After extensive renovation of an old fortress, the main Festningen Restaurant is an elegant brasserie seating up to 120 people. There is also a top floor room that seats around 50, as well as an intimate space for 12 people in the midst of the impressive wine cellar. Festningen Restaurant focuses on the best seasonal products. It also offer a comprehensive and dynamic wine list, an impressive wine cellar and knowledgeable and committed staff.
“Interesting experience with nice wine tasting and food pairing.”
Nicolas Facchin
Chef
Festningen
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GUESTS
Joakim Tibbling
Sommelier – Holmenkollen
Pauline Hagmann
General Manager – Festningen
Ken Engebretsen
Sommelier – Norwegian Sommelier School
Safia Adan
Sommelier – The Thief
Daniel Franzén
Food and Beverage Manager – The Thief
Marius Odland
Journalist – Vin og Brennevin Magazine
Tor Hansen
Sommelier and Owner – Verité
Peter Mancini
Sommelier and Owner – Verité
“I found it most interesting to be among all these nice and clever people, experiencing some really good pairings of food and wine”
Marius Odland
Journalist
Vin og Brennevin Magazine