Must-see restaurants in Oslo

  • Bislett Kebab House

    Oslo

    Spawning a chain of kebab shops all over Oslo, this is the original and is beloved by Oslo's students, past and present.

  • Illegal Burgers

    Oslo

    Well-priced burgers with large char-grilled patties, interesting gourmet variations and chunky fries.

  • Elias Mat & Sånt

    Oslo

    A good bet for simple dishes in the city centre, and dead handy after a jaunt around the National Gallery. Tempting traditional options include pollack…

  • Habsak

    Oslo

    Laid-back hang-out specialising in filling falafels, filled pittas and mezze platters, not to mention a raft of refreshing juices and smoothies. It's as…

  • Mucho Mas

    Oslo

    What it lacks in Mexican authenticity, Mucho Mas more than makes up for in cheese and portion size. The full Tex-Mex repertoire is on offer, including…

  • Nighthawk Diner

    Oslo

    An all-American diner homage à la Edward Hopper, right down to the booth seats, jukebox, ketchup caddies and art-deco-style mirrored bar. The food isn't…

  • Plah

    Oslo

    Light and inventive Thai-inspired cuisine is the hallmark of this well-regarded, very cool, intimate restaurant on a quiet pedestrianised side alley close…

  • Teddy's Soft Bar

    Oslo

    The jukebox in the corner gives Teddy's Soft Bar a flavour of 1950s USA. It's something of a local institution that has scarcely changed in decades. Its…

  • Åpent Bakeri

    Oslo

    A neighbourhood cafe that serves coffee in deep, cream-coloured bowls and has unbeatable breads and pastries. A freshly baked roll topped with homemade…

  • Hotel Havana

    Oslo

    With blue-and-white Andalucian tiles, this little place models itself on a Spanish bar. The food is likewise Spanish but with a Norwegian twist, such as a…

  • Café Sara

    Oslo

    Despite the light and airy name, this is a dark but warm English-style pub serving a hearty, unfussy mix of Norwegian dishes as well as pizza, Turkish and…

  • Rust

    Oslo

    On a small side street lined with cafes and restaurants, Rust is bright and colourful. It has plenty of outdoor seating and loads of blankets for when it…

  • Fru Hagen

    Oslo

    The low-key and always full Fru Hagen (Mrs Garden) serves snacks, light meals and appealing mains such as local sausage with mushrooms and onion. Its…

  • Ruffino Ristorante

    Oslo

    An upmarket, traditional place where locals go to eat Italian standards including a large range of housemade pasta and seafood dishes. As befits such a…

  • Süd Øst

    Oslo

    With a large outdoor terrace overlooking the river for summer sunseekers, this upmarket place specialises in Southeast Asian fusion flavours. You can also…

  • Kaffebrenneriet

    Oslo

    Opposite the National Gallery, this relaxed branch of one of Norway's best cafe chains has good espresso and filter coffee, packets of coffee to take away…

  • Far East

    Oslo

    Come for light and fresh Thai and Vietnamese curries, soups and noodles at this simple and very popular little place.

  • Hønse-Louisas Hus

    Oslo

    Stop for coffee and a waffle at Hønse-Louisas Hus, attached to an atmospheric little theatre.

  • Gate of India

    Oslo

    This upmarket Indian does flavourful dishes made with quality ingredients.

  • Ullevålseter

    Oslo

    This pleasant old farmhouse serves waffles and coffee.

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