Coup D'etat — Restaurant in Stockholm

I travel often, dine widely, and write reviews with fairness—always considering price, taste, authenticity, service, and atmosphere. My experience at Coup d’État in Stockholm was mixed. We ordered the Tahdig Zone (175 SEK), which was described as a dish to share. What arrived were two very small pieces of tahdig with only about 1.5 spoonfuls each of two stews—hardly enough for one person, let alone to share. The flavours were not authentic, and the presentation, while visually nostalgic, raised a health concern as the tahdig was served directly on black-ink-printed newspaper-style paper, which is not food-safe and potentially toxic. Portions in general were small compared to other Persian restaurants, especially given the prices, which I found to be unreasonably high for what was offered. The lamb stew had a strong scent that might have been better managed with traditional spices—though perhaps those are harder to find in Sweden, and I do understand the limitations. The koobideh, however, was very good and the highlight of the meal—well-seasoned and tasty. On the other hand, the grilled chicken had a noticeable red meat smell, likely due to shared grilling surfaces for chicken and beef, which can be problematic for dietary or religious reasons. There was also a misadvertisement: the menu promised mast-o-moosir (yogurt with Persian shallot), but we received mast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber), which is not the same. The ambiance was lovely—very well designed with creative touches like a small cinema, selfie-friendly décor, and beautifully set tables. Two people served our table; one was incredibly kind and helpful, the other was indifferent. Initially, I was going to give 2 stars due to the food and pricing issues. However, the owner approached us, kindly listened to all my feedback, and was very open and receptive rather than defensive—something I really appreciated. He assured me that he cares deeply about his business and takes constructive criticism seriously. Because of his attitude and willingness to improve, I’ve decided to give 4 stars instead of 2. I left with the sense that this restaurant has potential and a team that truly...

Time to write a review after two visits. It is the most unique Persian restaurant in Sweden/Stockholm. It seems that the owner thought about some details in advance. The entrance door design with the classic number 37 on it gives the impression that one enters into a unique world. One feels nostalgic when entering the restaurant. Pictures, books, slogans, and wallpapers tell a story about history. The place is alive and personal are quite charming and nice. They break the ice easily and make their guests feel welcome in their place. The menu is not classic Persian food. The chef is modified with french culture and one gets a delightful surprise the moment the food seats on the table. The are several cocktails and drinks to choose from. Both cocktails and Mocktails are a good starter for the night. The non-alcoholic Pistasch is magnificent. By the way, the name that appears on the menu is so artistic. The starters also taste good. They are also well designed when one looks at the plate. We tasted the duck liver, and Kasjke badmejan, the portion was right and the taste was different than that of another restaurant. This is the part that I enjoyed a lot. The signature of the chef can be sensed. Koobideh tasted amazing. It took me to several years ago when we ate kebab at Tehran bazaar with family. Barg was juicy, tender, and easy to chew and the taste was perfect. The tomato is served in ratatouille form, a unique and new taste for us. We also tried Fish and Sabzi polo. I think this is one of the rare palaces in Stockholm that serves delicious fish. Not a classic boring Salmon on your plate. An actual fish with vegetables and nuts inside. Sauce and yogurt serve next to your dish. Overall, It s a nice place to hang out and I really enjoyed the time we spent there. I will...

Fabulous! Read the negative reviews and thought it be some truth to them so expected somewhat an average experience. But the experience we got was nothing less than fabulous in terms of divine food, respectful and friendly service and cosy atmosphere! And that spectacular and magical Negroni cocktail (along with a ritual that removed all negative energy) that opened up the evening! Wow!!! Palette menu was a great start and in so generous serving sizes that we almost got full. Some of the reviews claimed it was too little food each serving so I was about to order the set menu of different meaty dishes as well. The waiter kindly recommended us to share one main after the Palette so we did. And are we glad we didn't order more!! because we were so full and satisfied with the amount of food and the flavors! Truly fantastic! We got there already at 5:30 pm so it was pretty quiet. The staff were discreet and communicated with each other with hardly noticeable signs, nods and soft voices.

This is probably what you could consider as Persian fine dining and everything was presented in more sophisticated manners.

Coup d'etat's serving sizes were more than enough so we didn't manage to to fill up with any dessert!

There was nothing we didn't like but we have to emphasize how much we enjoyed the oysters which must be the best we eaten outside Paris! And the cocktail! Wow! I say that again!

We definitely want to go back as there were so many more...