Breakfast: 7.30 - 10 am
Lunch: 1.30 –3 pm
Dinner: 6.30 pm
Bar meals: 11 am –5 pm
Monday
Smoked trout roulade
with a winter salad and crispy bread
Confit of duck leg with blueberry jus
served with Dauphinoise potatoes, rosemary-infused carrots, braised red cabbage and pea shoots
Baileys cheesecake with mascarpone
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Tuesday
Spiced tomato soup
with goats’ cheese crumbs and pea shoots
Halibut with a herb crust
with a champagne velouté, creamy pureed spinach, grilled baby gem, herb-baked tomato, roast potatoes
Chef’s stout tiramisu
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Wednesday
“A Taste of Norwegian Tradition”
A tasting plate of smoked and marinaded meat and fish
Reindeer rump steak
served with mashed potatoes, oven-roasted root vegetables, steamed broccoli, mushrooms and a game sauce
Cloudberry surprise
whipped cream with cloudberries in a biscuit basket
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Thursday
Pumpkin and coconut soup
with toasted pumpkin seeds and green oil
Bacon-wrapped cod
served with smashed, roasted potatoes, honey glazed carrots, green beans and a leek and tarragon Hollandaise
Warm chocolate fudge cake
with salt caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Friday
Chicken caesar salad
with lardons and garlic croutons
Norwegian Seafood chowder
sea trout, scallops, king prawns, shrimps, with crushed potatoes and trout caviar
Mixed berry, apple and port crumble
with cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Saturday
Wild mushroom and tarragon tart
with mushroom ketchup, local cresses and a truffle dressing
Roasted venison filet steak
with roast pumpkin pureé, grilled mushroom, broccolini, carrots, mashed potatoes and a peppercorn sauce
Homemade blueberry pie
served with vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Sunday
Honey-roasted parsnip and apple soup
with chorizo oil and brioche croutons
Pan-fried mountain trout
served with beetroot purée, chef’s buttered potatoes, Mediterranean grilled vegetables and Venabu’s sour cream sauce
Passion fruit and coconut pannacotta
with chocolate chip biscotti
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
We also have a vegetarian menu, see below, including vegan dishes and we are happy to cater for special dietary requirements. Please let us know of any preferences/requirements in advance.
*Occasionally the menu may vary slightly from our usual seasonal menu due to availability. We aim to use as many fresh, locally produced ingredients as possible.
**An alternative main dish will be available on Thursdays, the menu will be posted in reception. Please ask our reception staff in the morning if you would like the alternative.
Monday
Avocado and cucumber roll
with a winter slaw and crispy bread
Spanakopita
with pita bread and yoghurt dressed salad
Baileys cheesecake with mascarpone
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Tuesday
Spiced Tomato Soup
with goat cheese crumbs and pea shoots
Mushroom Wellington
with champagne velouté, creamy pureed spinach, grilled baby gem, herb-baked tomato, roast potatoes
Chef’s stout tiramisu
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Wednesday
“A Taste of Norwegian Tradition”
A vegetarian tasting plate
Wild mushroom and leek barley risotto
Cloudberry surprise
whipped cream with cloudberries in a biscuit basket
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Thursday
Spiced pumpkin and coconut soup
with toasted pumpkin seeds and green oil
Tahini and miso marinated grilled aubergine with, hummus and sweet and sour chickpea salad
Warm chocolate fudge cake
with salt caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Friday
Caesar Salad
with avocado and garlic croutons
Cauliflower, sweet potato and chickpea curry
with jasmin rice, naan and mango chutney
Mixed berry, apple and port crumble
with cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Saturday
Wild mushroom and tarragon tart
Vegetable fritters
and a Japanese salad with soy and sesame dressing
Homemade blueberry pie
with vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Sunday
Honey-roasted parsnip and apple soup
with brioche croutons
Pan-fried Sweet potato steak
with beetroot pureé, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and feta crumbs
Passion fruit and coconut pannacotta
with chocolate chip biscotti
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
We are happy to cater for special dietary requirements. Please let us know of any preferences/requirements in advance.
*Occasionally the menu may vary slightly from our usual seasonal menu due to availability. We aim to use as many fresh, locally produced ingredients as possible.
Non residents and cabin guests are welcome to eat in our restaurant.
Winter 2025/6 prices:
540,- NOK per adult
children 5–14 years: 270,- per child
Free for children 4 years and younger
Every Wednesday we serve our “Taste of Norwegian Tradition” menu
630,- NOK per adult
children 5–14 years: 315,- per child
Please call us if you have any questions about our evening menu.
