The Best Local Restaurants in Oslo

Enjoy a relaxed evening and discover Oslo’s culinary scene. Whether you’re looking for authentic Norwegian food or international flavors, the city has a diverse selection to choose from. Enjoy great local food at Galgen or explore a variety of food stalls at Mathallen. For a taste of delicious Spanish tapas, check out El Sol. Discover these and many more gems here for a local dining experience in the city.

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Folketeaterpassasjen

A magic portal

Folketeaterpassasjen is not just a passageway; it's a portal to captivating theater experiences, surrounded by enticing eateries and intriguing boutiques.

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Apr 16, 2025

SALT

Arts, concerts and sauna - triple treat!

"SALT" has been a great addition to the cultural scene in Oslo. It is a combination of art, music and food - and they offer different kinds of sauna...

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Bendik

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Apr 15, 2025

Adriatic Café

Taste of the Balkans

"Adriatic Café" in Oslo brings me back all the sentiment of living in the Balkans. The atmosphere is unpretentious, the food is cheap & the burek fatty...

Restaurants

Eva

Taucar

Apr 15, 2025

Maschmanns Food Market

For food lovers

Here you'll find Italian sausages, British teas, French cheeses, Russian caviar, locally sourced meats, fresh fish, baked goods and much much more.

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Shopping

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Dalen

Apr 7, 2025

KUMI

Organic eatery with a sea view

"KUMI" in Oslo's Bjørvika is the perfect spot for a relaxed vegan/vegetarian breakfast, lunch or afternoon snack. Come enjoy the sea breeze!

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Rodrigo

Braz Vieira

Apr 6, 2025

Koie Ramen Munch

It's slurp time

"Koie Ramen Munch" makes the tastiest ramen I have discovered in Oslo so far. The portions are big and the steaming broth packed with flavor!

Restaurants

Eva

Taucar

Apr 6, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Oslo

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Synne

Rodrigo

You?

Eva

Sinead

Miranda Myrodia

Bendik

Glenn

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Synne

Rodrigo

You?

Eva

Sinead

Miranda Myrodia

Bendik

Glenn

Folketeaterpassasjen

A magic portal

Synne

Dalen

SALT

Arts, concerts and sauna - triple treat!

Bendik

Bryde

Adriatic Café

Taste of the Balkans

Eva

Taucar

Maschmanns Food Market

For food lovers

Synne

Dalen

KUMI

Organic eatery with a sea view

Rodrigo

Braz Vieira

Koie Ramen Munch

It's slurp time

Eva

Taucar

Heading to Restaurants?

... for just €9.99

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