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Where to eat in Tromsø

13 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Tromsø. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Tromsø

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    Arctandria

    has a lot of local fish specialities, as well as a humorous menu. Before Christmas, their lutefisk buffet is heaven for some, and hell for others.

    Mon–Sat from 16:00

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    Blå Rock

    The best burgers in town with their infamous fried potato skins. Don't ask for a Diet Coke with it, it makes little difference.

    Daily 11:30–02:00 except Fri 11:30–03:30 and Sun 13:00–02:00

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    Compagniet

    Situated in a merchant's home from the 1830s. Doubles as a nightclub in the weekends after 22:00.

    Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00

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    Driv

    Offers great food in a nice atmosphere, and has discounts for members of the student society.

    Mon–Thu 14:00–01:30, Fri Sat 12:00–03:00

  5. Eat

    Egon Restaurant

    Egon Jekta

    Egon is a restaurant with vintage interior, with visible wood pillars and small nooks around the restaurant.

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    Emmas Drømmekjøkken

    A fantastic restaurant that has got excellent reviews in the Oslo press. A main course is around 280 kr (Feb 2022), but compared to what you get and the standard of service, it's not that much. The restaurant is housed near the Tromsø Cathedral, in the house a red storefront. Look out for their excellently matched 5-course menus. The lunch menu isn't bad either, and comparatively cheap.

    T–Sat from 17:00

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    Fiskekompaniet Sjøsiden

    It has excellent fresh fish, and a menu of modern Norwegian cuisine. Seafood is considered an aphrodisiac, and after their delicious seafood platters, you're ready for anything.

    Daily 15:00–23:00

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    Peppes Pizza

    Part of an international chain; the lunch specials are cheap.

    daily 11:00–23:30

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    Skarvens Biffhus

    In a 1820s wharf house. Has thick steaks, but also specialises in goat meat. The waiters are humorous and professional.

    Daily from 15:30

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    Yonas

    has good deep-pan American pizza. Taco-pizza is unknown in Mexico, but is a normal pizza with shredded Chinese cabbage and a mustard dressing. You love it, or you loathe it.

    Daily 11:00–24:00

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    Allegro

    It has thin, Italian pizzas.

    Sun–Thu 15:00–23:00, Fri Sat 15:00–24:00

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    Cous restaurant

    Cous

    Restaurant and delivery kitchen. Italian menu.

    From 110 kr; Sep 2021

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    Skarven

    Has fish casseroles and other local specialities.

    Daily from 11:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tromsø (CC BY-SA 4.0).