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A bar with its heart in the right place! This warm and inviting cocktail and wine bar is built around the concept of “soul friend.” The name Anam Cara is pre-Celtic and means “soulmate,” which is exactly the feeling they hope to give you here. They offer a great selection of wines and a truly unique cocktail menu inspired by various immigrant cultures in the US. Extra praise goes to their excellent mocktail menu! The interior features colorful touches—greens, terracotta and wooden furniture—that create a cozy, welcoming vibe.

This is the spot for truly delicious French pastries! On the corner of Bøgata in charming Kampen, you’ll find this little French bakery. Their 'Pastel de Nata' has become a real hit with crisp layers, creamy center, and just the right touch of caramel on top. But our top pick here has to be the 'Oslo Roll', a croissant-style swirl filled with pistachio cream. So good! There’s no indoor seating yet, and the outdoor spots are limited, but honestly it’s just as nice to grab a pastry and coffee to enjoy on a bench nearby. The neighborhood is absolutely lovely when the sun is shining!

A little taste of Japan in the middle of Oslo? This bar is all about Japanese culture, and you can feel it in every detail. The food menu will feature dishes like yakitori skewers, sashimi, and cold noodle salad. Behind the bar you’ll find Japanese beer, whisky, and sake. The interior is carefully designed, and even the drinks and games are curated to match the vibe. The place is filled with arcade machines with everything from classic rhythm games to Mario Bros cabinets from the 80s. If you’re into Japanese culture, or simply want a different kind of night out in the city, this spot is worth checking out. PS: When we dropped by, the bartender mentioned they were brewing their very own matcha beer. Exciting!

After a few popular sourdough bun pop-ups, this bakery opened up right by the Akerselva river, tucked away in a cozy little corner of Oslo. The space is quite small and charming, so it’s usually best suited for takeaway, as seating is pretty limited. We definitely recommend the sourdough cardamom bun! You can really taste the sourdough – just the way we think a bake like that should be. The only downside? It’s the first one to sell out!

The craze for buns shows no sign of slowing, and you definitely don’t want to miss these cream buns in Gamlebyen! The toppings and unique flavors make this something you probably haven’t tried before. How about ‘Biscoff,’ ‘Blueberry and lemon curd,’ or ‘Banana, caramel and pecan’? Note: Cream buns are only sold on weekends. Here, Daglig Brød and Skrenten Pizza bring together two of the city’s delights with sourdough baking and creative pizza experiences. During the day, fill up on freshly baked bread, buns and pastries from Daglig Brød, while in the afternoon and evening, Skrenten serves up colorful, retro-inspired pizza vibes and an outdoor seating area almost as big as the inside.

This is a cozy little retro wine bar filled with green plants and industrial charm. They offer carefully curated French natural wines from the Loire and other regions, as well as classic cocktails like Daiquiri and Negroni. The snacks here are excellent too, with options like large green olives from Sicily, walnuts, chips served with sour cream and jalapeño dip, cheeses like Brillat-Savarin, and shrimp rolls with shrimp, crayfish tails and pickled jalapeños. Delicious! The relaxed atmosphere is perfectly complemented by music that swings between soft techno and funk, just right for casual conversation.

A new favourite in town! In Markveien on Løkka, a brand-new pizza restaurant with a focus on both pizza and bistro dining has opened its doors. The owner has previously worked the pizza ovens at Lofthus, which basically guarantees they know their craft. You can choose from 12 different pizzas, all with a deliciously crispy thin crust. 'Ovnstekt Sopp', topped with oyster and chestnut mushrooms on a white sauce, is a must-try if you are into mushrooms. The meatier options like 'Salami (Sterk)', 'Salciccia', and 'Trøffelsalami' are also incredibly good. You will also find more adventurous creations such as 'Brennesle & Pistachios', and 'Tuna & Nduja'. The interior has a clear bistro feel, with the pizza oven shining warmly in the corner behind the bar. It is not a large space, but there is seating both indoors and outside.

