Smalhans

The unassuming Smalhans is one of Oslo’s most beloved restaurants. With a casual, brick-walled dining room, rustic wood bar and upbeat music wafting throughout, the local favorite is the favored spot to dine in the St. Hanshaugen neighborhood. The lunch menu stars the Smalhans burger (which in a miniaturized version is offered to kids), while the dinner menu changes every two weeks. Patrons at dinner can choose between two family-style set menus, both of which are very well-priced and casual (think panzanella and gnocchi with Jerusalem artichoke) and comes served on trays or in pots and pans. Seatings are either between 6-6:45 or after 8:30. (Bonus: there is one daily dish offered from 4-6pm each afternoon.)