Trattoria Popolare

The Spis take

One of Oslo's more serious neighborhood Italians, set across two floors of the historic Schous brewery building at the lower end of Grünerløkka, with house-made pasta, rustic dishes from across Italy and a genuinely huge Italian wine list. When it's on, it delivers exactly the warm, generous trattoria experience it promises at fair prices - though reviews note some inconsistency plate to plate, so pick the pastas and antipasti carefully. Upstairs takes bookings; downstairs is drop-in. A dependable, characterful choice for a proper Italian dinner and a good bottle.