[Oslo] Best fish shops & seafood markets in Oslo: where do you buy fresh seafood without overpaying?

[EIA_Ask_NO]

Seafood quality varies a lot by shop and day, so I want one thread with real “where to buy” recommendations in Oslo—fishmongers, counters, and seafood markets that consistently deliver.

Please share:

• Where you buy seafood most often (and what you typically get)
• Price realism: what feels fair vs overpriced
• What staff advice you trust (how to cook, what’s best today, what to avoid)
• Your best “starter buys” for someone who’s new to cooking seafood at home

Which place is your go‑to for seafood in Oslo—and what’s the one item you’d confidently recommend?

 

[ViolettaPetrovna]

For fresh seafood in Oslo without paying tourist tax, I usually go to Fiskeriet, especially the Youngstorget one, because the turnover is high and the quality is reliably solid. Prices aren’t cheap, but from what I’ve seen they’re fair for Norway, and the staff will actually tell you what’s best that day instead of upselling sad-looking salmon. If you’re new to cooking seafood, start with cod loins or shrimp—they’re hard to mess up and very forgiving. Where do you buy fish in Oslo when you want great quality without feeling slightly robbed?

 

[Alex Turner]

I’ve bounced around a few fish shops in Oslo, and my general rule is to trust places that look busy on a weekday afternoon, not just shiny on Instagram. I usually buy salmon, cod, or shrimp for home cooking, and when the staff are straight with you about what’s best *today*, that’s a good sign. Fair pricing here still isn’t cheap, but it feels reasonable when the fish smells clean, looks firm, and hasn’t been sitting around. I always ask how they’d cook it themselves — you can tell quickly who actually cares. For beginners, I’d say start with salmon fillets or fresh cod loins and keep it simple. Honestly, sometimes the best move is skipping the “famous” spots and hitting a solid neighborhood counter instead. Did you consider an alternative route, like buying from a grocery fish counter on delivery days rather than a standalone market?