Sturehof

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Sturehof Stockholm – Brasserie & Seafood at Stureplan | White Guide

More than a restaurant at Stureplan

Sturehof opened in 1897 as a beer house called Malta, and its name changed to Sturehof in 1905. The modern era began in the early 1990s when a group of friends – restaurateur Pg Nilsson, the brothers Pelle and Björn Sturén, designer Jonas Bohlin, photographer Bruno Ehrs, and author Peter Kihlgård – came together to reimagine the place. They updated the menu, the interior, and placed art at the heart of the experience. Today, Sturehof is a modern social hub in central Stockholm, open from early morning until late at night, 365 days a year.

The restaurant describes itself as "a brasserie with Swedish influences, self-produced ingredients, and a vibrant cultural scene." The food menu draws inspiration from both French and Swedish cuisine, with a strong focus on seafood. It is updated daily, offering a mix of classics and newly composed dishes. Ingredients come from the restaurant’s own farms and fishing boat. Starters might include grilled cucumber with lumpfish roe and caraway cheese, or a “Toast Skagen” with shrimp mayonnaise. The shellfish selection features oysters, snow crab, and Canadian lobster. Main courses range from fried cod with coco beans to grilled Iberico skewer and steak tartare. Desserts include a “Princess cake,” burned pavlova, and crème brûlée.

A place for all occasions

Sturehof attracts people who “not only settle for good food but also seek vibrancy in atmosphere and experience.” Guests come for lunch with colleagues, a luxurious seafood plateau, champagne after the theatre, or traditional Swedish events like the crayfish party (kräftskiva) and the surströmming premiere. The atmosphere is lively, often full of energy, and described as “livligt familjär” (vibrantly familial). On the upper floor, four private rooms with large windows overlooking Stureplan can accommodate groups of 10 to 180 guests.

Sturehof’s consistent quality and atmosphere have earned it a Very fine level rating from the White Guide. The guide notes: “All good things are three, they say. But at Sturehof there are four.” – a nod to the restaurant’s ability to deliver excellence across food, drink, atmosphere, and tradition.

An integral part of Stockholm’s cultural scene

Art has been part of the restaurant since its 1990s relaunch. The walls feature rotating exhibitions of photography and painting, giving the space a constantly changing character. Sturehof also operates a food market, Sturehofs Matmarknad, for takeaway and grocery items. The restaurant is part of the Svenska Brasserier group, which also runs other notable Stockholm venues such as Riche, Teatergrillen, and Gondolen.

Whether for a quick lunch, an evening of shellfish and champagne, or a private celebration, Sturehof remains a reliable and spirited fixture of Stockholm dining – one that has balanced tradition with reinvention for well over a century.