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There are many restaurants in Oslo serving the best of Continental, European and Scandinavian dishes. Most of them lie in the centre of the city. All of them offer excellent food in every price category.

Annen Etage

One of the famous restaurants in Oslo, Annen Etage belongs to the Hotel Continental's range of restaurants. A dining place with an elegant, comfortable and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant serves its clients with the best of the Continental, European and Scandinavian Cuisine.

Address: Stortingsgata 24-26, Hotel Continental, 0117 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 824 070

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Reservations: Required

Grand Café

Located in central Oslo, Grand cafe is the most popular cafe among the locals. A European and Scandavian cuisine is generally served in this restaurant. Veal and beef dishes, reindeer steak and elk stew are some of the specialties of the cafe. Around noon, the cafe serves some delicious sandwiches and cakes.

Address: Karl Johans gate 31, Grand Hotel, 0159 Oslo

Tel: +47 23 212 000

Opening Hours: Monday & Tuesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Sunday noon to 11 p.m.

Reservations: Recommended

Brasserie 45

Brasserie 45 is a dining restaurant serving a variety of European and Scandinavian dishes along with fresh fish and seafood. Pork Schnitzels with béarnaise sauce is the speciality of this restaurant.

Address: Karl Johans gate 45, Sentrum, 0162 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 413 400

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 3:30 p.m. till midnight, Friday & Saturday 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Magma Bar & Restaurant

Situated on the west of the town, Magma Bar & Restaurant is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine. A bright, casual and romantic dining place, the restaurant serves Brunch, Lunch and Dinner. Pan-fried skate, spit-roasted partridge, and Provençal-braised lamb shank are the most popular dishes of the place. There is also live Jazz music during brunch hours.

Address: Karl Johans gate 31, Grand Hotel, 0159 Oslo

Tel: +47 23 085 810

Opening Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Sat 11am-3pm, Dinner Daily; Summer: Mon-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-09:30pm Winter: 6pm-11:30pm, Brunch Sun 11am-3pm

Reservations: Recommended

Angus Steakhouse - The Scotsman

Located on the main street, Angus Steakhouse - The Scotsman offers a wide variety of burgers, steaks and pizzas along with fish and meat dishes. This restaurant is also popular for the traditional Norwegian Christmas meal.

Address: Karl Johans gate 17, Oslo

Tel: +47 22 474 477

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00- 00:00 & Sunday 12:00- 00:00

Mehfel - Pakistani kitchen

Located in the old city centre, Mehfel offers an exotic Pakistani meal blended with the essence of Pakistani art and culture. One can also enjoy the concerts and poetry evenings taking place most of the time in Mehfel.

Address: Kirkegata 15, NO-0153 Oslo

Tel: +47 22 423 777

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Helios Grünerløkka: Go Organic café

Go Organic café is an vegetarian cafe serving delicious eco-food along with soup, pais, wok, salads, pizza, baguettes and cakes. The Place also has its own coffee bar. There is also a shop where one can find over 2000 ecological products right from clothes, food, toys to fruits and vegetables.

Address: Hausmanns gate 10

Tel: +47 22 211 337

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm & Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm