Smalhans
A lively neighborhood bistro in St. Hanshaugen that puts a modern spin on Norwegian home cooking, with highly affordable daily specials in the afternoon.
Smalhans is located at Ullevålsveien 43 in the St. Hanshaugen neighborhood. A former Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, it is a popular neighborhood joint with a lively atmosphere that gets especially crowded on weekends. The kitchen puts a modern twist on traditional Norwegian home cooking, emphasizing nose-to-tail dining with a weekly changing menu. In the afternoon, they serve a daily home-style special (dagens husmann), which is significantly cheaper than dinner. Evenings focus on set sharing menus, and weekends feature the Krøsus brunch for 525 NOK per adult. Past dishes have included steamed buns with slow-cooked pork neck, chanterelle toast, and bone marrow with fermented plums. Reviews show mixed opinions on portion sizes and service.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 15:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 12:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Karl Johans gate & Royal Palace
- Mathallen Oslo
- Oslo City Hall
- Oslo Cathedral
- Nobel Peace Center
- Ibsen Museum
- National Museum of Norway
- Grünerløkka