Jonathan Grill
Sentrum (City Center), Trondheim
Restaurant in Trondheim, Norway
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Jonathan Grill is a practical central Trondheim dinner pick, not a lunch play. Choose it for a low-friction evening with a grill orientation; cross-shop Speilsalen or Britannia Hotel if the meal needs to carry the trip.
About Jonathan Grill
In Trondheim, the practical question for Jonathan Grill is whether its evening hours fit your plans. The schedule is 4:30–11 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, so it works as a dinner option rather than a lunch plan. If you are comparing a simple evening plan with another dining choice, Speilsalen is one point of comparison, while Jonathan Grill remains a direct Trondheim dinner candidate.
A Trondheim choice for dinner, not a lunch plan
The useful thing to know is the timing: this is a dinner decision. Lunch does not fit the hours, so travellers building a day around Trondheim should plan daytime eating elsewhere and consider Jonathan Grill for the evening. It may suit a first night in town or a group that wants a clear evening plan.
Use Trondheim as the planning frame rather than anchoring the evening to a particular street or district. For visitors comparing restaurants across Trondheim, the full Trondheim restaurants guide is the better starting point for mapping the night around location and mood. Pair it with the Trondheim hotels guide if convenience matters more than chasing a specific dining style.
Who should book, and what to compare
Choose this if the brief is dinner in Trondheim during its evening hours and the group is comfortable with a smart-casual dress code. Go in with flexible expectations around cuisine, menu format, chef, price level, awards, and signature dishes. That keeps expectations grounded: use Jonathan Grill as a practical dinner option, not as a claim-heavy destination meal.
For another dining comparison, Speilsalen is worth checking. To Rom og Kjøkken, Olgas, and Kombo are also reasonable names to compare when the main question is availability, mood, or fit for the evening. For a broader Trondheim itinerary, add the bars guide rather than overloading one dinner with every expectation.
The verdict: Jonathan Grill makes sense as a Trondheim dinner option when its Monday-to-Saturday 4:30–11 PM schedule works for you and smart casual dress suits the occasion. It is less useful for lunch planning, and it is better framed as a practical dinner choice than as the single meal to define a Trondheim trip. For that role, compare it with Britannia Hotel, Speilsalen, To Rom og Kjøkken, Olgas, and Kombo before locking the evening.
Located inside
HotelBritannia HotelFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Dronningens gate 5, 7011 Trondheim, Norway
- Website
- britannia.no
- Phone
- +4773800802
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jonathan Grill sits squarely in Trondheim’s city-center dining fabric: an accessible, ingredient-driven grill on a busy pedestrian street. It reads less like an aspirational tasting room and more like a modern urban grill that respects Nordic sourcing while staying approachable. The setting channels the city’s compressed history — a block away from the medieval grid and the river — so the room feels anchored in place rather than staged. Expect a comfortable, mid-level tempo: attentive cooking and a practical elegance that keeps the focus on the food and provenance rather than theatrical flourishes.
Best For
The kitchen caters to a mixed, city-center crowd, making Jonathan Grill a reliable choice for weekday lunches and early-evening, pre-theatre dinners. Office workers drop in for midday meals, while visitors often book a table as an early step in getting to know Trondheim. Its position in the commercial heart also makes it suitable for business lunches and guests who want a straightforward, ingredient-focused grill without the formality of a Michelin dining room. The balance of accessibility and culinary ambition suits both locals and travelers seeking a polished, not precious, meal.
Ordering Tips
Jonathan Grill emphasizes ingredient quality and classic grill cooking; lean into that by ordering the restaurant’s signature proteins. The menu highlights dry-aged rib eye and Japanese Wagyu for beef lovers, while seafood options such as hand-caught scallops and king fish sashimi showcase the kitchen’s sourcing priorities. Given the venue’s focus on provenance and technique, pick a standout protein as the center of the meal and let the cooking be the primary attraction rather than elaborate accompaniments.
Venue details
Ambiance
Basement setting with raw, honest charm featuring fire, wood, and stone elements; warm and inviting atmosphere without loud music; described as cosy with good control of noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Dry-aged rib eye steak
- Japanese Wagyu beef
- Hand-caught scallops
- King fish sashimi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Dronningens gate 5, 7011 Trondheim, Norway
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Olgas, Notable alternative
- To Rom og Kjøkken, Notable alternative
- Kombo, Notable alternative
- Speilsalen, Nordic, Contemporary, €€€€
- Britannia Hotel, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Jonathan Grill compares in Trondheim
Jonathan Grill is the easier central dinner choice when the group wants a grill-leaning meal without the commitment of a high-end Nordic format. Speilsalen is the clearer splurge in this set, with Nordic and contemporary positioning and a €€€€ price tier; choose it when the dinner is the main event rather than a convenient evening plan.
To Rom og Kjøkken, Olgas, and Kombo are better cross-shops when value, room feel, or availability matter more than a grill format. With no clear price tier attached to Jonathan Grill, the smart move is to compare live menus and booking slots before choosing; the safer recommendation is Jonathan Grill for an easy dinner, Speilsalen for a more ambitious night.
Britannia Hotel belongs in the comparison if the evening is tied to a hotel stay or a more polished hospitality setting. Pick Jonathan Grill when location and simplicity win; pick Britannia Hotel when the broader hotel experience matters as much as the table.
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Compare Jonathan Grill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Grill | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| Olgas | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| To Rom og Kjøkken | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| Kombo | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| Speilsalen | Trondheim | Nordic, Contemporary | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Nordic Restaurants - Masters Level2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1622025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1552024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #140 |
| Britannia Hotel | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Jonathan Grill?
Treat Jonathan Grill as a dinner option in Trondheim. The useful anchor is the hours: it opens Monday through Saturday from 4:30 PM to 11 PM and is closed Sunday, so this is not a lunch target. If your plan is an evening meal in Trondheim, it may fit.
What should I wear to Jonathan Grill?
Aim for smart casual clothing. Neat dinner wear is the safest choice without needing formal clothing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Jonathan Grill?
Dinner is the clear choice, because the venue runs from 4:30 PM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed Sunday. Lunch does not fit the hours. If you want an earlier meal, look elsewhere in Trondheim.
How far ahead should I book Jonathan Grill?
If Jonathan Grill is important to your Trondheim evening, check availability directly and plan around its Monday-to-Saturday 4:30 PM to 11 PM hours.
Is Jonathan Grill good for a special occasion?
It can work if your special occasion is a dinner in Trondheim and a smart-casual dress code suits the group. If menu style, price level, or a more formal occasion format matters, compare it with another option such as Speilsalen.
What are alternatives to Jonathan Grill in Trondheim?
If you want a different Trondheim dinner plan, look at To Rom og Kjøkken, Kombo, Olgas, or Speilsalen. Britannia Hotel is another comparison.
What should I order at Jonathan Grill?
Check the current menu directly before deciding. Use its Trondheim location, evening hours, Sunday closure, and smart-casual dress code to decide whether the venue fits your plan.
