Zum Franziskaner
Zum Franziskaner is a German restaurant in Södermalm with early 1900s interior details, serving sausages, schnitzel, hearty stews, and Swedish dishes in a compact space. Wooden furniture and vintage decor line the walls, creating a cozy setting that fills with diners during evenings and weekends.
The restaurant dates back to the 1800s and retains original features from the early 1900s, reflecting deep local roots. Since 2017, under the leadership of Stene Isacsson, a known beer expert, it has maintained its commitment to authentic flavors while evolving its beverage selection and service.
The name references a Franciscan monk, reflecting a tradition of simple, hearty food rooted in monastic values. You can see this in how locals and visitors gather here as they would in a traditional German tavern, sharing meals across generations and creating a space where community matters as much as the food itself.
The restaurant sits in Södermalm and is easy to locate, stays open most evenings until midnight or later, and accepts walk-ins without reservations. A quieter upstairs area called Lilla Zum is available if you prefer a calmer setting during busy times.
Owner Stene Isacsson previously ran Akkurat, a celebrated beer bar, and brings that passion here with a selection of fresh, unpasteurized beers from small independent breweries in Sweden and Germany. Most German beers are privately imported, offering rarely found varieties on draft that change regularly.
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