Posts Tagged Restaurants
Where to eat in the Moss area
Posted by admin in Food and drink on June 1, 2010
- Refsnes Gods: Top gourmet restaurant in lovely surroundings on Jeløya. Edvard Munch used to eat here, and some of his works are on display on the restaurant’s walls. Godset 5. Tel: 69 27 83 00, www.refsnesgods.no
- Gudegården: In the town’s oldest house, this restaurant serves traditional food in pleasant rustic surrounds near Møllerbyen. Henrik Gerners gate 6. Tel: 69 20 60 40, http://gudegaarden.no/
- Café Brandstrup: Tasty sandwiches and salads served in generous portions in a gastro-pub style caf right next to Gallery Henrik Gerner. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays. Henrik Gerners gate 7. Tel: 69 25 32 60, www.cafebrandstrup.no
- Peppes Pizza Tollboden: American-style pizzas with a choice of toppings, both traditional and more exotic, in locale overlooking the canal. Alfresco eating in summer, occasionally with live music. Jeløygaten 2. Tel: 22 22 55 55, www.peppes.no
- Marché Rygge Vest: Looks can be deceptive – this unassuming restaurant was recently voted best veikro (roadside eatery) in Norway for the second year in a row. The focus here is on local ingredients and regional recipes. By the E6 at Storebaug. Tel: 69 23 51 00, www.bytheway.no
Where to eat: Mormors Café, Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Food and drink on April 5, 2010
This cosy cafe in Gamlebyen, which incongrously used to double up as a shoe shop, has long been the locals’ favourite. And while it could be tricky to find a table at weekends in the past, after a refurbishment this autumn, which saw the above-mentioned shop move next door, Mormor’s is now bigger, and better, than ever. Choose from an excellent selection of teas and coffees, yummy home-baked cakes and truffles (a house speciality) for a light bite in the afternoon, or opt for one of the gorgeous filled ciabattas for a laid-back lunch. Great news: Mormor’s is now open for dinner too, with a tempting evening menu that changes every week, but could include the likes of rack of lamb with root vegetables and Amandine potatoes, or scallops with celeriac cream and tarragon oil. Mmmmm… Tapas also feature on the menu.
Corner of Voldportgaten and Rådhusgaten. Tel: 69 32 16 60, www.mormorscafe.com. Expect to pay around 100Kr for a filled ciabatta, and 250Kr for a main course for dinner. Open for lunch daily, and for dinner Wed-Fri.
Where to eat in Sarpsborg
Posted by admin in Food and drink on March 28, 2010
Most of Sarpsborg restaurants can be found on St Marie gate (aka gågata), the main pedestrian street in Sarpsborg. Many of them have outdoor sitting in summer.
- Brasserie 74 (at, you will have guessed, no. 74): Cosy restaurant with stylish design and good food, offering a choice of snacks and more expensive Italian-inspired dishes. Tel: 69 12 11 35, www.brasserie74.no
- China Plaza (no.93): This popular restaurant serves classic Chinese dishes, but also Korean, Thai and Malaysian specialities at reasonable prices. Exotic deco, and patio at the back. Tel: 69 15 04 22, www.chinaplaza.no
- Butt’s Bistro and Tandoori (no. 77): Sarpsborg’s Indian restaurant, a little bit further down the main street. Good selection of tandoori, curry and kebab dishes in pleasant surroundings. Tel: 69 15 55 60.
- Big Horn (no. 103): American-style steaks, burgers and other offerings from the grill are the name of the game here. Dinner only. On the pricey side. Tel: 69 12 22 00, www.bighorn.no
- Pizzanini (junction of St Marie gate and Jernbanegata): Chain restaurant serving a selection of pizzas to share in open-plan kitchen setup. Tel: 69 12 19 99, www.pizzanini.no
- Dickens (no. 109): Long-established pub-style restaurant specialising in burgers, steaks and pizzas. Tel: 69 15 28 92, www.dickens-sarpsborg.no
Østfold in Pictures: Café Brandstrup, Moss
Posted by admin in Food and drink, Photos and videos on March 8, 2010
Where to eat in Hvaler
Posted by admin in Food and drink on February 27, 2010
There are surprisingly few restaurants to choose from in the Hvaler Archipelago. You’ll find all five options listed below. Please note that with the exception of the last restaurant, all venues are located on Kirkeøy.
- Hvaler Gjestgiveri : One of the best restaurants in the archipelago, serving locally-sourced food in lovely rustic surrounds. Extensive wine list. Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 82 00, http://hvaler-gjestgiveri.no
- Sandbrekke Gjestegård: Traditional restaurant also showcasing local ingredients (Sandbrekke Gjestegård is a member of Regional Matkultur Østfold). Outdoor sitting in big garden in summer. Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 94 27, www.sandbrekke.no
- Vertshuset Skjærhalden: Right on the main square in Skjærhalden, you can’t miss this informal restaurant, popular for its pizzas and its sunday buffet. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Under kollen, Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 95 03, vertshus.net
- Første Reis: Relatively new in Skjærhalden (Første Reis opened in June 2009), this more upmarket restaurant specialises in seafood. Great location with outdoor sitting right by the water. Under Kollen, Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 91 91 77 33, www.forste-reis.no
- Havkatten: Maritime-themed restaurant offering seafood and outdoor seating by the guest harbour. Ødegårdskilen, Vesterøy. Tel: 69 37 70 90.
