- Refsnes Gods: Top gourmet restaurant in lovely surroundings on Jeløya. Edvard Munch used to eat here, and some of his works are on display on the restaurant’s walls. Godset 5. Tel: 69 27 83 00, www.refsnesgods.no

- Gudegården: In the town’s oldest house, this restaurant serves traditional food in pleasant rustic surrounds near Møllebyen. Henrik Gerners gate 6. Tel: 69 20 60 40, http://gudegaarden.no/

- Café Brandstrup: Tasty sandwiches and salads served in generous portions in a gastro-pub style caf right next to Gallery Henrik Gerner. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays. Henrik Gerners gate 7. Tel: 69 25 32 60, www.cafebrandstrup.no

- Peppes Pizza Tollboden: American-style pizzas with a choice of toppings, both traditional and more exotic, in locale overlooking the canal. Alfresco eating in summer, occasionally with live music. Jeløygaten 2. Tel: 22 22 55 55, www.peppes.no

- Marché Rygge Vest: Looks can be deceptive – this unassuming restaurant was recently voted best veikro (roadside eatery) in Norway for the second year in a row. The focus here is on local ingredients and regional recipes. By the E6 at Storebaug. Tel: 69 23 51 00, www.bytheway.no