50 top Oslo wine restaurants 2026
From classic bistro style restaurants to eclectic and fine dining – Oslo has a wide range of venues that offer wine lists for wine enthusiasts. Interested in particular Italians or have you discovered that champagne really goes with everything? Do you prefer older vintages every day over young and fruity?
Go deep into Burgundy while enjoying dim sum, enjoy natural wines with the hautest neo Nordic cuisine – or find a classic kitchen with classic wines. Enjoy the tour in Oslo and bon appétit!
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![Vinland, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: 48 84 28 05
Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 48, Oslo
By the Glass List of the Year Norway, presented by Riedel 2025
A world-class and widely-awarded wine list – and as deep as they get – can be found at this modern yet retro, vibey Nordic brasserie. Paris meets New York meets casually elegant Scandinavia, it’s suitable for date nights, wine-geek nights and smaller functions too. Your langoustine or côte de bouef will be in great wine company, that is for sure. Skewed towards the higher end, this roughly 170-page wine list covers traditional areas both widely and deeply, including the US West Coast. With the restaurant located in the former US Embassy, and California’s wines already well established among...
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![Jimmy's, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 93 47 00 11
Address: Leirfallsgata 6, Oslo
Located in the vibey Grünerløkka, the wine list in this casual bistro-style restaurant focuses on California and Burgundy (14 pages deep). Focusing on the now common “sharing concept,” this is a great place for Saturday lunches, and their bone marrow dish is not to be missed! Also an excellent place for drinking wines in the Oslo summer sun. Booking is advised.
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![THE THIEF, a restaurant and hotel in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 24 00 40 00
Address: Landgangen 1, Oslo
As a guest at the five star hotel THE THIEF, the wine list really gives you no reason to leave the premises if you are craving a great bottle of Burgundy.
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![Fat City, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Thorvald Meyers gate 30, Oslo
Best Short List of the Year Norway, presented by Vinify 2025
A great new addition (from early 2023) to Oslo’s wine bar scene. It's a small bar serving smaller dishes and (mostly) natural wines along Grünerløkkas main drag, Thorvald Meyers Gate. Perfect also for wine lunches as they are one (of very few) wine-centric places opening already at 11/12, setting Fat City apart from most wine bars in Oslo. Take a seat by the bar or by one of the few tables by the window. It's easily overlooked when passing by, but inside you can dive into their short but well-curated wine list skewed towards “natural” wines – although not too dogmatic on this genre and offer...
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![Interior of restaurant Madonna, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 60 12 00
Address: Operagata 17, Oslo
Best Short List of the Year Norway, presented by Vinify 2025
A casual restaurant in Bjørvika that opened its doors in the fall of 2023. It is run by the same team that also runs Einer (another Star Wine List Red Star). However, where the fine dining restaurant Einer focuses on a nine-course set menu, Madonna is more playful and casual. At Madonna, you could go for just one of the dishes from their eclectic menu, but you will most likely opt for more. The wine list is short, but a masterpiece in how to present interesting one-pagers covering all genres. Kudos! Prices are really agreeable as well.
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![The dining room of Zarathustra Meyhane restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 94 06 94 69
Address: Thorvald Meyers gate 80, Oslo
Best Short List of the Year Norway, presented by Vinify 2025
Serving delicious meze and carefully selected wines from their one-of-a-kind list of wines from countries fighting the Ottoman Empire back in the 15th century. You don’t see that focus often, assumingly? This means wine from Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon and Syria, in addition to leading names from countries such as Greece, Hungary, Georgia, Italy and more. A good selection of wines by the glass as well. A great hangout for a group of friends, sharing tasty dishes and hearty wines. Located in the vibey area of Grünerløkka.
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![Frances Vinbar, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 48 84 37 86
Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 48, Oslo
By the Glass List of the Year Norway, presented by Riedel 2025
Elegant wine bar (coffee shop in the morning) serving up delicious small plates influenced by both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Frances opened its doors late 2023, and hit the ground running. Located in the old US Embassy buidling, recently renovated and lending this big city cosmopolitan feeling to it all. Without loosing its charm. Solid BTG-programme. Stronghold in the USA section (no wonder, given the location). Intimate but spacey.
