2 Best Restaurants in Svolvær, Trondheim to the Lofoten Islands

Located on Svinøya, this restaurant serves traditional fare in a rustic setting with rough-hewn beams and wide-plank floors. Wildly popular among both locals and travelers, Børsen Spiseri serves dishes ranging from stockfish to pinnekjøtt (cured lamb and sheep ribs associated with the winter holidays). If you love the flavors here, there's a small shop in the same building where you can purchase local produce.

Exploring the culinary past of the Lofoten Islands, the kitchen here has gained credibility by using as many local ingredients as possible and employing modern cooking techniques to create spectacular dishes. The menu regularly changes based on what is available that season. The interior is cozy yet sophisticated, and the staff is exceptionally friendly and passionate about the dishes they serve.