Gazza

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Corner of Italy on Hornsgatan

On a busy stretch of Hornsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm, Gazza occupies a small corner space that feels, against all odds, like it belongs somewhere in Italy. The fans whir overhead, brown leather sofas line the walls, and an espresso machine whistles steadily in the background. The place calls itself a trattoria and spaghetteria — and it means both.

The Pasta

The heart of Gazza is its pasta: hand-cut, rustic, with what the White Guide — which awarded the restaurant its Very Fine Level recognition for 2026 — describes as "perfect bite resistance, and always in delicious company." That kind of consistency in a newly opened restaurant is not a given. It reflects a clear commitment to doing Italian cuisine properly, without shortcuts.

The Atmosphere

The details matter here. The radio plays in a bathroom decorated with enough charm to warrant a detour. The coffee drips slowly from the espresso machine the way it should. The Italian spirit isn't performed — it's present in the small things, which is precisely what makes it convincing. The White Guide noted exactly this: that the land of inspiration is felt everywhere, even as Stockholm traffic hums outside.

When to Come

Gazza serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner through the week, with a slightly later start on weekends when breakfast rolls into the afternoon. Whether you're stopping in for a morning espresso or settling in for an evening of Italian cuisine, the pace and warmth of the room invite you to stay longer than planned.