The best restaurants Vestlandet

Fresh, artisanal and mostly organic products. Large selection of organic breads, pastries and typical buns, coffee, sandwiches and much more. You can taste them on the spot or take them away. Free and unlimited Internet access to comfortably sit in a corner if you have a book to finish or some work to do on your computer. The choice is so vast that it's quite difficult to decide, especially since everything is so appealing! So, cinnamon roll or pecan bun?

Behind the restaurant SÖL are three long-time friends. Their credo is to give you a pure gastronomic experience, inspired by Nordic culinary traditions. Their dishes are strongly influenced by local and seasonal vegetables. Meat and fish are not particularly on the menu for the pleasure of vegetarians. Sustainable and mostly local suppliers. Excellent selection of natural wines, juices and beers from local producers. Incredible food and wine pairing. One of the best restaurants in Stavanger.

Italian and French cuisine with a touch of Asia in the heart of Stavanger. Fantastic team, refined cuisine and explosion of flavors. Very nice wine list. The interior decoration has been thought with taste: design furniture and ultra comfort, small flowers on each table, beautiful lighting, some plants near the windows, nice pictures on the walls... and above all, inventive, daring, tasty and very well presented culinary proposals. We feel pampered. Reservation recommended. To be tried without fail!

Lysverket is housed in the town's former electricity factory. The restaurant has succeeded in the risky gamble of combining class and luxury, locality and taste (in food and decoration). An exceptional address that lightens the wallet but warms the taste buds with dishes each more delicious than the last. The chef was awarded his first Michelin star in 2023! The place is committed to local agriculture, notably through their Mat-Tak project. Their 6-course menu allows you to sample a whole range of local produce - a wonderful discovery!

Enhjørningen (Norwegian for "unicorn") is a fish restaurant in the old Hanse district. The building has been recently restored and still has its original 17th century appearance. Here you can enjoy fish specialties, their specialty, but also meat dishes. At lunchtime, there is an all-you-can-eat fish and seafood buffet. Top quality, real and very good, with a breathtaking panoramic view... Book the table by the window!

One of the best restaurants in town in a very cosy old house. Traditional cuisine in a rustic setting, with a large collection of oil lamps. Inventive and international cuisine. The pub part is also very developed and especially for sports and in particular the replay of football matches. A large choice of draught and bottled beers. On match nights, don't expect to have a quiet dinner with your partner!

Although the name of the restaurant does not sound very refined, don't be fooled: this highly gourmet restaurant promises you an unforgettable time with its delicious bacalaos and its breathtaking view of Ålesund. The restaurant has been named Europe's best bacalao restaurant several times! A true fusion cuisine between Portugal and Norway, the results are amazing. You should absolutely choose the tasting menu: the Royal bacalao plate. Otherwise, opt for the klippefisk or the fiskesuppe. Reservation required!

Located opposite the ferry terminal, Molo Brew is an address not to be missed! In this large, fully-glazed industrial building, there's something for everyone. Come for a quick bite before catching the next ferry, eat a (delicious!) burger if you're feeling a little (or a lot) hungry, or simply enjoy one of the 25 in-house beers, as Molo Brew is first and foremost a local brewery! Beer lovers are in for a treat: there's something for everyone! At the back of the room, a shuffleboard for players.

This big wooden house from 1870 in the heart of Stryn attracts attention and for good reason, you can guess through the windows a warm and lively atmosphere. The team is very welcoming and smiling, the menu really diversified: salad (rare in Norway!), fish, burgers, focaccia, tacos, pizza, pasta. The fish soup of the day was delicious. Intimate atmosphere and traditional Norwegian interior where tourists and locals mix to have a good time. We recommend it!

One of our favourite places in Kristiansand. Here we are at the crossroads of authenticity, local cuisine, originality and gourmet restaurant. The menu changes according to the seasons and the food. There is something for everyone. You can see the chefs at work in the kitchen which overlooks the dining room. The place is warm and subdued. The dishes are well balanced, super tasty, not too salty and very well presented. Plus, there's wifi if you need to work! That said, you are apparently on holiday! We recommend it!

