Winemaker’s Dinners always come with a thrill, and when Wongraven Wines announced a visit to local Michelin listed restaurant Bellies , we were faster than a cork popping to secure a table. We’ve dined at Bellies before, so if you’re curious about a “regular” night there, you’ll find plenty in the archive — but this evening was anything but ordinary. A crisp, refreshing Blonde Ale — brewed in collaboration with Nøgne Ø founder Kjetil Jikiun  set the tone this evening before

If you’ve been following for a while, you might remember my visits to the Monella pizza truck and Monella Trattoria in Østre bydel. Well, the power couple behind those spots are at it again — this time with a brand-new Monella outpost at Godesetdalen 10 on Forus. I stopped by on a chilly Wednesday night in November, and the cosy little space — seating around 15–20 people — still carries the familiar charm from when Il Forno used to run the place. As someone who grew up in th

There’s something magical about a really good pizza. No matter how many times I try at home, I never quite nail that perfect crust or flavor. So when the craving hits, nothing beats heading out to a proper pizzeria — and in Stavanger, Panzanella is one of those places worth getting excited about. A few years ago, Panzanella Pizzeria opened in Stavanger, serving up fantastic pizzas — but only as takeaway. The flavors were spot-on, but the pizza never quite survived the trip h

If you’re on the hunt for an authentic ramen experience in Stavanger, let me point you straight to Kansui  on Pedersgata — a cozy little spot that’s all about doing ramen the right way. After a long Saturday morning walk, we found ourselves craving something comforting and savory. We stopped by Kansui for lunch, only to realize the doors were still closed. Thankfully, we were just a few minutes early — and honestly, it was worth the wait. Kansui opened in early 2024 and has k

There’s something about a good burger that just hits the spot — and these days, Stavanger has no shortage of burger joints to choose from. Recently, I headed out with a friend to check out Burgrilla , a relatively new spot in Lura. From the outside, Burgrilla doesn’t make the best first impression right now — with ongoing roadwork for the new bus lane and the building’s facade under renovation, it’s not exactly an eye-catcher. But step inside, and things change. The warm wood

Not long ago, Gustav’s Wine Bar opened on Eiganesveien and now owner Jarle Johansen has expanded his culinary footprint with Gustine - located just 50 meters down the street at Eiganesveien 1. Branded as a gastropub, it certainly gives off restaurant vibes when you walk in: warm lighting, clean lines, and a relaxed elegance that hints at good things to come. We booked an early Saturday evening table and arrived to a nearly empty room — just two other guests. It’s a compact,

Recently, FRÆND Stavanger moved into Sølvberget, now located on the top floor. What makes FRÆND special is that, besides running the...

Stavanger is blessed with plenty of good restaurants, and most of us have our personal favourites. One spot that Nikki and I keep...

On our wedding day, we slipped away to Stavanger to have lunch and we ended up choosing Sotto - after talking to some...

We started going to Sirkus Renaa right after they opened in 2011. Back then, it was called Renaa Xpress, and it was a cautious start to...

Recently we were asked if we wanted to join in on a dinner at RE-NAA and we said yes of course. Thanks for organizing this Eric Paulsen...

If you have been following us for a while, you might remember that we stopped by ilo Cafe & Restaurant last year and we enjoyed a dinner...

We stop by the bakery Kanelsnurren quite often as they have quite a range of products that we enjoy. Kanelsnurren started out like a...

It is always thrilling to see new restaurants opening in Stavanger! This time the new kid on the block is Kjeringholmen Brasserie . The...

The K-Chicken opened a restaurant at Sølvberget in Stavanger in the spring of 2025 after running a take-away place in Sandnes since...

Molinå Bakery opened back in 2022 and the concept is bakery meets café. The focus is on milling their own flour and making...

I stopped by Restaurant Mexico on a warm summer day in July 2025 and I was quite pleased when I noticed that Mexico offered an option...

There are quite a lot of places in Stavanger where you can get a sandwich as we (Norwegians that is) do love bread! Most of the time we...

We went out in Stavanger on a sunny Friday afternoon in June and we actually started with a small aperitif at Bravo . They have a small...

When we went to Hermetikken Restaurant last year, we were a bit blown away over how good they had become. So naturally, we had high...