Chez Jolie

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Chez Jolie: French Restaurant in Stockholm Awarded White Guide Masters

A Parisian shift in Östermalm

Chez Jolie stands on Ingmar Bergmans gata in Stockholm, operating as a French restaurant where rustic traditions meet metropolitan elegance. The venue opened when Mikael Einarsson stepped down as kitchen chief at Frantzéns Brasserie Astoria to launch his own project. He chose a location between Stureplan and Nybroplan, minutes from the Royal Dramatic Theatre, and named the space after a personal connection dear to him. Art Nouveau curved wood paneling surrounds plush pink sofas and a wall-to-wall carpet. Pointed chandeliers designed by Kelly Wearstler illuminate the room, where strategically placed mirrors allow diners to observe the polished attire of fellow guests. This balanced composition supports the standards recognized by the White Guide Masters accolade.

Craftsmanship and seasonal signatures

The kitchen values precision without ostentation, a philosophy demonstrated by Robert Hansson, who won the Juniorkrögare 2026 competition for his technical rigor and waste management skills. Hansson will host a pop-up at Agdas på hörnet in March 2026, presenting a self-composed menu for paying guests. The daily menu follows French cooking rooted in brasserie classics, evolving with seasonal availability. Diners encounter tartare de bœuf served with cognac and cornichons. An omelette baveuse with gruyère crème and oyster mushrooms offers a lighter option, while galettes de poisson pair with baked beetroot and capers. White asparagus arrives with Iberico meat and butter hollandaise during spring months. The kitchen also prepares a house version of Cordon Bleu, veal sweetbreads, and crêpes vonnassienne topped with caviar.

Sweets, spirits, and the wine cellar

Pastry chef Joy Harris applies training from Le Cordon Bleu London to create madeleines and crème caramel. She also produces the restaurant's viral crêpe cake, which draws visitors to the adjacent sister venue La Petite Soeur. The bar continues the French theme with classic cocktails and a wine list that prioritizes established producers while introducing newer regions. A pre-theatre menu runs Monday through Saturday, offering tapenade, trout, or steak minute alongside freshly baked madeleines for 595 SEK. Tables draped in white linen suit intimate dinners or professional meetings. Groups seeking privacy can book La Chambre Séparée, a dedicated dining room accessible only upon request. The service maintains a relaxed energy consistent with a city brasserie.