Most of Sarpsborg restaurants can be found on St Marie gate (aka gågata), the main pedestrian street in Sarpsborg. Many of them have outdoor sitting in summer.
- Brasserie 74 (at, you will have guessed, no. 74): Cosy restaurant with stylish design and good food, offering a choice of snacks and more expensive Italian-inspired dishes. Tel: 69 12 11 35, www.brasserie74.no
- China Plaza (no.93): This popular restaurant serves classic Chinese dishes, but also Korean, Thai and Malaysian specialities at reasonable prices. Exotic deco, and patio at the back. Tel: 69 15 04 22, www.chinaplaza.no
- Butt’s Bistro and Tandoori (no. 77): Sarpsborg’s Indian restaurant, a little bit further down the main street. Good selection of tandoori, curry and kebab dishes in pleasant surroundings. Tel: 69 15 55 60.
- Big Horn (no. 103): American-style steaks, burgers and other offerings from the grill are the name of the game here. Dinner only. On the pricey side. Tel: 69 12 22 00, www.bighorn.no
- Pizzanini (junction of St Marie gate and Jernbanegata): Chain restaurant serving a selection of pizzas to share in open-plan kitchen setup. Tel: 69 12 19 99, www.pizzanini.no
- Dickens (no. 109): Long-established pub-style restaurant specialising in burgers, steaks and pizzas. Tel: 69 15 28 92, www.dickens-sarpsborg.no