Restaurants in Oslo
Fresh seafood abounds in Oslo, while traditional Norwegian meats like reindeer are also found on specialist menus. The city has a few Michelin-starred restaurants like the renowned Bagatelle, but there are less pricey options available – mostly in the city centre and Aker Brygge. For a snack, try bright red pølser hot dogs, a local favourite. Norwegians normally eat dinner at around 5pm, but all restaurants open until late evening. Tips of 5-10% are normal.
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1. Restaurant Julius Fritzner - Top-end
Show moreWhen Roald Amundsen returned to Oslo after his successful expedition to the South Pole in 1912, he was honored with a banquet here. One floor above street level, in Norway's most prestigious hotel, the venue is conservative, with a battalion of impeccably trained waiters who maintain their humor and personal touch despite the sophisticated setting. The dishes, all made with the finest Scandinavian ingredients, change with the season and the chef's inspiration.
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Main courses NOK295-NOK395 ($59-$79/£30-£40)
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 6-10:30pm
Address
Karl Johans Gate 31, Oslo, Norway
Telephone
23-21-20-00
Website
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2. Lofoten Fiskerestaurant - Top-end: (More than NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Oslo's trendy set flocks to Aker Brygge to enjoy fresh fish from Norway's pristine waters at Lofoten Fiskerestaurant. The restaurant specialises in local seafood such as lobster, halibut and salmon, served in comfortable surroundings with fjord views. Dine alfresco in the summer, and in winter, sample the traditional lutefisk (cured cod). Book ahead.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11am-1am; Sun 12pm-12am
Address
75, Stranden, Oslo 0250
Telephone
+47 22 83 08 08
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3. Bagatelle - Top-end: (More than NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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The city's only restaurant boasting two Michelin stars, west Oslo's Bagatelle serves French food in a formal dining room of white tablecloths and leather chairs. The chef makes the most of fresh local ingredients such as Norwegian venison, black grouse, wild duck and seafood, to bring a unique Norwegian touch to the menu.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
3, Bygdøy Alle, Oslo 0257
Telephone
+47 22 12 14 40
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4. Bristol Grill - Top-end: (More than NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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In the prestigious Hotel Bristol in Oslo's city centre, the Bristol Grill serves a fusion of international and Norwegian cuisine, served in an English-style dining room. The restaurant is particularly known for its game. If you're around prior to Christmas, try the lutefisk and pinnekjøtt, traditional Norwegian preserved fish and lamb ribs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 5pm-11pm
Address
Hotel Bristol, 7 Kristian IVs gate, Oslo 0130
Telephone
+47 22 82 60 00
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5. Restaurant Eik - Top-end: (More than NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOn the first floor of the city-centre Savoy Hotel, the fashionable Restaurant Eik is popular with celebrities. The food is a fusion of Asian, European and Norwegian, with seasonal variations to make the most of fresh ingredients. Service is enthusiastic, and the décor minimalist. It has been recommended in Michelin's 'Bib Gourmand' category.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
Savoy Hotel, 11 Universitetsgata, Oslo 0164
Telephone
+47 22 36 07 10
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6. Feinschmecker - Top-end: (More than NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOne of the city's most prestigious eateries, Michelin-starred Feinschmecker in the Frogner district has welcomed many distinguished guests, including King Harald and Queen Sonia. The dining room's antique furniture and small-paned windows provide an old-time ambience. Try a main course of rack of Norwegian lamb, or sample some of the super-fresh seafood.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 5pm-12am
Address
5, Balchens gate, Oslo 0263
Telephone
+47 22 12 93 80
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7. Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri - Mid-range: (NOK375-NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Housed in a 300-year-old building, Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri is one of Oslo city centre's longest established restaurants. It serves high quality traditional fare such as reindeer, wolf fish and scallops in historic surroundings. Look out for seasonal specialities too, such as the pre-Christmas lutefisk (salt cod). There is a pleasant outdoor dining area for the summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Address
1, Grensen, Oslo 0159
Telephone
+47 23 35 63 60
Transport
Stortinget T-Bane
