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Restaurant Guide Norway 2024: The 7 Best French Restaurants in Norway

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French cuisine in Norway offers an exquisite selection of classic and modern dishes that reflect the sophistication and diversity of French cuisine. These restaurants are characterized by their high-quality ingredients, artful preparation and elegant presentation of the dishes. From fine bouillabaisses and coq au vin to delicious desserts such as crème brûlée and tarte tatin, French gastronomy in Norway is a treat for every palate. With stylish interiors often reminiscent of Parisian bistros and attentive service, these restaurants offer an authentic and first-class culinary experience.

Danish chef Ulrik Jepsen has led the kitchen since 2017, earning a Michelin star in 2023. White tablecloths, wall-to-wall carpeting, and a Champagne trolley define the formal dining room.

Essendrops gate 6, 0368 Oslo, Norway

Named after a 1958 comedy, this restaurant treats French cuisine with seriousness. Chefs in toques prepare classics like duck à l’orange and traditional sauces recalling France’s culinary roots.

Universitetsgata 9, 0164 Oslo, Norway

On Trondheim’s only avenue, this French bistro pairs local Norwegian produce with classic techniques. Chefs Mette Beate Evensen and Martin Hovdal run a kitchen praised for its entrecôte and tartare.

Munkegata 25, 7011 Trondheim, Norway

Named after the owners’ son, this popular French bistro in Grünerløkka serves langoustines (when in season), tarte flambée, and entrecôte. French cheeses and a wine list round out the experience.

Søndre gate 6, 0550 Oslo, Norway

The wooden neighborhood of Bakklandet forms the setting for this French bistro. Hilde Aanensen guides her guests through classic dishes and a curated selection of Burgundies. Saturday lunch with live jazz.

Øvre Bakklandet 66, 7016 Trondheim, Norway

An old wooden house holds a French bistro that’s among the city’s finest, open since 2015. Everything is homemade with seasonal ingredients: steak tartare, entrecôte, crispy frites, and, of course, the desserts.

Fredensborgveien 44, 0177 Oslo, Norway