Local guide
Restaurants and bars
Informal dining in cosy restaurant with a long bar, exposed bricks and warm atmosphere. Daily special everyday form 16-18 at a reasonable price. Set menu or a la carte after 18.
186 locals recommend
Smalhans
43 UllevålsveienInformal dining in cosy restaurant with a long bar, exposed bricks and warm atmosphere. Daily special everyday form 16-18 at a reasonable price. Set menu or a la carte after 18.
French bistro with a twist. Mid to high price range, but still good value considering the quality. Street side tables available during the warm times of the year.
8 locals recommend
Kolonialen
16 Sofies gateFrench bistro with a twist. Mid to high price range, but still good value considering the quality. Street side tables available during the warm times of the year.
Hidden gem of a neighbourhood bar, focusing on pure wine, natural sake, stirred drinks & spritzes.
24 locals recommend
Merkur Bar / Vin & Sake
5A Bjerregaards gateHidden gem of a neighbourhood bar, focusing on pure wine, natural sake, stirred drinks & spritzes.
Café Rouleur Oslo
16A UllevålsveienGreat local spot for drinks and chilled hang out.
A small and very charming neighborhood restaurant. Italian menu with an unpretentious approach. We know the owners and Mathias happens to have designed their logo, menu, and website;)
Ansjosen
A small and very charming neighborhood restaurant. Italian menu with an unpretentious approach. We know the owners and Mathias happens to have designed their logo, menu, and website;)
Fantastic neighborhood gourmet restaurant with a Michelin mention. A bit pricey, but good value compared to other restaurants of the same quality.
Geita Restaurant
Fantastic neighborhood gourmet restaurant with a Michelin mention. A bit pricey, but good value compared to other restaurants of the same quality.
A bistro-style restaurant that started as a pop-up wine bar, but has transformed into a permanent gem! Very cool and charming spot and amazing food from the open kitchen. One of our absolute favorites in the area and highly recommended!
Grotto
A bistro-style restaurant that started as a pop-up wine bar, but has transformed into a permanent gem! Very cool and charming spot and amazing food from the open kitchen. One of our absolute favorites in the area and highly recommended!
Sightseeing
Our park around the corner. Great for a breath of fresh air. A few good playgrounds for kids. Make sure to head to the top spot for a great view over Oslo.
202 locals recommend
St. Hanshaugen
Our park around the corner. Great for a breath of fresh air. A few good playgrounds for kids. Make sure to head to the top spot for a great view over Oslo.
Groceries
KIWI W.M.Thranesgate
1 Waldemar Thranes gateLocal grocery store with an OK selection.
Large grocery store with a large selection. Some fresh meats, seafood, cheeses and more.
49 locals recommend
Coop Mega Bislett
19 DalsbergstienLarge grocery store with a large selection. Some fresh meats, seafood, cheeses and more.
A slightly longer walk than the other options mentioned, but our go-to store for day-to-day grocery shopping.
52 locals recommend
REMA 1000 Ila
25 Waldemar Thranes gateA slightly longer walk than the other options mentioned, but our go-to store for day-to-day grocery shopping.
Food scene
Delicatessen with an amazing selection of cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and much much more.
78 locals recommend
Gutta på Haugen
45 UllevålsveienDelicatessen with an amazing selection of cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and much much more.
Great food hall with stalls from all corners of the world. Also great stalls with fresh seafood, meats, and more.
780 locals recommend
Mathallen Oslo
5 VulkanGreat food hall with stalls from all corners of the world. Also great stalls with fresh seafood, meats, and more.
Smak av Italia - Oslo Vulkan
Right next to Mathallen. Italian imported foods. Great selection.
Coffee and bakeries
Nice coffee bar. Not quite up there with Java, but still very good. We usually get our ground coffee from there.
Kaffebrenneriet avd St.Hanshaugen
Nice coffee bar. Not quite up there with Java, but still very good. We usually get our ground coffee from there.
One of the best coffee places in Oslo. A bit pricey, but worth if you like a proper cup of coffee.
100 locals recommend
Java espresso & coffee Business AS
47 UllevålsveienOne of the best coffee places in Oslo. A bit pricey, but worth if you like a proper cup of coffee.
Tasty bistro-style lunches and excellent pastries. Also, make sure to try their soft ice topped with your macaron of choice on warm days.
51 locals recommend
Pascal Ullevålsveien
47 UllevålsveienTasty bistro-style lunches and excellent pastries. Also, make sure to try their soft ice topped with your macaron of choice on warm days.
Good coffee, fantastic bread, and baked goods. Very unique interior worth a visit in itself.
36 locals recommend
Open Bakery Frydenlund
2 FrydenlundgataGood coffee, fantastic bread, and baked goods. Very unique interior worth a visit in itself.
Take-away
Kuru Sushi Oslo
Our go-to place for takeaway sushi. Scores best on distance and quality combined;)
One fo the best takeaway pizzas in town and just a 5-minute walk from the flat!
8 locals recommend
Jungel Pizza
6a DalsbergstienOne fo the best takeaway pizzas in town and just a 5-minute walk from the flat!