This bar has its very own charm and a down-to-earth vibe! Inside you step into a warm, butter-yellow room with red accents and a record player spinning Beatles and Oasis. Alongside beer and wine you will find cocktails with playful nods to the Norwegian heartland, like 'Je skar surfe på Einafjorden'. A tribute to the norwegian cult band Vazelina Bilopphøggers. There are plenty of other drinks worth trying too, like 'Peter’s Shandy', a crisp favorite that tastes a bit like a radler. If you get peckish, you can order small bites such as cheese, ham, olives, pickles or simply a bag of chips. Langt Langt Borte sits a little outside the city center, but its neighborhood charm and fun drinks will easily put a smile on your face. With plenty of outdoor seating, it is also the kind of place where you might just end up staying until long after the sun goes down.

Right in Bjørvika, just by the river promenade and the Munch Museum, you’ll find this modern and flavorful dining experience. It’s a cozy restaurant with dark, minimalist interiors and abstract artworks on the walls. Every dinner here is a little journey, featuring well-balanced flavors and creative small plates meant for sharing—from chawanmushi to tacos and seafood—designed for savoring multiple tastes at a relaxed pace. Many of the dishes highlight Norwegian ingredients with an international twist. On Fridays and Saturdays, they also offer a special lunch menu from noon to 3 pm!

Right by the river near the popular venue Blå, you’ll find this Sicilian gem. The menu offers a great selection of pizza, pasta and other Italian delights, all inspired by the rich flavors of Sicilian cuisine. When it comes to wine, it’s all about quality over quantity, with a focus on Italian bottles. PS, the dessert Crema di Limone Caramellizate e Sorbetto Limone was so good we actually had to order a second one! From Thursday to Sunday, their Sicilian Panetteria (bakery) is also open. The selection varies, but the buns here definitely stand out in a very delicious way. We recently tried the pistachio version, and it was fantastic!

[You can get a discount here with Oslo Explore] Create your very own ring from scratch! In Grünerløkka, you’ll find an intimate and creative jewelry workshop. Over four hours, you’ll learn to shape a wax ring, cast it in sand using molten tin, and then sand and polish it until it shines. The class and space are warm and social, with good music and room for around eight participants. The process is surprisingly meditative – and you’ll leave with a personal piece of jewelry the same day, beautifully packaged in a box.

Enjoy Filipino flavors and Norwegian ingredients in elegant surroundings! The restaurant is led by Ivy Tabuno Solheim, a Norwegian-Filipino chef who previously worked at Betong, Hot Shop and Katla. The team from Betong is also involved, so you can expect an intimate dining experience with a changing menu and a small but thoughtful wine list to match the kitchen. For now, there’s only one set menu to order. Their veal tongue skewer with confit egg yolk and pineapple ponzu, and not least the duck with peach, were absolutely outstanding. Think clean flavors, precise sauces, and a strong focus on produce. The atmosphere is stylish yet grounded, with green surfaces and soft lighting. You can also get very good Filipino food at Kain Neo-Filipino Bistro in the city center, but this spot feels a touch more refined.

Grünerløkka’s coziest wine den! Nestled in bustling Markveien, this intimate wine bar has a timeless feel and offers nearly 450 different wines, most available by the glass. Vinyl records spin in the background as you enjoy a glass while mingling with some of Oslo’s coolest crowd. Alongside an impressive wine selection, they serve daily toast, cheese boards, serrano ham, olives, chips and other snacks. With seating both indoors and outdoors, it’s a perfect summer pitstop. That authentic Løkka vibe!

Oslo’s hidden sandwich magic tucked behind an unassuming door! Hope for good weather because it’s take-away only. But trust us, It’s totally worth it! This small sandwich shop serves seriously tasty creations on brioche buns. Think duck confit with tangy red cabbage, pickles, and tarragon mayo, porchetta paired with fennel salad, or a meatball sub with habanero marinara and melted mozzarella. Absolutely delicious! And don’t miss finishing off with their amazing chocolate chip cookie. Just saying.

The charming little wine bar is called Vinkassen, and that’s exactly what you’ll find inside – a big box filled with bottles available by the glass. After ten years working as chefs, two young Danes decided to open a local wine bar in Bislett, Oslo. Tired of all the cheese platters being served at the city’s wine bars, they wanted to create a spot with both great wine and proper food on the menu. Here you’ll always find a solid and varied selection by the glass, along with a food menu full of tempting small plates inspired by Italian, Spanish and French flavors.