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Address: Dronning Eufemias gate 37, Inngang Wismargata, Oslo
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Norway, presented by Bona Fide Wines 2025
“We play loud music!”. The greeting over the open kitchen area says it all, in this small casual fine dining venue (some 20 seats only). Might very well be Norway’s best place to go for well though wine pairings to their set menu. A small, but very tempting wine list may also lure you towards venturing on your own. Creative and quality focused, avoiding blending in but rather standing out and showcasing the new names of the wine world. An example to follow! Reservations can be really hard to come by though.
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![Hotel Bristol, a restaurant and hotel in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 82 60 20
Address: Kristian IV's gate 7, Oslo
Italian Wine List of the Year Norway 2025
Proper hotel restaurants are few and far between, particularly with great wine lists, but they can prove the icing on the cake. Bristol Grill, within Oslo's Hotel Briston, serves up classical brasserie fare in a timeless dining room oozing old money, without seeming clichéd or intimidating – it's a bit like stepping into a time machine. Though the wine list is smaller than it once was, there are still treasures buried in this deep selection that is firmly focused on the classic regions of France and Piedmont, plus California as well. Some great prices to be found for back vintages.
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![Exterior of Stallen restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 45 84 17 55
Address: Underhaugsveien 28 Stallbygning, Oslo
Stallen opened in 2019 and is the passion project of chef Sebastian Myhre, who has a background in fine dining and chef competitions. Stallen means “stables” and this place is exactly that – or, at least, it used to be. The restaurant only has nine tables and a total of 23 seats, spread over two tiny floors. When you enter the restaurant, you are literally in the kitchen, which received a Michelin star for its food in 2023. As the star already indicates, the food is luxurious and delicate, with most of the produce being local since the restaurant has its own farm about 30 minutes outside of t...
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![Interior of Brasserie Rivoli restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 21 42 05 90
Address: Operagata 3, Oslo
Kari Innerå is a well-known chef with decades of experience across several restaurants. Brasserie Rivoli is a lovely French restaurant in the bustling Bjørvika part of Oslo, next to the Munch Museum – hearty food of high quality following the seasons, using Norwegian produce. The head sommelier, Andreas Nork, is also a familiar name on the hospitality scene and curated many great wine lists before arriving at Brasserie Rivoli. Here, the list has a French focus with Burgundy playing the main character. There are also a few options from other classic wine countries by very good producers and, t...
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![Bistro Fourrage, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 92 92 72 85
Address: Storgata 97, Oslo
A recent addition to the wine scene, opened May 2024, with a modern-looking, French-inspired menu that lends your thoughts more towards a Paris brasserie than a bistro. Despite its young age, it has a great wine program. The list obviously finds it core in France, with most regions very well covered. That said, there is no shame at all about the section covering regions such as Italy, Austria, Germany, the USA and South Africa. Situated a stone’s throw from the river Akerselva, on the opposite side of the gentrified Grunerløkka area, this place is great for summer days and evenings, with a...
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![Interior of Brasserie Blanche restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 23 20 13 10
Address: Josefines gate 23, Oslo
Since 1998, Brasserie Blanche has been an institution for French-inspired food and wine in the busy lower Majorstuen area, AKA Homansbyen. The restaurant is located in an old brick house that, at some point in time, used to be a stable. Some of those interior details are kept, which brings a certain cosiness to the place. The fireplace in the middle of the room only adds to this effect during winter. Even though the restaurant can take 125 guests at once, thanks to a spacious second floor, you never feel that it is too big. Yet it’s a popular venue and people tend to be happier as the evening...
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![Interior of St. Lars restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 97 06 10 21
Address: Thereses gate 45, Oslo
“Where vegetarians come to cheat” says the sign greeting you at the entrance to St. Lars – and it is true! This cosy neighbourhood restaurant, located in the popular and energetic Bislett area of central Oslo, is a must on the list of every meat lover. Their specialties include côte de boeuf and beef tartare. And if you (unlike me) are good at planning well ahead, you can order their heavenly suckling pig. Oh, did I mention they have fish, too? On Saturdays you might be lucky and get fresh langoustines, a delicacy the likes of which you will not taste outside of Norway (unless, of course, they...
