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This informal French-inspired cafe serves simple French snacks and typical bistro dishes
such as salads, pork chops with onion compote, and coq au vin. The outdoor tables are at a
premium in summer.
Fru Hagen
CAFE
Nkr159-189; 11am-midnight Mon & Tue, to 1am Wed, to 2am Thu, to 3am Fri & Sat, noon-11pm Sun)
The low-key and always full Fru Hagen (Mrs Garden) serves snacks, light meals and ap-
pealing mains such as local sausage with mushrooms and onion. Its location facing Olaf
Ryes plass also makes it good for people-watching.
Villa Paradiso
PIZZA
22 35 40 60;
www.villaparadiso.no
;
Olaf Ryes plass 8; pizzas Nkr130-170;
8am-10pm)
Overlooking a little park, with summertime alfresco dining next to an old Italian car, this
place is rated by many as serving some of the best pizzas in the capital - no minor feat in a
city obsessed with pizza.
Hotel Havana
SPANISH
Nkr80-120; 10am-midnight Mon-Wed & Sun, to 1am Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat)
With blue-and-white Andalucian tiles this little place models itself on a Spanish bar. The
food is likewise Spanish but with a Norwegian twist, such as a lump of mayonnaise piled
atop a paella. There's also a small selection of tapas and big jugs of fresh juice.
Mucho Mas
MEXICAN
Nkr145; noon-midnight Mon-Thu, to 3am Fri & Sat; )
What it lacks in Mexican authenticity, Mucho Mas more than makes up for in cheese and
portion size. The full Tex-Mex repertoire is on offer, including tacos, nachos and burritos
(which are enormous); all dishes are offered in meat or vegetarian versions. Well-priced
beer helps put out the fire.
