Tromsø
This student-run diner occupying part of the old Mack Brewery serves meaty burgers (try its renowned Driv burger), sandwiches and great salads.
Must-see restaurants in Norway
Trondheim
For inexpensive light meals and an arty crowd, go to the cafe at the Trondheim Kunstmuseum. Food ranges from pulled-turkey burgers and the soup of the day…
Nordland
In an attractive mustard-yellow wooden building that stands out as one of the prettiest in the downtown area, Scandinavie serves up sandwiches, baguettes,…
Bodø
This great outdoor spot in the main square is the place to down a coffee or one of its three choices of draught beer, and perhaps nibble on an inexpensive…
Stavanger
Attached to the Oil Museum, this is a reliable bet for staples like pizzas, burgers, salads and mussels, as well as a seasonally driven set menus in the…
The Coast
An archetypal Norwegian dining room, all navy and red painted wooden chairs and bare tables decorated with candles, in a lovely dockside location, Smak…
The Coast
This cute wooden shack is half-fishmonger and half-seafood cafe. However you choose to class it, the well-priced fish is so fresh it might well flop off…
Western Finnmark
Part of a stylish chain that we've enjoyed across Norway, this brasserie-style place does Norwegian classics, sometimes with a contemporary twist to suit…
The Northern Fjords
You'll struggle to get a table in the main room come lunchtime at this ever-popular cafe, but luckily there's a second space out the back next to the…
Central Norway
The pick of the limited dining options in Dombås, the Musk Ox Grill turns out decent dishes such as elk burgers, roast trout, salt lamb and potato balls,…
Western Finnmark
Great coffee is where you suspect its passion lies, but Arctic Sans also serves up crispy cod tongues, creamy fish soup and chicken wings. It's far enough…
The Western Fjords
For brunch, lunch or dinner, this funky main-street bistro serves up something that fits the bill. There's usually a choice of fish, tapas-y dishes,…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
A busy, bustling cafe with an easy-going menu of wraps, tacos, sandwiches and platters, as well as good coffee and homemade cakes. At weekends, locals…
Oslo
Overlooking Grünerløkka's central park, with summertime al fresco dining next to an old Italian car, this place is rated by many as serving some of the…
Western Finnmark
A cut above most of the other restaurants in town, the Scandic Hotel Hammerfest's restaurant serves up fine local specialities such as king-crab soup and…
Southern Norway
Even if you're not staying here, this mountain hotel's enormous buffet (with both seafood and meat) is worth the trip up the mountain and not just for the…
Oslo
A pubby people-pleaser, this incredibly charming and atmospheric place dates back to 1820. There's a large Norwegian menu to try, but you can't beat the…
Oslo
There's a concise traditional menu of French standards in the pretty dining room here for lunch and dinner, but it's the pastries – including the city's…
The Coast
Arguably the most popular option along the waterfront, this place offers solid pub grub in a warm and inviting interior. It has good-value lunch deals and…
The Northern Fjords
This unpretentious place attracts people from miles around for coastal comfort food: fish soup, two varieties of fish ball, salted coalfish and, of course…
Narvik
Narvik's slickest venue is a stylish, modern place with outdoor tables that tumble down the steps. Pasta, fish and grilled meats dominate an extensive if…
The Coast
Seafood is, not surprisingly, a big deal here, and locals rate Kast Loss as about the best-value restaurant in town. It also happens to be endearingly…
Southern Norway
This contemporary Asian-fusion place (think stir-frys, tempura and Thai curries alongside steaks and Italian seafood grills rather than actual fusion…
Trondheim
This tiny, lunchtime-only box of a place does tasty vegetarian fare, to eat in or take away. The menu changes regularly and the cuisine is eclectic. On…
Western Finnmark
King crabs are the centrepiece here, but they also do other local seafood and a range of tapas. We enjoyed the pan-fried cod with king-crab risotto and…
Western Finnmark
The owners of Stappan Sjøprodukter also run a splendid waterside summer cafe-restaurant offering reindeer stew, king crab, cloudberries and cream, and…
Ålesund
If you don't fancy a sit-down dinner, this gastropub might be just the thing. It serves hearty dishes like brisket burgers, fish and chips, mussels and…
The Coast
This is a traditional Norwegian seaside restaurant, doing big-night-out holiday meals for families. Along with fantastically fresh fish and seafood, there…
Tromsø
This wharfside fishmonger sells Tromsø's best fish and chips, as well as a mean fish burger, homemade ravioli and fish soup. The setting is fast food in…
Trondheim
'Strawberry Girls' serves pasta, salads and sandwiches in an informal, congenial setting. It's good for juices too. You won't find anything particularly…
Arctic Highway
Run by the local heritage society, this delightful cafe enjoys, appropriately, one of Sjøgata's largest renovated buildings. There are books to leaf…
Central Norway
A little bit of the Mediterranean has travelled north to Norway thanks to this attractive cafe, where you can tuck into spanakopita, fresh olives and…
The Coast
Part of the Quality Hotel Grand Farris, this bright, dockside restaurant is a fun, waterfront option for peel-and-eat shrimp, burgers or pizza. So fun, in…
Western Finnmark
From atop Salen Hill, Turistua offers great views over the town and sound. The off-putting name is for a lady named Turi, though turist buses often stop…
Bodø
This excellent Thai restaurant does the usual range of noodles, tom yum and other soups and curries, and does them well. Good service and takeaway options…
Tromsø
Upstairs and upscale, Arctandria serves filling and supremely fresh ocean catches – try the tomato and seafood casserole, Arctic char or various bacalao…
Arctic Highway
In Fru Haugans Hotel, tapestry-bedecked Hagestuen offers both à la carte dining and an evening buffet (325kr) in summer, although the atmosphere is a…
Oslo
Located in the pretty surrounds of the Nasjonalmuseet's Arkitektur building, this museum cafe serves up burgers, tapas, soups, sandwiches and sweet things…
Oslo
Munchies might be perpetually crowded and those extras can add up, but its burgers and fries definitely put it in the city's best burger options. Grab a…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
A popular after-work spot for hungry Haugesunds, this small upstairs restaurant is a little bit away from the harbour. It serves hearty food and plates of…
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