Oslo Restaurants

  1. Albertine

    One of the oldest waterfront eateries, Albertine offers bistro-style food and a front-row seat to watch the world go by.

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  2. Ekeberg Restaurant

    An early example of functionalist architecture, the 1929 Ekeberg Restaurant once attracted long lines of curious spectators eager to be seen enjoying a beer outside this curiously angular, painfully white and utterly nonconformist building. After falling into disrepair in the 1980s, the restaurant was renovated and reopened with a classy menu and slick bar. If nothing else, go for the view.

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  3. Kaffistova

    This cafeteria serves traditional Norwegian food, including reindeer or elk carbonades (locally defined as meat cakes), meatballs and fish cakes; salad is always included.

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  4. Smia Galleri

    Smia Galleri is one of those places Oslo residents are so fond of they almost hate to share it. The leafy patio is perfect on summer afternoons and there's jazz on Thursday evenings. If they have it, try the rhubarb crumble with wild strawberry sorbet. It takes about 15 minutes to get there: from Oslo S, take bus 37 towards Helsfyr T-bane station and get off at Vålerenga.

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  5. Solsiden

    Solsiden means 'sunny side' in Norwegian, which explains why this place is so popular among sun-craving Oslo-dwellers. Located on the opposite side of Pipervika from Aker Brygge, Solsiden serves up some of city's best seafood and has an ideal view over the fjord.

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  7. Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri's

    Norway's oldest restaurant's sagging yellow, wooden walls and pretty interior court provide an excellent backdrop for traditional meals. Don't try for a table on 17 May or Christmas.

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  8. Tekehtopa

    A former pharmacy, Tekehtopa serves espresso and chevre salads under a beautifully moulded and painted ceiling. It also serves Norway's ubiquitous breed of lousy pilsner, but you'll feel privileged to drink anything at all in a room this nice.

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  9. Theatercafeen

    A favourite with Norwegian families during Christmas and on the 17th of May, the Theatercafeen, directly across from the National Theatre, presents Norwegian classics in posh Viennese surroundings. Favourites include the reindeer steak with mushrooms and Whortleberries.

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