Renaa Matbaren

Top choice in Stavanger


Run by top chef Sven Erik Renaa, this smart but unpretentious bistro offers a taste of his food at (reasonably) affordable prices. The menu is classic – grilled local langoustines, entrecôte, lamb shoulder – all with a Nordic twist. The warm wood-and-glass interior feels uber-Scandi, and the art collection is stellar (yes, that is an Antony Gormley statue).


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