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.
Bagatelle
Michelin-starred dining
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
3, Bygdøy Alle, Oslo 0257
Telephone
+47 22 12 14 40
Le Canard
French sophistication
Housed in an imposing Victorian red brick and granite villa in the Frogner
district, Le Canard is a jewel in west Oslo's culinary crown. Appealing to
the city's smart set, it serves specialities of duck, Norwegian scallops and
foie gras. In summer, diners can eat outside on the garden terrace.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
4, President Harbitz gate, Oslo 0259
Telephone
+47 22 54 34 00
Lofoten Fiskerestaurant
Fresh seafood
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-1am; Sun 12pm-12am
Address
75, Stranden, Oslo 0250
Telephone
+47 22 83 08 08
Restaurant Eik
Trendy fusion dining
On 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.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
Savoy Hotel, 11 Universitetsgata, Oslo 0164
Telephone
+47 22 36 07 10
Bristol Grill
Norway meets England
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 5pm-11pm
Address
Hotel Bristol, 7 Kristian IVs gate, Oslo 0130
Telephone
+47 22 82 60 00
Feinschmecker
A royal feast
One 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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 5pm-12am
Address
5, Balchens gate, Oslo 0263
Telephone
+47 22 12 93 80
Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri
Steeped in tradition
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Address
1, Grensen, Oslo 0159
Telephone
+47 23 35 63 60
De Fem Stuer
Traditional dining with views
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.
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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
New Orleans Restaurant and Cajun Café
Cajun spice
Spicy 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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-3am (New Orleans Restaurant opens 3pm)
Address
7, Rosenkrantz gate, Oslo 0159
Telephone
+47 22 41 11 10
D/S Louise Restaurant & Bar
Nautical-style dining
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Address
3, Stranden, Oslo 0250
Telephone
+47 22 83 00 60
The Great India
City-centre curries
Indian 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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 3pm-11pm; Sun 3pm-10pm
Address
14, Kristian Augusts gate, Oslo 0164
Telephone
+47 22 20 03 89
Mucho Mas
Spicy Mexican
One 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.
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Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 12pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
Address
36, Thorvald Meyers gate, Oslo 0555
Telephone
+47 22 37 16 09
Dovrehallen Bar and Restaurant
Norwegian comfort food
Hearty 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.
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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
Dolly Dimple's Majorstua
Budget pizza
Dolly 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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 2pm-11pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-11pm
Address
64A, Kirkeveien, Oslo 0364
Telephone
04440 (within Norway)
Café M
Lively cafe-restaurant
Lively Café M in Majorstua combines good food, including pasta, salads and
mussels, with a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Serving as bar, restaurant
and coffee shop, it is a popular venue with locals either just for a coffee,
beer or snack, or for a proper meal.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-1am; Sun 12pm-12am
Address
9, Valkyriegata, Oslo 0366
Telephone
+47 22 60 34 00
