Eating and Drinking in Oslo

If foodie holidays are your favourite then your next city break destination of choice should be the capital of Norway, Oslo. While not the cheapest city to explore food and drink in, this exciting and beautiful capital is overwhelming in its offerings and, should your financial cup be overflowing, perfect for a lavish and luxurious getaway for you and your loved ones.



Dining out in the myriad of restaurants, bars and pubs in Oslo can only be described as outstanding. Oslo prides itself on its national and international fare, and you can expect to be served only the finest dishes prepared by skilled and talented chefs with a passion for what they do. Depending on what you most enjoy to dine on, Oslo has plenty to offer - from local Norwegian cuisine to smart international dining, including French, Spanish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and so on. The city is never short of fresh sea ingredients, meaning Oslo is perfect for seafood fans to get their hands on fabulous oceanic cuisine, from fresh fish to lobster, mussels, oysters and crab. Whatever your favourite type of seafood, Oslo has it by the bucket load - and it's always caught fresh every day and delivered straight to the restaurants for preparation.



If you're looking for authentic international dishes, head to areas of the city where the immigrant populations are large - that way, the local restaurants and diners are sure to have some of the most tantalising, authentic food that is loved by Norwegians and immigrants alike. You may also want to enjoy a taste of the local lifestyle and head to the beach one day to barbecue fresh fish and enjoy a glass or two of beer or wine. If you do plan to purchase alcohol, low alcohol level beer can be bought at supermarkets, but anything stronger must be purchased from special liquor stores called Vinmonopolet.



Eating and drinking in Oslo makes for an unforgettable holiday experience, and if you're a foodie you probably already know that one of the best ways to learn about a nation is through its cuisine. After all, the heavy use of fish and seafood in Norway already hints at not only an abundance of fish in the country but how money is made there too. In any case, when you head back to your hotels in Oslo after another stunning night out in a local restaurant, you won't be regretting choosing this welcoming city as your latest foodie destination!