Sentralen Restaurant
Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo 2 h 30 min
This place is actually an old bank, and they’ve kept a lot of the cool original details. It’s got high ceilings and an atmosphere that feels grand yet totally informal at the same time. The kitchen focuses on Norwegian ingredients but serves them in a modern way. It's the kind of place where you drop your shoulders the second you walk through the door.
Why it works
There is so much to look at in the room that you'll never run out of things to talk about. Sharing plates is also way more social than eating from separate bowls.
What to order
Order three or four dishes to share and start with a drink at the bar.
Best time to go
Friday evening when the city pulse picks up.
What it costs
NOK 1,200–1,700 for two
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