What to Eat When in Trondheim
The former Viking capital of Norway, modern Trondheim is home to one of the country's most vibrant food scenes. Trondheim is Norway's third-largest city and has gained no less than three Michelin stars since 2019.
But the booming foodie scene in Trondheim is not just about Michelin-star restaurants. The best dining destinations in the city are a mix of fresh ideas and down-to-earth approaches, inspired mainly by the fantastic local produce and strong food traditions.
Eating out in Trondheim
Trondheim has a vibrant food culture, with restaurants specializing in classic recipes with a modern touch made with locally sourced ingredients.
Many of the restaurants in Trondheim serve food prepared with ingredients cultivated in the Trøndelag region and fished in the nearby seas.
While eating out in Norway can be expensive, there are options available out there for all budgets. You can choose anything from a Michelin-star restaurant to a burger joint and everything in between.
Top restaurants in Trondheim
Trondheim's restaurants cover just about everything, whether you're craving a juicy burger or you're interested in sampling fantastic seafood. Here are some of Trondheim's top restaurants.
Havfruen Fiskerestaurant
Havfruen Fiskerestaurant is located in Bakklandet's ancient area, with views of the Nidelven river and the charming tiny colorful cottages. Since 1987, the restaurant has provided cuisine inspired by the sea's bounty. It serves local fish and seafood dishes in its historic-yet-cozy premises.
Hevd håndverksbakeri
Hevd håndverksbakeri, located right in the heart of the city, on the main market square Torvet, is the ideal pit-stop anytime hunger strikes. This location serves excellent takeaway baked goodies, breakfast, and lunch, including eggs Benedict, a lobster chili roll, and fish soup, till 3.45 p.m. The vanilla cream-filled croissants are a must-try. After 4.30 p.m., the bakery becomes Una Pizzeria, serving stone-baked pizza and delicious pasta dishes.
Super Hero Burger
Look for a blue-painted building with a logo that resembles Superman's in the heart of Trondheim city. Super Hero Burger is perhaps Trondheim's best burger, and it's your best bet for a late-night snack. The beef patties are pounded in-house and grilled on a Josper for a smokey umami flavor before being sandwiched between house-made burger buns and topped with melted cheese and sauce.
Speilsalen
Speilsalen, one of four restaurants within the newly restored Britannia Hotel, was awarded a Michelin star in 2020, barely a year after opening. Chef and 2017 Bocuse d'Or silver medalist Christopher Davidsen heads the restaurant, which offers a six- or ten-course tasting menu as well as a chef's table.
E.C. Dahls Pub and Kjøkken
This café, located next to the E.C. Dahls Brewery, offers tours and tastings for thirsty tourists, a must-see for beer aficionados. Beer is the highlight of the nearby bar and restaurant, and there are 150 bottled beers to choose from and a daily beer recommendation and food inspired by the great American BBQ.
Foodie tips in Trondheim
- If you like beer, make sure you visit one of Trondheim's many breweries. Monkey Brew, ØX, and Austmann are some of the most popular. You may see the brewing process and say hello to the pleasant crew at ØX and Austmann.
- The Mathall food hall, which opened in July 2015, is a great place to buy local and organic foods. Here, you can choose from around 2,000 products supplied by 120 different manufacturers, roughly 60% of them from the local Trøndelag region.
- Grilled cheese fans should not miss a trip to Melt Grilled Cheese. Everyone enjoys a grilled cheese, and the idea behind Melt Grilled Cheese is to make it flavorful, crispy, and scorching hot in minutes. The restaurant began as a single food truck in the city center before expanding to a permanent location within the Sirkus Shopping Mall.
- Go to Ravnkloa Fish market for the best seafood in town. Located right by the harbor, this is the best place in Trondheim to get seafood. This location has been the heart of Trondheim's bustling fishing activity for hundreds of years, with the first fish market erected here in the nineteenth century. The present market, which opened in 2000, features many fishmongers and a summer cafe where customers may enjoy fish soup, fish cakes, and the famed shrimp sandwiches at quayside tables.
