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    XL Diner

    4.2 (21 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Danielle K.

    I had no expectations when going to XL Diner.. From the name, I assumed it was going to be typical "diner" food. We dropped in after a couple cocktails at MILK next door, they were able to seat the two of us quickly without reservations. The clientele were mostly business people, and the staff treated us just as well. We ordered two glasses of wine and the Royal Bacalao Plate (which is a minimum of two people at 373 krone per person). You get to try all three bacalao dishes. You begin with the Italian Style Bacalao, which is a green bacalao layered with pesto potatoes, cod, aioli, tomato, and bacon. Next, you are on to the Bacalao Com Natas, which was described to us as a Portuguese bacalao. It came in a DELICIOUS creamy yellow curry sauce. Finally, you end the bacalao symphony with the Bacalao Vizcaina. This dish was a Spanish red bacalao with tomato dried cod served with onions, peppers, olives and potatoes. Everything was delicious, each bacalao was unique, and the service was excellent.

    Entrance - don't judge the book by it's cover!
    Iris F.

    We had a three course dinner in the outdoor bayside area. (it was full indoors, so it is wise to make reservations beforehand because You do not want to miss this place!) The menu is a bit cut down from the real menu but still many dishes to choose from. Bacalao (dried cod) in different varieties is the signature dish. For starters we had Scallops & Scampi, for main Bacalao com natas and Cusk with leek sauce and we wrapped it up with Crème Brulee as dessert. Take this from someone who usually doesn't like fish: it was one of the best dishes ever tasted! Very tasty and beautifully presented dishes! The scallop starter was perfectly sized, I don't like to get full on the starter, leaving no space for main+dessert. It was an appetizer! Dried cod is nothing like dried meat, if you've tried that. Don't be afraid of trying Bacalao! Lastly, crème brulee is my favorite dessert. Whenever it is on the menu it is a must! It was a little too hot to get top grades. It probably just means it's made on request, though. Being Norway it IS pricy, so you have to put that aside. Even if it is interesting to see just how much a pint of beer can cost! Here it's approx 75NOK. The total for our three course dinner was approx 1100 NOK beverages excluded. The service was absolutely excellent and the waiter was the best! I would definitely return here. And I definitely recommend this place! In my opinion the best and most value for money of the four places we tried out in Ålesund.

    Vincy L.

    Very nice ambience. The staff catered to my dietary restrictions (gluten free dairy free). Had bacalao traditional style and Spanish style. The passion fruit sorbet was to die for. A very generous portion and very tart--just how I like it. Delicious! I would recommend this location. Go early to skip the crowd!

    Italian, Spanish and traditional. Italian was the best by far!

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    3 years ago

    Took reservation online but was closed when arrived. Yea it was a holiday but how was i to know?

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    3 years ago

    Great service and food! We had small kids and vegan people in our group and none of them were disappointed.

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    Chef Roar's Bacaloa dishes were beautiful to behold and delightfully delicious.

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