Best Restaurants in Norway 2026

Gravlaks

Salt-and-dill cured salmon served with mustard-dill sauce, a Norwegian classic that showcases the extraordinary quality of Norwegian Atlantic salmon. Available at any traditional Norwegian restaurant.

Where to try: Engebret Café (Oslo), Bryggeloftet & Stuene (Bergen)

Price: $18-35

Klippfisk (Bacalhau)

Salt-dried cod reconstituted and cooked in numerous ways, a Norwegian tradition dating to Viking trade routes. Bergen is the historic center of Norwegian klippfisk production.

Where to try: Wesselstuen (Bergen), traditional restaurants along Bergen waterfront

Price: $25-40

Fårikål (Mutton and Cabbage)

Norway's national dish — slow-cooked whole peppercorns with mutton and cabbage, served with boiled potatoes. Simple, hearty, and deeply Norwegian; best in autumn when restaurants celebrate Fårikål season.

Where to try: Traditional Norwegian restaurants in autumn, particularly September-October

Price: $20-35

Brunost Waffles

Heart-shaped Norwegian waffles served with brown cheese (brunost) and jam or sour cream — the quintessential Norwegian café experience available anywhere from mountain huts to Oslo cafés.

Where to try: Any Norwegian café, Kaffistova (Oslo), Fløyen mountain café (Bergen)

Price: $8-15

Maaemo

Norway's only three-Michelin-starred restaurant offers an extraordinary tasting menu showcasing organic Norwegian ingredients. The intimate 25-seat restaurant provides a theatrical culinary journey through Nordic flavors and techniques.

Schweigaards gate 15, 0191 Oslo

Bryggeloftet & Stuene

A cozy Bergen institution serving authentic Norwegian dishes in a historic Bryggen building. The restaurant specializes in local seafood, game meats, and traditional preparations passed down through generations.

Bryggen 11, 5003 Bergen

Illegal Burger

Oslo's favorite burger joint serving creative burgers with quality Norwegian beef. The casual atmosphere and affordable prices make it perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

Møllergata 23, 0179 Oslo

Vippa Food Hall

Oslo's waterfront street food hall featuring 15+ vendors offering cuisines from around the world. The outdoor seating provides stunning fjord views while you enjoy everything from tacos to Vietnamese food.

Akershusstranda 25, 0150 Oslo

Fuglen

A vintage 1960s-inspired café serving exceptional coffee by day and cocktails by night. The Tokyo-Oslo connection brings quality coffee culture and mid-century design together.

Universitetsgata 2, 0164 Oslo

Lysverket

A Michelin-starred Bergen restaurant celebrating Western Norwegian seafood and seasonal ingredients. The industrial-chic space overlooks the harbor and features creative plates with bold, pure flavors.

KODE Art Museums, Rasmus Meyers allé 9, 5015 Bergen

Fiskeriet Youngstorget

A popular Oslo fish market and restaurant serving the freshest Norwegian seafood. The casual counter-service spot offers fish soup, fish and chips, and daily catches at reasonable prices.

Youngstorget 2B, 0181 Oslo

Døgnvill Burger

A Bergen burger chain known for quality ingredients and creative combinations. The burgers are made from Norwegian beef with inventive toppings and excellent fries.

Kong Oscars gate 54, 5017 Bergen

Pølse (Norwegian Hot Dog)

The iconic Norwegian street food — a pork hot dog served in a lompe (potato flatbread) or hot dog bun with mustard, ketchup, crispy onions, and shrimp salad. Available at pølsevogn carts and 7-Eleven stores nationwide.

Find it at: Pølsevogn carts throughout Oslo and Bergen, 7-Eleven and Narvesen kiosks

Reker (Fresh Shrimp)

Boiled fjord shrimp eaten directly from paper bags purchased from fishing boats at the harbor — one of Norway's most beloved summer traditions. Bergen Fish Market is the best place to buy fresh shrimp.

Find it at: Bergen Fish Market, Aker Brygge Oslo waterfront, direct from fishing boats in summer

Norwegian Bakery Pastries

Kanelbolle (cinnamon rolls), skolebrød (cardamom buns with custard and coconut), and kringla (pretzels) from Norwegian bakeries are excellent quick snacks sold fresh daily.

Find it at: Godt Brød bakeries (Oslo and Bergen), local bakeries everywhere

Mathallen Oslo

Oslo's premier artisan food market in the Vulkan district with 30+ specialty food vendors including Norwegian cheeses, cured meats, fresh pasta, craft beer, and international cuisines. The best place to explore Norwegian food culture in one space.

Hours: Tue-Fri 10AM-8PM, Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM

Bergen Fish Market (Fisketorget)

Bergen's iconic waterfront fish market has traded for centuries, offering fresh Norwegian salmon, whole crabs, shrimp, and smoked fish. Tourist prices are high but the seafood quality is excellent.

Hours: Mon-Sat 7AM-7PM (summer extended hours)

Youngstorget Farmers' Market (Oslo)

Regular farmers' market in central Oslo with local produce, artisan foods, organic vegetables, and seasonal specialties including Norwegian berries and regional cheeses.

Hours: Tue-Sat 9AM-4PM