Fodor's Oslo Restaurant Guide

Eat, drink and... eat more and drink more

Oslo is a relatively small capital, with just 475,000 inhabitants, but despite its diminutive stature Oslo packs quite a hefty culinary punch. With more shops, busier pubs and bars, and theatres filling up every night; people are finally beginning to discover the appeal of this simmering city. An area that has particularly benefited from this trend is the restaurant scene; eateries are springing up all over the capital, eager to cash in on the growth of Oslo. The choice of places to eat is extraordinary and quite unexpected.

Sample the delights of Norwegian nosh at up-market hotspots such as D'Artagnan, the brainchild of Freddie Nielsen, one of Oslo 's best known restaurateurs. Try any of the superb seafood dishes here - the boned fillet of salmon with dill lobster cream sauce is particularly good. For an excellent oriental experience, Fodor's insists that there is only one place to go. The strangely titled 'Dinner' serves a splendid range of Szechuan-style cuisine, so "don't bother with the other Chinese restaurants". Alternatively, taste a bit of Oslo history with a visit to Det Gamle Raadhus - situated in the old town hall, this is the oldest eatery in town; it celebrated its 350 th birthday in 1991.

However, if you're just looking for somewhere to grab a coffee and catch up on the latest gossip, then relax in the delightful atmosphere of Clodion Art Café, a cheerful, chatty place that "will make you want to stay all day".

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