Mathias Dahlgren Named Årets kock 2026 as Grand Hôtel Restaurants Shine in Falstaff Guide

Swedish chef Mathias Dahlgren was honored as Årets kock (Chef of the Year) during the launch of the 2023 Falstaff Restaurant & Bistro Guide Nordics, celebrated for his influential role in modern Nordic cuisine, especially through his restaurant Matbaren. This recognition coincides with the outstanding performance of the Grand Hôtel’s restaurants in the prestigious guide, which evaluates about 1,900 restaurants across the Nordic region.

Seafood Gastro, part of Grand Hôtel, sustained its high rating with four forks and 97 points, while Matbaren improved its score to 94 points, maintaining a three-fork rating. Additionally, Grand Soleil, inspired by Riviera cuisine, advanced to 93 points and three forks, reflecting the hotel’s broad culinary excellence.

“I am of course very proud of this award and that our restaurants receive such great reviews. We are a fantastic team that develops and refines the guest experience every day,” Dahlgren said. Pia Djupmark, CEO of Grand Hôtel Stockholm, praised Dahlgren’s contributions to Swedish gastronomy and highlighted the strong ratings as a testament to the hotel’s status as a vibrant gastronomic destination.

The Falstaff guide bases its ratings on evaluations by Falstaff Gourmet Club members, considering food quality, service, wine list, and atmosphere with scores ranging from 80 to 100 points corresponding to one to four forks. Dahlgren’s recognition and the hotel's high rankings underline Sweden’s growing prominence in Nordic culinary excellence.