The fish in the fish stew was very overcooked and...seafoody (not in the good way). Would not…read morerecommend. Tasted like they used day-old fish. Fish and chips were solid, and I really liked the pea mash, but nothing extraordinary. The seafood pasta was probably the best thing here: the sauce was creamy, rich, and tomatoey, with notes of fennel and white wine. The seafood was a little lacking, but overall a very enjoyable meal.

Food and ambiance were on point as was the friendly service. I can't wait until I am able to go…read moreback

Visited here for the chef tasting menu and wine pairing. While I love trying new foods from other…read morecultures, sometimes you can get scared by the names of the dishes or what is put in front of you. While this happened to me, I did try everything, and I cleaned every plate! The food was so good! The wines were all paired perfectly (I did not like the wine served with dessert but that's a me thing, I don't care of the bubbles). The king fish, served in brown butter and soy was amazing. The monk fish in a lobster bisque...wow. Lamb was amazing as was the light dessert that had rhubarb, white chocolate and the delicious foam made from yogurt and cheese. Sometimes you got to just say f**k it and trust the chef. I'm glad I did.

We started with a round of cocktails at the Arkivet bar before heading down the stairs to our…read morereservation in the restaurant. The restaurant space had great energy - dark & romantic. The ordering experience was easy, made even easier by the allergens listed clearly on the menu (milk, egg, fish, sulfites, wheat, celery, mustard, barley, lactose, nuts). I can't eat gluten & was delighted when I saw how well everything was marked. Norway beats the US in every way when it comes to allergy awareness. Our favorite dish was the cod from Midsund - the cauliflower puree was incredible. My only critique was how close the tables were to each other. We were seated at a 2-top against a half wall which separated the restaurant. There was a couple seated at another 2-top directly on the other side of the half wall. I was within arms length of them. It felt like we were sitting at the same table, which was very uncomfortable. I don't mind sitting close to other patrons in a casual, bustling restaurant, but this was a intimate, high-end dinner spot. We felt like we had no privacy in our own conversation. Other than that, we enjoyed our experience. It was extra nice to be able to get back to our hotel room without even going outside.

3.5 stars. This is a fun beautiful place that's super chill to eat and drink at during the summer…read moretime. The food was generally good but overly salty.

This was a welcome relaxed and delicious place with wonderful view. TheAvocado & Clipfish was…read moredelicious. Very tasty. Has a mash and wheat bread and the flavors are amazing all together. The salmon tartar was also excellent. Very creamy and the salmon tasted fresh. This place is not cheap but nothing in Norway is, so just enjoy. Suggest sharing a few plates.

Great cafe for dinner! My husband and I found this place because we wanted apple cake, but then…read morealso realized that their dinner menu looked pretty interesting. Hubby ordered the Norway Tapas plate, which included brown toasted bread, dried cod fish fried balls, marinated crawfish, salad, sausage, and garlic mayo. The cod fish balls were amazing, and reminded me of croquettes from Spain. Hubby liked everything, but the sausage was just okay. I had the fish soup. The bowl is HUGE! And it is delicious! It's creamy, and contained large chunks of cod fish, crawfish, and carrot slices. For dessert, we shared the apple cake with ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel sauce. We liked the cake, but honestly we were a little let down, because that afternoon, we sampled the apple cake in the cafe of the Ålesund Aquarium. Surprisingly, the apple cake at the aquarium was way better, as the cake was a nice pound cake with lots of layered apples on top and in the cake. The apple cake at a Lyspunktet is lighter and doesn't contain that much apple. Overall though, great meal at Lyspunktet, highly recommend!

This is a nice cozy little Coffee shop just a couple blocks from the Alesund port. I enjoyed a…read moreiced coffee drink. good WiFi

I did some searching and had a recommendation for Nonna Lina's. It was so worth it! So worth it we…read morewent back two days in a row! First visit started with the Margherita pizza. Brick oven style! Soft crust, fresh made. Fresh tomato sauce that wasn't over powering. And a very nice balance of cheese! Best of all, the pizza came out lighting fast! We barely sat down and Wham! There was a pizza in front of us! Best of all was the spicy olive oil to add to the pizza!! My colleague had the Tortelloni ricotta og spinat. While I didn't taste this dish I could tell he enjoyed the Tortelloni immensely! I had the Arrabbiata. What a lovely balance of amount of sauce to pasta ratio. The flavor was not overly spicy, but enough to be very pleasant! The pasta was cooked to a tender texture. What a Wonderful combination to find! Desert was to icing on the cake! Ice cream and Tiramisu! The Tiramisu was a simple and well balance combination of flavor and texture. I believe it was a family recipe as I was told! Second night was started with the Margherita pizza again! Speedy and just as high a quality as our first! A perfect start to dinner! My colleague had the Quattro Farmaggi (with chicken added). His comment was this was even better than our first night! I would agree! Me? The Pappardelle speciali. Truffle, Mushrooms and Bresaola. Absolutely done right! No one ingredient was overpowering the others. Just a wonderful dish to enjoy! Do yourself a favor, don't miss Noona Lina! I seriously doubt you'll be disappointed! I will be back!

