Must-see restaurants in Norway

  • Bien

    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…

  • Moo Goo

    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…

  • Majoren's Stue og Kro

    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…

  • Fiskebrygga

    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…

  • Kneippen

    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…

  • Potetkjelleren

    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…

  • Vippa

    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…

  • Fisketorget Mathallen

    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…

  • Fyr Bistronomi

    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…

  • Søstrene Karlsen

    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…

  • Bar Babylon

    Oslo

    Hidden away behind Tekehtopa, Babylon may once have been a legendary nightclub but now is a respectable, if delightfully rambling, sushi restaurant and…

  • Jordbærstova

    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…

  • Baker Hansen

    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…

  • Plan A

    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…

  • To Rom og Kjøkken

    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…

  • Heim

    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…

  • Kai & Mattis Café

    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…

  • Sky:Skraperen

    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…

  • Lastein Bryggje Kafè

    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…

  • Kamai

    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…

  • Gamlefjøsen Cafe

    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…

  • Brasserie Brakstad

    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…

  • Globus

    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…

  • XL Diner

    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…

  • Feinschmecker

    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…

  • Alta

    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…

  • Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

    Longyearbyen

    This excellent restaurant offers up spicy Asian rice dishes in a wonderful glasshouse setting, festooned with living plants that, unlike their native…

  • Restaurante Soprano

    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…

  • Olebuda & Cafe Olé

    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…

  • Taco República

    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…

  • Izakaya Oslo

    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…

  • Villa Paradiso

    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…

  • Frati

    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…

  • Bryggja

    The Western Fjords

    Dine on the tiny terrace to make the most of the gorgeous riverside location; if it rains, the staff simply pulls over the sail-shaped cover. Fish is done…

  • Pigene på Torvet

    The Coast

    What you miss out on views here, you'll make up for in flavour. A brimming display of cakes and pastries – the town's best – can be taken away or wolfed…

  • Abelone

    Arctic Highway

    Abelone is your best dining option outside the hotels. It looks unprepossessing from the street, but once inside the cosy simulated log cabin makes for a…

  • Skjærbrygga Sjøhus

    Lofoten

    Low-beamed, large yet cosy, this place is right at the water's edge in Stamsund. It has a limited dinner menu (three starters, three fish dishes and two…

  • Stangholmen Fyr Restaurant & Bar

    The Coast

    Set in a pretty lighthouse dating from 1855, this summer restaurant makes for a gorgeous day trip from Risør and serves bouillabaisse (349kr) and lots of…

  • Smaal

    The Coast

    A burger, fish soup, shrimp heavy menu is served by friendly, caring staff in this cute and casual harbour-side place, with covetable terrace tables when…

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