Travel + Leisure

"We are not exaggerating when we say the meatballs with potato purée and lingonberries are among the best in the city. Ideal for your first dinner in the city."

Condé Nast Traveller

"Yes, you can get super meatballs at IKEA but to experience them at their best, with potato mousse, lingonberries and pickled cucumber, come to the Opera House."

John Duxbury

"When made by a skilled chef, like Stefano Catenacci at Operabaren in Stockholm, köttbullar are light, delicate and a real treat. He serves them in a traditional style, with potato purée, sweetened lingonberries and pressed cucumber. Personally, I think Operabaren, with its beautifully maintained Art Nouveau interior, is the best places in the world to enjoy köttbullar."

Lauren Majewski

"I thought I would have a couple of balls on a small blob of mashed potatoes, but instead, I received this gorgeous spread – balls, potatoes, pickled cucumbers, and lingonberries. It was unbelievably delicious and I ate all of it."

Lydia Travels

"The meatballs are deliciously moresish, served with lingonberries, pickled cucumber, creamed potatoes and cream sauce."