Villa Paradiso · up to 80 guests
Villa Paradiso celebrates Christmas the Italian way. The restaurant has space for both large and small parties, at long tables or several smaller tables, and offers two Christmas menus in addition to the regular set menus. On the Christmas menus, you can choose between three and five courses with Italian flavors, including porchetta al forno, an Italian pork belly roulade. Finish with homemade chocolate fondant or tiramisu. Book a table here.
Do you enjoy Asian food? Then you’ll find several restaurants in the area that serve just that, and Asian flavors work just as well for a Christmas party.
Sumo Restaurant · 10–100+ guests
Sumo Restaurant is suitable for both lunch and dinner. There is no separate Christmas menu here, but the regular menu is served throughout December. If you want a break from Christmas food, you know where to go.
Coyo · up to 250 guests indoors
Tempted by a Mexican meal during the festive season too? We can understand that. Coyo at Sørenga offers Mexican food and drinks and sets the stage for a Christmas party you’ll remember for years. At Coyo, the atmosphere is always lively, the shoulders are relaxed, and the food is just as it should be: delicious, exciting, and spicy. See the full menu and book a table here.
Bun’s
At Sørenga you’ll also find Bun’s, which offers a Christmas party menu with a tex-mex buffet. Bun’s adapts the premises as needed, makes sure it is full of Christmas spirit, and also has a cozy winter garden. Prefer classic Christmas food? There is also a Christmas menu with the classics Christmas plate and pinnekjøtt plate. Read more and book here.
Indian Street Food & Co ·
Indian Street Food & Co at Sørenga has a modern Indian kitchen inspired by the food stalls in the streets of India. Here, tradition is blended with modern flavors and sustainable ideals, with the aim of elevating the Indian dining experience. A great choice for a Christmas party with a little extra spice.
Stock · up to 55 guests
Stock serves Christmas food, and on the Christmas menu you’ll find, among other things, rakfisk, cod, halibut, and reindeer. Here you can book a chambre séparée for 40 guests, a chef’s table for up to 20, where you sit close to the chefs as they work, or the mezzanine for up to 55.
Castello · up to 300 guests
At Sørenga you’ll find Castello, with a beautiful view and traditional Christmas food. The restaurant has space for both large Christmas parties and smaller, intimate gatherings, so it suits most groups. The menu includes, among other things, Christmas plate, pinnekjøtt, and rice pudding. Read more and book a table here.
Vesper Bar · approx. 260 guests
Vesper Bar in Barcode is ready for Christmas parties in 2026! Every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the year, there will be the «Lutefisklaget», and in November and December Christmas tapas are on the menu. With four chambre séparées in different sizes, set menus, and its own stage with sound and lights, there is room for everything from the small department to the whole company. Book a table here.
Brasserie Rivoli · up to 14 guests in a chambre séparée
At Brasserie Rivoli you get lovely French food. Here you can book a table for both lunch and dinner, and the restaurant has its own chambre séparée and its own set menus. If you are more than eight people, contact the restaurant.
Palate · up to 90 guests
Palate in Bispevika combines Italian and French flavors with Scandinavian cuisine, using seasonal ingredients from small producers and wine chosen to match the food. The main courses are served in generous portions on sharing platters, inspired by the way people eat around the Mediterranean. For larger groups, the entire restaurant can be rented exclusively. Book a table here.
Code Restaurant · up to 60 guests
Code Restaurant is also French-inspired, with a seasonal menu and classic dishes with a twist. At Code you can book a chambre séparée for 16–40 guests, or a private room for up to 60.
Would you like to take your Christmas party up a notch? In Oslobukta you’ll find several restaurants offering extraordinary dining experiences.
Tabuno · up to 25 guests
In the heart of Oslobukta you will find Tabuno, led by founder and head chef Ivy Tabuno Solheim. Ivy was born in the Philippines and raised in Molde, and in her food she unites the two places she calls home: the raw nature of Norway’s west coast and the deep traditions of Filipino food culture. A personal and unique setting for a Christmas party that stands out. Book a table here.
Betong · up to 16 guests, more by arrangement
Betong is listed in the Michelin Guide and is a light and informal restaurant in Bispevika, named after the bare concrete walls in the premises. The kitchen works according to the principle of zero waste and circular cooking, where what would otherwise become waste is turned into something beautiful. Here you can book a set menu, or enjoy à la carte in the food and wine bar. Book a table here.
Madonna · 45 guests
Right by MUNCH at Munch Brygge is Madonna, a modern bistro with a relaxed and playful atmosphere, partly named after Edvard Munch’s famous painting. The restaurant is in the Michelin Guide and has a bar with a wide selection of wines and cocktails, and is equally suitable for an intimate dinner as for a lively Christmas party. The entire restaurant can also be rented privately. Book a table here.
KUMI · 10–50 guests
Looking for Christmas spirit without the Christmas party stress? KUMI invites you to Christmas evenings in a Japandi-inspired venue right by the waterfront. Everything is plant-based, organic, and made from scratch. The menu includes nut roast, vegetarian patties with cabbage stew, and Christmas soup, and for dessert marinated orange with gingerbread crumble. The Christmas evenings are Wednesday–Friday 5–8 PM, with Christmas dinner from NOK 250 per person.
For groups of ten or more, there is a «light Christmas party», and for 15–50 guests you can book a fully vegan Christmas party with six sharing courses and the entire restaurant to yourselves. Book before 15 November and you will get free mulled wine on arrival. Book a table here.
Mer Kaos · [capacity]
At Mer Kaos at Sørenga, the whole Christmas party can gather under one roof. Start the evening with an aperitif and cocktails in the bar, and continue with dinner in the restaurant. When the meal is over, it’s a short walk back to the bar, where the party can continue with good drinks, music, and great vibes. The experience is tailored to your wishes, whether you’re a smaller group or want part or all of the venue to yourselves.
Mer Kaos can among other things offer:
Do you have specific requests? Get in touch for a no-obligation chat here.
Barcode Street Food · up to 800 guests
Not sure which cuisine to choose? Or are there many of you at the company Christmas party? Then we recommend Barcode Street Food. With 14 food stalls serving dishes from all corners of the world and two bars, the service can be tailored to your needs. Larger groups can rent Scenen (170 seats), Stuen (200 seats), or the cocktail bar on the second floor (100 seats), or the entire venue for up to 800 guests. Read more about Christmas parties at Barcode Street Food here.
Anam Cara · 40 guests
Will the evening start with a drink, or continue after dinner? Anam Cara is a cocktail and wine bar at Rostockgata 42, with a warm and inclusive atmosphere where guests are meant to feel at home. Here you can gather for a pre-party before the Christmas dinner or a finale after the meal, and the entire venue can be rented. Book a table at mail@anamcarabar.no. If larger groups give notice in good time, the bar can even stay open later.
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