Tromso — Where We Ate & Drank
We ate our way through 11 restaurants in Tromsø—from Smak's Arctic tasting menu to Raketten's reindeer hot dogs. Our honest guide to the best restaurants in Tromso, Norway.
Tromsø in December was polar night done right: aurora hunting by night, reindeer hot dogs from Raketten's kiosk by day, and Smak's Arctic tasting menu as the warm center. The Arctic Cathedral glows across the bridge.
We ate at 11 restaurants across the city, from Bardus Bistro's cozy corners to Burgr's no-frills plates. Come November–March for the lights, June for the midnight sun, and never without proper boots.
- We were there in December 2023
- Best months to visit: July
- Worth timing: Northern lights season (September–March), Midnight sun (May–July)
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