Olivia Tjuvholmen (Bryggegangen 4, Oslo) – this is a modern and refined Italian restaurant in Oslo’s newest neighborhood on the water’s edge. Enjoy your food inside the restaurant or in the sun outside. The menu includes all the Italian classics, and Olivia has a large selection of pizza with and without tomato sauce, as well […]
Nygård Steakhouse (Jernbanetorget 2, Oslo) – this steakhouse on the corner of Jernbanetorget, is decorated in the classic steakhouse style. Nygård’s in-house gastronomer selects the best steaks from the best breeds, including French Limousin, Argentine Pampas and British Angus. The restaurant also serves Kobe beef. The steaks at Nygård Steakhouse are served in three weight […]
Maaemo (Schweigaards Gate 15 B, Oslo) – this is the first ever restaurant anywhere in Scandinavia to received two Michelin stars. The seasonal menu is based on 100% organic local ingredients, including rare Norwegian herbs and berries. The food is complemented by an exciting wine list. Cheap it ain’t (the nine-course menu alone will set […]
La Sangria (Holbergs Gate 19, Oslo) – this restaurant is a little piece of Spain in Oslo. Enjoy traditional tapas as well as specialties such as paella and bacalao. The menu also includes a large choice of meat and fish dishes. The restaurant was established in 1992 and is run by the brothers Juan Carlos […]
Four Seasons (Ruseløkkveien 3, Oslo) – this is one of Oslo’s best Asian restaurants, located on the second level of Vika Terrassen. The menu offers dishes from Thailand, China, Japan and Vietnam, and the sushi is among the best in town.
Engebret Café (Bankplassen 1, Oslo) – this restaurant is an institution in Oslo where Ibsen, Bjørnson, Grieg and Munch all had regular tables. History is engraved in the historic walls. The flourishing theatre community at Bankplassen in the 1800s created a demand for a café for actors and others. 151 years later, Engebret Café is […]
Enoteca Colletts Gate (Colletts Gate 33, Oslo) – located in a spacious room from 1858, Enoteca Colletts Gate serves real Italian pizza and other Italian specialties. During the Summer, you can enjoy your meal with a glass of wine on the restaurant’s lovely terrace.
Bølgen & Moi Briskeby (Løvenskiolds Gate 26, Oslo) – located within a one-time electrical transformer station, this is a bar & brasserie with an international, relaxed atmosphere. The 12-meter ceiling gives a unique atmosphere to the dining area. Bølgen & Moi’s brasserie offers everything from oven-baked pizza to 5-course menus, and the wine list is […]
Beach Club (Bryggetorget 14, Oslo) – this is a classic American diner, and after 20 years at Oslo’s Aker Brygge district, it has become a legend on the local social scene. Guests span from business people and artists to locals and families. The Florida-inspired diner serves comfort food such as famous burgers and breakfasts, as […]
Viking Ships Museum (Frederiks Gate 2, Oslo) — run by the Museum of Cultural History, visitors can view the remains of three ships that carried the Vikings to raids throughout Europe and elsewhere: the Gokstad, the Oseberg, and the Tune (one of the best-preserved Viking ships found anywhere). Also displayed are other Viking-era artifacts, like […]