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Brasserie Astoria
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Brasserie Astoria is what happens when the Frantzén Group tackles a Parisian brasserie — housed in a former cinema on Nybrogatan, it channels 1920s glamour with sleek contemporary polish and warm lighting that works whether you're two people or ten. The menu walks the line between accessible (steak frites) and ambitious (caviar waffles with coconut and lime), and the bar turns into a proper scene after dark with DJs spinning for a mixed local-and-tourist crowd. It's not cheap, but the execution and ingredients justify the bill.
Why it's worth it
A Frantzén Group brasserie in a former cinema, where caviar waffles and schnitzel meet a DJ-fueled bar scene after dark.
Highlights
Frantzén Groupcaviar wafflesDJ barformer cinema
Before you go
Aim for an earlier seating if you want a relaxed dinner — service gets rushed during peak hours, and the bar area heats up with DJs later in the evening.
Known For
- •Schnitzel à la Björn Frantzén
- •Oysters Rockefeller
- •Caviar waffles with coconut and lime
- •DJ bar scene in the evenings
Best For
dinner with friendsdate nightlate-night drinks
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 1, 2026
Polished brasserie with ambition and a bar scene to match
Brasserie Astoria hits the sweet spot between a proper Parisian brasserie and a modern Stockholm bistro — and the fact that it's set in a former cinema on Nybrogatan only adds to the drama. The Frantzén Group clearly knows what they're doing here: the menu is ambitious without being inaccessible. You can keep it simple with a steak frites or go all-in on the caviar waffles with coconut and lime, and either way you're getting quality ingredients and solid execution. The Schnitzel à la Björn Frantzén and the oysters Rockefeller are the standout dishes that keep people coming back.
The space itself is sleek and contemporary, with warm lighting that makes it feel genuinely welcoming even when it's packed. What really sets it apart, though, is the bar area, which transforms into a lively spot in the evenings with DJs and a crowd that's a mix of locals and tourists. It's the kind of place that feels special without being stuffy — you can dress up or come as you are. Service is generally friendly, though during peak hours it can feel a bit rushed, so if you want a more relaxed pace, aim for an earlier seating.
It's not cheap, but you're paying for the whole package: the food, the atmosphere, the scene. If you're looking for a place on Östermalm that delivers on both dinner and drinks without the attitude, this is it.