Our seasonal evening menu

Breakfast: 7.30 - 10 am
Lunch: 1.30 –3 pm
Dinner: 7 pm
A la carte: 11 am –5 pm

Our weekly menu* for winter 2024/5

An example of our vegetarian menu can be found here

Our Christmas and New Year menus can be found here.

Monday

Trout roulade

with a winter salad and toast

Confit of duck leg à l’orange

served with Dauphinoise potatoes, rosemary and honey-roasted carrots, crispy kale and an orange jus

Warm chocolate fudge cake

with salt caramel sauce and vanille ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Tuesday

Tomato and basil soup

with croutons and herb oil

Pan-seared cod

with Hollandaise sauce, fresh vegetables, herb-crusted roast tomatoes and baked potatoes

Mixed berry, apple and port crumble

with Chantilly cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Wednesday

“A Taste of Norwegian Tradition”

A tasting plate of cured and smoked meat and fish

Reindeer rump steak

served with mashed potatoes, oven-roasted root vegetables, crispy barley, 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

Roast butternut squash soup

with chorizo crumbs and pumpkin seeds

Vegetarian Thursday Special**
Our chef’s choice of vegetarian dish of the week using local ingredients

Panna cotta

with white chocolate and raspberry couli

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Friday

Chicken caesar salad

with garlic croutons and crispy bacon

Oven-roasted sea trout

served with seafood stew, crushed potato and trout caviar

Homemade blueberry pie

with vanilla ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Saturday

Sik (white fish) tartare blinis

with truffle mustard cream

Roasted venison

served with a pepper sauce, roasted root vegetables, sautéed mushrooms and mashed potato

Lemon meringue pie

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Sunday

Maple-roasted celeriac soup

with brioche croutons

Pan-roasted mountain trout

served with beetroot purée, dill-infused steamed potatoes, roasted courgettes, cherry tomatoes and Venabu’s sour cream sauce 

Baked “Brunost” cheesecake

with berry compote and whipped sour cream

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.

Our vegetarian menu* for winter 2024/5

We also serve vegan dishes, please let us know of any preferences in advance.

Monday

Glazed celeriac cocktail

served with toast

Spiced lentil stew with pumpkin

Warm chocolate fudge cake

with salt caramel sauce and vanille ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Tuesday

Tomato and basil soup

with croutons and leek oil

Spanish tortilla

with butter steamed potato, leek sauce and carrots

Mixed berry, apple and port crumble

with Chantilly cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Wednesday

“A Taste of Norwegian Tradition”

A vegetarian tasting plate

Barley risotto

with leek and wild mushrooms

Cloudberry surprise

whipped cream with cloudberries in a biscuit basket

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Thursday

Roast butternut squash soup

with pumpkin seeds

Vegetarian Thursday Special
Our chef’s choice of vegetarian dish of the week using local ingredients

Panna cotta

with white chocolate, raspberry couli and walnuts

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Friday

Falafel

with yogurt and feta salad

Sweet potato and chickpea cakes

with mushrooms, broccoli, roast potatoes and coconut sauce

Homemade blueberry pie

with vanilla ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Saturday

Blinis with goat cheese

and walnut salad

Aubergine canelloni

with crushed potato and tomato sauce

Lemon meringue pie

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Sunday

Maple-roasted celeriac soup

with brioche croutons

Stuffed pumpkin

with green beans, braised fennel, roasted smashed potatoes, pickled red onion and Venabu’s sour cream sauce

Baked “Brunost” cheesecake

with berry compote and whipped sour cream

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 2024/5 prices:

510,- NOK per adult

 children 5–14 years: half price, per child

Free for children 4 years and younger

Every Wednesday we serve our “Taste of Norwegian Tradition” menu

550,- NOK per adult

children 5–14 years: half price, per child

Please call us if you have any questions about our evening menu.

Lunch Buffet

325,- NOK per adult

children 5–14 years: half price, per child

Lunch Buffet for guests on 3/4 board

150,- NOK per adult

Our Christmas menu*

 

Saturday, 21st December

Trout roulade

with a green salad and toast

Confit of duck leg à l’orange

served with Dauphinoise potatoes, rosemary and honey-roasted carrots, crispy kale and an orange jus

Homemade blueberry pie

with vanille ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Sunday, 22nd December

Homemade parsnip and apple soup

with bacon crisps, paprika oil

Roasted venison

served with a pepper sauce, roasted root vegetables, sautéed mushrooms and mashed potato

Mixed berry, apple and port crumble

with Chantilly cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Monday, 23rd December

 Tomato and basil soup

with croutons and herb oil

Pan-seared cod

with Hollandaise sauce, fresh vegetables, herb-crusted roast tomatoes and baked potatoes

Warm chocolate fudge cake

with salt caramel sauce and vanille ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Tuesday, Christmas Eve

Mushroom consommé

Pork belly

with traditional Norwegian trimmings:

medisterkaker” meatballs, Christmas sausage with carrot, sauerkraut, prunes and apples

Venabu’s Christmas dessert

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Wednesday, Christmas Day

“A taste of Norwegian tradition”

A tasting plate of cured and smoked meat and fish

Reindeer rump steak

served with mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, steamed broccoli, and a mushroom and game sauce

Cloudberry surprise

whipped cream with cloudberries in a biscuit basket

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Thursday, Boxing Day 

Chicken caesar salad

with croutons, crispy bacon and parmesan

Oven-roasted sea trout

served with seafood stew, crushed potato and trout caviar

Lemon meringue pie

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Friday, 27th December

Sik (white fish) tartare blinis

with truffle mustard cream

Braised lambshank

served with green vegetables, mashed potato and red wine sauce

Baked “Brunost” cheesecake

with berry compote whipped sour cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

 

Our New Year menu*

 

Saturday, 28th December

Maple-roasted celeriac soup

with brioche croutons

Pan-roasted mountain trout

served with beetroot purée, dill-infused steamed potatoes, roasted courgettes, cherry tomatoes and Venabu’s sour cream sauce 

Baked “Brunost” cheesecake

with berry compote whipped sour cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Sunday, 29th December

Trout roulade

with a winter salad and toast

Confit of duck leg à l’orange

served with Dauphinoise potatoes, rosemary and honey-roasted carrots, crispy kale and an orange jus

Homemade blueberry pie

with vanilla ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Monday, 30th December

Roast butternut squash soup

with chorizo crumbs and pumpkin seeds

Pan-seared cod

with Hollandaise sauce, tender stem broccoli, herb-crusted roast tomatoes and baked potatoes

Warm chocolate fudge cake

with salt caramel sauce and vanille ice cream

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

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 bacon lardons, sweet potato mash, braised red cabbage and green beans

Dessert buffet

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

New Year’s Day

“A taste of Norwegian tradition”

A tasting plate of cured and smoked meat and fish

Reindeer rump steak

served with mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, steamed broccoli, and a mushroom and game sauce

Cloudberry surprise

whipped cream with cloudberries in a biscuit basket

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Thursday, 2nd January

Courgette, leek and dill soup

with goat cheese crumbs, tomato oil

Vegetarian Thursday Special
Our chef’s choice of vegetarian dish of the week using local ingredients

Baileys Tiramisu
The traditional Italian dessert with a twist

Cheese board

with local and Norwegian cheeses

Friday, 3rd January

Winter chicken salad

with peach, smoked cheese and green croutons

Oven-roast sea trout
served with minted pea and ham stew, steamed potatoes, a Champagne sauce and peashoots

Amaretto, cherry and pear crumble

with mascarpone

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.

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“Super food!”

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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.