4 hidden gems worth the trip across Norway, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Norway guides.
The Little Pickle ★ 4.6 · Oslo
toyen · Jens Bjelkes gate 9a, 0562 Oslo
The Little Pickle is a Toyen gastropub tucked up Jens Bjelkes gate; the Sunday roast at 15:00 sells out a week ahead with locals booking first.
Tip: Sunday roast at 15:00 is the locals' booking; sells out a week ahead.
Ille Brød ★ 4.5 · Oslo
gronland · Lakkegata 53, 0187 Oslo
Ille Brod on Lakkegata in Gronland bakes heirloom-grain sourdough; arrive before 13:00 for the wheat-rye loaf and the cinnamon rolls that sell out.
Tip: Get there before 13:00; the wheat-rye loaf and cinnamon rolls sell out by mid-afternoon.
Smalhans husmannskost ★ 4.5 · Oslo
st-hanshaugen · Ullevålsveien 43, 0171 Oslo
Smalhans husmannskost is a St Hanshaugen kitchen on Ullevalsveien with a 175 kr dagens menu at the bar 16:00-18:00 daily, one of Oslos best-value seats.
Tip: Sit at the bar between 16:00 and 18:00 for the one-plate menu of the day; one of Oslo's best-value seats.
Vespa and Humla ★ 4.3 · Oslo
grunerlokka · Københavngata 2, 0553 Oslo
Vespa and Humla is a pizzeria room in Grunerlokka. Sit by the brewery glass for the in-house tap pours; the morning bakery counter sells out by noon.
Tip: Sit by the brewery glass for the in-house tap pours; the morning bakery counter sells out by noon.