Founded by a quartet of profiled skiers and one of Norway’s favorite chefs, Arne Brimi, Vaaghals is, as the name ‘daredevil’ suggests, a daring new establishment in the new Barcode buildings. With the focus directed on to the concept of sharing – sharing a meal and sharing company – the restaurant serves large platters to be distributed among you and your chosen companions. In somber and international interiors, Vaaghals puts the spotlight on fresh, Norwegian produce, through a communal and scenic dining experience.

There's a lot of sharing going on at Vaaghals, but don't mention the 'sh' world. Here it's definitely skifte, a uniquely Norwegian way of communal dining. This intriguing restaurant combines a resolutely contemporary address and surroundings with rustic, quintessentially Norwegian ingredients, including dry-aged meats, lots of offal, wild fish and foraged herbs and vegetables.

Located in the Barcode area, a short walk from Oslo’s central station, Vaaghals is a great place to come and sample traditional Norwegian dishes and share platters with friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

Vaaghals was one of the first restaurants to open in the Barcode area many years ago, serving modern variations of rustic Norwegian classics. The concept is family-style with food served on wooden boards in the middle of the table for sharing. The menu changes seasonally but always starts with house-made charcuterie and bread, and may continue with dishes like celeriac pasta with butter sauce and "løyrom" (vendace roe), and slices of entrecôte with potatoes and demi-glace sauce.

Vaaghals, located in Oslo’s avant-garde Barcode district, is a true culinary pioneer that embodies the city’s vibrant food scene. This innovative restaurant seamlessly combines timeless Norwegian gastronomy with modern techniques and flavors, creating a dining experience that is both traditional and cutting-edge. The interior design of Vaaghals is a testament to Scandinavian minimalism, with clean lines, natural materials, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

In the avant-garde Barcode district, Vaaghals emerged as a culinary pioneer, opening amidst construction chaos in 2014. The restaurant, named after an ancient Norwegian boat unearthed during the area’s excavation, merges timeless and modern Norwegian gastronomy. Showcasing Scandinavian minimalism, its interior boasts an open kitchen and terrace vistas.

Vaaghals — This rustic-chic restaurant is located in a former meatpacking plant and offers a menu that is both innovative and delicious. The focus is on locally sourced and organic ingredients — https://vaaghals.com/

The contemporary interior and environment is combined here with authentic Norwegian ingredients, including vegetables, foraged herbs, wild fish, and dry-aged meat.