Mathias Dahlgren is a world-renowned Swedish chef, notably the only Swede to have won the first prize in the prestigious Bocuse d'Or culinary competition. He is celebrated for his 'Natural Cuisine' philosophy,...
Matbaren, part of Mathias Dahlgren's culinary empire, is located within the prestigious Grand Hotel Stockholm. It is known for its modern Nordic and international cuisine, offering a sophisticated dining experience.
Customers generally rate Mathias Dahlgren Matbaren highly, with a 4.4 rating on Yelp. It is recognized by Falstaff as a top restaurant in Stockholms län, indicating a strong reputation for quality and culinary excellence.
Additional Details
Matbaren is part of a larger culinary concept by Mathias Dahlgren, often mentioned alongside his other restaurant, Matsalen, within the Grand Hotel Stockholm. It is noted for its elegant setting, described as 'perched at the zinc' by Falstaff.
Specific peak times are not mentioned, but as a fine dining establishment, dinner service is likely a popular choice. Reservations are generally recommended for such venues.
Awards & Recognition
3 Falstaff Fork(s)
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Matbaren serves Modern Global Bistro cuisine with a New Nordic core.
We enjoyed Chef Mathias Dahlgren’s 4-course menu, "The Natural Cuisine," which showcases premium ingredients in four distinct acts.
First, thinly sliced raw yellowfin tuna offered an incredibly refreshing start. Next, a deep-fried 63° egg arrived with white asparagus; cutting into the crispy shell released a rich, warm yolk that mingled perfectly with nutty browned butter and velvety hollandaise. The third course, a Swedish Rödkulla shish kebab, playfully transformed high-quality local produce into global street food. Finally, Stenhuse Gård rhubarb elevated a simple summer crumble into a sophisticated finale, balancing brilliant tartness with smooth vanilla ice cream.
The meal perfectly embodied the philosophy of "Scandinavian Heart, Global Accents."
I enjoyed a pre-ordered meal here with our company leadership team.
Although I’ve been to many restaurants in the area, this was my first time here, and since it has one Michelin star, my expectations were high.
From the tangy tuna starter to the cheek steak and dessert, everything was excellent.
Even though we came as a large group, all the dishes were served promptly, and the service was attentive and seamless throughout.
It may be a bit pricey to visit often, but I’d definitely love to come back and try more of the menu if I get the chance.
Fantastic experience. Great food and drink. I did the 4 course pairing which was exquisite. The starting tuna was delicious and delicate. Followed by the asparagus i could say the same. The ox cheek was the only outlier. While still good it didnt quite stand up next to the other dishes and the paired chianti clashed with the rest of the courses. Cannot reccomend enough the langostines, which had such a flavor you didnt even need the sauce. Worth the work.
Lovely and lively lunch, we had the set menu with wine pairing. Great food, and some very interesting wine choices. Will definitely come again next time we're in Stockholm.
Dined here for an early dinner in October (early flight the following day). Beautiful restaurant with impeccably professional staff. In fine dining, service can teeter on either side of what I would characterize as stiff/formal (like a crisp, starched shirt) or natural/relaxed (like cashmere or merino). Matbaren’s dinner service is the former. Unfortunately, this rigidity lead to some awkwardness on timing (we explained at the top of the evening that one of us would likely have three courses and the other only two. this lead to appetizers and mains being misaligned and a long wait for one of us between courses, as the team seemed unable or unwilling to pivot). The “pickles” dish left me underwhelmed and a little flummoxed. It consisted of pickled vegetables, but the only taste was vinegar. I expected seasoning – caraway, chili, dill, coriander…something else to make it interesting. It wasn’t bad, just bland. The cod was beautifully cooked – just barely set. The Bolivian chocolate, clearly a popular dessert, did not disappoint. Overall solid, but if I were to visit again, it would likely be for the lunch service. Perhaps the vibe is a little more relaxed.
