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. Kolonihagen Frogner

    $$$ | Frogner

    With a resident chef who authored an exquisitely illustrated book on foraging, this leafy courtyard restaurant offers an ever-changing menu of unpretentious comfort food with a Nordic twist. It also has plenty of indoor seating for cozy evenings dining by candlelight. The staff knows the menu inside out, and the owners are often on hand to explain the hearty roster of meat, fish, and vegetarian options.

    Frognerveien 33, Oslo, Oslo, 0263, Norway
    993–16–810

    Known For

    • Extensive wine list
    • Botanical cocktails
    • Vegan-friendly options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Amazonia by BAR

    $$ | Tjuvholmen

    Previously known under a different name, this Latin-American flavored waterfront restaurant comes alive on the weekend, when fashion-conscious locals compete for the best seats on the terrace. The hip dining room with long wooden tables emphasizing that meals here are a communal experience is almost as popular. The Cuban bands that perform on weekends make sure that brunch is always packed. If you can't snag a table, wait at the leather-fronted bar with a strong and sweet signature martini. Choose a selection of seafood dishes to share with your posse.

    Bryggegangen 6, Oslo, Oslo, 0252, Norway
    940–02–094

    Known For

    • Perfectly mixed cocktails
    • Legendary brunch
    • Nordic-style tacos and other treats

    Restaurant Details

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

    $$ | Sentrum

    In the former headquarters of the Norwegian America cruise line, this well-heeled eatery capitalizes on a New York–meets–Oslo vibe. Stop by for an excellent cup of coffee in the plant-filled courtyard, or head to the all-day brasserie for the dazzling seafood platter or steak big enough to share with several friends. The ambience is lively and bustling, particularly during the jazz brunch Sunday. If you can't get enough of the music, there's a jazz club in the basement that attracts music lovers.

    Jernbanetorget 2, Oslo, Oslo, 0154, Norway
    21–40–59–00

    Known For

    • Blue mussels served in a Roquefort reduction with fries
    • The tender tomahawk steak can easily serve four
    • Decor is a cheeky take on Scandinavian design

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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).

    Youngs gt. 6, Oslo, Oslo, 0181, Norway

    Known For

    • Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly menu
    • Quick and tasty meals
    • Cheesy toast

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner weekends
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  • 6. Palmen Restaurant

    $$$ | Sentrum

    The Grand Cafe gets all the attention, but the Grand Hotel's more casual—but still quite beautiful—lobby restaurant is what Bohemian dreams are made of, with marble, gold, crystal, and velvet adding a luxurious touch. Underneath a spectacular glass ceiling, the dining room is a place where locals come to see and be seen. Steaks are among the favorites here, served with béarnaise sauce and platters of fries.

    Karl Johans gt. 31, Oslo, Oslo, 0159, Norway
    23–21–20–00

    Known For

    • Afternoon tea is a tradition here
    • Dry martinis at the bar
    • A more relaxed affair
  • 7. 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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