Huset Restaurant — Restaurant in Spitsbergen

Hust Wow wow wow. Possibly the greatest food experience I’ve ever had. Prepare to have your mind challenged. Which is exactly what I enjoy in a great restaurant. Normally I’d go through each dish but on this occasion I think that would be disrespectful. This is such a special occasion I think you should go with an open mind use your imagination to be surprised.

The brilliant chef and his team have constructed a 16 course stunning degustation. The thoughts planning and testing must have taken a long time. It’s a journey of culinary brilliance that challenges your taste buds not to mention your mind. I was blown away dish after dish. So difficult to choose a favourite I have about 5.

Just to tickle your taste buds I’ll mention one of the 16. An amazing scallop dish that has 3 brilliant surprises. I’d advise to eat it with your eyes closed. You’ll be amazed.

I now have new favourite meats. Reindeer & Rock Ptarmigan a grouse like bird. I rate them above all others easily. I will post 1 photo as a teaser. It’s obviously a crustacean but what will you taste.

Their menu includes the statement “a moment of exception” no better words could describe it.

A minor apology to my brilliant waiter and excellent sommelier. The waiter was professional and great at describing each dish with pride as well. Great conversations about the food and how it not only tasted but differences due each ingredient.

My sommelier was outstanding. First in choice of pairings second in her friendly demeanour third in her engaging with fun and a few laughs. Her knowledge of the wines and how they paired with the food was impressive to listen to.

Another apology to V the manager. She was wonderful to talk to happy to have a joke. Then she took us on an adventure well a grand tour of a grand old building. Even the wine cellar with 15,000 wines. Her enthusiasm in explaining the long history and current use of the massive building was infectious. Her knowledge amazing she clearly loves the building and I can see why.

A big thank you and congratulations to Alberto and his amazing team. An experience I will...

I went to the North Pole and I and I had the best dinner in my entire life. Surprising as it may sound, this is what happened last Thursday, April 6th. The divine menu we were served at Huset would have been unforgettable anywhere on Earth, but what made the whole meal absolutely unique was the fact that it was prepared with ingredients deeply rooted in barren Svalbard. Chef Alberto Lozano's creations are imaginative beyond description and every bite evolves wonderfully in your mouth as it tells a story about this remote and fascinating place. The feast started with the bread they prepare with dough that "drinks" from the local beer brewery and ended with exquisite bonbons. Along the way, a seemingly never-ending joy of dishes made with seal, cod, reindeer, scallops, sausage… a delicious symphony conducted by Alberto's team and presented by charming Magnus. Hard to pick a favorite, but I personally think they nailed the sea flavor of the Svalvard cod in collagen sauce, as well as the rest of fish and seafood plates. However, my fellow diners had their minds blown up by the otherworldly reindeer and the sausage. To make the evening even more special, lovely Christine gave us a fantastic guided tour around the building, which is the most historical and interesting in town. Overall, a fascinating experience that will stay in our memories and...

We went for a family dinner at Restaurant Huset in Longyearbyen, where Spanish chef Alberto is leading the kitchen. We ate in a beautiful private room inside a historic building, which made the evening feel extra special. The 14-course tasting menu didn’t feel long at all – every dish was excellent, well presented on real fossils from the area!

Our kids (5 and 8) had a shorter version of the menu and loved it. There’s a fantastic playroom upstairs with all kinds of games, so they were entertained and we adults could really enjoy the meal.

It was amazing to try almost 100% Arctic products – fish, meat, seafood, and lots of beautifully prepared fermented elements. The desserts stood out too: not overly sweet, but fresh and full of flavor, the perfect way to end the meal.

I also got to enjoy a couple of outstanding French wines – the wine cellar here is outstanding.

If you’re visiting Longyearbyen, this is absolutely a place you shouldn’t miss if you enjoy gourmet food at 78...