Oslo Restaurants

Many Oslo chefs have developed menus based on classic Norwegian recipes but with exciting variations, like Asian or Mediterranean cooking styles and ingredients. You may read about New Nordic cuisine on some menus. It combines seafood and game from Scandinavia with spices and sauces from any other country.

Spend at least one sunny summer afternoon harborside at Aker Brygge/Tjuvholmen eating in one of the many seafood restaurants and watching the world go by. Or buy steamed shrimp off the nearby docked fishing boats and plan a picnic on one of the islands in the Oslo fjord or Vigeland or another of the city's parks. Note that some restaurants close for a week around Easter, in July, and during the Christmas holiday season. Some restaurants are also closed on Sunday.

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  • 1. Bølgen & Moi Gimle

    $$$ | Frogner

    Restaurateurs Toralf Bølgen and Trond Moi have a winner in this minimalist restaurant. If you're tired of eating breakfast in your hotel, rise and shine here instead. Well-known Norwegian artists such as photographer Knut Bry showcase their work in the restaurant's bar, brasserie, and formal dining room. Try the oversize Thorenfeldt burger, or the three-course set menu, which changes daily. Most dishes are cooked in the wood-burning oven in the corner.

    Bygdøy Allé 53, Oslo, Oslo, Norway
    24–11–53–53

    Known For

    • Relaxed atmosphere
    • Award-winning chefs
    • Extensive wine list
  • 2. Katla

    $$$$ | Sentrum

    An interesting and unusual restaurant, this eatery named for an Icelandic volcano blends Nordic, Asian, Latin American, and other cuisines. The cooking is done over gas grills or—a nod to the name—on hot lava stones. Watch chefs from around the world battle it out in the open kitchen where they prepare anything from shawarma to takoyaki. The eight-course tasting menu is available exclusively in the restaurant, with à la carte options at the bar.

    Universitetsgata 12, Oslo, Oslo, 0164, Norway
    22–69–50–00

    Known For

    • Small dishes perfect for sharing
    • Seafood is always the standout
    • Always busy, so book ahead

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch weekdays
  • 3. Mathallen

    $$ | Sentrum

    This indoor market is where everyday shoppers, famous chefs, and tourists come to browse the stalls of more than 30 different vendors selling everything from Portuguese desserts to Hungarian wines to Norwegian cheeses and jams. Drop by for a snack or a whole meal.

    Vulkan 5, Oslo, Oslo, 0178, Norway
    22–40–40–00

    Known For

    • Great place for an autumn or winter amble
    • Stock up on brown cheese and other specialties
    • Weekly cooking classes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 4. Oslo Street Food

    $$ | Sentrum

    If you're with a group that can't decide what to have for lunch or dinner, you can sample every cuisine from Nordic to Mexican to Indian to Japanese at this brightly lit, well-designed market a short walk from Central Station. With 16 food stands (Hungarian goulash, anyone?), several bars, and a huge seating area with picnic tables, it's a bustling place where everyone seems to be in great spirits.

    Torggata 16, Oslo, Oslo, 0181, Norway
    22–04–00–44

    Known For

    • Great place to witness the city's diversity
    • Cheap eats in an expensive destination
    • Seating for large groups
  • 5. Vippa

    $$ | Sentrum

    The name refers to its location at the tip of the Vippetangen, the peninsula that juts out into Oslofjord. This lively art, culture, and education center is also a destination for food lovers who want to sample dishes as diverse as poké bowls and halloumi wraps. Local brewers and distillers also showcase their delights. The place gets especially busy on Thursday, when the crowd competes in a pop quiz.

    Akershusstranda 2, Oslo, Oslo, 0150, Norway
    917–28–043

    Known For

    • Concerts often accompany dinner
    • Very inclusive environment
    • Lots of local beers

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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