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…
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The Western Fjords
A good bet for the basics – fish and chips, elk burgers, lamb stew and klippfisk – served in a pleasant waterfront space at the Flåm Marina & Apartments.
Central Norway
Basic hot dogs, pizzas and sandwiches form the core of this diner's menu, but occasionally there are a few Norwegian dishes on offer too. Don't get too…
Oslo
With a large outdoor terrace overlooking the river for summer sunseekers, this upmarket place specialises in Southeast Asian fusion flavours. You can also…
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…
The Coast
The town's best sushi bar, with leather slung metal stools and rustic wood counters and a party vibe. You can also get burgers if you're not in a raw…
Bergen
The moody, perpetually busy cafe at KODE 2 serves good coffee and snacks all day, but also has a menu of smart lunch dishes and good wine by the glass if…
Southern Norway
The menu here is a light and healthy escape from the rigours of the interior's burger-and-hot-dog diet. The owners will happily pack your sushi up for you…
Western Finnmark
If you can't look another salmon in the eye, you could do worse than go for Hammerfest's Chinese option, which does most of the usual mainland Chinese…
Central Norway
Hugely popular for its baguettes, rolls and cakes (and for its outdoor tables in summer), Café Opus gets the simple things right – tasty food, friendly…
The Northern Fjords
Basic fill-your-tummy-up grub is what's on offer at this pubby venue, which majors in burgers, steaks and pasta standards. It's budget-friendly, but don't…
Tromsø
Run by a cheerful young team, this popular upstairs-downstairs place serving fresh salads, crisp baguettes and house quiches is ideal for a filling midday…
Western Finnmark
Just off Sjøgata, this popular place offers reliable cafeteria-style cuisine and OK coffee, but it's not quite what it used to be. There's a choice of…
Central Norway
Filling, inexpensive meals (with Turkish dishes the mainstays) are the order of the day at this pleasant pavement-side cafe. It also does pizzas, salads,…
Narvik
This tiny cafe, offshoot of the adjacent fish shop, offers tasty ready-to-eat dishes, such as fish cakes and fish and chips to eat in or take away. The…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This pizza joint is probably the best option in town for an evening meal – nothing groundbreaking, but decent pizzas with a good choice of toppings, and…
Aker Brygge & Bygdøy
National chain Bølgen & Moi occupies a prime position overlooking the docks and is a good place for a summer-evening burger, pasta or fish soup and a…
Ålesund
Affiliated with antique shop next door, this unpretentious cafe serves sandwiches, big slices of cakes and fresh coffee and has its own changing art…
Longyearbyen
Laying claim to – yes, you guessed it – the world's most northerly Sushi restaurant, Sushi Kita serves up decent sushi offerings and reasonable Asian…
The Far North
The aroma of warm bread and sweet cakes draws you into this bakery and cafe, hugely popular with locals for its pastries, focaccia, baguettes and paninis.
Aurland
This cute cafe is good for early-morning coffee, homemade pastries and cakes, and lunchtime sandwiches. It has a small terrace overlooking the river.
Southern Norway
A friendly, always bustling pizza and old favourites (burgers, fish and chips, fish soup) place. It's as popular a spot for a drink as it is a meal.
Western Finnmark
Despite its rather disconcerting name, this place on the road out of town towards Kirkenes does serviceable pizzas and dishes like steak and chips.
The Far North
The fairly standard Chinese food here probably wouldn't rate a mention elsewhere, but given the limited choice in Kirkenes, it's worth considering.
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Snikkeriet is known for its well-priced home-cooked Norwegian meals, including fjord trout and local sausages. It also hosts popular evening gigs.
Central Norway
The fish-and-game restaurant at the Forestry Museum serves traditional Norwegian cooking and has views over the swishing river waters.
Western Finnmark
Upstairs from the Coop Supermarket, this is an unpretentious, inexpensive cafeteria with no-frills food – ideal for a quick lunch.
Western Finnmark
Both pub and cafe-restaurant, Åstedet Café & Bistro serves a range of meaty mains plus the usual burgers, pizzas and salads.
The Coast
Part takeaway kiosk, part waterside restaurant, part kick-on bar; come here for fish and chips in an unbeatable location.
Svolvær
This casual cafe-bakery right on the main square serves up a range of sweet and savoury snacks, from cakes to sandwiches.
Oslo
Come for light and fresh Thai and Vietnamese curries, soups and noodles at this simple and very popular little place.
Oslo
Stop for coffee and a waffle at Hønse-Louisas Hus, attached to an atmospheric little theatre.
Southern Norway
The restaurant at the Seljord Hotell is Seljord's best, with local fish and game dishes.
Central Norway
Half cafe, half art gallery – and a pleasant spot for post-viewing coffee and cake.
Bergen
This lovely old food market has cheeses, meats, jams and all sorts of gourmet items.
Southern Norway
Right in the heart of Evje, this upstairs place is popular with locals although the menu is not Norway's most inspirational. Expect burgers, and eggs and…
