Bacchus Spiseri & Vinbar
$$ | Sentrum
In the old Basarhall near Oslo Cathedral, tiny Bacchus serves excellent organic French bistro food in a rustic atmosphere, or outdoors in a lovely garden in summer.
5 Best Restaurants in Oslo, Norway
Sorry! We don't have any recommendations for Oslo right now.
Many Oslo chefs have developed menus based on classic Norwegian recipes but with exciting variations, like Asian or Mediterranean cooking styles and ingredients. You may read about New Nordic cuisine on some menus. It combines seafood and game from Scandinavia with spices and sauces from any other country.
Spend at least one sunny summer afternoon harborside at Aker Brygge/Tjuvholmen eating in one of the many seafood restaurants and watching the world go by. Or buy steamed shrimp off the nearby docked fishing boats and plan a picnic on one of the islands in the Oslo fjord or Vigeland or another of the city's parks. Note that some restaurants close for a week around Easter, in July, and during the Christmas holiday season. Some restaurants are also closed on Sunday.
Fragrance of the Heart
$$ | Sentrum
This café serves excellent organic coffee and reasonably priced vegetarian and vegan lunch items. There's also a wide range of tempting desserts in a glass display case.
Kaffebrenneriet avd Olaf Ryes Plass
$$ | Grünerløkka
Oslo's answer to Starbucks (with much better coffee, locals would say), Kaffebrenneriet has 26 branches throughout the city, including in the trendy Grünerløkka neighborhood.
Recommended Fodor's Video
Pascal
$$ | Sentrum
This smart little brasserie serves French-influenced lunchtime fare like croque monsieur or quiche with broccoli or bacon. There's also an impressive array of freshly baked pastries and cakes. Get here early, as it closes its kitchen at 5:30.
Tullin's
$$ | Sentrum
A favorite with students, this eatery has mismatched chairs, artwork of dubious quality in gilt frames, and chandeliers that feel too fancy for the decor. In other words, it has an appealingly laid-back vibe. Grab one of the tables on the sidewalk and enjoy inexpensive burgers and other international fare.