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![Brasserie France, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 23 10 01 65
Address: Øvre Slottsgate 16, Oslo
One of still rather few wine-oriented restaurants open for lunch, the wine list at this downtown institution is exclusively French. An old school, Paris-style brasserie with a nice atmosphere, reservations are highly recommended – and well in advance. It’s on every wine geek’s radar, and don’t expect any hipster wines (or guests for that matter). Burgundy occupies large sections of the wine list, but all major regions are well covered. You could do a lot worse than a croque monsieur and Champagne for Saturday lunch here.
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![The terrace of Panu restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: 40 44 65 38
Address: Sankt Olavs Plass 3, Oslo
A wine bar and bistro in downtown Oslo’s St. Olavs Plass area with a set menu (at a nice price) in the basement and à la carte in the bar. Expect a somewhat lively atmosphere, tasty dishes and wines at the higher end of the price spectrum – both classics and more alternative or offbeat examples from the usual wine producing suspects. A short, but well-curated list.
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![Interior of Restaurant Betong restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Operagata 77D, Oslo
Very soon after opening in the eastern part of the Bjørvika area, Oslo’s newer and busy cultural and gastronomic hub, Restaurant Betong was on everyone’s lips and its trend factor high. The food is excellently made, with a big focus on the quality of the produce. That said, the restaurant is not at all snobby but, rather, down to earth. And this mentality is brought to the table by the waiters, who create an affable, cheerful, almost party-like ambiance – but always within limits. The playlist is beautifully curated and the volume is adjusted according to the guests’ preferences. The food cho...
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![Interior of Mon Oncle restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Universitetsgata 9, Oslo
Sparkling Wine List of the Year Norway, presented by Nyetimber 2025
Mon Oncle used to be part of the restaurant group whose jewel in the crown is Oslo’s three-Michelin-starred Maaemo, and owner Esben Holmboe Bang transferred it over to head chef Dimitri Veith in 2023 as a mark of respect. A French kitchen philosophy is at the heart of its concept, with super elegant dishes combining the best of Norwegian produce supplemented by French (when needed), and these form the different tasting menu options. The interior is as elegant as the dishes, with see-through curtains separating the diners from the open kitchen. The large windows towards the street are not tran...
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![Interior of Sparta wine bar, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 45 88 57 98
Address: Mariboes gate 2B, Oslo
For regulars queuing outside one of Oslo’s most important clubs, Rockefeller, the opening of Sparta on the other side of the street has been an epiphany. What used to be a very dull former baptist church entrance has now been turned into an intimate and buzzing wine bar and restaurant. In summer, concert goers can have a glass of tasty wine (the wine at the club is undrinkable!) and share some super food on the (tiny) outdoor terrace. Or, they can have a full meal inside from the ever-changing snack menu. It’s a perfect venue for either pre-concert dining or merely for enjoying wine-friendly f...
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![Interior of Substans, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 41 28 45 12
Address: Rådhusgata 27, Oslo
Substans enjoys a rather spectacular location, within a glass house built along a broad granite outdoor stairway that is still in use. From the restaurant’s entrance – which works as a drop-in wine bar and, in summer, an outdoor area – you have a view of Oslo’s harbour and the Akershus Fortress. Positioned at the bottom of some internal stairs, the dining room has no view but offers an intimate ambiance – diners can choose between tables or seats at the bar, where they can follow the meticulous work of the small, open kitchen. Substans is an omakase restaurant in the true meaning of the word,...
