So...the Veggiesaurus went on restaurant reviewing strike. But, every strike has to end and the catalyst for crossing the picket line of non-reviewing was Norway...specifically Tromso.
You see, I lost my way...I became overly critical in restaurants Yes, that's right, I had become that moron that you sometimes see at the next table, complaining that the Mille Feuille is one layer short of technically being 'Mille Feuille'. I forgot that the reason I was reviewing restaurants was to make life easier for the humble vegetarian. That was, until I went to Tromso.
If only there was a one stop shop out there to tell me where to go when it is too cold to go a merry wandering through the streets, asking to be let into the inn. In layman's terms: Norway for vegetarians is a tough place. Generally things are very fish or meat heavy and everything costs the same as private health care so, if you don't want to buy yourself the equivalent of an MRI for dinner then go to Peppes.
It's Pizza...Gangnam style. Not really, it's just a good, solid place to have decent pizza.
One word of warning, when ordering a Mocha in Peppes, always add 'Caffe' in front of the word Mocha. If not, you will end up being served some odd non-alcoholic beer which shares a minor similarity in name to the word 'Mocha'.
All in all - a safe bet for Vegetarians. Plus, if you're lucky you might walk out and see Aurora borealis stretching over the city. If you're not lucky, book yourself on a tour - specifically, 'Chase the light tours'/'Marianne's Aurora Chaser Tours'. You get cheese sandwiches and hot chocolate - yum!
Price: Approx. 400 NOK (~£44.00) for 1 x pint of Coca Cola, 1 x Caffe Mocha, 1 x large vegetarian pizza, 1 x dessert and service charge.
Veggie Friendly: 3/5 - maybe 4/5 because you can pick your toppings if you want.
Food: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
