Restaurant Bandak Dalen Hotel
At Restaurant Bandak, hospitality and food experiences are the focus. The menu is French-inspired with use of local and Norwegian ingredients.
About
Restaurant Bandak is one of the hotel's most unique attractions and holds a special place in its history. The restaurant has been preserved in its original style and is definitely worth experiencing. The hotel's ambition is to offer unforgettable culinary experiences in a dignified atmosphere. Just as prominent guests and nobility enjoyed a meal here in the late 1800s, the hotel wishes to give today's guests the opportunity to experience the same.
In keeping with the hotel's history and elegance, the menus are inspired by classic French cuisine, combined with seasonal fresh Norwegian ingredients from the hotel's own kitchen garden and local producers.
The restaurant is set in a timeless, classic style with white tablecloths and candlelight. The waiters wear white gloves and bow ties. The hotel has a dress code every evening, encouraging elegant attire. For guests without a dinner jacket, the hotel offers the option to borrow one.
Contact
Location
Hotellvegen, 3880 Dalen
Practical information
- Food and drinks Conferences Category
- Christmas buffet
- Locally produced food
- Banqueting rooms
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Hotel restaurants
- Gourmet
Nearby events
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