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WHERE TO DINE
EXPENSIVE
Blåmann Restaurant und Bar
MEXICAN/NORWEGIAN Quesadillas
with beef and reindeer may seem like an odd juxtaposition of culinary tradi-
tions, but this long-standing favorite more or less succeeds in its offerings
(although we've had far better quesadillas than those served here). Housed in an
old-fashioned building, it offers views of the river on one side of the restaurant.
In summer there is outdoor seating in a “hang” over the Mesna River. A deli-
cious hunter's soup is made with mushrooms, reindeer, and spices and served
with sour cream. Our favorite dish is the mountain trout served in a sour-cream
sauce with cucumber salad and potatoes. Some of the more exotic main dishes
include breast of ostrich. You can also order succulent Norwegian lamb. In sum-
mer no dessert tops the “Berry Trip,” a mixed-berry medley with homemade ice
cream.
Lilletorvet 1.
&
61-26-22-03.
Reservations recommended. Main courses 190NOK-300NOK ($27-$43). AE,
DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 2-10:30pm.
Bryggerikjellern
NORWEGIAN This 1814 brewery, a 7-minute walk east
of the train station, was transformed in 1969 into a pub/restaurant, offering
beer, steaks, and tasty main dishes. It's done a roaring business ever since, and is
especially popular in winter with skiers. In fact, when the weather's bad and no
one can ski or climb in the hills, this is one of the most popular watering holes
in town. The Norwegian fare is rather typical, and salads are the only appetiz-
ers. They'll feed you well in generous portions. Most dishes are priced at the
lower end of the price scale.
Disco Brenneriet (The Distillery)
is linked to the restaurant. It's open Fri-
day and Saturday from 11pm to 3am. On Friday there's a 60NOK ($8.50) cover
charge, going up to 70NOK ($9.95) on Saturday.
Elvagata 19.
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61-27-06-60.
Main courses 158NOK-398NOK ($22-$57). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 6-11pm;
Sun 3-10pm.
Paa Bordet Restaurant
NORWEGIAN/INTERNATIONAL This
restaurant is housed in a timbered, rustic building dating from 1880. It's long
been known locally for its excellent cuisine prepared with quality ingredients.
On our most recent visit, we were delighted with the marinated wild salmon and
enjoyed a zesty beet root salad as well. Full-flavored dishes include crispy breast
of duck with fresh cabbage, baked apple, and an orange sauce, or roasted filet of
elk served with creamed Brussels sprouts. All the dishes our party sampled were
made with consummate skill, including the pan-fried skate with lobster sauce
and fresh green beans. For dessert, try the delightful white chocolate confection
with raspberry sorbet.
Bryggerigata 70.
&
61-25-30-00.
Reservations recommended. Main courses 185NOK-310NOK ($26-$44).
AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 6-10:30pm. Closed July.
Victoriastuen Restaurant
NORWEGIAN/INTERNATIONAL
Located in the recommended Rica Victoria Hotel (p. 195), this lobby-level
restaurant offers some of Lillehammer's finest dining year after year, with its win-
dows opening onto the town center. The restaurant is nostalgically outfitted in
what Norwegians refer to as “farmer's colors”—that is, strong blues and reds
with an antiquelike patina. The location is only a 3-minute walk north of the
rail station, so it's a convenient address. The kitchen provides quality cuisine,
using regional produce whenever possible. Our mountain trout, fried and served
in a sour-cream sauce, was a delight, as was the fresh catfish in a butter sauce
