A cornerstone of Oslo’s food scene for more than five years, the Mathallen is a big brick industrial building with more than 30 restaurants, bars, street food vendors, and specialty food shops inside.
The building went up in 1908 as an iron forge as part of the burgeoning Vulkan industrial district. The cast iron beams and bare brick walls are an evocative stage for international dining, culinary festivals, movie and quiz nights, and food-oriented experiences like cookery classes, competitions, and demonstrations.
At lunch, the food selection is ultra-international and has Basque pintxos, handmade pizza, contemporary Nordic cuisine, and street food from all over the world.