OMG, there is actually amazing pizza in Ålesund, Norway! My husband and I were skeptical that we'd…read morefind crusty, wood fired pizza in Norway, but color us surprised 'cause it was damn good! And as a native New Yorker, I'm pretty picky about pizza, and I was pretty impressed. We ordered the Antipasto appetizer, which included two slices of pizza bread, several sliced meats, one tuna bruschetta, one tomato bruschetta, a half baked tomato, a slice of stuffed squash, and a date stuffed with cheese topped with pine nuts, olives, and a baked pesto pasta. Everything was delicious, except for the baked pasta, which was undercooked. Then came the pizza. We split the "Calabrese," which includes tomato sauce, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, pepperoni, and a little bit of greens. OMG, that pizza was amazing! The crust was crunchy and chewy just like a NYC pizza crust. They use a wood fired oven, but I wonder if the Norwegian water has anything to do with the yumminess. There was just the right amounts of cheese, and the pepperoni was sliced thin and long, different than in the US. We ate every last piece of that 'za! The owner told us that the pizza chef is from Italy, and they order all their ingredients from Italy as well. Drinks: My husband ordered their locally brewed beer, which came in a bottle with a Nona Lina label on it. So clearly, it is a very local beer! It was pretty decent beer, but we couldn't decide definitively the style of beer. My husband thinks it's a pale ale. I thought it tasted more malty than hoppy. I ordered an apple juice, which came in a cute bottle, and tasted more like apple cider than juice. Dessert: OMG, you must try the vanilla pannacotta with the strawberry sauce! We went up to the bar area to pay our bill, but then got distracted by the dessert case. They had several delicious looking desserts, but we decided to go simple. The vanilla pannacotta was out of this world! So creamy, silky, not too sweet, and the strawberry sauce was perfect. Overall, wonderful dining experience! The food was great, the decor was homey and warm, and the service was wonderful. Our meal ended up costing 610 NOK, about $76, with current conversion rates. It is pricey, but all food and drinks in Norway are crazy expensive, so this is probably a mid-level priced meal. If you are trying to save some money, they do have a lunch special from Tuesdays to Fridays, where a selection of their pizzas are cheaper starting at 104 NOK.

Lyst was recommended to us by our Airbnb host. We were in search of some good Norwegian staples and…read moreLyst delivered. The ambiance upon walking in is up scale casual. All tables were full, so we waited about 15 minutes to sit down. Upon sitting, our server immediately brought water. The menus are already on the table with entrees described in both Norwegian and English. Two of us ordered the Lyst Bacalao Gryte and two of us ordered the Gratinert Torsk and we ordered the fish soup and shrimp and seafood salad. All four items were delightful. The Bacalao is a traditional and popular food item in Ålesund. The cod was perfectly cooked in a tomato broth with vegetables and potato purée. The Torsk was also cod but served gratin with vegetables and bacon. The soup was rich and creamy and the salad was lighter, with crisp lettuce covered in small shrimp and smoked salmon. We left with full bellies, completely delighted by the food. Having eaten many places, I think this restaurant is in my top 10-15 restaurants ever! A MUST try when in Ålesund!!!

Had dinner there last night and it was okay, we just needed food after driving all day and it was…read morewithin walking distance of our hotel. I ordered the fish and chips based on the server's recommendation and it was food, nothing spectacular, but that is what I expected. My co-traveler had the Tex-mex (taco) salad and really liked her meal. I had been feeling excellent this entire trip until about 2 hours after this meal and then the vomiting started. It's now 8am and I am empty and feeling good again, but definitely won't be back. The funny thing was that the woman at the next table ordered it right after me and was told it was out, so where did they find mine? The atmosphere is casual and very nice, the servers were great. I don't like to write bad reviews, but when I get this sick so soon after I need to let them and others know.

Right in front of the cruise ships so it's a good stop as you make your way out or back…read more Order at the bar. Menu over head but they also have a clip board with everything they have. Even English for food. Cocktails and wine as well. Lots of beer choices and flights. Grabbed an autumn amber. Pretty tasty. Not hoppy. Smooth. We didn't try any food since we already paid for food on the ship but the burgers sounded really good. Mostly cruisers in the bar so hard to judge the ambiance but has the micro brewery vibe with games and picnic tables. Not a bad stop to chill

Enjoy a brew by the boat! We visited Alesund on a cruise and found this spot directly by the port…read more After a day in the city, we popped in for a beer and snacks and had a great time! The service was friendly and fast. They have lots of games for guests to enjoy. One of the staff members even played with us! They also have table top shuffleboard. This is a great place for groups, reasonably priced, and fun. Highly recommend!

I love this cafe! As someone traveling from America to Norway, I appreciate this cafe having a wide…read morerange of syrup flavors, as well as iced coffee! There is also so much seating, tables and couches, and even some seating outside of the establishment as well. This is a great place to enjoy a cozy atmosphere, there are candles everywhere and cute decorations. The service is great as well, I have never had any barista here be rude to me as a foreigner and I really appreciate that. All in all, whether you're getting coffee to go, or sitting at the cafe, the experience is very hospitable :)

I have eaten from Anno twice in the past three days. My pasta and cosmopolitan were delicious! I…read moreate all of my pasta and I enjoyed that the cream sauce was flavorful and filled with meaty mushrooms. We dined on the patio, which was great because the day was very sunny and created for the ideal patio experience. Today I went back to get carryout, a margarita pizza with added pepperoni. The restaurant is doing something right because it was busy both and full at both of my visits. If I ever visit Alesund again, I'll for sure make my way back to Anno.

PRO TIP if you're in a hurry this place is not for you! We spent about 2 and a half hours here,…read moremost of the time waiting for the food. Also be sure to get your waiters attention, they seemed to not be super attentive to the tables. But the food itself was excellent and was just about worth the wait. The music playing was also quite relaxing so if you got some time to kill go enjoy this place! Although it does get busy about 6pm so get in there around 5 for dinner.

Wonderful ambiance, view, and food. Recommend for a nice dinner before getting back on the cruise…read moreship!

The food was fantastic. Sadly service was awful. Very unfriendly and unattentive to us. We came…read moreat opening and was told we were lucky. Not friendly to Americans. Table next to us came later was showered with attention- spoke the language. A TripAdvisor number 1...not in service. Rude bordering disrespectful. But to be fair food great!