XL Diner

XL Diner is known as one of Europe's largest bacalao restaurants, and the main focus is to prepare, serve and promote Norwegian clipfish (dried, salted fish). Combined with inspiration and knowledge from several corners of the world and enthusiastic employees, enables XL Diner to offer a menu to most people's taste. Ålesund's seaside location provides easy access to the very best of quality seafood. Along with internationally experienced and enthusiastic chefs we form an exceptional point of departure for a culinary journey. XL Diner is located in Ålesund centre, on the historical quay Skateflukaia. While waiting to be served, you can loose yourself in the marvellous view of the canal Ålesundet, Molja lighthouse and the ocean - welcome!

XL diner is known as Europe`s largest bacalao restaurant, with main expertise in clipfish perfection. Together with inspiration and knowledge from several countries around the world, XL diner offers a menu most people will find enjoyable.

We are lucky with our seaside location, which in turn means that we have access to the best ingredients. This, together with cooks with international experience and enthusiasm, we form the best basis to offer you a culinary journey. XL diner is, and will always be, a bacalao restaurant, but we also offer inspiring dishes with ingredients from land.

Our location is in the heart of Ålesund, on the history-filled Skateflukaia, down by the harbor. Here you get a view towards the ocean, whilst you are still in the  best center of town.