Olivia, Italian restaurant in Frogner, Norway.
Olivia is an Italian restaurant in the Frogner neighborhood of Oslo, set across two indoor dining levels and a glass winter garden. An outdoor area called Olivenhagen extends the space and is used for open-air dining when the weather allows.
The restaurant was built around the food traditions of Parma, a city in northern Italy long associated with cured meats and aged cheeses. Ingredients like Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano were central to the menu from the start.
The menu draws from northern Italian cooking, with wood-fired dishes and handmade pasta that reflect everyday food traditions rather than fine-dining formality. Sharing plates and long meals are encouraged, giving the place a relaxed, sociable feel.
The restaurant has several sections across different levels, so it helps to mention a preference when booking, whether for the winter garden, a main dining room, or the outdoor area. Arriving with a reservation is a good idea, especially on weekends.
The winter garden is fully enclosed in glass, which means guests can sit surrounded by natural light and garden views even in the middle of a dark Norwegian winter. This makes it one of the most requested spots in the house during the colder months.
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