Gladmat Food Festival, June 24–26, 2026 in Stavanger

Gladmat Food Festival in Stavanger – June 24–26, 2026

Purchase and taste Restauration’s own signature Gladmat dish.

Visit the open ship alongside the quay in Vågen, Stavanger harbour.

Follow Restauration Facebook page for updates on activities, additional details, and photos.

You can also find more information on the Gladmat Food Festival webpage.

Take the opportunity to watch the documentary "Restauration - In the Wake of the Emigrants" at ODEON cinema during the Gladmat Food Festival.

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More About Restauration’s Gladmat Dish:

The Taste of the Crossing

Before departing for New York in 1825, food had to withstand long weeks at sea.

Salted meat, root vegetables, and other provisions that could be stored onboard were cooked together into a hearty, warming stew—simple, honest, and made for the voyage.

“Provisions: Gabba’s Heavily Salted Sailor’s Stew” («Proviantering: Gabbas ramsalte lapskaus») is inspired by the food the emigrants may have brought with them on their journey aboard the Restauration.

This is more than just a meal.
It is a small taste of the hope, uncertainty, and journey across the ocean.

Both in 1825 and in 2025.
Here, you can stand on deck, feel the sea breeze, and for a moment imagine how the crossing to North America began.

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Welcome Aboard.
We welcome you to taste our dish, visit the ship, and enjoy the food festival.

The Restauration festival booth was nominated for the "Gladmat Experience of the Year 2025" award.

Restauration has returned to her home port at Finnasand Quay after several memorable days at the GladMat Festival in Stavanger.

Through engaging storytelling, onboard activities, and unique visitor experiences, we were honored to be nominated for the 2026 GladMat Experience of the Year Award, alongside outstanding nominees including Ystepikene, Spiseriet, Hotel Victoria, and MS Sandnes.
We congratulate Ystepikene on receiving the award and are proud of the nomination, which recognizes far more than food—it celebrates hospitality, storytelling, and experiences that create lasting memories.

Throughout the festival, visitors were invited to discover the story of Restauration through flavors, stories, and glimpses of her remarkable journey from 1825 to 2025.

Read the full recap of Gladmat festival and the experiences on board.