Bergen
Easily accessible by tram to Danemarks pass, and handy if you're driving in or out of town, this restaurant and bar is a true locals' haunt. A former…
Must-see restaurants in Norway
Stavanger
The only issue at this fun, brightly lit ice-cream parlour is deciding which of the untold number of flavours, toppings and sauces you want to get your…
Sofienberg, Grønland & Tøyen
Murals of the local streetscapes from the 1920s combine with dark wood panelling and chandeliers to make the easy-to-like, affordable Norwegian pub grub …
Southern Norway
This rustic place specialises in Norwegian dishes cooked in a slow, old-fashioned manner that seems almost bang on trend again, along with more standard…
The Coast
Possibly the nicest place in Flekkefjord for a light meal, this cafe-style restaurant next to the tourist office serves fish and chips, marinated spare…
Svolvær
Bacalao offers a range of creatively assembled salads and sandwiches, and some equally delicious pasta dishes; the hot rekepasta (shrimp pasta) will set…
The Northern Fjords
We dare you to walk into this lovely cake shop and cafe and not succumb to something sweet and sticky: a classic skolebrød (custard tart), a sweet almond…
Bergen
The 'Potato Cellar' is one of Bergen's classic restaurants, with a monthly menu based around seasonal ingredients and Norwegian traditions. As the name…
The Far North
At Kautokeino's best restaurant, the main item on the menu, as you'd expect in such a town, is reindeer, served in several guises, with Sami tapas a small…
Oslo
It's a little out of the way, but if you find yourself in the vicinity of Vippetangen quay, duck into this popular hangar-turned-street-food-hall for…
Bergen
A step up from the red tents on the harbourfront, the fish market's small food hall has provided a smart, indoor home for Bergen's fish sellers since 2012…
Aker Brygge & Bygdøy
Francophiles rejoice: you can get your French fix, from early-morning croque monsieurs and omelettes to a wide range of well-prepared bistro classics such…
Oslo
Westside well-to-do your fellow diners may be, but this is a delightfully casual place with a focus on grilled meats, from lobster and prawns to wagyu and…
Trondheim
Despite the irresistible energy of the Solsiden waterfront area, most of the restaurants are of the chain variety – people tend to come here for the…
Oslo
Hidden away behind Tekehtopa, Babylon may once have been a legendary nightclub but now is a respectable, if delightfully rambling, sushi restaurant and…
Vesterålen
On one floor, the Four Roses is a buzzing cafe that offers sandwiches, pasta, burgers and salads and a trio of daily lunch specials. Portions are large…
The Northern Fjords
This roadside cafe is where most people stop to eat for lunch in Valldal. It's a homey place, with a long wood-panelled dining room where Norwegian…
Oslo
The original of what's now a chain of Oslo and regional bakeries. Come here for old-school Norwegian baking made with care and affection. The stuffed…
The Northern Fjords
This popular cafe in the centre of town is busy at lunchtime with a mix of ladies who lunch, shop-workers and assorted other locals, who come for the…
Fossheim Turisthotell Restaurant
Central Norway
Specialities like wild trout, reindeer, elk and ptarmigan feature on the menu at this hotel restaurant, and while it constitutes a memorable meal for…
Central Norway
This warm and welcoming gastropub has fast become one of the town's most frequented hang-outs since opening its doors in 2014. It attracts all kinds of…
Trondheim
Service is friendly and the ambience, with original, changing artwork on the walls, is bright and brisk. Dishes range from baked monkfish to Trøndelag…
Central Norway
If you've ever wondered what an art-deco boudoir looked like (don't pretend you haven't!) then this place, with its burgundy red walls and over-the-top…
Southern Norway
This pretty riverside shed is one of the most scenic places in town, with a huge deck strewn with old-fashioned cane chairs and lap rugs. The menu offers…
Bergen
This is truly dining with a view. Located at the top of Mt Ulviken, this smart restaurant serves a mix of jazzed-up, down-home dishes on its 'mountain…
Oslo
You get two restaurants here for the price of one: a shopfront casual canteen and takeaway doing sushi and bao (steam buns); and a restaurant hidden…
The Western Fjords
This little farmhouse cafe is a wonderful spot to sit and watch the fjord slide by. Treats on offer include homemade fruit juices, raspberry lemonade and…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
The pick of the places to eat along the harbourfront is this groovy gastropub, with an industrial, bare-brick interior and lots of tables lined up along…
Tromsø
A globally inspired menu of flavoursome dishes such as falafel salad, Sri Lanka chicken sandwich and Egyptian bean stew make this cosy corner cafe a great…
Ålesund
Adventurous seafood is the staple at this attractive, modern diner, one of a cluster of eating places owned by the same team. Local specialities like salt…
Austvågøy
Lofotomat has Arctic specialities at the forefront such as traditional codfish stew or that Lofoten classic, boknafisk (semi-dried cod) served with peas…
Western Finnmark
Located inside the Scandic Hotel Alta, this fine restaurant serves up Arctic specialties such as reindeer and king crab, with salmon and Arctic char also…
Oslo
While no longer bearing a Michelin star, this gastronomic place is a firm neighbourhood favourite with a menu of modern Norwegian dishes using excellent…
Longyearbyen
This excellent restaurant offers up spicy Asian rice dishes in a wonderful glasshouse setting, festooned with living plants that, unlike their native…
Nordland
A good alternative to the hotel restaurants, the Soprano is nothing special but it does serve authentic Italian pasta and pizza dishes. It's a slight cut…
Oslo
Bustling basement Japanese den that vibes Tokyo dive bar but is serious about both its food and Japanese liquors. Order up big from a short menu of…
The Northern Fjords
Occupying Geiranger's old general store, the pretty upstairs restaurant does a range of international-style dishes and good local standards including…
Oslo
After years of Tex-Mex mashups, Oslo has finally got a proper taqueria, a bright school-chair-strewn space, with a great range of tacos stuffed with fresh…
Oslo
One of Solliplass' big drawcards is this eastside transplant. The space is even more atmospheric than the original, with beautiful tile work and lofty…
Trondheim
Frati is Trondheim's Italian restaurant of long-standing – it's been serving locals for more than four decades and its recipe for longevity remains…