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8. New Orleans Restaurant and Cajun Café - Mid-range: (NOK375-NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreSpicy Jambalaya and Gumbo (stew) are among the most popular dishes at the New Orleans Restaurant and Cajun Café, adjacent to the Hotel Bristol in the city centre. Locals and visitors alike come here to enjoy a flavoursome mix of Cajun and Créole cooking served in light and airy surroundings. Vegetarian options are available.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-3am (New Orleans Restaurant opens 3pm)
Address
7, Rosenkrantz gate, Oslo 0159
Telephone
+47 22 41 11 10
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9. The Great India - Mid-range: (NOK375-NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreIndian food can be hard to find in Norway, but The Great India is one of Oslo city centre's best exponents of spicy South Asian cooking. It specialises in fish and seafood, but also serves a good range of meat and vegetarian dishes, served in an authentically Indian-style dining room.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 3pm-11pm; Sun 3pm-10pm
Address
14, Kristian Augusts gate, Oslo 0164
Telephone
+47 22 20 03 89
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10. D/S Louise Restaurant & Bar - Mid-range: (NOK375-NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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D/S Louise is a lively harbourside restaurant at Aker Brygge housed in a former nautical engineering workshop, and decorated on a maritime theme. Diners can sample traditional Norwegian dishes or international fare; vegetarian options are also available. The outdoor dining area makes the restaurant especially popular in summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Address
3, Stranden, Oslo 0250
Telephone
+47 22 83 00 60
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11. De Fem Stuer - Mid-range: (NOK375-NOK550 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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The cosy De Fem Stuer specialises in seasonal Norwegian food in the century-old Park Hotel Rica at Holmenkollen, the skiing area to the north of the city centre. Diners enjoy spectacular views over Oslo as they feast on traditional fish and meat dishes: the baked halibut is a particular delicacy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-11pm; Sun 2pm-9pm
Address
Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica, 26 Kongeveien, Oslo 0787
Telephone
+47 22 92 20 00
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12. Brasserie 45 - Budget
Show moreAiry and stylish, Brasserie 45 overlooks the biggest fountain on downtown Oslo's showplace promenade. In recent years the French owners have wandered the globe for inspiration, finding it in such places as Thailand. Of course, onion soup and chocolate mousse appear on the menu but you can also expect steaming platters of ambitious, imaginative cuisine such as king prawns in a spicy Thai sauce.
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Main courses NOK169-NOK235 ($34-$47/£17-£24); fixed-price menu NOK270-NOK330 ($54-$66/£27-£33)
Opening hours
Mon-Thurs 3-11pm; Fri-Sat 2pm-midnight; Sun 2-10pm
Address
Stortingsgaten 20, Oslo, Norway
Telephone
22-41-34-00
Website
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13. Mucho Mas - Budget: (Less than NOK375 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreOne of two Mucho Mas outlets in Oslo, this branch is in the arty Grünerløkka district to the east of the city. It serves spicy Mexican staples such as nachos, quesadillas, burritos and tortillas. Both locals and tourists come here for a quick break from sightseeing, shopping, or bar hopping.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Sun-Thu 12pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
Address
36, Thorvald Meyers gate, Oslo 0555
Telephone
+47 22 37 16 09
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14. Dolly Dimple's Majorstua - Budget: (Less than NOK375 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreDolly Dimple's is a popular Norwegian pizza chain, with eight branches in the capital alone. This one is in the lively nightlife district of Majorstua, west Oslo. Local clubbers and night-owls flock here, especially at weekends, to fill up on good, reasonably priced pizza prior to a night out on the town.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-11pm
Address
64A, Kirkeveien, Oslo 0364
Telephone
04440 (within Norway)
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15. Dovrehallen Bar and Restaurant - Budget: (Less than NOK375 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreHearty Norwegian staples are on the menu at Dovrehallen ('Hall of the Mountain King'). Steaks, mutton and cabbage stew, and pork schnitzels are the order of the day here, punctuated by the occasional nod towards pasta. Daily specials keep the cost down in this relaxed, informal city centre restaurant.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon & Tue 8am-2am; Wed & Thu 8am-2.30am; Fri & Sat 8am-3.30am; Sun 12pm-2am
Address
22B, Storgata, Oslo 0184
Telephone
+47 22 17 21 01
