Guidebook for Stavanger
Food Scene
Al Forno
Great take away pizza!
Excellent food! Prices are mid- range. Have smalled dishes and larger dinners.
83 locals recommend
Renaa Matbaren
Excellent food! Prices are mid- range. Have smalled dishes and larger dinners.
Mogul India Restaurant
9 VerksgataBest Indian food/Curry in Stavanger!
På kornet
8 Øvre HolmegateGreat gastro pub!
Amazing Napolitan Pizzaa, but as the place is very small I recommend take away.
9 locals recommend
Panzanella Pizzeria
55 PedersgataAmazing Napolitan Pizzaa, but as the place is very small I recommend take away.
Døgnvill Burger Stavanger
13 SkagenBest burger in town!
Bellies
6 StøperigataGreat vegan food!
Best fish restaurant in town. You can also buy fish food with you if you like to something at home.
89 locals recommend
Fisketorget Stavanger
37 StrandkaienBest fish restaurant in town. You can also buy fish food with you if you like to something at home.
Cardinal
21 SkagenBest beer selection in town, nice classic style pub.
Fortou
25 KvitsøygataExcellent take away street food.
Øst
25 KvitsøygataCool little bar in the old brewery of Stavanger.
LERVIG LOCAL
Restaurant in walking distance from my house. Gastropub food and great beer selection.
Matmagasinet
50 Niels Juels gateGreat local restaurant with a beautiful outdoor area.
Italo AS
9 SmedgataBest espresso and gelato in town.
The place to go for ethnic and exotic food. Many small and inexpensive restaurants with quality food.
Pedersgata, Stavanger, Norway
The place to go for ethnic and exotic food. Many small and inexpensive restaurants with quality food.
Sabi Enso Omakase by Roger A. Joya
Amazing Japanese food.
Norvald Vinbar
For a glass or bottle of wine - add cheese and meat snacks if you are in for a snack.
My favourite restaurant in town - has two Michelin stars so its rather expensive and difficult to get a table.
24 locals recommend
Re-naa
8 NordbøgataMy favourite restaurant in town - has two Michelin stars so its rather expensive and difficult to get a table.
BEST sushi I had! Its a Michelin star restaurant so its expensive and difficult to get a seat.
21 locals recommend
Sabi Omakase Restaurant
38a PedersgataBEST sushi I had! Its a Michelin star restaurant so its expensive and difficult to get a seat.
New in town. I have not been here yet but the reviews are great! Locally sourced high quality ingredients, a la carte.
Bravo
New in town. I have not been here yet but the reviews are great! Locally sourced high quality ingredients, a la carte.
Essentials
Helgø MENY Stokka
46 Øvre StokkaveiGreat selection of groceries, quality food.
Coop Prix Eiganes
42 Øvre StokkaveiCheaper food for everyday groceries. Not the best selection.
Sightseeing
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
1a KjeringholmenA great visit for a rainy day.
This is a very special place! Get here by booking a ticket with rodne. (Season: may - september)
47 locals recommend
Flørlitrappene
This is a very special place! Get here by booking a ticket with rodne. (Season: may - september)
A must! Book a bus ticket with gofjords. From November to February you should consider a guided tour for safety.
453 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock
A must! Book a bus ticket with gofjords. From November to February you should consider a guided tour for safety.
Highly recommended between late May and September. Outside the summer this can be more of an expedition so you need a guide or proper planning/equipment. During summer season you can book bus ticket here: gofjords.com
199 locals recommend
Kjerag
Highly recommended between late May and September. Outside the summer this can be more of an expedition so you need a guide or proper planning/equipment. During summer season you can book bus ticket here: gofjords.com
Visit the fjord on a guided cruise boat. You can find the cruise boats at the downtown harbour.
Lysefjord, Norway
Visit the fjord on a guided cruise boat. You can find the cruise boats at the downtown harbour.
A bit outside town you find this cool monument celebrating the unification of Norway.
128 locals recommend
Sword in Rock
MøllebuktaA bit outside town you find this cool monument celebrating the unification of Norway.
For a spa visit! I recommend to combine a visit here with a beach walk.
40 locals recommend
Sola Strand Hotel
27 Axel Lunds vegFor a spa visit! I recommend to combine a visit here with a beach walk.
Brufjell Hulene
Åna-Sira VeienGreat hike to a beautiful landscape and photo opportunity.
Recommended for those with a car. Short hike but great view over the Stavanger area.
70 locals recommend
Dalsnuten
Recommended for those with a car. Short hike but great view over the Stavanger area.
Nabolag
Øvre Holmegate
Øvre HolmegateCool street with great athmosphere and pubs.
Visit the old part of Stavanger. Beutiful old wooden buildings close to city centre.
99 locals recommend
Old Stavanger
Øvre StrandgateVisit the old part of Stavanger. Beutiful old wooden buildings close to city centre.
City/town information
Drive the sea-route to Jæren and take the highlands as a return trip. Nice scenic road.
Using a GPS, plot the following:
Solastranden, Ølberg, Bore, Orre, Brusand, Buevannet, Byrkjedal, then Stavanger. 3-4 hours drive.
Jæren
Drive the sea-route to Jæren and take the highlands as a return trip. Nice scenic road.
Using a GPS, plot the following:
Solastranden, Ølberg, Bore, Orre, Brusand, Buevannet, Byrkjedal, then Stavanger. 3-4 hours drive.