Mamma Pizza at Dronningens gate 22, 0154 Oslo, is the Osteria Italiana branch of the Mamma Pizza restaurant group, serving homemade Italian pizza, fresh pasta and Italian wine in the Sentrum district near Oslo Central Station. The restaurant is known for its checkered tablecloths, lively dining room and sidewalk seating, and for recipes the group describes as coming straight from grandmother’s kitchen. Travelers come for an affordable, relaxed Italian meal a short walk from the Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans gate and the Akershus waterfront.
What to Expect at Mamma Pizza
The Dronningens gate address is the group’s flagship Osteria Italiana, and the Mamma Pizza kitchen builds its identity on traditional Italian cooking with fresh ingredients. The dining room leans into old-school trattoria style: checkered tablecloths, close tables and a steady, upbeat noise level that suits groups and couples rather than hushed, formal dinners. On dry days, tables on the sidewalk put you right on one of central Oslo’s busier streets.
Pizza is the headline, but the menu stretches across pasta, antipasti and a wine list that gives the place its wine bar and cocktail bar listings. The restaurant is open for lunch as well as dinner, which makes it a practical stop between sightseeing in the city center. The group also runs several sister restaurants across Oslo and beyond (Osteria di Mare, Trattoria di Famiglia and Osteria del Sole), so check that you have the right branch when booking.
- Pizza: The signature order, built on the group’s homemade, tradition-led approach to Italian cooking.
- Pasta: Fresh pasta dishes sit alongside the pizzas and also account for the venue’s pasta shop listing.
- Italian wine: A wine-forward menu that lets you pair a bottle or glass with pizza or pasta, with a related Enoteca Wine Bar concept in the same group.
- Sidewalk seating: Outdoor tables on Dronningens gate for people-watching in the warmer months.
- Lunch service: Doors open at 11 AM Monday to Saturday (noon on Sunday), so you can eat early or late in a sightseeing day.
Mamma Pizza at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Dronningens gate 22, 0154 Oslo, Norway |
| Neighborhood / Area | Sentrum (central Oslo), near Oslo Cathedral and Karl Johans gate |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Admission / Price Range | No admission; $$ price tier (mid-range for Oslo). Rated 4.6 from more than 5,200 reviews. |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 60 to 90 minutes for a relaxed lunch or dinner |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Short walk from Oslo Sentralstasjon (rail, Flytoget airport express, metro, tram and bus hub); paid street and garage parking in the city center |
| Official Website & Phone | mammapizza.no | +47 91 51 18 41 |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
The restaurant takes reservations through the official site’s Bestill bord button, and booking ahead is wise on Friday and Saturday evenings, when the lively room fills quickly. Walk-ins are easier at the 11 AM opening or in the mid-afternoon lull. The site is available in Norwegian and English, so you can book without any Norwegian. Dronningens gate is a central city street, so expect steady foot traffic and some background noise at the outdoor tables. For step-free access, confirm the entrance and restroom layout with the restaurant by phone before arriving with a wheelchair or stroller.
Getting here is simple: Oslo Sentralstasjon is the main rail, metro, tram and bus interchange and sits within a short walk, and the Flytoget express connects the airport to the same station. Within roughly 5 to 15 minutes on foot you can reach Oslo Cathedral (Oslo domkirke), the Karl Johans gate pedestrian boulevard and the Akershus Fortress waterfront, which makes the restaurant an easy meal stop on a central Oslo walking route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours and best time to visit Mamma Pizza?
The restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM and on Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Weekday lunches and early evenings are calmer, while Friday and Saturday dinners are the busiest.
How much does a meal cost and do I need a reservation?
Mamma Pizza sits in the $$ tier, a mid-range price point by Oslo standards. Reservations are available through the official website at mammapizza.no and are recommended for weekend evenings and larger groups.
How long should I plan to spend at Mamma Pizza?
Budget 60 to 90 minutes for a pizza or pasta meal. If you add wine or a second course, or linger at an outdoor table, two hours is comfortable.
Is Mamma Pizza suitable for groups, couples and families?
Yes. The casual, checkered-tablecloth setting and pizza-and-pasta menu suit groups, couples and families. There is no formal dress code; smart-casual or everyday clothing is fine. Contact the restaurant at +47 91 51 18 41 to ask about accessibility or special dietary requests.
When planning your Oslo travel guide or comparing verified restaurants and wine bar in Oslo, pair this stop with standout local spots including Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, Naturhistorisk museum, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Oslo, and Citybox Oslo (nearby).