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![Interior of Palace Grill restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 23 13 11 40
Address: Solligata 2, Oslo
We’re talking about a real institution in Oslo’s gastronomic scene here, as this tiny restaurant has been around since 1994 and at the same address in the western part of downtown. The concept hasn’t changed: great food and wine, combined. Palace Grill is a restaurant that has shaped some of the best chefs in Norway. The food is classic in a playful way, reflecting the young energy in the kitchen and the restaurant’s profile. You’re sure to have caviar at least once during the meal and the main ingredients in the 10-course menu are of the highest Norwegian quality. The chefs here get bored ea...
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![Interior of B vin restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Trondheimsveien 2, Bygg B, Oslo
Newcomer List of the Year Norway 2025
B VIN is an intimate wine bar located on the lower side of Grünerløkka, one of Oslo’s busiest areas when it comes to night life, wining and dining. The ambiance is very friendly and relaxed – well balanced by the interior design and the wine collection; a perfect place for a date, or for meeting smaller groups of friends. To eat, there is a well-assembled and well-prepared selection of everything from snacks to more hearty food to accompany the wines. B VIN even has an option for a six-course chef’s menu if booked in advance. Some of them have ‘signature dish’ potential, and elements of this...
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![Interior of Campo Osteria restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 44 44 44
Address: Bygdøy allé 53, Oslo
Campo Osteria is an Italian neighbourhood restaurant that opened its doors the summer of 2025. The food does not include the typical dishes you tend to find in Italian restaurants, but has a focus on Roman local flavours and dishes, influenced by the Italian of the two owners: Fabio Pezzoli is the charismatic restaurant manager of Campo Osteria, who might just randomly sit down at your table for a chat! If you are local to Oslo, you might recognise him from his other venue, in Majorstuen. Fabio and his business partner, Rune Pal, a well-known Oslo chef with a long resumé full of excellent res...
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![Interior of Cru Vin & Kjøkken wine bar/restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 12 05 02
Address: Dronning Eufemias gate 6, Oslo
Cru had a longstanding position as the preferred wine hub of Majorstuen, in western Oslo, before its relocation to Bjørvika’s ‘Barcode’ in spring 2025 – Oslo’s newest district for wining, dining, and other cultural activities. The new location has given Cru the opportunity to grow into a full-scale, fine-dining, à la carte restaurant which boasts comfort in all aspects of the word. The elegant setting and open kitchen bring serenity – but still friendliness – to this mid-sized restaurant. The food is based on very high-quality produce that is turned into tasty, contemporary, wine-friendly di...
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![Arakataka, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: 94 16 53 91
Address: Mariboes gate 7B, Oslo
Special Jury Prize Norway 2025
Approaching its 25th birthday in 2026, this vibrant and affordable gourmet restaurant in downtown Oslo has managed to stay relevant ever since it burst onto the scene in 2001. Now, the wine list is more interesting than ever – and prices continue to be on the manageable side of things. It is deeply rooted in France, with Jura, Champagne, Loire and Burgundy at its core, but also covers an abundance of German Rieslings, Italian reds and some overseas wines as well. A sure go-to for some nice bottles to accompany their set menu. That said, you could pop by, hang out in the bar and cherry pick fr...
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![Brasserie Hansken, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 42 60 88
Address: Christiania Torv 4, Oslo
Few places in Oslo have such staying power as Brasserie Hansken. Established in 1997, it's still extremely popular with locals as well as travellers, and has a longstanding reputation for quality. Located in the picturesque Christiania Torv, it's surrounded by some of the oldest buildings in Oslo. The waterfront is just a quick stroll away and, in the summertime, the outdoor terrace is a bustling, busy sight. The cuisine, as well as the interior, is classic French with a Scandinavian flair, and the staff is both service-minded and experienced, making it a favourite venue for business lunches...
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![Interior of Beijing Palace restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 11 08 00
Address: Pilestredet 27, Oslo
Beijing Palace used to be a hidden gem in the truest sense, known and praised by just chefs and sommeliers. But after relocating to its current spot, in downtown Oslo, the word of mouth has started to spread. It’s no secret that chefs and sommeliers love authentic Chinese cuisine – which is the main food served here – but the not-so-obvious combination of that cuisine alongside a large selection of wines from primarily classic European regions makes this an industry favourite (they crowd here on Sundays). Today, Beijing Palace is a household name, so to speak, for Chinese cuisine teamed with...