Lunch Buffet
350,- NOK per adult
children 5–14 years: half price, per child
Our Christmas menu*
Christmas 2025
Friday, 19th December
Chicken caesar salad
with garlic croutons and crispy bacon
Norwegian seafood chowder
seatrout, scallops, king prawns, shrimps, with crushed potatoes and trout caviar
Caramel pudding
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Saturday, 20th December
Wild mushroom and tarragon tart
Pork neck
served with red cabbage, carrot, brussel sprouts, dauphinoise potatoes and a red wine sauce
Blueberry pie
served with vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Sunday, 21st December
Spiced tomato soup
with goat cheese crumbs and local cresses
Pan-fried halibut
with a mustard hollandaise, tender stem broccoli, roast cherry tomatoes, oven-baked butternut squash and smashed potato
Brunost baked cheese cake
with berry compote and whipped sour cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Monday, 22nd December
Trout roulade
with winter salad and toasted local bread
Roast venison
served with roasted carrots and beetroot, mushrooms, mashed potatoes and a peppercorn sauce
Chocolate fudge cake
with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Tuesday, 23rd December
Roast butternut squash and coconut soup
with chorizo crumbs, pumpkin seeds
Oven-poached cod
with mushy peas, bacon crisps, roast carrots, buttered eggs and boiled potatoes
Orange berry crème brulé
with coconut crisps
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Wednesday, Christmas Eve
Chanterelle mushroom soup
with truffle brioche croutons, green oil
Traditional Christmas pork belly
with roast potatoes, roast vegetables, gravy, Christmas sausages and meatballs
Venabu’s Christmas dessert
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Thursday, Christmas Day
“A Taste of Norwegian Tradition”
A tasting plate of cured and dried meat and fish
Reindeer rump steak
with roasted roots, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, mushroom and a game sauce
Cloudberry surprise
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Friday, Boxing Day
Chicken caesar salad
with garlic croutons and crispy bacon
Norwegian seafood chowder
seatrout, scallops, king prawns, shrimps, with crushed potatoes and trout caviar
Chef’s stout tiramisu
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Saturday, 27th December
Trout roulade
with winter salad and toasted local bread
Slow-braised lamb shank roll
with potato mash, broccolini, syeamed carrots, roast parsnips and a minted lamb jus
Homemade blueberry pie
with vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Sunday, 28th December
Jerusalem artichoke and apple soup
with paprika oil and brioche croutons
Pan-fried mountain trout
with crushed potatoes, green beans, roast peppers, traditional cucumber salad and a sour cream sauce
Brunost baked cheese cake
with berry compote and whipped sour cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Our New Year menu*
New Year 2025/26
Sunday, 28th December
Jerusalem artichoke and apple soup
with paprika oil and brioche croutons
Pan-fried mountain trout
with crushed potatoes, green beans, roast peppers, traditional cucumber salad and a sour cream sauce
Brunost baked cheese cake
with berry compote and whipped sour cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Monday, 29th December
Spiced tomato soup
with goat cheese crumbs and pea shoots
Poached halibut
with a mustard hollandaise, tender stem broccoli, herb-crusted roast tomatoes and smashed potato
Chocolate fudge cake
with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Tuesday, 30th December
“A Taste of Norwegian Tradition”
Tasting plate of cured and smoked meat and fish
Reindeer rump steak
with roasted roots, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, mushroom and a game sauce
Cloudberry surprise
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Wednesday, New Year’s Eve
Norwegian gin-cured sea trout on toast
with beetroot mayo, avocado, and pea shoots
Home made mushroom soup
Honey roast turkey
served with lardons, sweet potato mash, braised red cabbage and green beans
Dessert buffet
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Thursday, New Year’s Day
Goat cheese and beetroot salad
with toasted pumpkin seeds and apple crisps
Pork neck
served with red cabbage, carrot, brussel sprouts, dauphinoise potatoes and a red wine sauce
Chef’s stout tiramisu
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Friday, 2nd January
Roasted vegetable soup
with paprika oil, brioche croutons
Norwegian seafood chowder
seatrout, scallops, king prawns, shrimps, with crushed potatoes and trout caviar
Caramel pudding
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
We also have a vegetarian menu, including vegan dishes and we are happy to cater for special dietary requirements. Please let us know of any preferences/requirements in advance.
*Occasionally the menu may vary slightly from our usual seasonal menu due to availability. We aim to use as many fresh, locally produced ingredients as possible.
Food is amazing!
Asa and Amy (UK)
“Super food!”
John (UK)
“Lovely meals”
May (USA)
Vegetarian Menu
We always have a full vegetarian menu.
Please let us know your preference when you book.
Allergy-friendly food
If you have a food allergy please let us know when you book.
You will find significant allergens printed on our restaurant menu and please don’t hesitate to speak to your server.
Children's menu
There is always a children’s menu available.
Please let us know if your children would prefer this when you book.
Local flavours at Venabu
We like to share the food traditions of our area and to support local producers. We use local ingredients as often as possible, an important part of our committment to sustainability.
*This means that on occasion the menu may vary from the seasonal menu shown above if, for example, we are unable to source specific ingredients for a short time.
However, you will always eat well at Venabu!
Please call us if you have any questions about our evening menu.