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Katrina Christiansen
Lamb
Mentioned multiple times as superbly cooked, A+ quality, and a highlight of the 5-course menu and grandma's lamb special. Praised for its amazing taste and preparation.
Eggplant with cashew cream
Highlighted as simply outstanding and a standout dish from the vegan menu, praised for its delicious flavor.
Langoustine
Recommended as a delicious addition to the 7-dish menu, appreciated for its taste and thoughtful ingredient selection.
Hot smoked salmon with cottage cheese
Recommended as a delicious dish from the tapas brunch menu, noted for being a favorite meal in the country.
7-course menu
Highly praised for being well-prepared, excellent tasting, and offering a memorable and creative dining experience with attentive service.
5-course menu
Frequently chosen by diners, featuring excellent food quality, including lamb, and appreciated for its good balance and service.
Hours
| Monday | 5 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM |
About Katrina Christiansen
Katrina Christiansen is a Scandinavian restaurant in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, known for set tasting menus, lamb, tapas-style small plates, and local ingredients. Reviewers consistently praise the tender lamb, the thoughtful multi-course menus, and the attentive service. The restaurant is also noted for its historic building, which adds to the dining experience. It offers lunch, dinner, brunch, and takeout, with reservations required and dinner reservations recommended.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Katrina Christiansen known for?
It is best known for its set tasting menus, especially the 5-course and 7-course options, plus standout lamb dishes like the Sunday "grandma's lamb" and other well-cooked lamb courses. Reviewers also frequently mention tapas-style sharing plates and Faroe Islands ingredients, with the lamb often described as especially tender and flavorful.
What dishes are most recommended at Katrina Christiansen?
Reviewers most often highlight the lamb, shrimp toast, langoustine, and the eggplant with cashew cream on the vegan menu. The 7-course menu is also repeatedly praised as a strong way to try several carefully prepared dishes, and the croquettes and other small plates come up in the review tags too.
What is the atmosphere like at Katrina Christiansen?
The vibe is cozy, historic, and a bit romantic, set in a building reviewers call full of history. It works well for couples, groups, and solo diners, especially because the restaurant serves a paced tasting-menu experience rather than a quick meal.
Is Katrina Christiansen good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is moderate to higher-end for Tórshavn, with one reviewer specifically noting the Sunday "grandma's lamb" at 250 per person. Guests often say the food, portions, and service justify the cost, though a few mention that the experience feels more like a special occasion meal than a bargain.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a long meal?
Reservations are required and dinner reservations are recommended, though one reviewer did get seated promptly without one early in the evening. The tasting menus are served course by course, so the meal is intentionally unhurried and not ideal if you are in a rush.
Is parking available at Katrina Christiansen?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Does Katrina Christiansen have vegetarian options?
Yes, Katrina Christiansen offers vegan options.
Is Katrina Christiansen kid-friendly?
Yes, Katrina Christiansen is good for kids.
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