavit!

Atmospheric restaurant. A bit pricy but we had a good meal. The rose hip soup for dessert was special. Friendly, attentive service.

Das beste klassische Köttbullar, was wir in Schweden hatten. Der Service war total nett und schnell, wir mussten weder lange aufs Essen warten noch war das Essen, wie hier einige schreiben, kalt oder lauwarm. Es war genau richtig! 👍🏼 unbedingt für den Keller reservieren, man sitzt dort sehr gemütlich und urig

Delicious. Food prices on par with establishment level. Would have given it 5 stars if the mashed potatoes weren't so dense and the 7 cm/2½in thick cod didn't come out smelling fishy. Ķ370 Fresh fish shouldn't smell fishy. Otherwise good meal, good service, upbeat staff with good recommendations. Went based on hostel recommendation as "second oldest restaurant in the world" for the meatballs, got the cos instead because it looked good on the menu. 😂

The food is extremely delicious. Every time I come to Stockholm I would always visit here 😁 friendly service as well

Excellent place to have great food. Also this restaurant is the oldest restaurant in the world which is still in service since 1722. The prices are quite reasonable considering food taste, service and the atmosphere.

Fabulous and fun experience with the best service at one of the oldest restaurants in the world!

Had a great evening at Den Gyldene Freden. The menu was small, but with a careful selection of outstanding meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. We had a main course and dessert. Everything was fantastic. Careful attention to service, amazing ingredients and experts prepared dishes. One of the best crème brûlée’s I’ve had in a long time! The atmosphere is fancy but cozy, with music, conversation and candle light. Would definitely come here again!

Yes. The architecture is beyond cool, especially as you go lower and lower into the “dungeon” with all the different rooms. Beware, no cell service down here. The food was fair, and the “snaps” aren’t for the faint of heart!

Stockholm's oldest restaurant is one of it's best. The attention to detail, general feeling, and surprising good value means one should not miss a opertunity to go.

A lot of traditional swedish dishes, it's an institution more than anything. The dishes are well composed.

Den Gyldene Freden is truly a nice dining place. The atmosphere was excellent and the noise volume was kept consistently low even when all the tables around us were taken up by talking guests. The interior is just gorgeous, and so is the restaurant. With a rich history it’s hard not to fall in love with such a wonderful restaurant. The staff were very nice and helpful. My one critique, though, is the vegetarian food. The presentation fell flat, and looked like a pile of grass. It was good, sure, but you kind of had to dig around in the food to get to the good stuff. Plus the vegetarian appetiser and main courses were practically the same meal, just in different sizes, which wasn’t very fun at all. You got tired of the food after the appetiser, but then had no choice but to keep eating it for your main meal. The non vegetarian food was good, with good range, and same thing goes for the dessert and liquor. I still think this is a fine dining place.

Lovely atmosphere, fantastic food. Staff were really nice. I think it's best to reserve a table if visiting as many were turned away whilst we were there.

Ah! The atmosphere is so great. A combination of scruffy (only visually) old pub, and 1800 century salon. You can really feel the history in the walls. We had a great meal also, meatballs and mash potatoes, fried meats and red beet (pytt i panna}). It tastes great, and you get the feeling that this food could have been served in 1722 or 1822...and probably will be served in 2022 as well. Phone and book a table it is usually fully packed, and it was when we visited. Remember to visit the restrooms as well, it is deep down in the cellars, and you walk past the kitchen and the bar on the way! We had a great time and I fully recommend this restaurant!

One of the best restaurants and bars in entire Stockholm. Food was delicious and their staff are wonderful

Perfect in every way. Food, drinks, service. 100%

Every year, the weekend around 10th of November, we usually go out for roasted goose dinner to celebrate St Martin's Day. And the restaurant we went the most was certainly Den Gyldene Freden. Here the tradition, food and atmosphere all came into such an exquisite blend that as soon as I finished the dinner and left the restaurant, I immediately looked forward to the next year's visit. Here the freshly roasted goose just would be brought into the dining room, and tranched in front of the guests and directly into the plates. Both the filé and other edible parts, topped with plum sauce and vegetables. So delicious! Last year however we were not able to come, since the restaurant was closed for renovation, so we booked another restaurant. Understandably, this year with such a high great expectation we returned to the Gyldene Freden for the long anticipated goose dinner. The starter, black soup, came quite quickly. Very little substance, some pieces of apple, and mashed meat of some sort. But it was ok. In those years before, the staff would always come to the table and proudly present all the exotic ingredients in the soup. This year though, the soup was just delivered to the table, without much to say. In the hindsight, I realized that, there was indeed not much to say. Then came the long wait for the main dish, an hour long. When finally the main dish arrived, I thought it was a joke, a shock. And almost said it out loud before the staff left. In the plate lies two pieces of small meat, not much bigger than the thumb nail, alongside with a sausage of the size of a prince sausage. One of the meat pieces was definitely overcooked and might have been once the end of the filé. We topped the whole thing up with some vegetables. And quickly went through the dinner in disbelief. The dessert was not much better, an apple pie obviously stayed too long in the oven. Have we been eating all too slowly, I wondered. We later learned that the restaurant has a new owner coming in since last year's renovation, no wonder. Yes, there was high inflation; and yes, there was a pandemic, and food are becoming scarce due to the war. We all know that. But still, I couldn't find a feasible explanation for this horrible dinner, almost 1,200 SEK with wine pairing. Oh by the way, the wine glasses for the starter, the main dish and the dessert were all the same, without any fuss of any sort. Streamlined. Right away, I started to fumble with my mobile to see which other restaurants in town may offer this goose dinner. Just a prep for the next year.