Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Oslo

Owned and managed by brothers Luca and Davide Zannini, Mamma Pizza has quickly come to be known as one of Oslo's most authentic Italian restaurants. Apart from classics like the margherita and 4 formaggi, the restaurant also offers a variety of unique pizzas that are no less delicious. Composed of a thin, crisp base, delicious sauces and ingredients sourced straight from Italy, every pizza is packed with flavor and simply scrumptious. Apart from their legendary pizzas, the restaurant also offers a variety of pastas and salads. With an undeniable love for good food and a desire to make people happy, Mamma Pizza extends a hearty welcome to all who find themselves drawn in by the wafting aroma of fresh bread and cheese.

T - Lille Grensen is located on Karl Johans gate, next to the big Zara showroom. This trendy tearoom is Oslo's answer to tea cultures across the world. The dining area is done up with modern design concepts that are somewhat of a Norway specialty. The menu here includes over 50 different varieties of teas from all over the world, these include black teas, herbal and fruit teas, chais and hot, cold and iced variants thereof. The tea house is also big on afternoon teas and high teas; wherein they blend the traditional tea culture with modern dining concepts. To nosh along with these refreshing drinks is a range of snacks such as sandwiches, pastries and other baked goodies that are quite delicious on their own.

Illegal Burger is the perfect spot to grab a greasy and delicious late night meal. The restaurant's charcoal grill leaves the juicy burgers with a satisfying smokey flavor. There are a flurry of toppings to augment your burger, and the fries and beer are top-of-the-line as well. Veggie burgers are served too, so there's no excuse to skip a visit to this restaurant! Be assured, you won't regret it.

Nestled in the trendy suburb of Grünerløkka, Liebling is a Berlin-inspired cafe founded by Kati and Ola in 2010. Not your run-of-the-mill cafe, Liebling likes to keep things interesting and delightfully eccentric. The cafe doubles up as a shop that sells novelty items like fart cushions, design lamps, mustache wax, German mustard and others. On the culinary end, this charming cafe serves a host of Berlin eats such as breads, meats, cereal and more. The coffee is freshly brewed at all times on a batch brewer, and roast is delivered by Supreme Roastworks. The decor of Liebling is bright and peppy, speckled with quirky items and objets d'art, and there's never a dull moment here.

Kverneriet is a local chain that has carved a niche for themselves with their excellent burgers and fries. Their branch in Majorstuen is a popular spot among the young and old who throng here to savor their signature burgers like Barbecue Dreams, Umami and Asian Sensation. You can see the passion for their food in the tiniest details starting from the bun, patties, toppings, to the fries. Besides a good list of alcoholic beverages, they also have options for teetotalers. The ambiance looks rather fancy for a fast food place with high ceilings, white brick exposed walls, low hanging, ambient lighting, and glass front. Such a great setting and affordable food makes eating at Kverneriet a steal.