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Nestled in the heart of Täby, Sweden, Smakbaren Bistro & Bakery offers a vibrant dining experience that artfully blends Mediterranean inspirations with Swedish culinary traditions. Whether you're seeking a light bite or a full meal, their menu showcases a thoughtful selection of starters, mains, desserts, and beverages crafted to delight food lovers and adventurous palates alike.
Starters to Tempt Every Taste Bud
Begin your meal with a variety of enticing starters that range from the classic to the contemporary. Dive into the rich flavors of the Steak Tartar, crafted with finely minced råbiff, tangy pickled silver onion, capers, and a hint of dijon mayo topped with freshly grated parmesan. For seafood lovers, the Moules Frites offers succulent blue mussels paired with crispy pommes frites, while the Tonfiskcarpaccio features delicate slices of tuna accented by creamy avocado, zesty lemon, and toasted sesame seeds.
Other tempting options include the Löjromstoast, a half portion of toast adorned with luxurious löjrom, crème fraîche, and crisp chips, or the Chevre Chaud, combining warm chèvre cheese with golden beets, walnuts, honey, and fresh arugula. Crispy Calamari served with aioli and lemon adds a satisfying crunch, while the generous Ost & Chark platter brings together an assortment of fine cheeses, charcuterie, bread, and olives — perfect for sharing.
Mains: Mediterranean Flair Meets Swedish Comfort
The main courses at Smakbaren offer an inviting mix of flavors and textures guaranteed to satisfy. Try the creamy Risotto infused with earthy mushrooms, parmesan, and fresh arugula or indulge in the luxurious Tryffelpasta featuring fresh pasta dressed in truffle and cream. For meat aficionados, the Steak dish combines tender råbiff with pickled silver onion, Jerusalem artichoke chips, capers, truffle mayonnaise, and parmesan for a rich and refined bite.
Other standout mains include the Iberico, with its creamy kale stew, golden beets, walnuts, pickled fennel, and apple slices; the Anka, an artful duck dish served with chimichurri, tomato salad, a choice of red wine or béarnaise sauce, and crispy fries; as well as the Spaghetti served with tomato sauce, feta cheese, and Spanish olives. Seafood lovers can enjoy the butter-fried cod served alongside potato purée and white wine sauce, or the Pasta Vongole featuring spaghetti with gambas, white wine sauce, cherry tomatoes, chili, and garlic.
For those seeking variety, the Meatplate for Two is a generous sharing platter including oxfilé, Iberico, chorizo, chicken, pommes frites, tomato salad, and complementary sauces. Lighter options feature several pinsa choices—Mediterranean-style flatbreads—such as the Chevre Chaud Pinsa with chèvre, golden beet, walnuts, honey, and arugula, or the Salami Explosion Pinsa, boasting chili crème fraîche, spinata salami, mozzarella, jalapenos, and arugula.
Additional main dishes include the Kycklingpinsa with San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte, the Italienaren Pinsa topped with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, the elegant Löjromspinsa with fior di latte, löjrom, crème fraîche, red onion, lemon, and dill, as well as the classic Hamburgare med Pommes and Kycklingspett served with pommes frites and béarnaise sauce.
Delightful Desserts and Sweet Treats
Complete your culinary journey with a selection of decadent desserts. The warm Chokladfondant is a chocolate lover’s dream, served with raspberry mirror, vanilla ice cream, and fresh berries. For a cozy classic, the Äppelpaj accompanied by vanilla ice cream offers comforting sweetness, while the crème brûlée is delicately infused with fresh berries and mint.
For a lighter finish, enjoy a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel sauce, fresh berries, and mint—a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the meal.
Refreshing Drinks and Snacks
Smakbaren Bistro & Bakery also offers an array of beverages and light snacks to pair perfectly with your meal or to enjoy on their own. Sip on well-crafted cocktails or choose from a selection of beers and wines, all served in a warm, inviting atmosphere. For non-alcoholic options, choose from green olives, chili nuts, marcona almonds, valencian almonds, or classic chips—ideal for sharing or nibbling while socializing.
- Starters Steak Tartar, Moules Frites, Tonfiskcarpaccio, Löjromstoast, Chevre Chaud, Calamari, Ost & Chark, Vitlöksbröd, Friterad Broccoli, Pommes med Parmesan
- Mains Risotto, Tryffelpasta, Steak, Iberico, Anka, Kyckling, Smörstekt Kolja, Pasta Vongole, Oxfilé, Meatplate for Two, Various Pinsas, Kycklingspett, Hamburgare med Pommes, Pannkakor med Sylt och Grädde
- Desserts Chokladfondant, Äppelpaj, Creme Brulée, Glass
- Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Gröna Oliver, Chilinötter, Marconamandlar, Chips, Valenciamandlar
