Restaurant Curtisen — Restaurant in Halden

I find it surprising that Curtisen doesn’t show up in Guide Michelin & Co. My all time favourite restaurant - reason enough to travel to Halden from any other place. Exquisit and creative food from locally sourced ingredients. Cozy atmosphere. And, most important, great staff who find the perfect balance between professionalism and cordiality. The only issue which makes me a bit uncomfortable is the fact that I feel some pressure to order a set package of drinks. I don’t enjoy alcohol and I’m not interested in 5 different non-alcoholic drinks either. I like tap water best...

Dinner at Curtisen is the epitome of dining experiences. The specially prepared food is easily among the most delicious and highest quality we have ever had. The wine pairings were phenomenal. The best part of the meal though has to be the personal attention from the staff. From the head chef Sebastian, apprentice chefs Vilde and Theodor, to hovmester Øystein, they treat you like family visiting their home - warm and friendly. We loved our time at Curtisen and hope to return...

The ambience is wonderful, the team is friendly, the food and wines are delicious—eating here is a blast! The food is excellent, and the wines are just right. Chef Sebastian even personally explains all the courses and drinks. The highlight is the wine tasting in the castle's wine cellar between courses. If you're in the area, you've got to book a table here. It's pretty rare to experience something like this, and...