Breakfast: 8 - 10 am
Lunch: 1.30 –3 pm
Dinner: 7 pm
Bar meals: 11 am –5 pm
Monday
Smoked trout roulade
with a winter slaw and crispy bread
Confit of duck leg à l’orange
with Dauphinoise potatoes, rosemary-infused carrots, battered green beans, short biscuit crumbs and an orange jus
Baked orange cottage cheesecake
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Tuesday
Spiced pumpkin and coconut soup
with toasted pumpkin seeds and green oil
Baked cod with a chorizo crumb
served with smashed, roasted potatoes, creamy spinach purée,
grilled baby gem, baked tomatoes, leek and tarragon Hollandaise
Warm chocolate fudge cake
with salt caramel sauce and vanilla ice 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
Spiced tomato soup
with goats’ cheese crumbs and pea shoots
Vegetarian Thursday Special**
Mexican bean enchilada
with spiced rice, guacamole and sour cream
White chocolate pannacotta
with raspberries and caramelised walnuts
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Friday
Chicken caesar salad
with bacon lardons and garlic croutons
Oven-roasted sea trout
served with seafood chowder, 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 local cresses and a truffle dressing
Roasted venison filet steak
with celeriac purée, roast pumpkin, grilled mushroom, broccolini 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, dill-infused steamed potatoes, roasted courgettes, cherry tomatoes and Venabu’s sour cream sauce
Lime and coconut drizzle cake
with mascarpone
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
Spanish tortilla
with vegetable stew
Baked orange cottage cheesecake
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Tuesday
Spiced pumpkin and coconut soup
with toasted pumpkin seeds and green oil
Tahini-marinated grilled aubergine with roasted chickpeas
served with smashed roasted potatoes and a miso dressing
Warm chocolate fudge cake
with salt caramel sauce and vanilla ice 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
Spiced Tomato Soup
with goats’ cheese crumbs and pea shoots
Vegetarian Thursday Special
Our chef’s choice of vegetarian dish of the week using local ingredients
White chocolate pannacotta
with raspberries and caramelised walnuts
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
Zatar’ sweet potato steak
with crispy flat bread, pomegranate salad, hummus and toasted pine nuts
Homemade blueberry pie
with vanilla ice cream
Cheese board
with local and Norwegian cheeses
Sunday
Honey-roasted parsnip and apple soup
with brioche croutons
Vegan moussaka
with a mixed salad and pitta bread
Lime and coconut drizzle cake
with mascarpone
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*
This is an example of 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*
This is an example of 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.
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.