The Far North
The restaurant of the Sollia Gjestegård hotel is clad in wood and glass, and from its broad picture windows there's a grand panorama of the lake at its…
Must-see restaurants in The Far North
Tromsø
With its industrial styling, exposed pipes and open-fronted kitchen, this elegant restaurant wouldn't look out of place in Oslo or Stockholm. It serves…
The Far North
It's reindeer or reindeer plus a couple of fish options at this summer-only rustic complex of four large interconnected Sami huts, run by the Scandic…
Tromsø
You'll find this popular coffee and lunch bar packed throughout most of the day: young trendies come in for their hand-brewed Chemex coffee, while local…
Western Finnmark
This quality restaurant within Thon Hotel Vica relies almost entirely upon local ingredients in the preparation of choice dishes such as reindeer steak,…
Tromsø
Combining a touch of Manhattan style with Arctic ingredients, chef Marcus Samuelsson serves up some of the freshest and most original tastes in Tromsø –…
Western Finnmark
The hugely popular Havørna couldn't be closer to where the fishing fleet comes in, and it serves up suitably fresh fish, from fish cakes or fish and chips…
Tromsø
This long-standing Tromsø fish and seafood favourite has a prime portside site and is a classy dinner option. All starters and mains, subtly prepared and…
Senja
All manner of creative things go on here, from seasonal soups to a rather yummy pizza buffet on some nights. It's a pretty casual place that has a great…
Tromsø
Upstairs from Emma's Under, this place pulls in discriminating diners, providing traditional Norwegian dishes created with top-quality local ingredients…
Tromsø
Down-to-earth Norwegian cuisine is the dish of the day here. The daytime menu offers up dishes such as fish gratin, braised leg of reindeer and baked…
Tromsø
You might be in the far north, but that doesn't mean you can't find a bit of Mediterranean atmosphere, even in Tromsø. This refined place (upstairs from…
Western Finnmark
The 'Quayside' is a popular pub that serves pizzas and other snacks. Nautically themed (the backdrop to the bar represents old Hammerfest's dockside, and…
The Far North
At Kautokeino's best restaurant, the main item on the menu, as you'd expect in such a town, is reindeer, served in several guises, with Sami tapas a small…
Tromsø
A globally inspired menu of flavoursome dishes such as falafel salad, Sri Lanka chicken sandwich and Egyptian bean stew make this cosy corner cafe a great…
Western Finnmark
Located inside the Scandic Hotel Alta, this fine restaurant serves up Arctic specialties such as reindeer and king crab, with salmon and Arctic char also…
The Far North
This simple cafeteria in the centre of town serves up hearty local dishes and snacks, with daily specials (starting at 175kr) including a fish buffet on…
The Far North
This place might look simple but it punches above its weight. Order a dish of tasty, authentic Thai cooking in – you've guessed it – mainland Europe's…
The Far North
Oscar Mat og Vinhus, the Scandic Hotel Vadsø restaurant, is the town's finest, offering king crab in all its varieties (natural, marinated in garlic…) to…
Tromsø
This student-run diner occupying part of the old Mack Brewery serves meaty burgers (try its renowned Driv burger), sandwiches and great salads.
Western Finnmark
Part of a stylish chain that we've enjoyed across Norway, this brasserie-style place does Norwegian classics, sometimes with a contemporary twist to suit…
The Far North
One of the better in-town options in a place of few, Surf & Turf does a decent fish soup and serves up everything from steaks to pasta and even whale. The…
Western Finnmark
Great coffee is where you suspect its passion lies, but Arctic Sans also serves up crispy cod tongues, creamy fish soup and chicken wings. It's far enough…
Western Finnmark
A cut above most of the other restaurants in town, the Scandic Hotel Hammerfest's restaurant serves up fine local specialities such as king-crab soup and…
The Far North
As popular for its bright modern setting as for its food, Tana Bru's most agreeable eating experience is good for pizza, pasta, burgers, kebabs and a few…
Western Finnmark
King crabs are the centrepiece here, but they also do other local seafood and a range of tapas. We enjoyed the pan-fried cod with king-crab risotto and…
Western Finnmark
The owners of Stappan Sjøprodukter also run a splendid waterside summer cafe-restaurant offering reindeer stew, king crab, cloudberries and cream, and…
Tromsø
This wharfside fishmonger sells Tromsø's best fish and chips, as well as a mean fish burger, homemade ravioli and fish soup. The setting is fast food in…
The Far North
Attached to the Elva Hotel, this simple place has one very clear and appealing calling card – most days, they serve local salmon (from 175kr), usually…
Western Finnmark
From atop Salen Hill, Turistua offers great views over the town and sound. The off-putting name is for a lady named Turi, though turist buses often stop…
Tromsø
Upstairs and upscale, Arctandria serves filling and supremely fresh ocean catches – try the tomato and seafood casserole, Arctic char or various bacalao…
The Far North
Vadsø's coolest venue serves great coffee, has a long list of alcoholic drinks and serves up open sandwiches, burgers and wraps to well-dressed locals who…
Western Finnmark
A cool brasserie-style place, Du Verden does fish soup, king crab, stockfish, shellfish platters, reindeer fillet and tapas, as well as salads and a wide…
Tromsø
Drop by for a coffee, a Mack or a slice of Italy at this fresh Tromsø choice with high stools, cosy armchairs and wood everywhere. Pasta (with 17 kinds of…
The Far North
The Ritz describes itself as a Pizzeria-Discotheque-Football Pub…atmosphere isn't its strong point. It has an all-you-can-eat dinnertime taco buffet …
Tromsø
Right by the water and seguing effortlessly between bar and bistro, Kaia does reindeer wraps or reindeer stew, fish soup and decent oven-baked salmon…
Western Finnmark
Corner serves the usual pizzas and snacks, but also offers great seafood such as crispy cod tongues or, more conventionally, fried fillet of cod. It also…
The Far North
Set above the main road in Kautokeino is this functional, scruffy sort of hostel whose main asset is its cafe-restaurant, with an attractive open-air deck.
The Far North
It makes no such claim but surely the long-established Indigo must rank as Europe's, if not the world's, northernmost Indian restaurant. Its butter…
Western Finnmark
If you can't look another salmon in the eye, you could do worse than go for Hammerfest's Chinese option, which does most of the usual mainland Chinese…
