If the thought of how close we are to 2030 has left you too feeling a little light-headed and hollow in the stomach, fear not, for we have just the remedy. This New Year’s Eve, put on your best clothes, grab a few friends, and eat away your woes at one of these fantastic dining spots in our Open City, Stockholm. From lively restaurants with sweeping skyline views to time-honoured classics that never disappoint, the food-obsessed Swedish capital has something to suit every vibe.
Gondolen
For those keen to welcome the new year on a high note (quite literally), few restaurants in Stockholm rival Gondolen. This landmark has been a premier dining and drinking destination since its opening in 1935, all thanks to its world-class gastronomy and sweeping skyline views afforded by its position high above Slussen.
This New Year’s Eve, Gondolen is offering two set menus: a lunch service from midday and a more expansive dinner from 17:00, complete with canapés and a choice of fish or meat for the main course. Both menus lean into French grand cuisine, sharpened with Scandinavian produce, and feature indulgent dishes such as grilled lobster tartare, beef tenderloin, and a classic Baked Alaska with vanilla ice cream – a suitably festive finish for the season. Once the plates are cleared, Pelago is just moments away for those continuing on to the midnight countdown.
Luzette
On a regular eve, Luzette is one of the city’s most dependable spots for straightforward, well-executed food. Come New Year’s Eve, and it transforms into the perfect, pre-countdown setting, helped along by its convenient location inside Stockholm Central Station, buzzing atmosphere, and a menu you’ll be daydreaming about well into January.
Luzette’s offering this NYE is an unfussy rendering of brasserie fare, featuring the likes of gruyère and truffle tartlet, lobster salad on brioche, beef fillet with sauce bordelaise, and poached turbot with sauce au vin jaune. Just thinking about it is enough to spark fireworks on the tongue.
Teatergrillen
Located just off Dramaten (the Royal Dramatic Theatre), Teatergrillen has long been a favourite haunt of Stockholm’s glitterati, who drift in to unwind and indulge between parties, gallery openings, and other events in their immaculately overbooked social lives. And who can blame them? The restaurant’s sumptuous, plush red interiors and a serious wine cellar – widely regarded as one of the city’s best – could make a devoted diner out of anyone.
For New Year’s Eve 2025, Teatergrillen is serving a four-course set menu, with dishes rooted in classic Swedish and European cooking. Expect the likes of Kalix vendace roe to start, followed by a choice between Steak Hasse (flambéed beef fillet with pepper sauce) or white wine-poached halibut with caviar.
Arc Rooftop
ARC Rooftop secures its place among Stockholm’s top New Year’s Eve dining spots largely on account of its view. Perched high above the city at Blique by Nobis, the restaurant commands some of the Open City’s most impressive skyline vistas, making it an easy choice for anyone keen to add a sense of spectacle to the final night of the year.
This New Year’s Eve, ARC is presenting an omakase-style tasting menu, with bold, flavour-led dishes shaping the evening. Diners can look forward to plates such as tuna sashimi with lemongrass and mint, Hat Yai–style fried chicken served with nam jim gai, and a rich red curry finished with coconut cream, before a citrusy lime cheesecake. The menu includes a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial, with wine pairings available alongside the courses.
Looking for somewhere to stay while you’re in town? These LGBTQ-welcoming hotels in Stockholm will provide a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the local dining scene this New Year’s Eve.