Røst Teaterbistro

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

More Than an Intermission

The label "teaterbistro" might suggest something casual — a glass of wine and a open-faced sandwich before the curtain rises. Røst Teaterbistro, set inside Trøndelag Theater at Prinsens gate in Trondheim, is something considerably more considered than that. The theater itself is Scandinavia's oldest stage, and the restaurant that occupies it carries that weight with quiet confidence.

The People Behind the Pass

Røst is directed by chef-duo Mette Beate Evensen and Martin Hovdal, partners in both life and work. Evensen's training is serious: she honed her craft at Maaemo and Ylajali, two of Norway's most demanding fine-dining kitchens. That background shows in the precision and intention that define the cooking at Røst, even as the atmosphere remains bistro-warm rather than stiffly ceremonial.

Recognition That Speaks for Itself

The White Guide — Scandinavia's most authoritative restaurant guide — has placed Røst at its Masters level for 2026, a distinction that puts the restaurant among the very best in the Nordic region. The recognition is a nod to what Evensen and Hovdal have built: a kitchen that punches well above its billing, in a setting where history and hospitality meet naturally.

Vegetarian options are a genuine priority here, and the restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible — details that reflect a thoughtful, inclusive approach to hospitality in Trondheim's cultural heart.