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![Brasserie Ouest, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 464 33 555
Address: Elisenbergveien 19, Frogner, Oslo
Brasserie Ouest is located in the quiet and distinguished Frogner area in the western part of Oslo. In the classic French brasserie surroundings you can enjoy a classic menu with a good selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle. The wine list mirrors the French cuisine and covers a wide range of France's classic regions, but allows for other regions from Europe and the new world to pair with everything from frog legs, oysters, charcuterie and more substantial dishes like steak tartare or bouillabaisse.
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![Chez Colin, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 23 20 23 23
Address: Fredensborgveien 44, Oslo
Established in 2015, but the homely vibe makes guests feel it has been there forever. Located in an area previously not known for either great food or wines, now well worth the short stroll from downtown or Grünerløkka with the Star Wine List Red Star Nektar next door. Cosy and warm atmosphere, and you can expect French bistro fare of high quality, and a well-curated wine list covering all bases of French wine. Particularly strong selection of Bourgogne, with Rhône valley also well covered. A real treat is the fact that Chez Colin is open on Sundays as well.
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![Ekspedisjonshallen, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 21 40 49 30
Address: Sommerrogata 1, Oslo
A classic brasserie at the upscale Sommero hotel. The building was recently renovated (2022). Sommero is centrally located, on Oslo’s west end, with a price to match, some might say. Despite being new, Ekspedisjonshallen is already sporting an impressive wine list. Very strong on the premium end, but there are also nice wines to be had across all price points. There’s a house band frequently playing jazzy tunes. Great for weekend brunches, and open for weekday lunches as well. Do note the impressive wall fresco covering one of the walls.
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![Grand Café & Vinkjeller, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 981 82 000
Address: Karl Johans gate 31, Oslo
Italian Wine List of the Year Norway 2025
Oslo’s legendary Grand Café & Vinkjeller is located in Grand Hotel next to the city’s main street, Karl Johan. The wine bar downstairs offers a selection of finger food and small plates and among the 16000 bottles and 1500 labels, there should be something for all wine lovers. All main regions are covered on Grand Café & Vinkjeller’s wine list which is a textbook in classical wines. Every day there is also a selection of wines by the glass in this perfect hideaway from busy everyday life.
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![Hot Shop, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 466 73 718
Address: Københavngata 18, Oslo
This Michelin-starred neighbourhood joint is on the northern outskirts of vibrant Grünerløkka, serving a well-priced fixed menu. The kitchen leans toward (neo) Nordic fare, with an extreme focus on the purest raw materials imaginable – always perfectly cooked and treated. The wine pairing menu is highly recommended, always spot on and with a purpose. Not stiff at all, Hot Shop has this welcoming, yet stripped-down Nordic aesthetics to it.
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![The dining room at Nordic-Asian fusian restaurant Happolati in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 479 78 087
Address: Sankt Olavs Plass 2, 0165, Oslo
Austrian Wine List of the Year Norway, presented by Austrian Wine 2025
When entering this restaurant in central Oslo, you immediately think that it has to be something Asian, but the interiors also give promises of something Scandinavian. Both are true: the menus – both the set and à la carte versions – offer a combination of local produce in an all-Asian setting, where ideas and ingredients from many different food cultures are mixed in a bold, but still very successful way. A meal at Happolati never leaves you bored. Even though the name could sound Asian-inspired, like the food, it’s not. It’s taken from the famous novel Sult (meaning “hunger”) written by K...
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![Kolonialen Bislett, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Sofies gate 16, Oslo
Italian Wine List of the Year Norway 2025
A neighbourhood bistro in the Bislet area. The wine list is French-centric for sure, with Burgundy at its core, but also quite a few bottles from other prominent wine-producing countries; an impressive and deep selection. You'll find lots of German Rieslings as well. Run by Pontus Dahlström (one of the founding partners at Maaemo), it tends to be hard to score a table if not booked in advance but, once you're in, there is a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
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![Katla, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 69 50 00
Address: Universitetsgata 12
In the middle of Oslo, Katla is a recently established restaurant and wine bar, with the chef joining from Pjoltergeist. In the restaurant an eight-course menu is served, while the wine bar has a menu served a la carte. The kitchen presents an eclectic set of dishes inspired by Iceland, Asia and South America.
