5 editor picks across Norway.
5 modern nordic restaurants worth the trip across Norway, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Norway.
Restaurant Kontrast on Maridalsveien in Oslo holds two Michelin stars under chef Mikael Svensson; the menu runs organic local Norwegian produce.
OrderThe full tasting menu with the wine pairing.
TipOpen Wednesday to Saturday only. Reserve four to six weeks ahead for prime weekend tables.
Statholdergaarden in Oslo's Kvadraturen has held its Michelin star since 1998 with chef Bent Stiansen at the pass, under 18th-century stucco ceilings.
OrderThe tasting menu paired with the Norwegian-leaning wine flight.
TipReservations open three months ahead. The downstairs Statholderens Mat og Vinkjeller pours bistro plates if the upstairs is full.
Kontrast at Vulkan in Oslo is chef Mikael Svensson's two-Michelin-star Nordic room, with a strict producer list of small Norwegian farms and a wood-fire.
OrderThe full tasting menu; the kitchen is built around it and no a la carte runs.
TipClosed Sunday through Tuesday; service runs Wed-Sat 18:00 only. The wine pairing leans biodynamic and is worth the upgrade.
Hot Shop on Københavngata in Grunerlokka is the Michelin-starred neighbourhood room named for the sex shop that once stood on the site, with seasonal small.
OrderThe chef's choice menu with the natural-wine pairing.
TipThe room seats around 30; book three weeks ahead for weekends.
The Little Pickle on Jens Bjelkes gate is a multi-concept room with a restaurant, cafe, bakery and coffee roastery, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024.
OrderSunday roast 15:00-17:30 in the bistro room.
TipClosed Mon-Tue; Sunday roast books out a week ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Oslo’s Grünerløkka district on a guided food tour. Savor Nordic flavors, from fresh cinnamon rolls to reindeer stew, and explore the city's vibrant food culture.
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Discover how Norway’s flavours mirror its architecture, resources and way of life on a guided tasting tour through Olso's Grünerløkka quarter.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Oslo’s winter wonderland on a guided snowshoeing adventure.
