Sun-ripe tomatoes, lamb trotters and other exotic food traditions. Pubs and restaurants with an international flavour - culinary magic with the best local ingredients. Let your taste buds enjoy new discoveries.
The Stavanger Region is famous for its culinary diversity. The area is particularly known for shellfish, dairy and meat products, vegetables, especially tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and potatoes, and fruit. Why not make a stop at Voll Ysteri, a small dairy that produces the Jæren cheese raclette?
The Stavanger Region hosts the Gastronomic Institute in Norway, and also the professional Forum for Food and Drink.
The Norwegian chef Charles Tjessem, who won first prize at Bocuse d’Or in 2003, has opened a brasseri, café and deli in Sandnes called Charles & de.
Flor & Fjære is an exotic garden and restaurant on the island of Sør-Hidle, only 20 minutes by boat from Stavanger (two daily departures). Open May - September.
Herlige Restauranter is a chain of restaurants in the Stavanger Region which offer sparkles of joy lined up for those who manage to be in the right place at the right time. Herlige Restauranter enriches your life with tempting food, smooth drinks and enjoyable evenings.