Finally, it’s lunch at Betong! Michelin-recommended Betong has become known as a place for creative, seasonal tasting menus and some of the best ingredients Norway has to offer. Now you can also experience the best of Betong at lunchtime!

The lunch menu consists of three courses, put together with the same creativity and love of food that you know from the evening menus. The menu follows the seasons, so there will always be something new to look forward to.

Lunch is served Wednesday to Friday, and can be reserved here.

Palate is a family-owned restaurant with roots in the Mediterranean and its sights set on Scandinavian cuisine. Here, the dishes are placed in the middle of the table and shared – inspired by the Italian and French way of eating. The lunch menu ranges from homemade pasta with slow-cooked beef ragù and creamy orzo with grilled langoustine, to steak sandwich with grilled entrecôte and fries. The ingredients come from small, dedicated producers, and the atmosphere is informal without being unambitious. ELLE has recently highlighted Palate as one of Oslo’s best brunch spots. See the full list here.

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Kumi is an organic restaurant and brunch bar. The menu is vegetarian and vegan – but not in an ascetic way. Here it’s all about clean, modern comfort food in surroundings inspired by Japanese and Nordic design. Order the Turkish breakfast with poached eggs and harissa butter, the halloumi burger with pickled red cabbage and sriracha mayo, or one of the fluffy American pancakes. ELLE has highlighted Kumi as one of the city’s best brunch spots right now. Read more here.

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Vaaghals has, since 2014, done justice to Norwegian cuisine, with chefs such as Christer Rødseth at the helm and co-owners Arne Brimi, Bjørn Dæhlie, Arne Hjeltnes and Vegard Ulvang backing him. The lunch menu is one of the most carefully crafted in the district. Start with beef tenderloin tartare with porcini and baked garlic, or stracciatella from Toddum farm with tomatoes from Hanasand. Move on to pan-fried cod with butter sauce and thyme, or grilled entrecôte with pumpkin seed pesto. Shared around the table, this is lunch as it should be.

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Brasserie Rivoli is named after the Parisian parade street Rue de Rivoli. The menu offers familiar classics such as oysters, entrecôte, tartare and fresh shellfish, with ingredients chosen with animal welfare and sustainability in mind. Aftenposten’s Vink recently gave them a score of 5 after an evening with langoustine in tarragon butter, raw-marinated halibut with tangy apple and celery, and a veal entrecôte with béarnaise and pommes frites that the reviewer could hardly find words for. The venue is bright and open, with a bar in the middle and large windows facing the Opera House. Read the review here.

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Fiskeriet is located right by Vannkunsten with views over Oslofjord and Munch Pier, and is one of Bjørvika’s best addresses for a proper seafood lunch. Choose between oysters in several varieties, a fresh salmon tartare with ponzu mayo, or go for the classic: fish & chips with the fish of the day. Few things beat it for lunch on a summer day by the water.

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Mike’s Corner opened nearly four years ago and has since become one of the most recognizable eateries in the district. Behind the counter is Michael Ray Vera Cruz Angeles, who is a photographer, streetwear designer and restaurateur. Mike’s Corner has a menu inspired by American street food culture. The chicken wings with lemon and pepper have become legendary. The K-pop baguette with Korean glaze and jalapeño is gloriously messy. And the outdoor seating with a view of the fjord is one of Bjørvika’s finest places to sit on a warm day. Recently highlighted by National Geographic as one of the places that define the energy of Oslobukta. The National Geographic article here.