Lofthus Samvirkelag
Experience Oslo's best pizza with a creative Norwegian twist. Enjoy unique toppings and a cozy, historic setting.
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Lofthus Samvirkelag
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Experience Oslo's best pizza with a creative Norwegian twist. Enjoy unique toppings and a cozy, historic setting.
"The best pizza I've had this year thus far, with unique toppings on a thin, crunchy crust."
Visit After 4 PM
This spot transforms from a bakery to a pizzeria, so plan your visit accordingly for the best pizza experience.
Try Recommended Pizzas
Consider specialty pizzas like Parma, Picante, white sauce reindeer, or white chicken for a taste of their best.
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Pizza
Price
Mid-range
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Norwegian-Inspired Pizzas
Experience unique pizzas crafted with local Norwegian ingredients, featuring toppings like reindeer and truffle salami.
Historic & Laid-back Atmosphere
Enjoy delicious pizzas in a historic building with a relaxed vibe, perfect for socializing with friends.
Creative White Sauce Pizzas
Don't miss the inventive white sauce pizzas, praised for their unique combinations and rich flavors.
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Visit After 4 PM
This spot transforms from a bakery to a pizzeria, so plan your visit accordingly for the best pizza experience.
Try Recommended Pizzas
Consider specialty pizzas like Parma, Picante, white sauce reindeer, or white chicken for a taste of their best.
Texture Awareness
If you prefer crispier crusts, be aware that texture can vary; some reviews mention crusts not being as crisp.
Natural Wine Pairing
Complement your pizza with their impressive selection of natural wines, including Soave Classico.
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Visit After 4 PM
This spot transforms from a bakery to a pizzeria, so plan your visit accordingly for the best pizza experience.
Try Recommended Pizzas
Consider specialty pizzas like Parma, Picante, white sauce reindeer, or white chicken for a taste of their best.
Texture Awareness
If you prefer crispier crusts, be aware that texture can vary; some reviews mention crusts not being as crisp.
Natural Wine Pairing
Complement your pizza with their impressive selection of natural wines, including Soave Classico.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Lofthus Samvirkelag is celebrated for its inventive and delicious pizzas, often using high-quality Norwegian ingredients. Diners praise the unique toppings, friendly atmosphere, and reasonable prices. However, some guests have noted inconsistencies with service speed and pizza crust crispiness, though the overall consensus remains positive.
"Edit: Third time I’ve been to Lofthus in three weeks and tried three different pizzas and I stand by this is the best pizza I’ve had. I have tried the beef, chicken and 5 cheese (all of them white sauce) and they’ve all been 5/5. Add the friendly service this place is one of the best places in Oslo for a wonderful dinner.
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I’ve had pizza at several places in Oslo and also other countries and the White Pizza with Beef is by far the best I ever had. The food, the environment, the people working here is fantastic."
Wasif
"Absolutely delicious pizza and an impressive selection of natural wines — we had the Soave Classico Coffele and it was perfect. The outdoor terrace is relaxed and lively, ideal for a sunny afternoon. Inside, the interior is stylish and cozy, with a great coffee corner and shelves full of carefully selected products. Service was friendly and professional. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Highly recommended for both wine lovers and foodies!"
Yana Strokan
"Best pizza I've had this year thus far. Reindeermeat, pomegranate and white sauce on a thin crunchy crust. Lovely. Thank you!"
Marcel Linssen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lofthus Samvirkelag is known for its unique Norwegian-inspired pizzas, creative toppings, and a laid-back atmosphere in a historic setting.
The restaurant transforms into a pizzeria after 4 pm, making it the ideal time to visit for pizza.
While specific vegetarian/vegan options are not detailed, their menu often includes creative toppings and cheese blends that can be adapted.
Highly recommended pizzas include the Parma, Picante, white sauce reindeer, white chicken, and the white pizza with beef.
The pizza crust is generally thin and good, but some reviews mention variations in crispiness.
Yes, Lofthus Samvirkelag features an impressive selection of natural wines, which are praised for pairing well with their pizzas.
Yes, it's described as a popular and laid-back place, ideal for hanging out with friends.
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Top 5 Pizza Restaurants in Oslo
Lofthus Samvirkelag was the first pizza restaurant to challenge the conventions of ordinary pizza making in Oslo, showing creativity and inventiveness that were not present before it was established in 2010. Spectacular cheeses such as Kraftkar from the Norwegian producer Tingvollmoen, buffalo mozzarella Guffanti in Italy and Montgomery cheddar and Sparkenhoe Red Leicester from Neil Yard’s Dairy in London are to be enjoyed alongside handpicked hams and sausages, anchovies, chicken and – lest we forget – reindeer. These are truly extraordinary pizzas.
Best restaurants in Oslo: breakfast, lunch and dinner
This pizzeria has a few locations but the one at Tranen bar is our favourite. Don’t be put off by the boozy location: there’s no doubt that Lofthus Samvirkelag bake some of the best pizzas in Oslo. The homemade dough is hand-stretched, and the ingredients are all as local as possible, meaning a freshness that’s reminiscent of Napoli.
Åtte take-away-favoritter i Oslo
Lofthus Samvirkelag lager pizza med både hvit og rød bunn, toppet med gode saker som trøffelsalami, reinsdyrcarpaccio og kylling fra Stange. Det som gjør denne pizzaen ekstra god, er den tynne bunnen og osteblandingen deres som består av flere ulike oster (to typer cheddar, bøffelmozzarella og comte).
Pizzafavoritter i Oslo
De skaper digg pizza år etter år, og derfor fortjener de en plass her. De har flere lokasjoner i byen, men vi synes det er hyggeligst på Tranen ved Alexander Kiellands Plass. Lokalet har sjel, og du kan nyte en pizza mens du titter ut på bylivet i Waldemar Thranes gate.
These Oslo Restaurants Are Still Open And/Or Offering Take-Away
Dine-in, take-away, delivery – all options are still on the table when it comes to the pizza from Lofthus Samvirkelag’s many locations, including Tranen and Apostrophe. You can find information about ordering and booking here.
My Recommended 10 Best Restaurants in Oslo – A Frog in the Fjord
My favourite Oslo restaurant for pizza is Lofthus Samvirkelag. The dough is thin and crusty, the toppings are surprising yet matching each other deliciously. They have a range of “white” and “red” pizzas.
Local Restaurants in Oslo
If you want to go where the locals go, I would recommend some of the good burger shops, like Kverneriet (a couple of places), or pizza by Lofthus Samvirkelag (several places).
In Oslo, Drink Natural Wine & Eat Local & Seasonal Food
Lofthus Samvirkelag Tranen is a restaurant in Oslo with at least 30% natural wine, a selection of organic and biodynamic wines vinified naturally.
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