Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴 Norway’s capital is full of plant-based surprises 🌿 From award-winning vegan dining to Syrian mezze and American-style junk food, the Norwegian capital has something for every plant-based traveller. Oslo has a strong culture of quality and sustainability that permeates its vegan restaurant scene, and the results are consistently impressive.
Oslo’s vegan spots are concentrated across the city’s central districts, from Majorstuen to Grünerløkka. Here’s my guide to the best.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Oslo
1. Nordvegan — Award-Winning Vegan Dining
Nordvegan is Oslo’s most celebrated fully vegan restaurant — an award-winning spot that has built a formidable reputation for creative, high-quality plant-based cooking that draws on both Scandinavian and international influences. The menu changes with the seasons and always showcases vegetables in their most refined and satisfying form. A genuine destination restaurant that rewards advance booking.
📍 Kristian IVs gate 15B, Oslo 0164 | ☎️ +47 96 91 11 67 | 🌐 nordvegan.no | 📸 @nordvegan
2. Oslo Raw — Raw Cakes & Healthy Brunch
Oslo Raw is one of the Norwegian capital’s most popular and consistently excellent plant-based spots — a bright, welcoming café serving outstanding raw cakes, healthy brunch dishes, and nourishing plant-based meals. The raw cakes in particular are extraordinary: visually beautiful and genuinely delicious. A wonderful choice for a healthy, energising meal in Oslo.
📍 Skovveien 16, Oslo 0257 | ☎️ +47 92 29 95 04 | 🌐 osloraw.no | 📸 @osloraw
3. The Fragrance of the Heart — Peaceful Vegan Café in Majorstuen
The Fragrance of the Heart in the Majorstuen neighbourhood is one of Oslo’s most calming and beautiful vegan cafés — a peaceful, welcoming space that serves plant-based food alongside a genuinely warm and contemplative atmosphere. The food is nourishing and satisfying, and the experience of eating here feels genuinely restorative.
📍 Majorstuveien 33, Oslo | ☎️ +47 22 33 23 10 | 🌐 fragrance.no | 📸 @thefragranceoftheheart
4. Dirty V — American-Style Vegan Junk Food
Dirty V is Oslo’s most fun and unapologetically indulgent vegan restaurant — an American-style junk food spot that serves outstanding plant-based burgers, loaded fries, and comfort food with a genuine commitment to flavour and satisfaction. The best vegan burger in Oslo by many accounts, and consistently rated among the city’s top vegan spots.
📍 Torggata 23, Oslo 0183 | 🌐 dirtyv.no | 📸 @dirtyv.no
5. Jamal Al Mansour — Syrian Vegan Mezze
Jamal Al Mansour brings something genuinely special to Oslo’s vegan scene — a Syrian mezze restaurant where the flavours of the Levant are presented in naturally plant-based form. The hummus, fattoush, stuffed vine leaves, and seasonal Syrian dishes are all beautifully executed, and the warmth of the hospitality makes every visit feel genuinely welcoming.
📍 Heimdalsgata 2C, Oslo 0561 | ☎️ +47 930 64 540 | 📸 @jamal.almansour.37
6. Eat Happy Vegan Oslo — Vietnamese Fusion Vegan Food
Eat Happy Vegan Oslo serves Vietnamese-fusion plant-based food with genuine skill and creativity — pho, rice dishes, and Vietnamese-inspired small plates, all made from plants and all full of the complex, fragrant flavours that make Vietnamese cuisine so beloved. A wonderful and relatively unique offering in Oslo’s vegan landscape.
📍 Trondheimsveien 139, Oslo 0570 | ☎️ +47 45 88 78 78 | 🌐 eathappyvegan.no | 📸 @eathappyvegan_oslo
7. Papegoye Oslo — Plant-Based Coffee Shop
Papegoye is one of Oslo’s most beloved plant-based coffee shops — a welcoming, creative space that has built a devoted following for its excellent coffee, plant-based menu, and genuine community spirit. Check their Instagram for the latest hours and menu updates.
📍 Urtegata 48, Oslo | 📸 @papegoye.oslo
Tips for Vegan Travellers in Oslo
Oslo is a compact city and most of the vegan spots are accessible by metro or a short walk from the city centre. Nordvegan is the most special reservation and worth planning around. Dirty V and Oslo Raw are both excellent for everyday eating. The Fragrance of the Heart is a wonderful respite if you need somewhere calm and restorative. And Jamal Al Mansour’s Syrian mezze is a genuinely unique offering that showcases how naturally plant-friendly Levantine cuisine can be.
Have you eaten vegan in Oslo? Let me know your favourite spots in the comments!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oslo good for vegans?
Yes. Oslo has a growing plant-based scene with dedicated vegan restaurants and vegan-friendly cafes across the city, and this guide rounds up the best places to eat.
What is the best vegan restaurant in Oslo?
Nordvegan is one of the standout vegan spots in Oslo, alongside Oslo Raw and The Fragrance of the Heart. The full guide covers each with addresses, tips and what to order.
What vegan food is Oslo known for?
Oslo offers modern Scandinavian cooking, excellent bakeries and a clean, healthy plant-based scene.
Is Oslo easy to visit as a vegan?
Yes. With spots like Nordvegan and Oslo Raw, plus plenty of vegan-friendly options, eating plant-based in Oslo is easy whether you are visiting for a weekend or longer.