Great service. Good food and beer…read more Nice outdoor sitting in either the sun or shade - perfect! Nice spot for lunch.

We ordered the 12 piece hot wings as a starter, 2 beers (CB), the holy cow burger and the fish and…read morechips for a total of 750 Norwegian Kroner. Everything was so good. The wings sauce had a nice kick, but not too hot. The burger was so juice and perfectly cooked and the fish and chips batter was one of the best I've had. It came with a big side of pea purée. The waiting was a bit longer than expected, but well worth it. Pricey, but we expected that being in Norway.

Our family of 5 visited the restaurant while in Kristiansand for the weekend. With 3 of our family…read morehaving gluten allergies, we're always looking for restaurants that can accommodate. Zarinas offers both gluten free options for pizza and for pasta and the meal was fantastic, especially the home-made crusts for the regular pizza. The gluten free crusts were from a package (average) but the toppings were delicious and the chef did come out to apologize they didn't have something hand-made and did advise that with 24 hrs notice, they could do a hand-made gluten free crust. We then inquired about gluten free lasagna and he offered to have us come back the next night and he would prepared a gluten free meal just for us. So, the next night we went back after requesting the gluten-free lasagna and sure enough, they had prepared a "family style" meal with a full gluten-free lasagna, salad, garlic toast, and then ice cream and strawberries for the kids for dessert. The meal was fantastic and I can't say enough about their effort to make our evening enjoyable. The restaurant was very family friendly, a nice atmosphere, and a wonderful staff. Highly recommended!

Amazing food and great service. Was a little nervous to eat Italian food in Norway but it was…read moregreat. The owner/chef served us and it was delicious

Amazing food with a lot of flavors. Staff is really nice and helpfull. Definitely worth a visit!read more

Mother India 1.)…read moreIntroduction It's been awhile since I've done a format of a Yelp review, but since I'm in Norway and I would like my friends from the states as well as prospective patrons to Mother India, Kristiansand, Vest-Adger, Norway to get a feel for this place. 2.) Just to warm you up: I was eyeing this place before ad had to try it. Norwegians tell me that there are better Indian places in the capital (Oslo) but I figured I'd try my luck. I came here as a solo date, I had me, myself and I to wine and dine for the night and I was quite content. 2.) What your eyes may see: The decor here is beautiful. Tapestries of Indian colors. Indian paintings. The walls were covered with all types of colors and art. The dishes were made of tin. Silverware was decorative. The restaurant is owned by a husband and wife, so you'dsee them seating, taking orders and serving alongside their staff. 3.) Food and drink: I ordered a specialized American order, which was Lamb with Saag Paneer, and ordered it spicy. Along with that I ordered Garlic Naan and Mango Lassi. The lassi tasted a little bit carbonated, a little bubbly, but I forced myself to enjoy it. The lamb Saag paneer? Hmmmm, well, lets break down the components. The lamb was kind of dry, the only thing that was good about the Saag Paneer was that it was at the spice level I requested. Other than that, the flavors were somewhat bland, not the intricacies that I normally taste in authentic india cuisine. The rice was was clumpy. 3.) Service: I thought of the service to be fine. The owner was attentive, and the food came out appropriately. 4.) Impressions: Two stars for the food. If I were to say A-OK that means I'd be content coming here again. Perhaps I'll give their other dishes a try when I return. But what I've experience back in the states exceeds this level of Indian food making.

Delicious and well priced! We stopped in here for a quick…read morecoffee and sweet treat. We each ordered a chai latte and a cookie. They had many dessert options from brownies to cookies to meringues to macaroons and more! Their coffee list was appropriate and their chai was nicely spiced and not too heavy. The decor is dry sweet and charming, a good traditional Norwegian coffee shop. There are outlets located throughout the cafe and a restroom in the basement (not sure if it is accessible any other way). I would recommend stopping in!

COZY. NORWEGIAN. OLD-FASHIONED TOILET…read more A very cozy place in the middle of Kristiansand, where you can take your date for a cup of coffee or your kids for some hot cocoa. Their wooden interior is especially eye-catching, especially their old-fashioned toilet, which is also made from wood! There's enough seating here for groups of four or above, so if you want to bring your whole family for a round of warm drinks, it won't be a problem at all! Not time to write, need to finish my cappuccino first! :)

Great food, great drinks and great service. I tend to go for…read morethe 3 course here, which for Norway I think is very reasonable. Always a good selection of wines, beers and other drinks. The staff are very well trained and are great at giving recommendations and my water glass always gets refilled here. After the remodel the ambience has been made much warmer and the music is always just right for the mood. Really a top notch place but busy on the weekends so I tend to come on weekdays.

Recommended by an American colleague this place did not disappoint. Stopped late for a…read moreworkday...9:30 and was seated immediately in small dining room off main bar. Menu was small but plenty of good choices of apps, small and full meals and burgers. Just 3 or 4 burger options and I chose blue cheese. Cooked perfectly, medium and topped a large grilled mushroom, it oozed the melted cheese. Quite a nice burger it was served with baked or sautéed potato wedges...ok but crispy French fries' texture would be a better compliment to the juicy burger. Large and good beer selection. Service prompt and friendly. Re price...this is Norway so not pleased but not shocked by a $27 burger and a $12 beer.

We went to Hos Naboen for brunch, on a Sunday morning. We had the bruschetta to start, the omelette…read moreand the goat cheese salad. We also tried the iced coffees. The omelette and salad are pictured and were both wonderful. The bruschetta was the highlight of the meal, it was the perfect size to split for a starter. The staff was very kind and attentive. They allowed us to split the check and made wonderful recommendations regarding the menu choices. Seating was offered both inside and outside (shade and sun) with blankets offered for outside seating. The restaurant was also easy to find and very centrally located. I would recommend!

A charming place with a quite atmosphere. The wild game burger was tastey and came out quickly…read more Staff suggested it as the top seller since its made from several types of wild game. The bun kinda fell apart but so mouth watering and earthy

Five stars for the ambiance for sure...right on the harbor in Kristiansand. But the food is…read moredelicious, and has remained so since I was last here four years ago. One of the only places I've ever had classic Norwegian Lutefisk, and it's exceptional.

Bølgen and Moi is one of the more remarkable restaurants in the area, and it was a delight to eat…read morehere. Each table is dressed in a unique and artistic manner. The outside patio is always packed! The menu is simple, with the dishes elegantly prepared, and each flavor exquisite. I had the Halibut, which was cooked to perfection. I also enjoyed a berry and white chocolate mousse dessert that was outstanding. I highly recommend Bølgen and Moi (particularly if someone else is paying for it!)

Enjoyed our lunch today. One of us had ordered coffee with the meal. I wanted a cappuccino after…read morefinishing my meal while my friend asked for a refill. Checking the bill when paying we were surprised to see that the "refill" was charged as a new cup of coffee. At no time did our server advice that there would be a charge. I think disclosure is important and something should have been said.​

Delicious open-faced sandwiches that were reasonably priced. Christianssands pilsner on tap was…read moreperfect for the food and the weather (average beer prices). Service was friendly and fast, never felt rushed or ignored. (Will update with photos later)