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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Sweden
On top of Stockholm: Gondolen boasts one of the most impressive views of the city.
Restaurant of the Month, Sweden
Impressive deliciousness from all fronts Gondolen is a classical and traditional Swedish restaurant, situated in the most exquisite of locations. With the stylish interior, breathtaking view and mouth-watering food, it is no wonder that Gondolen is one of the most sought after establishments in the Swedish restaurant business.
Gondolen,” she explains. “We want everyone to feel welcome, and that this is a place that caters to all people and all occasions.”
By Astrid Eriksson | Photos: Gondolen
With the food at the heart of their concept, the stunning scenery and the authentic spirit in which guests are welcomed, Gondolen is ready to impress us all for generations to come.
Gondolen is impressive in a lot of ways. Not only is it the number one restaurant with a view in Stockholm, perhaps in the entire country, but the passion the people behind the restaurant have for food and culinary traditions makes every single plate – and bite – a phenomenal experience for the one lucky enough to taste it. “We work a lot with typically Swedish and timeless concepts,” says Anna Lallerstedt, owner of Gondolen, when asked to describe the style of her restaurant. “We switch the menu up depending on what’s in season and when we can get the best products, but we stay true to our traditional vision rather than following trends or adapting to other restaurants’s concepts. We are innovative in our cooking but aim to keep a classic approach to dining out, with white linen on the tables and a proper and professional staff.”
Nothing short of a landmark in the Swedish capital, Gondolen thrones high up over the rooftops, looking out over the city, sluices and the spot where the lake Mälaren runs out into the open sea. The variety the restaurant offers ensures that everyone has a reason to stop by. Whether it’s in the Bar to enjoy a drink along with the spectacular view, a fine meal in the Dining Room, or a more casual bite in the Kitchen, Eriks Gondolen will take good and delicious care of you no matter what. Anna Lallerstedt recently took over Gondolen from her father Erik Lallerstedt, one of the true Swedish culinary giants. “Food becomes so very important when you are brought up in the kind of environment that I was brought up in. Our familiarity with food and the fact that we’re genuinely passionate about this, which has been central in our family for so long, is reflected in
For more information, please visit: www.eriks.se
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