🌱 The best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Norway

Not long ago, vegan in Norway was seen as a niche choice, limited to a handful of cafés in major cities. Today, the situation has changed. Vegan and vegetarian cuisine has become a visible part of the country’s modern food scene — from urban neighbourhoods to regional centres. More and more restaurants now work with plant-based ingredients consciously, not as an afterthought.

The growth of eating vegan in Norway can be seen across different formats — from fully vegan restaurants to places where plant-based dishes are an integral part of the menu. This ranking is useful both for strict vegans and for travellers simply looking for restaurants with vegan options near me. It’s also important to note that the best vegetarian food in Norway looks different from city to city — and this diversity is exactly what this selection highlights.

🌱 Oslo: the vegan capital and sustainable formats

Oslo is widely seen as the centre of Norway’s vegan scene. This is where the ideas behind vegan in Norway are most clearly expressed — from zero-waste practices and ethical choices to sustainability-focused concepts and international formats. Vegan restaurants in the capital operate not as alternatives to “regular” cuisine, but as a distinct food culture with its own identity and values.

🌿 Bergen and the west coast: balance and local produce

Along Norway’s west coast, plant-based cuisine develops in close connection with nature and seasonality. In Bergen and nearby areas, vegan and vegetarian dishes often focus on locally sourced vegetables, simple flavour combinations and café-style formats that fit naturally into everyday life. Here, plant-based food is not a separate trend, but an organic part of the city’s rhythm and habits.

Anna, Germany
This ranking made it surprisingly easy to eat vegan while travelling through different cities in Norway. Instead of searching every time, we knew exactly where to go for reliable, plant-based food. It helped us enjoy the trip without worrying about finding suitable places to eat.

🌿 The north and the regions: vegan beyond the capitals

Plant-based cuisine in Norway is not limited to capitals or major food hubs. In the north and in regional cities, vegan and vegetarian formats often grow alongside local culture, community-driven spaces and cosy cafés. Here, food becomes part of everyday life and the character of the city, rather than a niche or “special” option.

Lucas, France
This ranking completely changed our expectations about vegan food in Norway. We assumed it would be difficult outside major cities, but instead found plenty of thoughtful, plant-based options along the way. It made travelling as a vegan far easier and more enjoyable than we expected.

🌱 How to use this ranking

This ranking reflects the editorial perspective of our guide and is designed to show the diversity of plant-based dining across the country. The venues are grouped by cities and formats rather than ranked by strict positions, helping readers understand how vegan and vegetarian food is experienced in different parts of Norway.

The vegan scene in Norway is developing quickly, with new concepts, cafés and restaurants appearing not only in major cities but also in regional destinations. The list is regularly updated to reflect these changes and to include places that genuinely shape the plant-based food landscape.