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Art Café Bistro
Fish Soup
Frequently praised as one of the best fish soups, described as flavorful, made with incredibly fresh fish and mussels, served steaming hot, and highlighted repeatedly as outstanding and delightful.
Cheesecake
Mentioned multiple times as super delicious and a must-try dessert, with guests returning specifically for it and describing it as 'to die for'.
Reindeer Sauté / Reindeer Dish
Recommended for its tender, well-cooked meat with balanced flavor; noted as less gamy and very enjoyable, often paired with other dishes and regarded as a house specialty.
Eggs Benedict
Highly praised as one of the best ever had, recommended for brunch and noted for being delicious with excellent preparation.
Chocolate Cake
Described as amazing and delicious, frequently enjoyed as a dessert choice alongside other dishes.
Homemade Mushroom Pasta
Called amazing and tasty, appreciated for its homemade quality and recommended by multiple guests.
Fårikål (Norwegian Lamb & Cabbage Stew)
Noted as a seasonal special with amazing flavors, highly recommended by guests who tried it.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 PM |
About Art Café Bistro
Art Café Bistro is a restaurant in Tromsø, Norway, serving Nordic-European food with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reviewers consistently praise the fish soup, crab soup, King Crab Bisque, sautéed reindeer, homemade bread and butter, and cheesecake. The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, and beautifully decorated, with limited seating and reservations strongly recommended. It is also noted for cocktails, coffee, tea, wine, and table service.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Art Café Bistro known for?
It is best known for Nordic-European dishes such as fish soup, crab soup, King Crab Bisque, and sautéed reindeer. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the cheesecake and homemade bread and butter, and many say the food feels authentic and well prepared.
What dishes are most recommended at Art Café Bistro?
The most frequently recommended items are fish soup, crab soup, King Crab Bisque, sautéed reindeer or reindeer stew, and the cheesecake. Other dishes reviewers specifically call out include salmon, mushroom pasta, risotto, eggs Benedict, and fårikål, Norway’s national lamb and cabbage stew.
What is the atmosphere like at Art Café Bistro?
The vibe is cozy, quiet, and romantic, with a small dining room and art-filled, beautifully decorated interiors. It suits solo diners, couples, and small groups, but the limited seating means it can feel full quickly.
Is Art Café Bistro good value, and what is the price range?
It is described as mid-range by Tromsø standards, with one review noting fårikål at 399 NOK and saying the portion was generous. Reviewers often feel the price is justified by the quality, homemade bread and butter, and the large servings of dishes like reindeer stew and crab bisque.
Do you need a reservation at Art Café Bistro?
Yes, advance booking is strongly recommended because seating is limited and several reviews mention walk-ins being turned away or the restaurant being fully booked. Reviewers suggest booking ahead for lunch or dinner, and one notes online reservations are available via Facebook Messenger.
Is parking available at Art Café Bistro?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Art Café Bistro have vegetarian options?
Yes, Art Café Bistro offers vegetarian options.
Is Art Café Bistro kid-friendly?
Yes, Art Café Bistro is good for kids.
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