8 Best Restaurants in Norway

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Alexandra Pereira
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Ann-Mari Gregersen

We've compiled the best of the best in Norway - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Henningsvær Lysstøperi and Cafe

$ Fodor's choice
In the heart of Henningsvær, this charming and delightful café is a favorite destination for both locals and visitors in search of a warming cup of coffee or hot chocolate. The café doubles as an arts-and-crafts store, with a range of lovely items available for sale.

Arven

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At the Fretheim Hotel, the Arven offeres dishes based on local ingredients---think mussels steamed in cider and herbs or monkfish with seaweed---in a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere. From the second-floor windows you can enjoy beautiful views of the Aurlandsfjord and the mountains beyond.

Fjell og Fjord Kafè

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Centrally located in Eidfjord, this charming café with a handful of tables outside bakes some of the best pastries around---make sure to to get some cinnamon rolls to take along on your adventures. This is the perfect place for a light lunch—with the best local produce—a filling snack, or a great cup of coffee.

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Flåm Bakeri

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This bakery serves up some of the best cinnamon rolls you have ever tasted, and of course the famous Norwegian skolebolle (buns with custard and coconut). In the summer, they move the chairs and tables outside so you can enjoy the sunshine. In cooler weather the space is limited, so you might want to take your treats with you.

Jacobsen og Svart

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This café has taken Trondheim by storm, and most locals agree it serves the best coffee in the city. The minimalistic interior is not only inviting, but also cozy enough to make you want to linger on a cold winter's day.
Café $ Breakfast Lunch
Ferjemannsveien 8, Trondheim, 7042, Norway
908--26--046
www.jacobsensvart.no
Known For
  • They roast their own beans
  • Well-trained baristas
  • Coffee-making equipment you might not find at home

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Kulturhuset

$ | Sentrum
Priding itself on a casual "breakfast, brunch, lunch, and munch" menu, the restaurant at this cultural institution always seems to have a crowd. There's a fantastic array of delicious dishes that provide sustenance for the events that take place here day and night. The colorful rice bowls are filled with many healthy ingredients (for example, poké with pickled cauliflower and toasted sesame seeds) and some a little less healthy (fried chicken with crispy cabbage and pickled mushrooms).

Mathallen

$$ | Grünerløkka
This indoor market is where everyday shoppers, famous chefs, and tourists come to browse the stalls of more than 30 different vendors selling everything from Portuguese desserts to Hungarian wines to Norwegian cheeses and jams. Drop by for a snack or a whole meal.
Eclectic Family $$ Breakfast Lunch Dinner Quick Bite
Vulkan 5, Oslo, 0178, Norway
22–40–40–00
www.mathallenoslo.no
Known For
  • Great place for an autumn or winter amble
  • Stock up on brown cheese and other specialties
  • Weekly cooking classes
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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Melkebaren

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Many locals will direct you to Melkebaren to sample the møsbrømslefse, a local specialty of cheese melted on flatbread. The extremely popular café has an outdoor terrace and baristas adept at making various types of coffee, including the cortados and lattes you know from back home. There's a wide range of pastries, including tasty cinnamon buns and macarons. The cozy and intimate interior makes the perfect escape from Bodø's winter weather.

Café $ Breakfast Dessert
Storgt. 16, Bodø, 8006, Norway
997--59--294
Known For
  • Regional specialties
  • Spacious outdoor terrace
  • Friendly staff

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