Ellings - Festiviteten

Ellings is located inside Festiviteten in the centre of Larvik, serving lunch and dinner in historic surroundings. The menu includes open sandwiches, salads, burgers and a selection of fish and meat dishes. Every Wednesday, Ellings serves the traditional Norwegian dish flesk og duppe, a regular favourite at the restaurant.

Lunch, dinner and a Wednesday tradition

Stop by Ellings for coffee and lunch, or settle in for dinner. The menu features dishes such as open prawn sandwiches, beef patty sandwiches, fish soup, Caesar salad and club sandwiches, along with burgers and fish and meat dishes.

Wednesdays are dedicated to flesk og duppe, a traditional Norwegian meal of pork served with a creamy sauce. For visitors interested in Norwegian home-style cooking, it is a good reason to visit. The menu may change, so check Ellings' website for current dishes and prices.

A literary connection to Larvik

The restaurant takes its name from Elling, a fictional character created by Larvik author Ingvar Ambjørnsen. Excerpts from the author's writing are displayed on the restaurant walls. The literary connection gives Ellings a distinctive local identity within Festiviteten, a historic building long associated with gatherings and cultural life in Larvik.

Summer in Festivitetshagen

During the summer, Festivitetshagen opens in the courtyard behind the restaurant, offering outdoor dining in green surroundings in the heart of town.

The garden also hosts concerts and other entertainment during the summer season. Check Festiviteten's events calendar for current dates and programmes.

Opening hours and reservations

Ellings opens daily at 11 am. The kitchen serves food until 7 pm from Sunday to Thursday and until 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant may remain open after the kitchen closes.

Tables can be reserved online through Festiviteten's website. Check the website for current opening hours, menus and reservations.