Location: Longyearbyen
Top Restaurants in Longyearbyen
Top Things to do in Longyearbyen
Where to Eat in Longyearbyen: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Longyearbyen is a great jumping-off point for experiencing the humbling power of the Arctic islands. Glaciers, mountains and primitive wildlife are the main attractions here. Be warned, though: Those polar bears look cuddly enough, but they are extremely dangerous and don't take kindly to gawking tourists.
Things to do in Longyearbyen
1. Huset Svalbard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 522 reviews
At Huset we offer both a Bistro and a fine dining restaurant. Please visit our website for more information and for Reservations.
Reviewed By Wladyki - Bohemia, Czech Republic
We have visited Huset (bistro) saturday evening to have glass of wine and some dessert. It wasn’t busy, but staff was not too welcoming - none of 4 waiters reacted to us entering the place - they were just passing us acting like they don’t see us and after long waiting we managed to order. We ate dessert - that was pretty ok, wine we had was also very nice. Just strange impression from the service - only new girl (it was her first day) tried to act more friendly with us.
2. Kroa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Svalbards most relaxed and historical restaurant, for celabraiting a birthday, romantic dinner or for a glass together with the local citizens. Our menu are focused on seasonal ingredients and our chefs and waiters work hard to serve you the best as they can. Our opening hours are 11:30-02:00 every day. You will find us right in the center of town, just a few minutes walk from most hotels in Longyearbyen.
Reviewed By Marcin K
Extremely busy and touristic want a table book in advance or eat on the bar (common thing). Good selection of food and drinks.Thank you for writing a review. During high season we are very busy as you say and bar can be used for guests that would like to eat. We highly recommend our guest to book a table. Zandra
3. Fruene Kaffe Og Vinbar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By mimosa_arabs - Perth, Australia
Great place to visit for lunch! Soup, sandwiches, cakes and chocolates. Great Scandi highchairs for little ones - visited with three little ones from 10m to 4yrs. Very comfortable reception - no fuss.
4. Restaurant Nansen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 211 reviews
Come in a suit or a snowmobile suit. Come as you are! Experience fantastic meals with an Arctic twist.
Reviewed By Alice M - New Rochelle, New York
Attentive service in a very nice setting. Although the menu is limited I think anyone can find something to eat. The food is prepared very well and presented beautifully.
5. Svalbar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By AnnaandPeterK3D - Ottawa, Canada
We had two of the burgers - Svalbarburger and the Devil Burger. Generous and tasty with generous sides of french fries for 338 kr. Service was a bit slow and not very friendly but would come here again. Daily lunch special and weekly meat and fish dinner specials are available.
6. Funktionaermessen Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
French menu with an Arctic view. At Funktionaermessen Restaurant wew serve classic French food, a rich selection of wine and elegantly decorated tables with a touch of class. This is fine dining at its finest.
Reviewed By MandyVet - Preston, United Kingdom
Now. Before we go any further, you need to realise that you’re going to spend some serious money here. A three course meal worked out to be about £60 per head, not including drinks.
That said.... the food was absolutely beautiful. The service was attentive and pleasant, with a little extra treat of a glass of champagne each as soon as they discovered that it was my husband’s birthday. We each had a different crab starter, and we had our first experience of reindeer, which was tender and tasty.
Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday meal.
7. Barentz Pub & Spiseri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Welcome to the northernmost pub in the world - a relaxed place where everyone comes to hang out. Explore our food and drinks menu, or go for the popular daily special deal: A delicious home cooked meal prepared by our chefs.
Reviewed By A.MACCA - UK
Really friendly staff, one male from Cheshire, one from Canada and a female bar staff, all very customer focused. The bar has great beers and food, the bar is situated in the Radisson Blu Hotel. We visited most nights for a beer and a meal,...MoreHi, Thank you so much for your kind words, we do really appreciate them! I will make sure to let the team know that you enjoyed their service and expertise! / Camilla
8. Sushi KITA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Marielle H
I'm a regular guest at this place and I'm in love with their sushi. Salmon sashimi and their special rolls. Mmmm! It's quite pricy but what can you expect when you are in Longyearbyen? Still worth it every time. I'll be back again, for sure!Thank you for enjoying our sushi! We are super happy to hear that:-)
9. The Winter Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By vijay r - Mumbai
While staying there for two nights at Polariggen, we had our dinner in the hotel itself. Their restaurant named winter-haven (winter garden) is an oasis of greens in barren-cold, rugged Svalbard.
We had cod soup, seal and whale between two of us. the Cod soup was super amazing, and so was seal. One need to develop a little taste for the whale meat. Beside the mains, the dessert was strawberry with ice-cream and cake, which were a delightfully tasty.
What scores more is the ambience of the restaurant which is a mix and match of plants, stuffed arctic animals (including polar bears!!!!!) and small colourful turkish glass-ware for adding the colour.
10. Taste of Thai
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Mike G - San Francisco, California
My friend and I had lunch at Taste of Thai, figuring it would be neat to eat at the world's northernmost Thai restaurant. None of the dishes were particularly good, the curry was pretty bland, and in the end the whole fiasco cost us over $50. Not worth it.
