Must-see restaurants in Tromsø

  • Mathallen

    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…

  • Risø

    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…

  • Kitchen & Table

    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 –…

  • Fiskekompaniet

    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…

  • Emma's Drømmekjøkken

    Tromsø

    Upstairs from Emma's Under, this place pulls in discriminating diners, providing traditional Norwegian dishes created with top-quality local ingredients…

  • Emma's Under

    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…

  • Presis

    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…

  • Globus

    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…

  • Driv

    Tromsø

    This student-run diner occupying part of the old Mack Brewery serves meaty burgers (try its renowned Driv burger), sandwiches and great salads.

  • Dragøy

    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…

  • Arctandria

    Tromsø

    Upstairs and upscale, Arctandria serves filling and supremely fresh ocean catches – try the tomato and seafood casserole, Arctic char or various bacalao…

  • Pastafabrikken

    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…

  • Kaia

    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…

  • Knoll og Tott

    Tromsø

    Run by a cheerful young team, this popular upstairs-downstairs place serving fresh salads, crisp baguettes and house quiches is ideal for a filling midday…