Inside Naglo.
I’ve walked past Naglo restaurant, opposite the Opera House, probably 50 times in the past 8 months but last night I finally made it inside for dinner. Now, I’m wondering why I waited so long!
From the outside, it looks like a subtle, elegant and sophisticated establishment and that’s exactly what it is inside too with its wallpapered walls, long open windows, a round wooden bar and chic, but understated, atmosphere. It’s an upmarket kind of place but without the wannabes and without trying too hard to be super-trendy. This is the kind of place to dine before a night at the opera or at the theatre, for a romantic dinner or even to impress business contacts as the service is quick and professional.
Chef Jacob Undemo’s experience includes stints at Högfjällshotellet in Hemavan and various restaurants in Sydney, New York and Paris. His menu includes main courses like corn-fed chicken with spring onion and asparagus risotto, herring stuffed with smoked salmon and beef Rydberg, while there is an “evening fare” menu which offers three-course set menus for SEK 375 and less fancy main dishes like meatballs and Caesar salad for around SEK 140 and SEK 120 respectively. If you’re really ravenous, there’s a six-course menu.
I opted for the lobster soup for a starter and corn-fed chicken with risotto for main course, while my boyfriend took the set menu with lobster mousse for starter and veal for the main course followed by vanilla mousse with forest berries. Both choices were excellent.
Monday evenings in general are quiet in many Stockholm restaurants and Naglo is no exception with no reservation necessary. If you feel like continuing with a drink afterwards but not walking too far, Naglo’s Vodkabar, just around the corner, is a tiny little bar (probably one of the smallest in Stockholm!) which, of course, specializes in vodka – with over 70 different vodka brands to choose from.
I’ll definitely be back to Naglo again.
