Michelin restaurants in Oslo and Norway (2026)
Who this guide is for
This guide is for anyone who wants to eat at a restaurant with a Michelin distinction in Oslo or elsewhere in Norway and needs the address, opening hours and contact details quickly. The distinctions come from the Michelin Guide, not from us; we group the restaurants by distinction and by city.
It is less useful if you are looking for a cheap dinner tonight: tables at the highest levels often have to be booked well in advance. In that case the Bib Gourmand and Michelin-selected places at the bottom are the best place to start.
Michelin stars in Oslo
Michelin stars in Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim
Bib Gourmand and Michelin-selected in Oslo
What the Michelin distinctions mean
The Michelin Guide has several levels. Only the top three are stars, and all levels appear in the same guide.
| Distinction | Michelin's own description | What it means for you as a guest |
|---|---|---|
| Three stars | Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey | Long tasting menu, often a long wait for a table and prepayment |
| Two stars | Excellent cooking, worth a detour | Tasting menu, book well ahead |
| One star | High quality cooking, worth a stop | Set menu or à la carte, often easier to book than the higher levels |
| Bib Gourmand | Good quality, good value cooking | Guide-level food at an everyday price |
| Michelin-selected | Good cooking, included in the guide without a star | Places the guide recommends, without the highest threshold |
| Green Star | Sustainable gastronomy | Given in addition to the other distinctions, not instead of them |
In short
- In this year's guide Oslo has one restaurant with three stars, one with two stars and seven with one star. Two more places have a Bib Gourmand, and seventeen are included in the guide without a distinction (Michelin Guide Oslo page, read 28.9.2026).
- There are Michelin stars in Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim too.
- Bib Gourmand is the affordable way in: the distinction is precisely about value for money.
- The guide does not say what a meal costs. Menus and prices are on each restaurant's own site.
How to choose a Michelin restaurant
Start with the occasion, not the number of stars. The table shows what to look for in common situations.
| Occasion | What to look for | Level that usually fits | Check before you book |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Michelin visit | Shorter menu or lunch | One star or Bib Gourmand | Whether there is a shorter menu |
| Big celebration | Long tasting menu, drinks pairing, a quiet table | Two or three stars | Prepayment, cancellation deadline |
| Dinner this week | Tables available at short notice | Bib Gourmand or Michelin-selected | Waiting list and bar seating |
| Travelling outside Oslo | Restaurants in Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim | One to three stars | Which days the restaurant is open |
| Allergies or vegetarian | A menu that can be adapted | All levels | Say so when booking, not on arrival |
| Budget first | Fixed price, drinks extra | Bib Gourmand | What the price includes |
Check this before you book a table
- Booking terms: many restaurants at this level require a card guarantee or prepayment and have a fixed cancellation deadline.
- Opening days: check which days and times the restaurant takes guests, especially outside Oslo.
- Dress code: Michelin sets no rules; each restaurant decides. If nothing is stated, smart clothes are enough.
- Allergies and diet: put them in the booking so the kitchen can prepare.
- Total price: ask what is included, such as drinks pairing and service.
Questions and answers about Michelin restaurants in Norway
The Michelin Guide lists one three-star, one two-star and seven one-star restaurants in Oslo. Two more places have a Bib Gourmand, and seventeen are included without a distinction. The figures are from the guide's Oslo page, read on 28 September 2026.
Stars describe the level of the cooking: one star is worth a stop, two are worth a detour and three are worth a special journey. Bib Gourmand is about good food at a reasonable price. Both appear in the same guide.
It means the guide recommends the place for good cooking, but without a star or a Bib Gourmand. It is still a Michelin recommendation.
Yes. In this year's guide Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim have starred restaurants, and there are starred restaurants outside the largest cities as well. The cards above show those we have in our catalogue.
It varies from restaurant to restaurant. As a rule, the higher the distinction, the longer the wait for a table. Booking is done on the restaurant's own site, which also says when new tables are released.
Many restaurants at this level require a card guarantee or prepayment and charge a fee for late cancellation. The terms are in each restaurant's booking system. Read them before you confirm.
The Michelin Guide sets no dress rules. It is up to each restaurant. If the restaurant's site says nothing, smart clothes are enough.
The Nordic guide is published once a year. Between editions restaurants may change or close, and we then swap the card in this guide.
Help us keep this guide up to date
Has a restaurant closed, moved or received a new distinction? Tell us in the comments at the bottom of the page. We check the information and swap the card without changing the rest of the text.
How we make this guide
We include restaurants that appear in this year's Michelin Guide and have a card in our catalogue. The order follows the distinction: first starred restaurants in Oslo, then starred restaurants in other cities, and finally Bib Gourmand and Michelin-selected places in Oslo. Where the guide lists more than we have room for, we prioritise the highest distinction and a spread between cities.
No restaurant pays to be listed, and we give no scores of our own. Address, opening hours and contact details are in each restaurant's card.
Sources: the Michelin Guide, overview for Norway and page for Oslo, read 28 September 2026.
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