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Emmas Dream Kitchen
9-course tasting menu
Highly praised multiple times for being a comprehensive and exceptional culinary experience with exquisite dishes and flawless wine pairings, offering a memorable and well-paced meal.
Fish of the day
Frequently recommended for its excellent quality and perfect cooking, often highlighted as a standout dish on the bar menu and in regular dining.
Reindeer steak
Mentioned as a highlight for its beautiful cooking and tenderness, considered one of the best dishes experienced by guests.
Pumpkin soup
Described as absolutely exquisite and a personal highlight, noted for bold and subtle flavors and loving preparation.
Carpaccio (including reindeer carpaccio)
Recommended for being tender, bursting with flavor, and simple yet exceptional; reindeer carpaccio is specifically noted as a must-try local delicacy.
Gnocchi
Mentioned as delicious and well-liked by guests, representing the quality and creativity of the menu.
Pan-fried cod
Praised for its tasty flavors and being a yummy local fish dish, recommended by guests familiar with the local cuisine.
Shrimp-based creamy soup (soup of the day)
Noted for being a flavorful and fresh starter that impressed diners, indicative of the restaurant's daily creative soups.
About Emmas Dream Kitchen
Emmas Dream Kitchen is a restaurant and wine bar in Tromsø, Norway, known for tasting menus, bar seating, and a strong wine pairing focus. Reviewers consistently praise the service, especially how staff explain each dish and recommend wines, along with the small-plate format and carefully presented food. The menu features local and Nordic ingredients, with reindeer, halibut, whale steak, tartar, and salmon and dill mentioned often. The setting is described as cozy, intimate, romantic, and upscale, and reservations are often recommended or required.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Frequently asked questions
What is Emmas Dream Kitchen known for?
It is best known for its 9 course tasting menu and wine pairings, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting reindeer, halibut, tartar, and salmon and dill. Guests also mention the small plates and detailed explanations of each dish, which make the meal feel carefully guided rather than rushed.
What dishes are most recommended at Emmas Dream Kitchen?
Reviewers most often recommend the grilled or served reindeer, halibut, tartar, and the soup of the day, including a creamy shrimp-based soup. Other dishes called out positively include salmon and dill, local cold cuts, and a catch of the day that was described as perfectly cooked.
What is the atmosphere like at Emmas Dream Kitchen?
The atmosphere is described as intimate, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with a small space and bar seating that many guests use when reservations are unavailable. It seems well suited to couples, solo diners, and visitors who want a long, attentive dinner with table service and wine guidance.
Is Emmas Dream Kitchen good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is kr 1,000+, so it is a high-end meal rather than a budget option. Reviewers say the long tasting menu, wine pairing, and attentive service make it worth the cost, especially for a special occasion or a memorable dinner in central Tromsø.
Do you need a reservation at Emmas Dream Kitchen?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended and sometimes required, especially for the upstairs tasting menu, and the bar can fill quickly for dinner. Several reviews mention being seated at the bar without a booking, but also note that the restaurant is very small and that booking ahead is the safer choice.
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