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![Kontrast, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 21 60 01 01
Address: Maridalsveien 15a, Oslo
Sustainability Prize of the Year Norway 2025
Kontrast is located in the culinary area of Vulkan, which used to be an industrial area by the Akerselva river. This Michelin-starred restaurant offers the best produce of each season with a tasting menu, with beautiful presentations. If you choose one of the wine pairing menus you might be surprised by the modern touch to it, but Kontrast’s wine list is also worth a serious study before you dig in.
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![Kolonihagen Frogner, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 993 16 810
Address: Frognerveien 33, Oslo
Special Jury Prize Norway 2025
Kolonihagen Frogner is a hidden gem in an old building in the beautiful Frogner area. Simple and organic is the core theme of the restaurant, which is as true for the wine list as it is for the menu. People gather in the atmospheric building around small dishes based on locally-sourced produce. The wine list is Eurocentric and medium sized, but to the point.
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![Le Benjamin, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 35 79 44
Address: Søndre gate 6, Oslo
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Norway, presented by Bona Fide Wines 2025
A French bistro where industry people go. Always busy, so booking in advance is a must! Family owned, and named after the son of the proprietors. Expect classic bistro fare and high quality produce.
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![Mantra by Mr India, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 41 42 00
Address: Dronningens Gate 19, Oslo
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Norway, presented by Bona Fide Wines 2025
Don’t you just love the idea of indulging in authentic Indian cuisine and washing it down with some lovely Burgundy? And if we told you that the wine list was known for its reasonably priced wines? Well, enter Mantra, this downtown Indian restaurant that has been a well-kept secret among insiders for quite a while already. Well known for their selection of Burgundy at reasonable prices as mentioned, and plenty of back vintages adding to the joy. The wine selection focuses on classic areas (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Piemonte etc.), but there are also some household names from California to b...
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![Markveien Mat & Vinhus og Vinbaren Dr. Kneipps, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 37 22 97
Address: Torvbakkgata 12, (inngang Markveien ) 0550 Oslo
Perhaps Oslo’s first wine bar, Dr. Kneipp´s at Markveien Mat & Vinhus is an institution that continues to attract wine enthusiasts. The atmosphere in both the wine bar and restaurant area is relaxed and the worn dining room bears witness to conversations and bottles shared over three decades. Markveien Mat & Vinhus has a long and classic wine list from regions like France, Italy, Spain and the US. The wine list will also reveal some older vintages rarely found elsewhere.
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![Nedre Foss Gård, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 923 38 293
Address: Nordre gate 2, Oslo
A brasserie located in a historic listed building that has been beautifully restored. A large dining room, light and delicate with brass and leather and a fishbone wooden floor. There is a glamorous vibe to it, with an open kitchen that adds to the cosmopolitan vibe. Nedre Foss has a diverse and well-curated wine list, with references from a wide selection of wine-producing countries – both new and old world. Located in vibrant Grünerløkka, it is a great venue for celebrations, large or small.
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![Sabi Omakase Oslo, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 456 85 022
Address: Ruseløkkveien 3, Oslo
Omakase is a Japanese restaurant offering an “omakase” menu, which means “to trust the chef”. With only 15 seats around the counter, Omakase offers a unique, personal Tokyo style eating experience. The Omakase Oslo beverage menu is broad with classical Japanese pairings like beer and a wide range of sakes, but the wine list has a selection to match the wide range of produce offered. Champagne and German riesling are well represented together with other major classic regions and a few surprises.
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![Plah, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: 22 56 43 00
Address: Sommerrogata 1, Oslo
Austrian Wine List of the Year Norway, presented by Austrian Wine 2025
Oslos iconic Thai restaurant Plah has reopened on the first floor of the new and exciting Hotel Sommerro in Solli Plass. They still offer a big tasting menu with innovative and tasty wine pairings. The list is especially strong on classic German wines!
