One of Oslo's most popular meeting places, Theatercaféen is a magnet for people involved in the worlds of culture and finance. This culinary institution, situated on the ground floor of Hotel Continental, is the place to see and be seen in Oslo. Built in 1900, the Art Nouveau, Viennese-style café is one of only a few such establishments left in northern Europe. Do not leave without trying the pastry chef's legendary confections.
This is one of Oslo's finest patisseries. At Pascal, you can enjoy French cakes, homemade ice cream and high-quality chocolates in an old-fashioned atmosphere.You can also buy light lunch dishes such as quiche, pies and baguettes made with the careful hand of a confectioner. The end of the meal is equally delightful, what with the many delectable confections on offer.
This popular spot between Vika and Karl Johan is one of the many Oslo café-bars that also serve food. A variety of filled Pita Breads and Melts, Ratatouille, Quiche and the house specialty, lasagna, are all on the menu. Hot dishes usually come with a Salad and nutty Norwegian bread. This is a light and cozy café with dozens of candles and plants in the windows. And should you feel like a game of chess while you are waiting for your food, the staff will gladly lend you a board.
What's could be better than listening to some of the best DJs in Norway while surrounded by plenty of food, alcohol, and beautiful people? Perhaps doing all of that 12 stories above the ground, atop the historic Folkteateret building, with a beautiful panoramic view of the bustling city of Oslo would be an improvement. This is the premise of Stratos. For most of the year it is rented out for weddings or corporate events, but during certain holidays and the summer months it opens up to the public as a nightclub featuring live music, DJs, and an unforgettable view. Call or email for table reservations.
This gourmet restaurant, located in the heart of Oslo's oldest neighborhood, is run by award-winning chef Bent Stiansen. A varied menu is available, compiled from the freshest and best available ingredients. The beautiful and stylistic 18th-century décor just adds to the restaurant's ambiance. The restaurant consists of five small rooms with an intimate atmosphere. The ceiling contains some of the finest stucco work in northern Europe. Guests must be suitably dressed (jacket and tie for men).
Those who appreciate great food should look no further. Guests dine in the light of 300 candles, the only source of light in this intimate basement restaurant, aptly named The Convent. The dining room is located in a spacious cellar with a vaulted brick ceiling. The interior has been specially designed to create the perfect romantic atmosphere and the walls are adorned with religious icons and paintings. The menu, written on monastic scrolls and covered with hand-woven fabric, offers a variety of meat and fish dishes as well as a daily vegetarian dish. An aperitif in front of the fireplace should get you in the right mood before you sit down.
This gourmet restaurant, located in the heart of Oslo's oldest neighborhood, is run by award-winning chef Bent Stiansen. A varied menu is available, compiled from the freshest and best available ingredients. The beautiful and stylistic 18th-century décor just adds to the restaurant's ambiance. The restaurant consists of five small rooms with an intimate atmosphere. The ceiling contains some of the finest stucco work in northern Europe. Guests must be suitably dressed (jacket and tie for men).
An acclaimed coffee shop with an award winning owner, Tim Wendelboe is one of the best Nordic coffee shops in Norway with an aim to become one of the finest roastery and espresso bars in the world. A micro roastery, an espresso bar and a coffee training center, all encompassed into one, you will only find the freshest of this aromatic brew here. Every cup has a different flavor that is just improvising. When you enter the shop, the ambrosial smell of the beans will awaken your minds into an enthralling journey of the coffee world. A great place for all the coffee aficionados, Tim Wendelboe will definitely be a highlight in your cuppa world.
O melhor do Best Western pode ser encontrado aqui. Com uma vasta lista de conhaques, Stilla é uma café intimista durante o dia e que se-transforma num aconchegante bar à noite. Na sua ementa diurno é oferecido uma variedade de sanduíches, doces, sopas e saladas. Os pratos como sanduíches de camarão e maionese, sopas de peixe, e omeletes com camarão são algumas das iguarias mais populares na Noruega. À noite o Stilla oferece um agradável menu de bebidas complementada por uma vasta colecção de raros conhaques. Veja o website do local para maiores informações.
Fuglen is one fun place at Karl Johans. A coffee favorite during the day turns into a great hangout for drinks in the evening. The atmosphere is a lovely retro with the music from the 50-60's. The coffee is absolutely worth for coffee lovers. The unique collections of cocktails will sure take you by surprise. The ginger daiquiri is definitely a must-try! The patio seating is relaxing and best for smokers. Call ahead for detailed information.
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.