10 Best Restaurants in Northern Norway, Norway

Corner Spiseri

$$$ Fodor's choice

The catch of the day often dictates the menu here, but crispy cod tongue is always available. For less adventurous eaters, there's also a variety of pasta dishes. The homemade waffles with chocolate have been made from the same recipe since 1959. There's an amazing patio where you can look out over the water.

Emmas Drømmekjøkken

$$$ Fodor's choice
Emma's Dream Kitchen specializes in the freshest seafood imaginable, attracting both locals and travelers who have heard about it from fellow foodies. On the menu you'll find everything from stockfish to whale steak and more, all of it pleasingly presented. The dining room has plenty of Scandinavian charm, with sunlight passing through lace curtains and table settings edged with blue flowers.

Fiskekompaniet

$$$$ Fodor's choice
With an ideal location on the harbor, this well-regarded eatery offers some of the freshest seafood in Tromsø. The menu is always changing, offering the sea's bounty in everything from hearty soups to tasty fillets. The interior is bright and modern, with many windows allowing sunlight to filter in during the summer months.

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Havly

$$$$ Fodor's choice
In the heart of Honnigsvåg, Havly utilizes the freshest local ingredients to create European dishes that are just as delicious as they are beautiful. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, with original art enhancing the fairly utilitarian space. The staff couldn't be friendlier.
Dinner Fodor's Choice Lunch Norwegian $$$$
Storgata 12, Honningsvåg, Finnmark Fylke, 9750, Norway
902--17--114
Known For
  • authentic ceviche
  • dishes are artfully presented
  • tasty reindeer carpaccio
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

Restaurant Smak

$$$$ Fodor's choice
You'll be impressed by the attention to detail shown by the chefs at this elegant dining room, with well-composed dishes that blend exciting and unexpected flavors. The menu changes with the season and takes advantage of the freshest ingredients available, with meats and cheeses from nearby farms. The wine selections---chosen to complement your meal---are interesting and varied.

Arctic Sans

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Close to the harbor in Honnigsvåg, this innovative eatery serves dishes that blend Norwegian recipes with Asian touches. The menu changes frequently, with weekly specials highlighting seasonal produce. Order at your food and drinks at the bar and the accommodating staff will make sure it's delivered to your table. They'll also cater to any special dietary needs.
Dinner Family Lunch Norwegian $$$$
Storgata 22, Honningsvåg, Finnmark Fylke, 9750, Norway
952--28--821
Known For
  • local king crab
  • fried cod tongues
  • rotating menu highlighting seasonal ingredients

Du Verden Matbar

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In the center of Alta, Du Verden is a fantastic place to try traditional Norwegian dishes. The kitchen takes pride in highlighting the region's finest ingredients like king crab legs. Choose between a full meal or a tapas-style selection of small plates that lets you sample a range of regional specialties.

Senjastua

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Originally a roadside café, this popular restaurant in the coastal community of Silsand offers a wide variety of local dishes. Set inside a log cabin, the dining room has a relaxed and cozy vibe. One of their famed dishes is lutefisk, an air-dried stockfish that has a jelly-like texture.
Dinner Lunch Norwegian $$$$
Laukhellaveien 2, Senja, Troms, 9303, Norway
77--84--40--10
www.senjastua.com
Known For
  • great place to sample lutefisk
  • delicious desserts
  • fine dining in a cozy cabin
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends

Skreien Spiseri

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Close to the harbor in Gryllefjord---making it an ideal spot to stop for a bite while waiting for the ferry---this casual eatery serves a wide range of traditional Norwegian dishes, including specialties like boknafisk. Spread over several floors of a clapboard building, it has a cozy and warm atmosphere. When the weather is warm, there are a couple of tables on the sidewalk and on the covered terrace.

Stakeriet Mat og Vinhus

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Along with delicious local dishes like king crab soup and dried cod, this modern eatery serves you a hearty helping of the region's culinary traditions. Although this is definitely a fine-dining destination, it has a relaxed and casual ambience.