Illegal Burger
Home of outrageously delicious, charcoal-grilled gourmet burgers with a rebellious vibe and '90s nostalgia.
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Illegal Burger
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Home of outrageously delicious, charcoal-grilled gourmet burgers with a rebellious vibe and '90s nostalgia.
"This might actually be one of the best burgers I’ve eaten in my life."
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potentially long waits, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
Don't Miss Truffle Mayo
If you enjoy truffles, be sure to try a burger with their delicious truffle mayo.
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Cuisine
Hamburger Restaurant
Price
Mid-range
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Outrageously Delicious Burgers
Experience unconventional gourmet burgers like the 'Hot Mama' or truffle mayo options, charcoal-grilled to perfection.
Rebellious & Nostalgic Ambience
Dine in a unique atmosphere that blends rebellion with '90s sitcom nostalgia.
Crispy Potato Wedges with Truffle Mayo
Indulge in perfectly crispy potato wedges, often praised for their delightful salt sprinkling and paired with amazing truffle mayo.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potentially long waits, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
Don't Miss Truffle Mayo
If you enjoy truffles, be sure to try a burger with their delicious truffle mayo.
Ask About Ingredients
If specific ingredients are important, don't hesitate to ask the staff about menu items.
Enjoy the Speedy Service
Expect fast service, with orders often prepared fresh and served quickly.
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Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potentially long waits, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
Don't Miss Truffle Mayo
If you enjoy truffles, be sure to try a burger with their delicious truffle mayo.
Ask About Ingredients
If specific ingredients are important, don't hesitate to ask the staff about menu items.
Enjoy the Speedy Service
Expect fast service, with orders often prepared fresh and served quickly.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Illegal Burger is widely praised for its exceptionally delicious, charcoal-grilled burgers and crispy potato sides, often featuring unique toppings like truffle mayo. Diners commend the fast, friendly service and reasonable prices for Oslo. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few note that the burgers can be on the smaller side or that the atmosphere is somewhat lacking.
"Meal was pretty amazing, the potato wedges had a delightful sprinkling of shaved salt that went very well with the truffle mayo. Burger itself was also amazing. Wish I could it at this place once a week if not more."
Alvin Yap
"I came here expecting a good burger… but left with way more than what I asked for! This might actually be one of the best burgers I’ve eaten in my life. And I’ve eaten thousands, no kidding!
My order was: Gourmet Deluxe (double patty) and potato wedges (that they called grilled potato). The smokey but still very juicy patties worked like magic with the richness of the Brie and Gorgonzola, the oily crunch of caramelised onions, and the piquant truffle mayonnaise! Every bite was a delight. Even the wedges, as simple as they looked, were so crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with a generous sprinkle of salt shavings. A true knock-out burger!
Last but not least, the wonderful service! You don’t really expect someone to make your order fresh a la minute and serve you at your table… but they do it, with a big smile! To the very friendly man at the counter today, you made my day (and probably many others’ too)."
Chew Fei Phang
"I asked ChatGPT for must-try food in Oslo and it actually included this place—specifically the Gourmet Burger with grilled potatoes.
I’m usually extra critical about meals I can easily find in Los Angeles, but this was a very good burger. Well balanced between the cheese, mushrooms, and truffles. Nothing was too overpowering. The fries were fantastic too, with shaved salt.
Must try? I don’t think so. Utterly fantastic? Definitely."
Joseph Yasmeh
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Gourmet Deluxe' with brie and gorgonzola, and the 'Hot Mama' are frequently recommended for their unique and delicious flavor combinations. The 'Illegal Spessial' is also a popular choice.
Yes, Illegal Burger offers vegetarian patties for all their burger varieties, making it a great option for vegetarians.
Absolutely! The service is very fast, and you can expect your delicious burger to be prepared and served within minutes.
The potato wedges are often described as perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, frequently sprinkled with shaved salt.
The restaurant has a unique, rebellious ambiance that blends nostalgia from '90s sitcoms. It's a compact, contemporary space.
While not explicitly detailed, the menu does mention GF buns and fries as options for some burger places in Oslo, and Illegal Burger is noted for having GF buns.
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The Best Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants In Oslo
But not any burger place: Illegal Burger makes the best burgers in Oslo – and it’s not just our carnivore friends who think so. See, every single burger on its menu can be enjoyed with a vegetarian patty (or with a fish one, if you’re pescetarian). With so many options, you’ll keep coming back for more.
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Welcome to Illegal Burger in Oslo, where you can satisfy your rebellious taste buds without breaking any laws!. Nestled in downtown Oslo, this joint boasts an ambience that perfectly blends rebellion and nostalgia; you'll feel like a cool kid from a '90s sitcom. Sink your teeth into their unconventional, outrageously delicious burgers that are so good, they could be outlawed...but luckily, they're not!
Cheap Eats Guide to Oslo ( Updated Nov 2024 )
This is the hottest burger spot in Oslo, serving charcoal grilled homemade gourmet burgers – and there are always people hanging around waiting for their tasty burger. The service is fast though – so you wo’t wait too long. All burger varieties may be served with beef burger, fish burger or vegetarian – single or double.
Guide: Oslo Cheap Eats - The Best Food Under 130 NOK
Their Josper-grilled burgers are as juicy and umami-rich as they come, and the oven-roasted potatoes are always perfectly crispy. Line up in their tiny venue in Møllergata or go to the new and bigger restaurant at Grünerløkka. Our favorite burger here is the Gourmet, served with truffle mayo, mushrooms, and cheese.
Cheap Eats in Oslo - Oslo
- Illegal Burger: charcoal grilled, homemade burgers served at two locations: Møllergata 23 & Olaf Ryes Plass 4. - Freddy Fuego Burrito Bar: freshly-made burritos in the heart of Oslo on Hausmanns Gate 31a. - Mamma Pizza Osteria: tasty pizza and pasta for a great price on Dronningens Gate 22.
Best restaurants in Oslo: breakfast, lunch and dinner
In an area replete with excellent burger bars, Illegal Burger manages to be the best. In fact, as far as Oslo restaurants go, it’s probably one of the best in general, despite its no-nonsense aesthetic and reasonable (for Oslo, anyway) prices.
Glutenfrie spisesteder i Oslo
Illegal burger ligger midt i smørøyet på Grünerløkka, Olaf Ryes plass, og i Møllergata 23. De har en spennende meny og ble kåret til Oslos beste burger av Osloby.no i 2014. De har også veldig gode vegetarburgere.
Gluten free restaurants and food in Norway
Burgers: Kverneriet, Døgnvill Burger, Troys, Bastard Burger, Illegal Burger, McDonald's (GF buns & fries), Burger King (GF buns, not GF safe fries), Buns at Sørenga (also GF tacos).
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Very popular are reasonably priced and very tasty burger places like Illegal Burger and Munchies. They are both really good and it’s hard to choose which one is better ;-)
Oslo on a budget
Budget Restaurants: Restaurants like Illegal Burger or Punjab Tandoori offer great value for money. Expect to pay around 130-150 NOK for a filling meal.
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The atmosphere is very democratic, people are always crowded, and you can buy a branded Cheese Royale for € 8.3.
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