SvenskaStockholm has many restaurants with dog-friendly outdoor terraces, but it can be hard to know which ones truly welcome dogs. We've ranked the best based on customer reviews and dog-friendliness.
Lilla Ego
Västmannagatan 69, 113 26 Stockholm, Sweden
Lilla Ego stands out for its carefully prepared meat—especially reindeer and lamb shoulder—where guests particularly praise the depth of flavors and the perfect cooking. The restaurant also demonstrates unexpected flexibility by adapting dishes for vegetarians, such as when they replaced the tuna in the tartare with broccoli without compromising the flavor composition. Another distinguishing detail is that the staff offers blankets and shawls to those sitting outside, a thoughtfulness that guests explicitly appreciate.
ok ok
Värtavägen 27, 115 29 Stockholm, Sweden
OK OK is a small family-owned restaurant that specializes in modern Asian dishes with a focus on ciders in a wide selection, which sets it apart from other sharing restaurants in the area. What stands out in the reviews is the unique selection of dishes — particularly rice gnocchi, cauliflower and meatballs — served in a tapas-like concept where two to three dishes per person are recommended for sharing. Several guests, however, point out the pricing as something debated; while some appreciate the value for money more, others feel that the portions are too small relative to the price level.
Savant bar
Tegnérgatan 4, 113 58 Stockholm
Savant Bar is known for its limited but carefully curated menu and driven staff that offers generous wine tasting opportunities, which sets it apart from larger wine bars. The small and intimate room fills quickly, so booking is recommended to secure a table. The restaurant also offers a special "Dinner Chef's Table" experience that combines food and wine in a way that regular guests particularly appreciate.
Zum Franziskaner
Skeppsbron 44, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden
Zum Franziskaner is known for its annual carnival festival featuring Franciscan beer during Lent, which attracts beer enthusiasts from across Scandinavia. The venue offers a unique selection of German and Swedish beers along with small pub dishes, particularly in the smaller back room Bakfickan. The restaurant, housed in a building from around 1910, combines authentic German beer hall atmosphere with Swedish classics and is served by staff with consistent friendliness.
Ulla Winbladh
Rosendalsvägen 8, 115 21 Stockholm
Ulla Winbladh is known for its traditional Swedish meatballs served with homemade lingonberry jam and quick-pickled cucumber, as well as its celebrated Toast Skagen with vendace roe. The restaurant functions as a well-preserved institution from 1897 on Djurgården, where the staff present themselves as professionals from the moment the guest steps in. The food is described as authentic home cooking at the highest level, served in an atmosphere that evokes the feeling of sitting in an elegant country inn.
Tips for dining out with your dog
Always call ahead to confirm the dog policy. Bring a leash and water. Choose a table at the edge of the terrace so your dog doesn't disturb other guests.