Stavanger has taken a few hits on the restaurant front lately — too many closures, not enough openings. Which makes it all the more satisfying when something genuinely exciting shows up. Gimi Restaurant and bar is that something. Tucked in alongside Matmagasinet and Hermetikken, the old canning laboratory building is quietly becoming quite the little restaurant hub. Gimi is the newest addition, helmed by Fredrik and Daniel van Opdorp — both veterans of Oslo's acclaimed Hot Sh

On a dark January Friday, we decided to drop by Brasserie Pigalle , located inside the beautiful Hotel Victoria in Stavanger. We’ve visited before ( see previous review here ), and it remains a classic French-inspired brasserie set in a truly elegant space. It’s immediately clear that a lot of thought has gone into the details—this is, without a doubt, a very beautiful restaurant. The menu features five starters, a solid selection of fish and meat mains, and even the option

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I'm not sure why, but there's something wonderful about enjoying a drink with a view. In Stavanger, options are limited, but Espier Bar ...

Have you been to Lou-Lou? Lou-Lou is the beautiful cocktail bar at Matbaren Bistro by Renaa and should for the record not be confused...