elusive moose

On the corner of Storgata and Stortorvet, this brand new, informal restaurant is a great place for lunch, and a good budget option in the evening, with mains in the region of 120-150kr (same prices apply to both lunch and dinner). There are two menus to choose from: a sushi menu, featuring an good choice of both fish and plate-sizes, as well as some sashimi and tempura dishes; and a more international menu offering a range of sandwiches and salads, plus wraps, risotto, and even fish and chips. There is also a daily special – steak with Bearnaise sauce seemed a popular option on the day we visited.

The food is fresh, tasty and well presented. The young staff is friendly and competent. And the restaurant itself, which opened only last week, is bright and airy, with modern furniture in a red and white colour scheme, and full-length windows overlooking the main square. All in all, an exciting new dining venue in Fredrikstad, and one that will probably become a regular haunt.

Gaffel og Karaffel, Stortorvet 2. Tel: 69 31 03 60. Open Mon-Fri 1100-2300, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1200-2100.