Arcade bar around the corner from Oslo Street Food - popular with the locals
The Good Knight
9 Badstugata, Grünerløkka, Oslo 0183, Norway
Chess has a huge following in Norway, so much so that you can visit this bar for a round or two of chess.
Illegal Burger
23 Møllergata, Sentrum, Oslo 0179, Norway
Popular casual burger joint in the city center.
Rorbua Aker Brygge
71 Stranden, Sentrum, Oslo 0250, Norway
We visited this restaurant for Leif's birthday, great option for traditional Northern Norwegian food - seafood, elk, reindeer, etc. Reservations recommended.
Dale Of Norway
45 Karl Johans gate, Sentrum, Oslo 0162, Norway
If you're looking for a Norwegian wool sweater, Dale is a classic option.
Devold flaggskipbutikk
43 Operagata, Gamle Oslo, Oslo 0194, Norway
Devold is known for their wool layers and sweaters.
Crow Bar & Brewery
32 Torggata, Grünerløkka, Oslo 0183, Norway
Popular with the locals, we received several recommendations to try out this bar and microbrewery with a limited food menu.
Nedre Foss Gård
2 Nordre gate, Grünerløkka, Oslo 0551, Norway
More upscale restaurant, brewery, and bar with outdoor patio.
Dronningens Kebab
27 Dronningens Gate, Sentrum, Oslo 0154, Norway
Excellent kebabs, but no seating so take this to go or eat standing on the street like we did.
Girotondo
19 Youngs gate, Sentrum, Oslo 0181, Norway
Popular pizza place, reservations recommended.
Frognerseteren
200 Holmenkollveien, Oslo 0791, Norway
Popular cafe and restaurant overlooking Oslo. While here consider checking out the ski museum.
Norway Designs
7 Lille Grensen, Sentrum, Oslo 0159, Norway
Interior design store featuring Scandinavian homegoods, kitchenware, etc.
Illums Bolighus - GlasMagasinet
9 Stortorvet, Sentrum, Oslo 0155, Norway
Danish department store chain known for their upscale homegoods and Scandinavian designs.
KOK Oslo Sauna, Langkaia
1 Langkaia, Oslo 1050, Norway
Saunas are a huge part of Scandinavian culture - here is one you can rent either privately or join with others in Oslo harbor. There are also plenty of other options to consider in the area.
Engebret Cafe
1 Bankplassen, Sentrum, Oslo 0151, Norway
Close by option for traditional Norwegian food - open for lunch and dinner.