Norway - Food & Drink

This restaurant was set up in an 18th century building and excites every gourmet's palate with its excellent... seafood and fish dishes, and in autumn with game specialities. The long wine list includes first-class wines from almost every important wine-growing region in the world. more

This old-Norwegian style wooden house high above the city in Holmenkollen is worth a visit. There is... a fabulous view from the terrace. Enjoy tasty snacks in Café "Seterstua", or eat à la carte in "Finstua" restaurant. The rustic, but sedate ambience goes exceptionally well with the modern Norwegian cuisine. more

Two stars in the Guide Michelin speak for themselves. Eyvind Hellstrøm was the first person in Norway... to be awarded them. He offers three different gourmet menus, with 3, 6 or 12 courses. Table reservation is obligatory. more

Candlelight, wrought iron stairs and classical music give this small café near the cathedral its special... flair. The home-baked cakes and coffee specialities are known throughout the city. In summer you can sit in the garden. more

Traditional Norwegian dishes are served in this stylish eatery near the cathedral. You will find a beer... garden in the yard. more

The restaurant in the old town hall is a classic. The food is good; it is especially known for its fish... and game dishes, such as "Fried fjord mackerel" or "Roast venison with Russian peas and cranberries". more

In D/S Luise in Aker Brygge you can choose between traditionally or exotically prepared dishes and enjoy... the splendid view across to Akershus Fortress and the fjord with its harbour bustling with ships. more

This rustically furnished restaurant in Aker Brygge is a must for lovers of juicy steaks, which can exceed... 400 grams if you wish - food is also served on the terrace in summer. For vegetarians the salad bar has a good selection. more

This restaurant in the centre of Oslo with a beautiful view of Egertorget serves international and tex-mex... cuisine. Because of its intimate atmosphere, its bar has been popular for the past 100 years and more. In the pub, you can sit on comfortable Chesterfield sofas and old-fashioned benches. more

The vibrant "Grünerløkka" district is known for its cosy pubs and restaurants. Tasty snacks or low-priced... main courses are available at Fru Hagen. If you wish, you can enjoy your food making yourself real comfortable on one of the sofas. At the weekend a DJ gets the crowd going. more

A good 100 m (328 ft) above ground level, you have an almost endless view over the city and Oslo Fjord... from the 34th floor of the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel. On weekdays it does an excellent Tapas buffet at midday, in the evening it offers different Mediterranean dishes with several courses and, to round off the evening in style, any number of exotic cocktails in the Skybar. more

Christiania, the old name for Oslo, is the ethos here. The walls and ceilings are completely covered... with objects from the period between 1900 and 1960. It is a collection that many a museum would envy. The menu also includes many traditional Norwegian dishes, some of them admittedly in a new guise. more

In summer it is best to sit outside and enjoy the view over Oslo Fjord. Depending on the season, there... are different fish and shellfish specialities. Thus cod from the Lofoten is on the menu in winter, in summer it is shellfish and, from October on, the Norwegian speciality "lutefisk". more

Solsiden means sunny side. At the foot of Åkershus Fortress, you sit outside here and enjoy the beautiful... sunset. The fish and shellfish dishes, which could not be fresher, fit the ambience ideally. more

The name of this house honours a Norwegian and an Italian equally: the Polar hero Roald Amundsen and... the Neapolitan airship pioneer Umberto Nobile. But inside it is all Italian. The cuisine in this bright and friendly trattoria is Neapolitan and is served with wines from the region. Almost every evening the owner sings Italian songs with gusto. more

The ground floor of the Grand Hotel has always been a meeting place for the city's artists. Henrik Ibsen... too was a patron and had his own table. Up until today the Grand Café has been able to preserve that mixture of nostalgia, noble restaurant and Viennese coffee house. more

That the food is good in Kafe Sult, is well-known beyond the vibrant Grünerløkka area. That is why... it is always crowded in Sult, which translated means "hunger". The best way to spend the time while you are waiting for a table is to have a beer in the bar "Tørst" (thirst) beside it. more

Since 1991 this small, plain restaurant has had unbeatable prices in the otherwise expensive city of... Oslo. The owner works behind the bar wearing his turban and serves good Indian food. A hearty portion of chicken curry or the Tandoori chicken are always a good choice. more

Since 2005 Oslo has also had a Hard Rock Café. Centrally located between the Grand Hotel and the Royal... Palace, it offers a mix of Scandinavian design and hard rock flair over three floors. The food is typical American and affordable, and the live music keeps customers entertained. more

The rustic furnishings remind of a traditional Norwegian high-mountains hotel. The cuisine offers French... classics, such as onion soup, oysters and quiche Lorraine. One of the few dishes you would not exactly expect in a brasserie is cod; however, it is the Norwegian’s favorite fish and simply cannot be missing. more

Eating out at little cost is an ambitious undertaking in Oslo; the Café Asylet, however, is a good alternative... to the diverse burger-frying houses. Good Norwegian home cooking – in the summer, also served in the sunny beer garden – lures many dwellers of the trendy district. more

Brocante is a pleasantly authentic French bistro in Grünerløkka, Oslo's trendy district. The menu offers... simple but tasty French traditional home cooking. In any case, the three-course lunch menu is good and reasonably priced. more

Kaffistova belongs to the Best Western Hotell Bondeheimen. Snacks as well as some typical Norwegian lunch... menus, such as meatballs or fish, are served. The dishes are relatively affordable, especially, if you consider the central location near the Karl Johan promenade. more

The Theatercafé in the Hotel Continental has been an institution in Oslo for more than 100 years. The... atmosphere is noble, like in a venerable Viennese café. The walls are decorated with more than 80 portrait drawings of Norwegian artists, actors and writers - all of them have been guests of the Theatercafé. more