One of Bergen's best addresses. Colonialen first opened its doors in 2005, before moving to the beautiful Kong Oscars Gate neighborhoods in spring 2014. Since its inception, the restaurant has won rave reviews for its refined cuisine based on local, seasonal produce. Worthy of the great restaurants. For a special occasion or if you just want to treat yourself! Colonialen also has another address for everyday dining: Colonialen Litteraturhuset.

Here is a rather famous Norwegian restaurant, which bets both on the cuisine, very fresh and healthy, and on the decoration, very Scandinavian. Indeed, the interior perfectly reflects the maritime history of the city. You can enjoy braised beef carpaccio or stuffed crab. This is top-notch cooking for this establishment. We tasted all the dishes of our guests and nothing was missing in terms of flavor, texture, spices, and not too salty!

This 300-year-old restaurant overlooks the quays and harbor. The bar on the first floor is furnished with carved wooden banquettes and decorated with model ships swinging under the low ceiling. On the^1st floor, the more chic restaurant offers a menu featuring all kinds of local and seasonal fish, reindeer steak and lamb. And you can choose how the accompanying potatoes are prepared. House specialties: Saltkjøtt & Raspeballer and lutefisk. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available.

Although Inside Rock Cafe is known for its good burgers (the best in town, they say), we can only recommend it for the international atmosphere and the live concerts! In summer, you can also enjoy the indoor garden. You can also enjoy all kinds of tapas (including vegan fries!) with a good beer. Children's menus start at NOK 106. Inside Fløyen Rock Café moved to their current location in November 2019 and renamed itself Inside Rock Café Korskirken.

Bien restaurants are divided into several establishments according to their specialties. Bien Centro offers traditional Italian cuisine with a focus on quality pasta and pizza. Local products of course - and the prices reflect this - with a rather limited menu. There's also Bien Basar (offering more refined cuisine with no particular reference to Italy), SnackBar and Bien Pizzabar. While the last two are more out of the way, the downtown establishments should be enough to appease your appetite.

Zupperia or the pun for "superior" referring to the fact that quality soups are served here. It is the largest soup restaurant in the city. An interesting option for those who want to eat healthy at a reasonable price! A simple and lively place as we like it, despite the atmosphere being a bit too dim and dark for our taste. The variety of dishes offered means that everyone around the table will find something to eat. The high ceiling is very pleasant because it makes the place breathe.

Fancy some sushi in Alesund? Zuuma is your place! In a modern, classy and warm setting, Vincent and his team welcome you with good humour. Sushi fans will not be disappointed, as the chefs offer new dishes every day, worthy of the best Japanese chefs. Tradition and creation are at the heart of the recipe! Taking their tasting menu for two can be a good option to be able to taste several types of sushi, maki and nigiri! A great discovery that will lighten your wallet.

The Spiseriet restaurant is said to be a treat for the taste buds, the eyes and the ears. Indeed, ideally located, the restaurant has magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. Of course, since it is the restaurant of the concert hall, you can also enjoy the music. Finally, Spiseriet promises an unforgettable culinary experience, with renowned chefs working every day to create ever more refined cuisine. The Sunday brunch will make your day!

In a modern and warm setting, Fish and Cowoffers, as its name suggests, meat as well as fish cooked with taste and originality. A cuisine based on local products and a refined presentation. An excellent address. A starter/main course/dessert menu will allow you to taste the halibut cooked in the oven or other delights. The starters are not to be outdone, especially the fish soup, which is really worth the effort. And for dessert, plum compote with custard, it's daring but it works!

This is where the best burgers are served! On the heights of the city, in the heart of the Ravnedalen park, the Café Généralen and its beautiful terrace, opens its doors in summer to the delight of locals and tourists. Burgers, bars and concerts nearby, the place is always full! Also vegan plates with tofu. Soups, and also children's menus for NOK 130, such as fries, juice, ice cream and a choice of mini-burger or sausage. A whole program of events is organized every year, online programming on their website.