Guidebook for Oslo
Food Scene
There are a lot of good restaurants in the area, here are some of my personal favorites.
One of the best French restaurants in the city, informal, with an impressive wine selection. (If fully booked, go around the corner to Markveien Mat- og Vinhus)
136 locals recommend
Le Benjamin bar & bistro
6 Søndre gateOne of the best French restaurants in the city, informal, with an impressive wine selection. (If fully booked, go around the corner to Markveien Mat- og Vinhus)
Want to try Norway's famous salmon? This is a restaurant & science centre in the Tjuvholmen area, that is great for lunch.
6 locals recommend
The Salmon
11 StrandpromenadenWant to try Norway's famous salmon? This is a restaurant & science centre in the Tjuvholmen area, that is great for lunch.
For "New Nordic" dining, this is the place. Gourmet food at reasonable prices.
69 locals recommend
Arakataka
7B Mariboes gateFor "New Nordic" dining, this is the place. Gourmet food at reasonable prices.
Shanghai2K18
30 KirkegataMy favorite Chinese restaurant, family run with great food.
Oslo Street Food
Popular food court, with lots of delicious street food from all over the world.
Drinks & nightlife
Territoriet
58 MarkveienCozy wine bar with vinyl music and great wines served by the glass.
One of Oslo's oldest cultural spots, with a wide selection of artists and genres. Hosts a free jazz concert every Sunday.
394 locals recommend
Blå
9C BrenneriveienOne of Oslo's oldest cultural spots, with a wide selection of artists and genres. Hosts a free jazz concert every Sunday.
This 19th century refurbished farmhouse has everything: Gourmet pub & microbrewery, wine bar and cocktail bar + a great outdoor area if you want to catch some sun.
43 locals recommend
Nedre Foss Gård
2 Nordre gateThis 19th century refurbished farmhouse has everything: Gourmet pub & microbrewery, wine bar and cocktail bar + a great outdoor area if you want to catch some sun.
SUMMER: Get the Berlin vibe with this secret oasis in downtown Oslo. A big spacious garden with sunbeds, hammocks, food and drinks.
35 locals recommend
Prindsen Hage
15 Chr. Krohgs gateSUMMER: Get the Berlin vibe with this secret oasis in downtown Oslo. A big spacious garden with sunbeds, hammocks, food and drinks.
Coffee
Oslo is famous for its coffee, and I recommend to try a cup of black while you are here.
Norway's most famous barista, known for his unique light roast and iced coffees.
249 locals recommend
Tim Wendelboe
1 Grüners gateNorway's most famous barista, known for his unique light roast and iced coffees.
Supreme Roastworks
18A Thorvald Meyers gateThe best coffee in Oslo, try one of their handbrews.
Great neighborhoods
Take a stroll or jog along the river for a a scenic view with many historical buildings from Oslo's industrial past. The river goes all the way from downtown and the fjord, up to the woods and lakes outside the city (90 mins walk).
284 locals recommend
Akerselva
98 SannerbruaTake a stroll or jog along the river for a a scenic view with many historical buildings from Oslo's industrial past. The river goes all the way from downtown and the fjord, up to the woods and lakes outside the city (90 mins walk).
Right across the river, you'll find this area with charming shopping streets, cosy cafés, exciting eateries, and lots of design boutiques, vintage shops and flea markets.
532 locals recommend
Grünerløkka
Right across the river, you'll find this area with charming shopping streets, cosy cafés, exciting eateries, and lots of design boutiques, vintage shops and flea markets.
On this tranquile peninsula you'll find some of the city's best historical museums and beaches. Take the ferry there from Aker Brygge (92 NOK) to get a great view of Oslo from the seaside.
125 locals recommend
Bygdøy
On this tranquile peninsula you'll find some of the city's best historical museums and beaches. Take the ferry there from Aker Brygge (92 NOK) to get a great view of Oslo from the seaside.
The brand new part of the city, where you'll find the Munch museum, the Opera and lots of spectacular architecture.
102 locals recommend
Barcode Project
The brand new part of the city, where you'll find the Munch museum, the Opera and lots of spectacular architecture.