Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh AB

We had dinner at Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh and were truly impressed by the beautiful, serene location and the well-maintained gardens—both indoor and outdoor. The setting is peaceful and elegant, and cleanliness throughout was outstanding. However, the dining experience fell well short of expectations. With the exception of the head waiter who welcomed us warmly, the entire service staff appeared exhausted and disengaged—no smiles, no warmth, even when tipped. This was consistent across tables, not just ours. The food, unfortunately, was very disappointing. The bread was cold, hard, and clearly not fresh. The butter was so firm it crumbled. I ordered the poached cod dish—what arrived was a bland, thawed-tasting fillet with no sauce, just a sprinkle of salt and a single dill sprig. It was served over bland, clearly frozen nano-sized shrimp and crumbled egg bits, accompanied by a side of plain boiled potatoes—which, ironically, were the best part of the dish. My friend ordered the herring and found it barely edible. With only nine main dishes on the menu, we expected focus and quality. Sadly, what we received was far below standard for a restaurant of this reputation and price point. A beautiful venue—worth a walk around—but not worth dining at unless major changes are made to food quality and staff engagement.

Beautiful restaurant with classic Swedish fare. Great service and ambiance. We had toast Skagen as appetizer and it was very good - almost on the dry side. For main course we had meat balls and they were a bit underwhelming - quite hard and dry. Not what we expected. We also had the Biff Rydberg which was magnificent. Perfectly cooked with a really tasty mustard cream. Overall well worth a visit and a great representation of the best of Swedish food tradition.

The best place! Came in without a reservation, seated after a short wait at the bar. Every single member of staff was absolutely delighted to be there and so lovely. We felt very welcomed and comfortable. First time in Sweden and first time trying meatballs here, they were amazing! The whole meal was beautiful and service was great!

Delicious food in an upscale restaurant. We tried the multi course dinner and enjoyed every dish. If anything, make sure to try the meatballs!

While the food was amazing, we waited over an hour for our orders. I much prefer the indoor seating to outdoor, even though it was sunny and breezy. The indoor atmosphere feels much more homey.

Terrific location and vibes. Very cozy, with beautiful views. Came in for Saturday lunch without reservation and was immediately seat. Food is really good. The meat was a very fresh and delicately flavored. Steak is a must try.

Food was OK - not amazing for the price but that’s what you pay on Djurgarden. Service on the other hand which could have saved the day was awful - rude staff that seemed to spend more time pretending to look busy by walking around avoiding eye contact at all costs and when you finally could catch them to get the table you booked / order food / pay a bill etc they would just give you long pauses and walk off mid conversation. We were polite and asked basic questions but this was met with constant hostility and awkwardness for no apparent reason. This was my third time visiting after visiting this place twice 2 years ago and sadly the spark, charm and quality has gone. Felt embarrassed taking family there, including my blind mother who one of the waiters just pushed in front of .

Had a reservation, but probably didn't need one for an evening in late May (we came 30 mins before our reservation and they had no problem seating us quickly inside by the window). Loved the meatballs, and the green asparagus starter dish was delicious. Delicious food and beautiful location on Djurgarden