Y av Klempe og Dons
Mellomveien, Trondheim
Restaurant in Trondheim, Norway
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Y av Klempe og Dons is worth considering for a flexible Trondheim dinner, especially if local discovery matters more than published accolades or a clearly defined cuisine. For a more certain modern-cuisine choice, compare with Tollbua or Restaurant Saga; for a wine-led night, Spontan Vinbar is the cleaner alternative.
About Y av Klempe og Dons
Klempe y Dons is a Trondheim dinner option with a narrow operating schedule: Friday and Saturday from 5–11 PM, and closed Sunday through Thursday. The dress code is smart casual. Beyond those practical details, details on specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price level, seating style, or awards profile are not available.
That makes the venue best approached as a planning choice for diners who are comfortable confirming details directly before committing. If you need a fully documented menu, price, service format, or occasion-ready brief in advance, compare it with other Trondheim dining options before booking.
A better fit for curious diners than certainty-seekers
The main caution is simple: there is not enough public detail to present it as a destination restaurant on menu, chef, awards, or price. That does not make it a bad booking, but it changes the use case. Diners who want more certainty should compare it with Tollbua or Restaurant Saga, or contact Klempe y Dons directly before deciding.
Seating format is also not specified. Do not assume counter dining, bar dining, or a particular room layout unless the venue confirms it when you arrange the meal. If seating style matters to the evening, ask specifically before committing.
Where it sits in a Trondheim night out
For diners comparing options in Trondheim, Spontan Vinbar, Tollbua, Restaurant Saga, To Rom og Kjøkken, and Jonathan Grill are natural names to check alongside Klempe y Dons. The right choice depends on availability, the information each venue provides, and what kind of evening your group wants.
The verdict: choose Klempe y Dons if its Friday or Saturday dinner hours fit your plans and you are comfortable confirming any menu, price, seating, and dietary questions directly. For a meal where every detail needs to be known in advance, compare first with other Trondheim restaurants.
Planning details
- Location
- Mellomveien 4A, 7067 Trondheim, Norway
- Reservations
- Book on ResDiary
- Website
- klempeydons.no
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Klempe y Dons reads like a neighbourhood project rather than a tourist beacon: the address on Mellomveien and the editorial framing point to a restaurant that values steady local custom and a considered pace. The writing emphasizes Trondheim’s new Nordic context—access to cold-water seafood and strong agricultural hinterland produce—so the room likely foregrounds ingredients and a quietly focused service rhythm. Expect a setting that leans into calm, everyday refinement: not flashy or frenetic, but attentive and restrained, the kind of place locals choose repeatedly rather than a loud, destination-driven dining spectacle.
Best For
This restaurant is best approached as a neighbourhood discovery and a dependable spot for evening dining when you want something composed rather than theatrical. The commentary stresses regularity and a local clientele, so it suits date nights and special occasions that prefer intimacy over fanfare, as well as repeat visits by locals. Because the profile explicitly contrasts destination fine-dining with a mid-tier, community-minded operator, Klempe y Dons is less about sightseeing and more about quietly good meals with people who appreciate seasonal, regionally rooted cooking.
Ordering Tips
Menu choices are likely driven by Trondheim’s access to cold-water seafood and nearby agricultural produce, both called out in the profile. When ordering, prioritize dishes that showcase local seafood and vegetable-driven preparations—these elements are central to the new Nordic context the restaurant inhabits. Expect seasonality to shape the menu; ask staff what’s been sourced from the fjord or local farms on the day of your visit. Those ingredients are the clearest signal from the text about what the kitchen values, so let them guide your picks.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern rooftop setting with panoramic views over Trondheim, intimate and sophisticated atmosphere with creative presentation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Mellomveien 4A, 7067 Trondheim, Norway
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Spontan Vinbar, Notable alternative
- Tollbua, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Restaurant Saga, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- To Rom og Kjøkken, Notable alternative
- Jonathan Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Trondheim
Klempe y Dons is the exploratory pick in this set: useful when the goal is a smaller local dinner and the group does not need a fully signposted cuisine, price tier, or awards story. Tollbua is easier to choose in advance because it is clearly positioned as Modern Cuisine at €€, making it the better value call for diners who want a defined format without moving into a higher spend.
Restaurant Saga is the occasion upgrade: Modern Cuisine at €€€ makes more sense for birthdays, anniversaries, or a one-night-in-Trondheim dinner where certainty matters. If the evening is more about wine and conversation than a full dinner structure, Spontan Vinbar is the sharper cross-shop.
For groups that want a broader, less speculative choice, To Rom og Kjøkken and Jonathan Grill are safer alternatives to check first. Klempe y Dons works better for two diners or a flexible small party than for a high-stakes group meal where price, menu, and seating format need to be locked down early.
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Compare Y av Klempe og Dons
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klempe y Dons | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| Spontan Vinbar | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| Tollbua | Trondheim | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Restaurant Saga | Trondheim | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| To Rom og Kjøkken | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
| Jonathan Grill | Trondheim | , | , | No published awards |
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How Klempe y Dons Trondheim compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Klempe y Dons handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation is not specified. Check directly with Klempe y Dons before you go, especially because the service window is limited to Friday and Saturday, 5–11 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Klempe y Dons?
Bar dining is not specified. Do not plan on a bar seat or counter-style experience unless Klempe y Dons confirms that seating format when you arrange the meal.
Can Klempe y Dons accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Klempe y Dons in Trondheim?
Other Trondheim options to compare include Spontan Vinbar, Tollbua, To Rom og Kjøkken, Restaurant Saga, and Jonathan Grill.
Is lunch or dinner better at Klempe y Dons?
Dinner is the only option. The hours are Friday and Saturday, 5–11 PM, with no lunch service listed.
Is Klempe y Dons good for a special occasion?
It may work if your occasion fits the Friday or Saturday dinner schedule and you are comfortable confirming details directly. Menu, price, seating style, and other occasion-planning details are not specified.
What should I order at Klempe y Dons?
No specific dishes, cuisine, or menu format are specified. Check the current offering with Klempe y Dons before you go or decide once you arrive.
