Eat · Södermalm: Mosebacke & Fjällgatan

Meatballs for the People

A small meatball restaurant on Södermalm: several kinds of meatball with mash and lingonberries; book ahead on weekends.

last order: unknownchairsSwedishNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: SEK 200–300 (≈ US$25–35); Swedish
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 11:30–12:00 weekday; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
Card: yes
Getting there: Medborgarplatsen metro, then walk; 7 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Opening days and hours vary; check the venue

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

11:30–12:00 weekday

Reservations

Reserve ahead

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

SEK 200–300 (≈ US$25–35)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Meatballs are the whole menu
Book for weekends
Near Medborgarplatsen
Order: Meatballs with lingonberries
Table seating
Walk-in window: 11:30–12:00 weekday
Queue risk: Weekend evening
Bring cash

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

11:30–12:00 weekday: high14:00–16:30: highWeekend evening: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A small restaurant built around one dish, with a few meatball types (check the current menu)

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).

11:00lightlittle or no wait
12:00busya short wait is possible
13:00lightlittle or no wait
14:00lightlittle or no wait
15:00lightlittle or no wait
16:00lightlittle or no wait
17:00busya short wait is possible
18:00packedexpect a long lineDinner peak
19:00packedexpect a long line
20:00heavyexpect a line

Desk estimate for a weekday; weekends run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Book online for a weekend table, or arrive at opening for a walk-in.
2Choose the meatball type and side; ask what is in the day’s special.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
A coffee, please	En kaffe, tack	en KAH-feh tack
How much is it?	Hur mycket kostar det?	hoor MEE-kuh KOS-tar deh
The bill, please	Notan, tack	NOO-tan tack
I need help	Jag behöver hjälp	yah beh-HUV-er yelp
Hello	Hej	hay
Thank you	Tack	tack

Portions and sharing

Share nothing: plates come as a single serving.

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Extra sauce or side: A small add-on — Check the menu line before you ask.

Paying and tipping

Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm.

Pay by card at the table; a tip is optional.
No service charge; a tip is optional.
Card or phone. Cash is unlikely to be accepted.
Cards are the norm; some places do not take cash at all.
Tip is not expected; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.

At the table

Lunch (dagens lunch) is the cheapest way to eat well: a set main with salad, bread and coffee on weekdays.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Meatballs, mash, gravy, lingonberriesKöttbullar med potatismosPick a type; ask which is the classic.SEK 200–300 (≈ US$25–35)order
Vegetarian optionVegetariska köttbullarCheck that it is on the day’s menu.SEK 180–260 (≈ US$19–30)if hungry
Soft drink or beerDryckExtra.SEK 40–100 (≈ US$5–11)if hungry

2026 estimate; a plate with mash and jam, per person.

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2 people

Meatballs, mash, gravy, lingonberriesorder
Köttbullar med potatismos
SEK 200–300 (≈ US$25–35)
0
Vegetarian option
Vegetariska köttbullar
SEK 180–260 (≈ US$19–30)
0
Soft drink or beer
Dryck
SEK 40–100 (≈ US$5–11)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

Pick dishes to see each person's share.

Sit-down restaurants: about 5–10%, less than the 15–20% US norm. Local custom: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service. Tipping calculator

Pick at least one dish to make the full-screen list.

Price and paying

Typical spend: SEK 200–300 per plate; drinks extra

Paying

Cashno

Card-only in many Stockholm restaurants.

Cardyes

Any card or phone.

IC cardno

Not applicable.

QR walletsome stalls

Use a card.

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
A vegetarian meatball may be offered; check the day.
Show: Har ni vegetariska köttbullar?
Veganask
Ask; egg and cream are common in the recipes.
Halalask
Pork appears in some types; ask which do not contain it.
Show: Är det fläsk i köttbullarna?
Gluten-freeask
Ask about breadcrumbs in each type.
Nut allergyask
Tell staff before ordering.
Allergyask
Ask staff about egg, milk and gluten in each type.
Show: Jag är allergisk mot ___.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodSolo — One-plate lunch, easy for a solo diner.

goodKids — Familiar food; small room.

cautionStroller — Little space for a stroller at peak.

cautionGroups of 5+ — Book; the room is small.

cautionWheelchair — Check for a step at the entrance.

How to book: Book on the venue site (check).
How far ahead: A few days for weekend evenings
No-show / cancel fee: Check the policy when you book.
Dress code: None.

When	Status	Note
Public holidays	check before you go	Christmas and Midsummer hours vary.
A weekday each week	check before you go	Opening days vary; check before you go.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: kids' menu: ask · stroller: caution · Familiar food for children; small space
Access: step-free: check · Small room; ask the venue about step-free entry

Hygiene

Tap water is safe.
Hot dishes arrive cooked through.

Facts

Reservations: Taken — Booking is advised for weekends and evenings (check the venue site).
Capabilities: food · seated_rest
Getting there: Medborgarplatsen metro, then walk · ~7 min walk

Cons

Small room; full at weekends.
Meatballs are a single-dish menu; little else.
Priced above a lunch-menu place.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Köttbullar	Meatballs.	Choose the type on the menu.
Potatismos	Mashed potato.	It comes with the plate.
Gräddsås	Cream gravy.	It comes with the plate.
Lingonsylt	Lingonberry jam.	It comes with the plate.

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: A plate is SEK 200–300; the same price for everyone.
tourist price: No separate tourist price; drinks are the extra.
rule: No service charge; a tip is optional.

Extra on the table	Typical charge	What to do
Extra sauce or side	A small add-on	Check the menu line before you ask.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is it a quick stop?

It is a sit-down meal of about an hour, not a takeaway counter.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

Do I need to book?

For weekends, yes. A weekday lunch at opening is usually a walk-in.

What is the dish?

Meatballs with mash, gravy and lingonberry jam, in several kinds (check the menu).

Is there a vegetarian option?

Often one; check the current menu before you book.

How much does it cost?

About SEK 200–300 a plate (2026 estimate).

Is it close to the metro?

About seven minutes on foot from Medborgarplatsen.

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Pelikan, about 15 min on foot; no reservation needed.

Pelikan15 min walkA beer hall with husmanskost if you want a longer meal.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Stockholm in 4 days.

Sources

officialVisit Stockholm
secondaryWikivoyage — Stockholm (eat)