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Restaurantguide Norway: the 6 most circular restaurants in Norway

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Norway, a country known for its breathtaking nature and unspoiled landscapes, is also increasingly focusing on sustainability in its gastronomy. The most sustainable restaurants in Norway are characterized by their conscious use of resources, the use of local and seasonal ingredients and environmentally friendly practices. These restaurants have made it their mission to protect the environment, for example by using local suppliers, minimizing waste and using renewable energy. Through creative and responsible culinary philosophies, they not only offer culinary delights, but also contribute to preserving Norway's nature for future generations.

Chef Mikael Svensson creates a dining experience around organic and wild Norwegian produce. Fermentation and bright acidity are featured on the seasonal tasting menu. Two Michelin stars since 2024.

Maridalsveien 15, 0175 Oslo, Norway

Self-sufficiency defines this restaurant: Chef Halvar Ellingsen grows all vegetables and raises sheep, pigs, and quail on the family farm, which dates back to the 1800s. The tasting menu features around 18 courses.

Møysalveien 2659, 8413 Kvitnes, Norway

Klepp plus Kress equals K2: Chef Ola Klepp—former RE-NAA—and partner Elisabeth Kress run this one-star restaurant where ingredients are sourced within Rogaland. Their garden supplies herbs and berries.

Pedersgata 69, 4013 Stavanger, Norway

Sven Erik Renaa’s kitchen sits at the center of this 22-seat dining room, erasing the divide between guests and cooks. Founded in 2009, the restaurant earned its third star in 2024. Seafood-oriented tasting menu.

Nordbøgata 8, 4006 Stavanger, Norway

Sebastian Myhre runs this 20-seat restaurant inside a former stable—hence the name. The tasting menu evolves daily, making use of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits from their own garden.

Underhaugsveien 28, 0354 Oslo, Norway

Arne Brimi has long championed cooking with natural, local ingredients and opened this mountain restaurant in 1998. Guests walk about 500 meters to the dining room, where an extensive menu awaits.

Krosstjønnvegen 40, 2683 Tessand, Norway