Restaurant RE-NAA

Norway’s second 3-Michelin-starred restaurant, where award-winning chef Sven Erik Renaa – the first Norwegian chef to achieve this distinction – presents innovative Nordic cuisine in an intimate 24-seat chef’s table setting, showcasing the finest local ingredients from Rogaland’s sea, fjords, and mountains.

RE-NAA stands as one of the world’s most exclusive dining destinations, occupying a unique position as Norway’s second restaurant to achieve three Michelin stars. Located within the Eilert Smith Hotel in Stavanger, this intimate 24-seat venue operates as Chef Sven Erik Renaa’s culinary playground, where the traditional boundaries between kitchen and dining room dissolve completely.

The restaurant embodies Scandinavian refinement with its minimalist yet warm interior design. Every table serves as a chef’s table, allowing guests to witness the theatrical precision of the culinary team as they craft each course. The open kitchen takes center stage in the elegant dining room, featuring polished wood tables, leather chairs, and soft candlelight filtered through sheer curtains.

RE-NAA’s cuisine represents a profound exploration of Norwegian terroir, transforming the region’s finest seafood, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients into edible works of art. The menu consists of approximately 20 servings, each dish telling stories of Norway’s forests, coasts, and mountains through innovative techniques that enhance rather than mask natural flavors. This is produce-centered cooking at its finest, where supreme skill creates a refined balance between delicate seafood flavors and stronger regional components.

The dining experience transcends a simple meal, offering guests a rare and unrepeatable culinary performance that has earned recognition among the world’s 144 three-Michelin-starred establishments.

Location

Stavanger City Center, located within the historic Eilert Smith Hotel, in Norway’s oil capital and gateway to the stunning fjord region of Rogaland.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.restaurantrenaa.no/
Phone: +47 92210113
Email: post@restaurantrenaa.no
Reservations: Online booking system with quarterly opening schedule
Address: Norbøgata 8, 4006 Stavanger (see location on Google Maps here)

Capacity

Total capacity: 24 seats
Max group size: 24 (entire restaurant)
Max group size seated: 24
Private/group rooms: No separate rooms (entire restaurant can be privatized)
Capacity per room: Single dining room: 24 seated

Layout

Restaurant layout: Single, intimate dining room with a central open kitchen concept
Main dining area: Open-plan space surrounding the theatrical central kitchen (24 seats)
Outdoor seating: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Cuisine

Cuisine type: Modern Norwegian/Nordic cuisine with focus on Rogaland regional specialties
Dietary options: For any specific dietary restrictions or allergies, it is always recommended to contact the restaurant directly and well in advance of your reservation to confirm if they can accommodate your needs.
Signature features: Seafood-focused tasting menu, Norwegian terroir emphasis, produce-centered cooking, theatrical open kitchen presentation
Cooking style: Innovative Nordic techniques using fresh local ingredients from sea, fjords, land, forests, and mountains; focus on enhancing natural flavors rather than masking them

Group Menu

RE-NAA offers an exclusively seafood-based tasting menu, consisting of approximately 20 courses, crafted from the finest available seasonal produce. The menu changes regularly, featuring the finest ingredients from the region’s sea, fjords, land, forests, and mountains. Wine pairings are available and recommended by the restaurant’s expert sommeliers.

Note: Due to the exclusive nature and limited seating, advance reservations are essential. Booking opens in three-month intervals.

Spoken Languages

Norwegian and English.

Event Suitability

Corporate Dinners ✓
Special Celebrations ✓
Incentive Travel ✓
Private Culinary Experiences ✓
Executive Dining ✓
Anniversary Celebrations ✓
Product Launches ✓ (via additional venues)

Larger Group Events: For events requiring more than 24 guests, the Renaa hospitality group operates several additional venues throughout Stavanger.

Venue Options & Facilities

Main Dining Room (RE-NAA): Exclusive hire available for the complete 24-seat three-Michelin-starred restaurant
Chef’s Table Experience: All seating positions offer chef’s table views of the central open kitchen
Private Events: Complete restaurant privatization possible for intimate gatherings up to 24 guests

Additional Event Venues

For larger corporate events and private celebrations, the Renaa hospitality group operates several complementary venues throughout Stavanger:

Privat Stue: Elegant private dining room with wine cellar views, accommodating 16-46 guests with 3-7 course menus
Atriet: Large event space seating up to 120 guests (400 standing), featuring its own stage for presentations
Sirkus Renaa Østervåg: Contemporary venue in central Stavanger, perfect for confirmations, birthdays, and launches, accommodating up to 40 guests
Sirkus Renaa Lagårdsveien: Italian-inspired venue offering standing receptions, sharing menus, and formal dining for 10-150 guests
Manesjen: Stavanger’s premier event location atop Frogner House Hotel, ideal for corporate events, wine dinners, and large celebrations

All additional venues uphold the Renaa commitment to quality ingredients and professional service, specializing in corporate events and private celebrations.

Transportation & Access

Public Transport: The restaurant is located in Stavanger’s city center, within walking distance of the city’s main public transport hubs. The Stavanger Central Bus and Train Station is approximately a 10-minute walk away.
Car: Two on-site parking spaces are available for guests. These are limited and cannot be reserved in advance, so it is recommended to check with the restaurant or hotel about availability. For public parking, several garages are located within a 5-10 minute walk, including Valberghallen and Jorenholmen.
Coach: For private coaches, a suitable drop-off and pick-up point would be along the streets near the restaurant or at the nearby Strandkaien cruise ship terminal. There are no dedicated long-term parking spaces for coaches directly at the location.
Location: Located within the Eilert Smith Hotel for convenient accommodation.

Beverage Packages

Expert sommelier-selected wine pairings are available to complement the tasting menu
Curated beverage experiences designed to enhance each course
Non-alcoholic pairing options are likely available

Contact the restaurant for detailed beverage pricing and options

Notes or Limitations

Reservations open in three-month intervals (e.g., November 1 at 09:00 for February-April; February 1 at 09:00 for May-July)

Only 24 seats are available, making this one of the world’s most exclusive dining experiences
Essential due to limited capacity and high demand
Smart casual to formal attire recommended
Advance notice required for special dietary needs (contact the restaurant in advance to enquire)

Awards & Recognition

3 Michelin Stars (2024) – First Norwegian chef to achieve this distinction
2 Michelin Stars (2020)
1 Michelin Star (2016) – First restaurant outside Oslo to receive a Nordic Michelin Guide star
Chef Sven Erik Renaa Awards: Norwegian Chef of the Year (twice), Norwegian Sous Chef of the Year, Olympic champion with Norwegian Culinary Team (2008)

Special Features

World’s Most Exclusive: One of only 144 three-Michelin-starred restaurants globally
Norwegian Terroir Focus: Celebrating the finest ingredients from the Rogaland region
Theatrical Dining: Open kitchen concept with chef interaction
Seasonal Innovation: Menu constantly evolves based on the best available local produce
Culinary Theatre: Seamless blend of dining and performance art
Intimate Setting: Every seat offers a premium chef’s table experience

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