Norwegian restaurant, Norwegian gourmet food, Fresh fish and meat
Sjøbua is a vibrant and casually elegant seafood restaurant by the beloved Brosundet in Ålesund's thriving fish packing district. Sjøbua blurs the lines between a bistro and fine dining: relaxed and down to earth, yet sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
The old warehouse Apotekergata No. 5 has today become a restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar – and for the sunny days; a barge where you can enjoy the view and local food.
The Bro kitchen is inspired by the fantastic ingredients that the fauna and flora of Western Norway has to offer. The aim is to enhance the flavors, history and local traditions in the meal
Zuuma is a modern Japanese-inspired grill and sushi restaurant, with a fantastic sea view on the quay in Ålesund.
Zuuma emphasize local and Nordic ingredients such as rockfish, whale, salmon and scallops. With unique knowledge and a desire to create something new, Zuuma gives you a memorable meal.
Vino Bar‘a wine menu contain over 1,000 wines from most wine regions in the world. Regular wine courses and tastings are arranged.
When The World of Fine Wine announced the winners of the World’s Best Wine Lists 2024; Vino Bar was recognized as having the best wine list of any wine bar in Europe!
Judged according to a rigorous protocol by independent, international panels of leading professionals, including World Champion Sommeliers, Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, and highly respected wine writers.
The winners were chosen as the best establishments in 19 categories
Best Wine Bar List:
* Vino Bar, Ålesund, Norway—Europe
* Gildas, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia—Australasia
* High Street Wine Co., San Antonio, Texas, USA—North America
* La Bodega, Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic —South & Central America and the Caribbean
Polarbjørn is an exhilarating à la carte restaurant located on the hotel’s 9th floor, with fantastic views of Ålesund city centre, the sea and surrounding islands. The menu offers a varied selection of exquisite dishes from the sea and land.
The restaurant opened in 1999 and has since worked to promote the excellent raw material of clipfish. This has led to XL Diner becoming one of the most famous bacalao restaurants in the world.
In the spring, during Spansketida in Ålesund, the town was flooded with Spanish sailors on shore leave. Dancing in the streets, wine and guitar playing was a common sight. The coastal people and the sailors met over good food, wine, song and dance. Now we will gather in the same way. Low shoulders and hungry bellies. Maybe it will be a quick glass of wine and a good chat or maybe it will be an evening for the history books
Another Aalesund surprise: Nestled in the heart of a town, known for the best Seafood in the world, you find a hidden hem. Cinque Minuti and its Italian owners serves informal authentic Italian cuisine of exceptional quality.
On the dock of Aalesund there is a fab microbrewery, with 25 draft lines, where you can choose between classics or a wide range of more experimental beers. All beers are produced at the location, designed and developed by the onsite brewers.
The kitchen serves grilled burgers, sandwiches and snacks.
We also have shuffleboard, fuss ball game, darts and other games
The best homemade burger in Aalesund
Madelynn is a coffee shop with much more than cappuccino and chai latte. It’s the American sandwich and hamburger menu, all with high x-factor
Willy's offers a great selection of tasty dine in or take out options, such pizza, sushi, kebab and baked goods
Nice atmosphere in an old boat house by the harbour. Food and service are great. Small restaurant, and possibilty to sit outside when the weather is nice.