25 x The Best Local Restaurants in Oslo

Enjoy a relaxed evening and discover Oslo’s culinary scene. Whether you’re looking for authentic Norwegian food or international flavors, the city has a diverse selection to choose from. Enjoy great local food at Galgen or explore a variety of food stalls at Mathallen. For a taste of delicious Spanish tapas, check out El Sol. Discover these and many more gems here for a local dining experience in the city.

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25 x Best Local Restaurants in Oslo

Tekehtopa

Let food be your medicine

"Tekehtopa" in Oslo ('apotheket' -pharmacy- backwards) is an Italian restaurant just a 2-minute walk from my place. It still looks like its former self...

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St. Lars

Meat meat meat

"St. Lars" in Oslo is one of my favorite meat restaurants in the city. I absolutely love their open coal grill and always go for the grilled leg of lamb...

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Lorry

An Oslo institution

"Lorry" is a west Oslo institution, a place where the cultural elite has been going for years. I recommend it for their traditional Christmas dinners...

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Izakaya

Oslo's local Japanese pub

"Izakaya" is like a small locals-only Japanese pub, but instead of being hidden down a back alley in Tokyo, it's in a sidestreet behind St Olavs in Oslo...

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Grådi

Brunch scandi style

"Grådi" Oslo, is a brunch place, a dinner and drinks place... I like going there for brunch and enjoying the relaxed weekend vibe with an avocado toast...

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Der Peppern Gror

Modern Pakistani

"Der Peppern Gror" in Oslo is a cool Pakistani restaurant with a refreshing and modern take. The tasting menu is unbeatable value, trust me!

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