Cuisine of Lillehammer for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Most Lillehammer restaurants specialize in traditional Norwegian cuisine. The latter was greatly influenced by harsh climate prevailing the region. For many years, seafood has remained a key product for local residents. Classical regional cuisine is considered very practical, devoid of special culinary delights. Along with that, many traditional dishes may seem real delicacies to foreign guests, as they are not at all common in other countries.

An indispensable product is cod, from which dozens of different dishes are prepared here. It can be fried and served with a vegetable garnish, original soups are boiled with cod, this type of fish is often dried and smoked. At local markets, you can always buy all kinds of fish products made by locals according to unique home-style recipes. One of the most original dishes is “lutefisk” - finely chopped cod liver mixed with caviar. This dish is served in all regional restaurants, it is a popular type of snack.

Guests of the city will have the opportunity to taste original halibut and flounder dishes, as well as dishes from rare species of Norwegian trout. At upscale restaurants, gourmets are offered to try whale meat dishes, which are among the most expensive. The meat menu is just as rich in Lillehammer restaurants. Most of the dishes are prepared from pork and lamb. Meat can be fried, stewed and added to soups, and salted meat is also a common regional delicacy. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Of great importance for the local gastronomy are dairy products as well. Here they produce special types of sheep’s milk cheeses. They have a very savory and rich taste, cheese is used in the preparation of many salads and snacks. The most popular dessert option among locals is homemade pies, which are not necessarily sweet. They bake wonderful potato pies, and the most popular sweet filling is apple jam. For dessert, it's worth ordering fragrant muffins and sweet buns with various fillings. Many townspeople still have honey bread as their favorite type of sweets. Locals are big fans of beer, the city has many attractive beer restaurants.

Heim Lillehammer restaurant specializes in regional cuisine. It will delight you with a relaxed atmosphere and affordable prices. Here you can taste traditional deep-fried cod, classic meat dishes, and common snacks. The restaurant serves the most popular Norwegian beers, in addition to which you can order original fish and meat snacks.

Fans of meat dishes will love Bryggerikjelleren restaurant where they can try the best Scandinavian delicacies. Besides classic dishes of pork and lamb, they prepare original dishes from deer meat. A significant part of the restaurant's specialties is cooked over an open fire. Even though Bryggerikjelleren offers a rather high price level, it is always full of visitors, so it's best to book a table in advance.

Hvelvet invites you to take a break from hearty Norwegian cuisine. Its menu is based on exquisite French dishes. For their preparation, chefs use mainly local products. It serves wonderful trout dishes, at any time of the year you can enjoy vegetable salads, as well as try wonderful French-style desserts. The restaurant has a rich wine list, delighting guests with an unparalleled romantic atmosphere.

A very interesting restaurant is Nikkers that occupies a beautiful historic building near the coast. The restaurant is designed more like an old-fashioned pub. In the warm season, visitors are invited to a spacious outdoor terrace. Nikkers serves the most popular Norwegian dishes, many guests of the city come here specifically to try amazing whale meat dishes.

Relax in a casual and friendly atmosphere at Lillehammer Bryggeri Bar, which is extremely popular with locals. This bar is located far from the busy tourist areas, therefore not all tourists are aware of its existence. Here, guests are always offered an excellent selection of beers from local breweries, popular fish dishes, and original snacks from farm products. The bar is actively cooperating with meat and dairy farms, fresh products are one of the main secrets of its unique specialties.