Funken Restaurant — Restaurant in Spitsbergen

For those who like finer restaurants of high class with a more formal atmosphere, this is a wonderful place to eat. For there is good food, skilled staff and a fantastic view of Longyearbyen.

I'm probably of the slightly simpler type who thrives better with less formal atmosphere and that it is a little less "stiff". So it did not quite hit me but it was an experience to try it. And if I had traveled with someone and not eaten alone, the experience would surely have been even better.

Fortunately, Funken Lodge has another option for those like me. But if you like nicer restaurants, or have a boyfriend or group of friends, this is very good.

Started with a fantastic good bread which was black with butter. Then there was a smoked king crab soup which was wonderfully light. And then king crab in 4 ways (the salad that was there was amazing).

Could probably have wished for beef rather. But the pieces sold were so large that a person could not be expected to eat everything. So of the main course, the only downside is that then it was quickly only the king crab that was the choice.

But recommended for those who like this type of restaurant. One will not be...

Our experience at this restaurant was absolutely amazing! The food was incredibly delicious, and every dish was prepared with great care and flavor. The entire staff was not only professional but also exceptionally kind and attentive, making us feel truly welcome.

A special highlight of the evening was our wonderful waiter from Ghana—he is the heart and soul of this restaurant! His warm, friendly, and genuinely hospitable nature created such a cozy and inviting atmosphere that made our dinner even more enjoyable.

The restaurant also offers a fantastic menu for vegetarians, with a great variety of flavorful and well-thought-out dishes. It’s refreshing to find a place that puts just as much effort into their vegetarian options as their other offerings.

On top of that, the restaurant offers very comfortable seating. It’s these thoughtful details that make this place stand out.

We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic...

Beautiful view overseeing the mountains and the town. The ambience felt warm and welcoming. Staff were knowledgeable and gave bread at the start of the meal. The king crab was seasoned marvelously, the additional sauces provided went well with the dish. The scallops starter was extremely well executed. The cod was satisfactory.

However, I particularly didn't like the beetroot tartar's basil and lemon sorbet topping. It was overpowering to the rest of the dish, there was just too much of it making the dish too sweet. And the lamb terrine was disappointing, the sauces and limited sides on the plate would have been okay if it were an unprocessed lamb with naturally rich flavours and textures, but when dealing with cold, pressed, processed meat like terrine, if not properly prepared, can fall short of expectation. Overall it was a bit of a roller coaster experience with this restaurant. Some great dishes, some...