We booked a table at Villa Foresta on November 15th for six people—three couples who all enjoy fine dining and have travelled extensively. We were excited and expected a memorable culinary experience at Villa Foresta WS, given the restaurant’s reputation and beautiful setting. Unfortunately, our visit did not fully meet those expectations.nnThe Malmström couple ordered the seafood and fish soup, which turned out to be disappointing. The bowl was rather small, and the portion contained very little fish, minimal seafood, and was largely made up of vegetables. The “råkaka,” ordered by the Frondell couple, was also underwhelming, with only a small amount of shrimp served on a very small piece of bread. While the ox cheek dish was reasonably acceptable, it still did not leave us fully satisfied.nnService began well, and we truly appreciated being seated with a beautiful sunset view—an exceptional touch that elevated the ambiance. However, the service timing declined as the evening went on. When we ordered dessert and coffee, the coffee arrived first, and the desserts followed nearly 15 minutes later. This disrupted the flow of the meal and made it difficult to enjoy the final course as intended.nnAdditionally, we were surprised to be charged for water, as many restaurants of similar caliber include still or sparkling water at no extra cost.nnOverall, the atmosphere at Villa Foresta is superb, but both the food quality and service timing fell short of our expectations, particularly given the price level. We hope the restaurant will take this feedback into consideration, as it has tremendous potential to offer an outstanding dining experience in such a beautiful location.nnFor this visit, we would rate it 3 out of 5.
Really nice hotel in a great location with some sick views especially in summer. The rooms are extra nice because they look quite a bit different from standard hotel rooms which usually look white, sterile. The breakfast was nice as well.
The best view and location when visiting Stockholm. A peaceful environment with stunning interior décor, only 10 minutes from Stockholm CBD. Villa Foresta offers the perfect mix of water, forest, and city living ideal for both business and leisure. We catch up with a group of friends one night 15 of us and with multiple bars and restaurant its ideal meeting pointnnWill be back
The hotel is interesting and has very nice river view. Room is old and has very small shower and some lights were not working. I stayed here because of a meeting, butI wouldn't choose this hotel for my own stay. There is no restaurant nearby.
The new aesthetic and ambiance are truly remarkable; they've absolutely hit the mark. The fresh design, particularly the games room, combined with the sophisticated dark theme, creates a fantastic atmosphere. Kudos on the design execution!nnHowever, despite the impressive visual appeal, the bar service is notably lackluster. It's incredibly slow, and the staff lack warmth. Even on a Wednesday, the bar appeared understaffed, leading to lengthy waiting periods with customers often left unattended.nnWith such a high-end look and feel, one would naturally expect high-end service, but unfortunately, it's absent. The staff were often abrupt and unfriendly, especially the gentleman in what appeared to be a dark blue suit, who seemed to be in charge. He came across as very cold and unwelcoming. For instance, he poured my second glass of wine without even asking if I would prefer a fresh glass.nnOverall, it's an amazing and great place, but the staff training and service quality are in dire need of attention.
