Restaurant in Stavanger, Norway
Double Star Wine List. Book for the bottle list.
A. Idsøe Grill & berkel has earned the Star Wine List award in both 2023 and 2026, making it Stavanger's clearest choice when the wine list is central to your evening. The grill-and-berkel concept signals precision with meat and cured product. Booking is currently easy, but confirm pricing and hours directly before you go.
A. Idsøe Grill & berkel has earned the Star Wine List award twice — in 2023 and again in 2026 — which tells you something specific about where this venue sits in Stavanger's dining scene. This is not a restaurant where the wine list is an afterthought. If you are planning a special occasion in Stavanger and the bottle matters as much as the plate, this is where that combination is most deliberately considered. Booking is currently easy, but that can shift; if you have a date in mind, confirm availability sooner rather than later.
Star Wine List recognition, awarded in both 2023 and 2026, is a peer-reviewed credential that signals genuine depth and curation , not just a long list. For context, the same organisation has recognised venues like Le Bernardin in New York City and Atomix in New York City, both of which treat their wine programs as structural components of the dining experience rather than supplementary. A. Idsøe Grill & berkel carries that same intent to Stavanger.
In Norway's fine dining tier , which includes destinations like Maaemo in Oslo, FAGN in Trondheim, and Under in Lindesnes , strong wine programs are increasingly part of the proposition. A. Idsøe Grill & berkel's back-to-back recognition places it in credible company. If you are travelling from elsewhere in Norway and comparing itineraries, the wine program here is a legitimate reason to route through Stavanger.
The venue's name references both grill and berkel , a berkel being the classic Italian precision slicer associated with charcuterie and cured product. This signals a certain seriousness about ingredients and technique. For a celebration dinner or a business meal where the setting needs to carry weight, the combination of a credentialled wine list and a kitchen built around precise, sourced product is the right frame. It is not the place for a quick midweek dinner; it is the place you book when the occasion calls for something considered.
Price range data is not currently available in our records, so we recommend confirming directly with the venue before booking if budget is a factor for your group. Similarly, hours and dress code are leading verified in advance. The address is Verksgata 7, 4013 Stavanger , centrally placed in the city.
Stavanger punches above its size for serious dining. RE-NAA occupies the leading of the city's tasting-menu tier; Sabi Omakase Stavanger handles the high-end Japanese format; K2 covers modern cuisine at the €€€ level. A. Idsøe Grill & berkel sits in a distinct lane: grill-focused, wine-anchored, and positioned for the kind of dinner where the list drives the meal as much as the menu does. For broader planning, our full Stavanger restaurants guide covers the complete picture.
If you are spending more time in Norway's west and south, venues worth comparing on the wine and experience axis include Gaptrast in Bergen, Iris in Rosendal, and Boen Gård in Tveit. Each approaches the wine-and-food relationship differently, but all sit at a level where the bottle is integral to the experience.
| Detail | A. Idsøe Grill & berkel | RE-NAA | K2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Not confirmed | €€€€ | €€€ |
| Wine credential | Star Wine List ×2 (2023, 2026) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | High | Moderate |
| Address | Verksgata 7, Stavanger | Stavanger | Stavanger |
| Format | Grill / Wine-focused | New Nordic tasting menu | Modern cuisine |
For more on what Stavanger offers beyond restaurants, see our guides to Stavanger hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
The clearest signal for a first visit: this is a wine-serious restaurant with back-to-back Star Wine List recognition (2023 and 2026). Come with an interest in the bottle, not just the plate. Price range and specific hours are not confirmed in our records, so contact the venue directly before booking. The address is Verksgata 7 , direct to find in central Stavanger.
Yes, with one caveat: confirm the price range and format in advance so you are not caught off-guard. The dual Star Wine List credentials make it a credible choice for a celebration where wine pairing matters. If you want the city's most ambitious tasting menu format for a milestone occasion, RE-NAA is the benchmark , but the booking difficulty there is significantly higher. A. Idsøe Grill & berkel is the better pick if you want a considered dinner with wine depth and easier access.
