Gladmat food & fun has been running for a few years now, and the concept is delightfully simple: bring in guest chefs from standout restaurants around the country to Stavanger. This year, we set our sights on SEID , who welcomed the Birkir Freyr from Brasa and Leó Snæfeld from Jungle — the Icelandic connection is almost certainly no coincidence given that owner and chef Siggi is behind it all! If you want to read about our very first visit, please check out this review ! We

The last time we visited Kjeringholmen Brasserie , it was summer, the sun was shining, and we were seated outdoors with beautiful views over the harbor basin by the Norwegian Petroleum Museum . This time around, however, we chose to visit on Valentine’s Day itself. Check out our review from a visit to this brasserie on a beautiful evening in August last year! You enter through the petroleum museum and are greeted by a large photograph of Stavanger from 1980 — a moment in tim

We head to Spiseriet Konserthuset  from time to time as it’s the perfect spot if you’re heading to a concert at Stavanger Konserthus —but it’s also a wonderful place for a sunny summer lunch. This visit was ahead of a concert with Gabrielle  and the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra , though here the focus is firmly on the restaurant and the food. The restaurant was completely full that evening, and it’s easy to see why. The space is modern and stylish, with beautiful views over t

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

If you’ve explored the Indian food scene in Stavanger and Sandnes, you’ve probably noticed that many menus lean heavily on butter chicken, tikka masala etc. That’s why Mogul India feels like a breath of fresh air. Yes, you can get some of the classics here — but the real magic lies in their tasting menu, which is exactly what we went for on a dark November evening. The wine list has also grown since our last visit, now with a thoughtful wine pairing option to match the menu.

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

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,

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

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...

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

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...

We stopped by Matmagasinet on a Saturday late afternoon in April 2025 and the place was bustling already at 4 PM! We are heading towards...

We stopped by Seid on a Friday night in March 2025 and it turned out to be on their 1 year anniversary! We were fortun from @j ate to be...

We stopped by Gaffel & Karaffel (I think I will call it G & K from now) once again in January and it is the same concept as before even...

Restaurant Broken opened just a few weeks back (in November 2024) near Pedersgata! It is located in Langgata 9 just across from Kansui ....

If you have followed us for a while, you will know that Casa Gio in Pedersgata is one of our favorites. I sometimes refer to it as the...

Once upon a time there was a great restaurant in Stavanger called Egget , with a great chef called Anthony Orjollet. We called it a...

In August we got a bit of a shock when we heard that Matbaren Bistro by Renaa announced that they are closing in December. This is a...

We stopped by Panzanella Pizzeria for the first time in 2019 right after they opened and were thrilled by their great pizza. There was...