Festningen Restaurant

Boasting the best views of any restaurant in Oslo, Festningen is perched on the old ramparts of the Akershus Fortress and offers stunning views of Aker Brygge, the harbor and the Oslo fjords. A crowd of beautiful locals arrives in late afternoon for the extensive raw bar and rosé, when the setting sun projects a dazzling array of colors onto the waterfront (note, however, that cruise ships occasionally park in front of the fortress and can mar the views). The contemporary brasserie implements seasonal ingredients from all around Norway in its dishes, which might include asparagus with ramson mayonnaise, grilled pollock from Norway’s Møre coast and the Festningens cheeseburger (which comes in a miniaturized size for children).