Family-Friendly Restaurant Guide
Complete guide to Oslo's best family-friendly restaurants, all within walking distance of Grand Hotel Oslo (Karl Johans gate 31).
What Makes These Special
All restaurants are vetted for:
- Family-friendly atmosphere with welcoming staff
- Large-group seating for parties of 4+
- Easy with kids under 5 (high chairs, kids menus, patience)
- Walking distance from Grand Hotel Oslo
Interactive Map
All 20 restaurants shown below are marked on this map, centered around Grand Hotel Oslo.
How to Use This Guide
Lunch with kids → Olivia Eger, Kos Kos, Oslo Street Food, Habits Café
Dinner with group → Den Glade Gris, Campo de Fiori, Louise, Brasserie France
Rainy-day options → Egon Oslo S, New Delhi, Kverneriet (indoor seating + space)
Views of the fjord → Louise, Døgnvill Burger (Aker Brygge area)
Top 10 - Closest & Most Popular
Olivia Eger
Den Glade Gris
Nordvegan
Døgnvill Burger Tjuvholmen
Villa Paradiso Frogner
Fiskeriet Youngstorget
Campo de Fiori
New Delhi Restaurant
Additional 10 - Great Options
Lofotstua
Brasserie France
Kverneriet Majorstuen
Louise Restaurant & Bar
Südøst Asian Crossover
Beijing Palace
Amundsen Bryggeri & Spiseri
Kafe Sara
Oslo Street Food
Habits Café
Planning Tips
Timing & Reservations
Lunch: Most restaurants welcome walk-ins for lunch (12:00-14:00)
Dinner: Reservations recommended for groups of 4+ especially on weekends
Peak times: Dinner 18:00-20:00 can be busy - consider early (17:00) or late (20:30) dining
Sunday note: Some restaurants have limited hours or are closed on Sundays
Local Favorites
Locals love:
- Fiskeriet (best fish soup in Oslo)
- Amundsen Bryggeri (craft beer & Norwegian classics)
- Lofotstua (authentic Norwegian seafood)
Tourist favorites:
- Olivia (convenient Italian)
- Oslo Street Food (variety for picky eaters)
- Louise (waterfront views)
Need More Options?
This guide includes 20 family-friendly restaurants within easy walking distance. For formal dinner reservations and fine dining options, see the Dining page.
For a quick bite or café stops during sightseeing, many of these restaurants also serve excellent coffee, pastries, and light snacks throughout the day.