Oslo

Arakataka

The most upmarket offering in Oslo's Bermuda Triangle of cheap eating, Arakataka manages to pull off decent Nordic, French and Mediterranean cuisine at decent prices. Small dishes; it takes three dishes or more to get saturated.

Beach Club

Classical diner, opened 1989. Best burgers in town? Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff. Busy during summer. Hip, timeless and family friendly, all at the same time.

Bislett Kebab

Voted Oslo's best for kebabs many times, not the cheapest place, but good value for money. However if you want authentic kebabs try Torggata or the beginning of Trondheimsveien.

Bølgen & Moi

Modern restaurant in the Frogner district. There's another Bølgen & Moi on Tjuvholmen island at the waterfront.

Curry and Ketchup

Cheap and popular Indian restaurant, often full during the weekends. Cash only.

From approx. 200 kr (mains)

Dalat Kafe

Vietnamese. Simple interior but very popular among people who appreciate authentic Vietnamese food. Dishes and beverages at affordable prices.

Delhi Tandoori Restaurant

Looks scruffy from the outside, but don't let that fool you. A fantastic Indian restaurant with all the trimmings.

Dinner

One of the finest Chinese restaurants in Europe. All the expensive dishes are worth it. Try their Peking Duck, which must be pre-ordered the day before, but is a true feast.

Dovrehallen

Old-school beer hall serving delicious meat and potato dishes, with a rotating daily dish. Tuesdays are "Eisbein" day, be there!

From approx. 180 kr (mains)

Egon Nordstrand

The first restaurant in this chain. Serves nice food for a much better price/quality ratio. All kinds of dishes available, you do need to go to the bar to order.

Mon-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-23:00

Egon Ullevål

Chain restaurant

Serves nice food for a fair price/quality ratio. All kinds of dishes available, you do need to go to the bar to order

Ekebergrestauranten

An architectural monument, this place offers gourmet dining and Oslo's best views. Hugely popular but the service can disappoint.

Elvebredden

Inside the Design and Architecture centre, Elvebredden has some fantastic lunch offerings and stunning, but fairly upmarket, main dishes in the evening.

Engebret Cafè

A restaurant where Ibsen, Bjørnson, Grieg and Munch all had regular tables.

Feinschmecker

A feast for everyone involved, except perhaps your wallet. Exquisite dining at corporate prices.

Frognerseteren Restaurant

-is a dragestil complex consisting of patisserie Seterstua and restaurant Finstua as well as banqueting facilities. Wonderful views over the entire city. The food is based on Norwegian cuisine traditions, but is expensive.

Funky Fresh Foods

Vegetarian restaurant

Genuine vegetarian food in unique architectural space, overlooking the Aker River.

Gamle Raadhus Restaurant

Gamle Raadhus Restaurant is located in historical surroundings: Oslo's original city hall from 1641. Serves unique traditional Norwegian food, which it has since 1856. The food (lunch and dinner) is made from scratch, with the use of local Norwegian products. Expensive.

Mon-Fri 11:30-16:00, Mon-Sat 17:00-22:00

Hai Cafe

Good fried or fresh spring rolls, tasty duck breast hoi sin sauce with pac choi. In general tasty and cheap.

Kaffistova

Kaffistova has served traditional Norwegian fare for more than a century. «Raspeball» every Thursday.

From approx. 270 kr (mains)

Kampen Bistro

Lovely neighbourhood joint with brilliant food and occasional free concerts.

Mon-Fri 15:00-01:00; Sat Sun 13:00-01:00

Karlsborg Spiseforretning

In a scenic venue, built in 1863

Serving traditional Norwegian dishes, near the entrance to the sculpture park.

L'Oasis Mazze

Bedouin-style restaurant run by Palestinians. Falafels, tagine, etc. Good for lunch or dinner. Friendly staff and low prices.

Le Benjamin

French bistro at the south part of Grünerløkka with relaxed atmosphere and good food.

Closed 10 July - 10 August 2017

Lille Saigon Kafe

The first of the Vietnamese bargain offerings are still going strong. Although the food in Vietnam is known to be tastier, you'll need a plane ticket to Hanoi to get it this cheap! (at least it feels like that when you're used to Norwegian food prices).

Lofoten fiskerestaurant

An exclusive fish restaurant serving fish, fish soup and shellfish.

Expensive

Lorry

Lorry is an institution in Parkveien, near the Palace and at the lower end of Hegdehaugsveien/Bogstadveien shopping street. It is a quirky mix of proper restaurant and bar. Originally a "brown" tavern that has been in operation since 1901. The menu includes hearty food, particularly before Christmas when traditional Norwegian Christmas food is served. Beer on tap and a wide selection of beer in bottles. Lorry is a place for anybody: Cabinet ministers, journalists and media celebrities, university professors and artists mingle with the local beer guzzlers and friends for Friday beer. Outdoor seating in the pedestrian street.

11:00 to 15:30 (Mondays and Sundays until 13:00)

Lorry

traditional restaurant with a restaurant menu based on the traditional Norwegian cuisine. Widely used as a meeting place and a drinking den.

Maaemo

This New Nordic Cuisine restaurant serving organic, local food jumped straight to two stars in Michelin's Guide Rouge at the earliest opportunity after opening, the first Nordic restaurant to do so. They have now advanced to three stars. World class restaurant.

1250 kr for 9-course menu, add 1050 kr for the drink pairing menu

Marino

Generally accepted as the best kebab in the area, but steadily contested by Mediterran and Lille Amir.