The best restaurants in Oslo

Oslo is home to a thriving food scene with many excellent restaurants to choose from. Here are some of the best restaurants in Oslo that should be on your radar during your visit to Norway’s capital city.

Park 29

Park 29 is one of Oslo’s top fine dining destinations located in an idyllic park setting. The restaurant serves creative contemporary cuisine featuring seasonal Norwegian ingredients. Standout dishes include their signature halibut with prawns and the venison carpaccio. Park 29 has received several accolades including being named one of Norway’s best restaurants. With its sophisticated ambiance and attentive service, Park 29 is a great choice for a special occasion meal.

Maaemo

Maaemo is Oslo’s only restaurant with three Michelin stars and is considered one of the world’s best restaurants. Chef Esben Holmboe Bang draws inspiration from Norwegian produce and wild ingredients to create artful tasting menus. Maaemo provides an unforgettable dining experience but expect to pay a hefty price. Reservations need to be made well in advance.

Omakase

For excellent sushi and Japanese cuisine in Oslo, Omakase is a must-try. Sit at the bar to watch the skilled chefs prepare edomae-style sushi and handrolls from the day’s catch. Omakase’s omakase tasting menu allows the chefs to surprise you with a parade of their best creations.

Hitchhiker

bartender mixing a cocktail
Hitchhiker is a fun cocktail bar where the talented bartenders whip up unique drink creations right in front of you. Perched on bar stools, you can enjoy watching the mixologists hard at work while drinking delicious concoctions like their smoked pineapple daiquiri. Hitchhiker also offers a small but delicious food menu.

Smalhans

For an intimate, laid-back dining experience, check out Smalhans in Oslo’s vibrant Grünerløkka neighborhood. Their tasting menus offer creative takes on Norwegian comfort food. Smalhans’ personable service and cozy atmosphere make it a memorable place for a relaxed meal.

Mathallen Oslo

At Mathallen food hall, you can sample dishes from a wide array of eateries and food purveyors all under one roof. Stroll around this iconic hall to savor Norwegian and international fare ranging from cheese shops to cocktail bars to French patisseries. It’s the perfect place to taste your way through Oslo’s diverse food scene.

Oslo is a food-lover’s paradise with restaurants serving everything from Norwegian classics to cutting-edge cuisine. Try some of these outstanding restaurants on your next trip to experience the best of Oslo dining. Let your tastebuds explore this Nordic culinary capital.