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Solsiden
Sondrevegen 34, 0378 Oslo, Norway
+47 22 33 3630
site: Solsiden
#41 of 60 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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The degree to which this wildly popular restaurant is known throughout Oslo seems way out of proportion to its size and season -- it's open for 6 months. Part of its fame involves its location within an ugly, cement-sided warehouse opening onto a pier that's directly across the harbor from the bigger, glossier restaurants of the Aker Brygge complex, directly below the imposing bulk of Akershus castle. It's especially appealing on sunny midsummer evenings when sunlight streams onto the pier, while many of the restaurants of Aker Brygge lie in the shadows. The venue features an open kitchen, wide views of Oslo's harbor, the setting sun, and a hardworking staff. Menu items include only fish and shellfish, with no meat of any kind on the menu. The highly theatrical house specialty is a platter of shellfish, prepared for a minimum of two diners at a time, artfully draped with seaweed. Norwegian salmon with herb-flavored oil and potato purée is a perennial favorite. Instead of settling for one of the fancier dishes -- like grilled tuna with lemongrass and sesame onions -- it's best to simply ask for Dagens Fisk (the catch of the day). Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Total Rooms:

3

Price

Main courses 235NOK-275NOK ($33-$39); 3-course fixed-price menu 405NOK ($58),P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations required

Directions

Tram: 10 or 15

Area

Novaljsko Polje

Hours

May-Aug Mon-Sat 5-10pm; Sun 5-9pm

Information by Frommers

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