Matmagasinet
A relaxed bistro in a former canning laboratory. Good seafood, and easy with children.
Niels Juels gate 50 · Open in Google MapsOur favourites
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Panzanella
An Italian pizzeria in Pedersgata. Good dough, seasonal toppings, and tiramisu to finish.
Pedersgata 7 · Open in Google MapsSpisoh
South Indian, and very good. Dosa, biryani and coconut curries, for when you do not feel like going far.
Eiganesveien 1 · Open in Google MapsOuch Burger
Smash burgers made from local beef, with fries and milkshakes. Quick, easy and loved by children.
Løkkeveien 9 · Open in Google MapsThai Street Food
Thai street food by Nytorget, to eat in or take away.
Nytorget 10 · Open in Google MapsSöl
Mostly vegetarian cooking and natural wine, in Hetlandsgata. For an evening out that feels a little different.
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Restaurants
- Matbaren by Renaa. French bistro at Breitorget.
- Casa Gio. Twenty seats and homemade pasta.
- Fisketorget. Seafood on the harbour.
- Bellies. Plant-based tasting menu, listed in the Michelin Guide.
- GIMI. Nordic small plates and cocktails, around the corner.
- Bravo. A small seasonal restaurant run by a couple.
- Brøl. Really good pizza, worth the trip.
Relaxed and everyday
- Lervig Local. Pub food and bar.
- Gustavs. Wine bar and tapas.
- Sams Sandwich Bar. Lunch on the go.
- Hekkan Burger. Good with children.
- Amor Grill og Bar. Mediterranean grill.
Coffee and bakeries
- Godt Brød. Downstairs. Your first bun is on us.
- Molinå. Sourdough bakery that mills its own grain.
- Kokko Kaffebar. Coffee shop and roastery.
- Bøker og Børst. Just as good in the evening.
- Kafé Orangeriet. Plant-based.
- Storhaug Apotek by Helmer. Coffee in the old pharmacy.
- Café Bacchus. Café by day, wine bar by night.
Bars
Food shops
- A. Idsøe. The butcher's counter.
- Tjensvold Kolonial. Delicatessen in the city centre.
- Helmer Te & Kaffe. Tea and coffee to take home.
Taste of Stavanger
Try the horn.
A bread horn filled with cheese and ham, and a true Stavanger classic. Look for it at bakeries around town. If you have a car, Brustad bakery is the place to get one.