Copine Reopens in Stockholm —A Renewed
Rhythm of Taste and Togetherness
text Jahwanna Berglund
After a summer spent quietly reinventing itself, Copine has reopened its doors at Kommendörsgatan 23, welcoming guests back to one of Östermalm’s most beloved dining rooms now with a fresh rhythm, a new food bar, and a more open, social atmosphere.
image courtesy of Copine
The trio behind Copine — Jim Hammargren, Jacob Nermark, and Jonathan Mattsson — has used the break to refine both the space and the experience. “We’ve wanted to bring more life to the bar for a long time,” says Hammargren. “Now we’ve created a space where you can just drop in for a glass of wine and still feel the full Copine experience. It’s going to be so much fun to welcome both regulars and new guests again.”
The interior has been reshaped with new levels, warmer lighting, and a sleek 15-seat food bar overlooking the kitchen designed to blur the line between dining and gathering. The renovation mirrors Copine’s philosophy: local ingredients, elegant simplicity, and human connection.
At a recent press lunch, I got a first taste of the new menu, a reflection of the team’s grounded creativity. The classics remain (the famous corn bread and beef tartare are still there, thank God), but the menu now feels more playful and personal.
From Trombonzucchini with aged Manchego and pine nuts to Pigvar with Pil Pil and citrus confit, each dish carries a quiet confidence. The Tagliatelle with braised rabbit and Swedish grapes and the Duck with Pak Choi and hot apricot sauce balance Copine’s hallmark finesse with a new sense of spontaneity.
“We’ve adjusted rather than changed,” says creative chef Jacob Nermark. “Some dishes stay because they’re part of our DNA, while new ones bring more of our own personalities into the mix.”
For Jonathan Mattsson, who oversees service and wine, the renewal is about flow creating a seamless rhythm between the bar and dining room. “It’s not about becoming a bar,” he says. “It’s about giving guests more ways to experience Copine — whether you come for a glass, a full dinner, or just stay to see where the evening takes you.”
The new Copine feels both intimate and alive, a place that invites you to linger, share, and rediscover why the simplest things, done well, still feel like the most luxurious.
Copine
Kommendörsgatan 23, Stockholm
www.jimjacobrestauranger.se/copine
