By Sofia Haan
Calling all foodies! In the September 2022 issue of Viking, we share Oslo restaurant recommendations from Norway’s top food bloggers, Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr. Here are some more delicious restaurants to put on your Oslo must-try list.
ZZ Pizza
It may be an unlikely location, but ZZ Pizza–located in the Gamlebyen neighborhood of Oslo–serves up delicious pizza out of a former car wash. Pronounced “Zet Zet,” the industrial space of the car wash not only gives the pizzeria a unique atmosphere, but also provides a functional space for Mold, the restaurant’s in-house cider producer. The menu features Neapolitan-style pizzas made using fresh, local and in-season ingredients like Norwegian cheese and anchovies from the Oslo fjords.
St. Lars
If you’re looking to try something more adventurous at mealtime, visit St. Lars, owned by international television chef Andreas Viestad. This restaurant isn’t your typical chophouse. It features unique menu items, such as suckling pig alongside traditional meat offerings. The restaurant’s cuisine is based on raw or grilled meats and includes an emphasis on Norwegian produce. The restaurant has earned rave reviews and attracted notable visitors like Norway’s Queen Sonja and former Norwegian prime minister Jens Stoltenberg.
Katla
Katla’s diverse menu offers the distinct tastes of Latin American and Asian food made with distinct Nordic ingredients and centered around seafood delicacies. The food is prepared over an open flame and sauces are created on large lava rocks, a nod to the volcanoes of Iceland from which Katla takes its name. The restaurant features an open floor plan, where diners can watch the chefs cook and work in the kitchen.
Code Restaurant
Oslo’s Code Restaurant is all about making the best of two worlds. Its space combines meeting and conference rooms with all the necessary facilities as well as quality restaurant food and service. The Michelin-starred restaurant’s menu is seasonal and changes regularly to offer the freshest favorites, like lobster rolls, entrecôte and roast duck. Code is led by Jørn Lie and Christer Rødseth, both who bring experience from the Norwegian National Chef Team to the kitchen. Located in the cultural district that also hosts the Opera, the Munch Museum and the national library, diners can enjoy exciting views of Oslo’s architecture and fjords.
Brasserie Rivoli
Find a taste of France in the middle of Oslo at Brasserie Rivoli! The menu brims with French brasserie favorites, including oysters, tartare, entrecôte and cheeses. At the same time, enjoy fresh shellfish and grilled dried fish based on traditional Norwegian recipes. These raw menu items are selected with animal welfare and sustainability in mind, with chefs sourcing materials from small-scale, local farmers. The Michelin-starred restaurant is located at Munch Brygge along the Akerselva river, offering guests beautiful views of the Munch Museum and the Oslofjord.