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![Statholdergaarden, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 41 88 00
Address: Rådhusgata 11, Oslo
The restaurant in the Nordic Michelin guide that has kept its star the longest, and deservedly so. A place for celebrations, this is a classic fine dining restaurant, with high ceilings, eye-catching flower decorations and, of course, white table cloths. It is well rooted in French cuisine, but focuses on local produce and is not afraid to look outside France and Scandinavia for that extra twist. Either dip into the à la carte or their full tasting menu.
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![Smalhans, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 69 60 00
Address: Ullevålsveien 43, Oslo
A casual neighbourhood restaurant in the St. Hanshaugen area. Initially (and for many years) quite hardcore natural wine oriented, it’s not quite so dogmatic anymore and you’ll find some ‘cleaner’ stuff among the more funky offerings. Stemware is influenced by the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The menu is eclectic – rustic, flavourful and hearty. Go for Krøsus if hungry (or visiting after a recent pay day), or go for Smalhans otherwise. The dish of the day (“dagens husmann”) is normally a bargain.
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![Tolvte og Kranen, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 940 71 882
Address: Edvard Munchs Plass 1, Oslo
Great for combining Oslo’s best views imaginable, with a well-curated wine list consisting of some 230 references. It is located on the 12th and 13th floor of the Munch-museum, in Bjørvika just by the fjord. The 12th floor consists of the up-scale Bistro Tolvte, while the 13th floor is a bar with a short by-the-glass list (short but focused that is, no plonk) with only serious wines. Pro-tip: when visiting the bar and terrace on the upper floor, you may also order a bottle from the wine list in the restaurant just down below. Just ask nicely, and they’ll cater for it. Did I mention the view?
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![Trattoria Popolare, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 406 75 231
Address: Trondheimsveien 2, Oslo
Trattoria Popolare has become the most popular trattoria in Oslo. The sound of the waiters’ shoes over tiled floors, glasses meeting and buzz from wine sipping guests give resonance to the Italian eatery. The Trattoria Popolare wine list is of course geared towards Italy and it carries a large selection from the country’s wine regions, both classic and natural wines and bottles with age.
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![Tranen, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 60 06 66
Address: Waldemar Thranes gate 70, Oslo
Tranen is a neighbourhood pizza restaurant in the Alexander Kiellands Plass area. The pizzas are recognized as the top three to five in Oslo by pretty much every pizza guide out there. And what better than to wash these slices of heaven than with some Burgundy from their extensive and ambitious wine list? The wine list not only holds top-tier Burgundy but also a fair share of natural wines – well suited for this somewhat gentrified and vibey area of town. Open on Sundays – always a great plus in a city pretty much shut down at the end of the week.
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![Vinoteket, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 974 32 020
Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 60a, Oslo
Italian Wine List of the Year Norway 2025
When Vinoteket opened in 2018, it gained instant fame for three things: the ridiculously low-priced wine list, the innovative pizzas and the fact that former European Sommelier Championship winner Robert Lie was general manager. Today the wine prices are a bit more normal (albeit still cheap), the pizzas are as good as ever, and the wine list continues to evolve and grow. While the combination of great pizza and a kick-ass wine list has been seen before, it's unusual to find such a relaxed and friendly venue in an area of Oslo known just as much for its poor taste as it's wealth and lavish sp...
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![Interior of Vintage Kitchen wine bar/restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 46746044
Address: Lakkegata 55, Oslo
This restaurant lives up to its name in several ways. Of course there is the wine, with its vintage focus, but the house itself is also a jewel, built in the year 1990 despite being surrounded by modern architecture. The interior has the same vintage allure as the exterior, which makes Vintage Kitchen an intimate and cosy restaurant. The food also has some vintage associations, especially the lunch menu, with its lavish Danish smørrebrød selection. The dinner menu has a classic continental sense to it, but with some sidesteps to other parts of the world. Vintage Kitchen also works as a wi...
