Olivia Østbanehallen is an Italian restaurant inside Østbanehallen, the historic station hall at Jernbanetorget next to Oslo Central Station. It brings the Norwegian Olivia chain’s stone-baked pizzas and familiar pasta dishes to one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, making it a reliable choice for travelers arriving by train or heading out for a relaxed meal in the city center.
The dining room sits beneath brick vaults dating from 1854 (source: Østbanehallen), and the old architecture gives the room a warm, rustic character. Olivia opened its first restaurant at Aker Brygge in 2006 (source: Daily Scandinavian), and its menu favors shared antipasti, pizzas and pastas suited to groups and couples. Diners with dietary needs can order from a gluten-free menu, which includes pasta, pizza and risotto (source: Find Me Gluten Free). Reviews are mixed but solid, with a 3.6 rating from 823 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
According to Østbanehallen, the restaurant opens at 11:00 Monday through Saturday and at 12:00 on Sunday, and it stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Some listings show shorter seasonal hours, so confirm the schedule before you go. Weekday afternoons are the calmest time to visit. Book ahead for weekend evenings. On warm days, request an outdoor table. The restaurant is a short walk from the Opera House and Karl Johans gate.
