The Best Restaurants with 1 Falstaff Fork(s) in Oslo
Light lunch dishes are offered at this neighborhood bistro, alongside modern European cuisine in the evening, available both à la carte and as a set menu with wine pairing. On Sundays, a classic roast with meat, potatoes, and gravy is served.
The oldest part of this restaurant near Holmenkollen dates to 1891, built in the period’s “Dragon Style.” Inside, the kitchen serves Norwegian classics. The signature apple cake was first created in 1920.
The Zannini siblings from Bologna bring their grandmother’s recipes to multiple locations in Oslo. Their pizza dough is made with four flours and left to rise for 36 hours to achieve a light, airy crumb.
Herbs and microgreens from the roof garden at The Hub hotel travel just a few floors down to the kitchen. Dishes created by Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson combine Nordic ingredients with North American influences.
French and Italian wines dominate the list at this intimate bar on the southern end of Grünerløkka. The kitchen serves dishes ranging from snacks to a six-course chef’s menu, available with advance booking.
Built by the Ringnes Brewery in 1926, this hilltop log building offers views across Oslo to the fjord. During the day, hikers order pizza on the terrace; in the evening, the menu shifts to three- and five-course set menus.
On a tiny island just off Bygdøy, this seafood spot is reached by a short ferry ride. Open since 1929, it serves seasonal fish and shellfish cooked on a Josper grill. The outdoor tables overlook the Oslofjord. Summer only.
Since 2019, this neighborhood restaurant has focused on grilled dishes with Mediterranean influences and a late bar. Shared brunch plates are especially popular on the terrace in warmer months.
Named after the “Island of Thieves” (Tjuvholmen), this hotel restaurant pairs Nordic cuisine with contemporary art, featuring unique pieces throughout the dining room. The champagne bar catches every guest’s eye.
Filipino chef Alex Cabiao opened his restaurant in 2001 after establishing himself as “Mister Sushi” elsewhere. Guests gather around an oval counter as the team prepares Norwegian salmon, halibut, and scallops.
The corner room with exposed brick walls, opened in 2021, seats just 24 guests at red-and-white checkered tables. In this setting, which feels like a genuine trattoria, natural wines pair well with antipasti and fresh pasta.
This sibling of Dinner on Stortingsgata opened in the Barcode district in 2023. The kitchen follows Cantonese and Szechuan traditions, offering dim sum and wok dishes. Dim sum tasting on Sundays.
Since 1989, this long-established Chinese restaurant has served Szechuan- and Cantonese-inspired dishes. It is also popular for group dinners, cocktails at the bar, and social dining with shared plates.
Upstairs from the Håndslag bar at Youngstorget, this cozy room fills with friends sharing antipasti. The pizza comes in 70 versions and gets its character from sourdough, which was started 70 years ago.
Hidden in a backyard, this casual eatery was launched by the Maaemo team in 2022 and is now run by the crew behind Betong. The compact menu shifts from coffee and lunch dishes to tartare and wine in the evening.
In 2013, Stock was among the first restaurants to open in the new Bjørvika area. It is also one of the few places in Oslo, that regularly serves whale meat, sourced from licensed Norwegian fisheries.
Over 600 wines make up one of Norway’s longest Italian wine lists. All pasta is made fresh in-house, and the menu is rooted in rustic cooking from across the country, using ingredients from both Norway and Italy.
The “happy pig” is known for slow cooking: The knuckle marinates for days before reaching the table, and the nose-to-tail approach extends to daily lunch soups made from yesterday’s surplus ingredients.
Since 2024, a bakery, a brasserie, and a wine bar share a large space in Bjørvika's Clemenskvartalet. Former Maaemo pastry chef Diana Elizondo bakes on site, while her husband, Martin Gnecco, runs the kitchen.
Oslo’s landmark food hall is housed in a century-old industrial building in the Vulkan area. More than 30 specialty shops, cafés, and eateries offer both Norwegian and international food and drinks.