Specific menu details are not available in our current records. What the venue's credentials suggest: lean into the wine pairing if offered. The grill and berkel concept points toward precision with meat and cured product. Ask the team for their current wine-driven recommendation , venues with Star Wine List status typically have staff who can guide that conversation well.
For a tasting menu at the leading of the city's range: RE-NAA (New Nordic, €€€€, book well ahead). For modern cuisine at a slightly lower price point: K2 (€€€). For high-end Japanese: Sabi Omakase Stavanger (€€€€). For a plant-based focus: BELLIES (Vegan, €€€). A. Idsøe Grill & berkel is the only venue in this set with verified wine-list recognition, which makes it the default choice when the bottle is central to the decision.
Seat count and private dining availability are not confirmed in our records. Contact the venue directly at Verksgata 7, Stavanger, to discuss group bookings. For groups where the occasion is formal or celebratory, ask specifically about wine pairing options for the table , given the Star Wine List credentials, this is likely a strength worth using.
No specific information on dietary accommodation is available in our current records. Contact the venue directly before booking if this is relevant to your party. If a fully plant-based menu is the requirement, BELLIES in Stavanger is purpose-built for that and is the stronger choice.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in our records. For a venue of this type , grill-focused, wine-credentialled , bar dining is plausible but cannot be guaranteed without confirming directly. If a casual bar-counter format in Stavanger is the priority, check our Stavanger bars guide for options built around that format.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A. Idsøe Grill & berkel | — | |
| RE-NAA | €€€€ | — |
| K2 | €€€ | — |
| Sabi Omakase Stavanger | €€€€ | — |
| BELLIES | €€€ | — |
| Bravo | €€ | — |
How A. Idsøe Grill & berkel stacks up against the competition.
Group bookings are not confirmed in available venue data, so check the venue's official channels at Verksgata 7, Stavanger before planning a large party. Given the grill-and-berkel format, this reads as a sit-down dining room rather than a venue designed around large group flow. For groups of 6+, reach out ahead to confirm layout and any set-menu options.
The venue name signals two anchors: grilled items and berkel-sliced charcuterie or cured product. The wine list is the verified standout, having earned Star Wine List recognition in both 2023 and 2026, so pairing a bottle against the charcuterie or grill section is the logical play. Specific menu items are not documented in available data, so check the current menu before visiting.
Dietary accommodation details are not available in current venue records. Grill-led menus and charcuterie-focused formats tend to be meat-forward, which is worth noting if you or your group are vegetarian or vegan. Call or email ahead — venues at this level in Stavanger's dining scene generally accommodate requests when given notice.
Yes, with a specific caveat: the draw here is the wine program, not a tasting-menu production. Two Star Wine List awards (2023, 2026) make it a credible choice when a serious bottle is part of the celebration. If you want a structured multi-course occasion with full ceremony, RE-NAA is the Stavanger benchmark for that format. Idsøe suits a dinner where the wine is the headline.
RE-NAA is the city's tasting-menu anchor and the right call if you want the full fine-dining arc. Sabi Omakase Stavanger handles the high-end omakase niche. BELLIES and Bravo serve the more casual end of the market. K2 sits in the mid-range. A. Idsøe occupies the wine-led grill position, which none of the direct peers match on verified wine credentials.
Bar seating details are not confirmed in available venue data. Given the berkel and grill format, a counter or bar setup is plausible, but this is not documented. check the venue's official channels to confirm before planning a solo or walk-in visit.
Come for the wine list — it is the venue's most verifiable credential, backed by Star Wine List awards in both 2023 and 2026. The food format leans toward grill and cured product rather than a multi-course tasting structure, so align expectations accordingly. Price range and hours are not publicly documented, so confirm both before you go; the address is Verksgata 7, Stavanger.
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