Duration
1h 45m
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€€
Closures
Closed on Sunday
About Engebret Café
Oslo's oldest restaurant, established 1857, serving traditional Norwegian dishes in a historic dining room near City Hall. The menu features farikal (lamb and cabbage stew, NOK 285) and lutefisk during Christmas season. The interior preserves original 19th-century woodwork and Norwegian folk art.
Insider Tips
The dagens rett lunch special (NOK 195, weekdays 11:30-3 PM) offers the same quality as dinner mains at nearly half the price
Practical Details
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 45m.
Engebret Café is in the Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen neighborhood of Oslo. The address is Bankplassen 1, 0151 Oslo, Norway. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Closed on Sunday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
Nearby in Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen
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