Oui, oui, oui! This brasserie can be one of my new favorites for a weekend lunch. I was here for…read moretheir special buffet on Saturdays between 12:00-15:30, which serves a good selection of rustic French fare. Onion soup? Check. Cassoulet? Check. Creme brulee? Check. The buffet selections are extensive that you can construct a satisfying 4-course traditional French meal. Plenty of good classics here, but a special nod to the stunning, complex sweetness of the onion soup. It's not often you see a buffet of this quality in Oslo. I cannot think of a better value for a big french gourmand.

What a special treat. Great service. Amazing food. Close to our hotel (Saga). We opted for a late…read morereservation since we booked earlier that day, and jet-lag helped us enjoy our meal at 21:30. The white-washed brick walls really give it the French dining feel. We had the fish of the day (halibut), french onion soup, and duck. All was nicely done! The duck especially had a nice caramelized finish to it. Only awkward part (probably our fault) was that we couldn't finish our main course and asked for a box to take the extra with us. Then they didn't serve us our dessert until we asked for it a second time because they thought we were too full (I suppose Norwegians normally order the right amount of food, and maybe it is not normal to save leftovers). We paired dinner with a nice bottle of Barberra as recommended by our waiter. Definitely a nice spot for a special meal.

This was by far one of the best restaurant meals we've had anywhere in the world. 4 1/2 hours to…read moreenjoy a 12-course tasting menu that was absolutely delicious, highlighted by fresh, local ingredients. The service was impeccable, and yet not pretentious and stuffy in any way - just very comfortable, informative, and accommodating to our dietary and other needs. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Oslo and is looking for a memorable dining experience.

Super great food, everythibg taste good from the meals and desserts. The food are a bit pricey but…read moreworth it. I recommend that you eat here on special occasion if you life French cuisine.

The cakes here! OMG so so so good! Its become one of my favourite places in oslo. I love that the…read moreowners of the place actually are on site and run the place, they are there every day! The cakes are made onsite by the head chef and his team! Great wine selection, the meals are seriously amazing and all have a french twist to them! I go almost every second day for a coffee and learn norwegian over a glass of wine some nights a week! The have the best macaroons in the city!

Highly regarded by local Chefs and traveled gourmands Le Benjamin Bar & Bistro fills an important…read moreniche in Oslo thanks to not only its hearty French fare but opening hours inclusive of Sunday from 16h00 to 21h30. Family owned since its inception, a location amidst homes and businesses in Grünerløkka finding the space mostly full of locals, it is outdoors at the bar or seated at tables that guests are treated to top notch service plus a menu that changes at least monthly. Dimly lit with candles on wood tables, leather banquets offering a comfortable seat regardless of weather, diners may choose a la carte or a daily prix-fixe consisting of three courses. Known for a terroir-driven Wine list, mostly French with several offered by the glass, Sunday found Riesling with moderate sweetness well matched to good Bread and a torn Tarte Flambée topped in melted Comté plus roasted Cepes. Hard to pass up Beef Tartare or Norwegian Langoustines, the latter a daily special, suffice it to say there are no regrets when it comes to Turbot roasted until the collagen melts slightly and paired to Chanterelle Mushrooms plus Dill Butter and Leeks the plate more than justified its 465 NOK. Casual and English friendly, though service is gracious and professional, it was only after finishing several creamy Pommes Dauphine that Dessert arrived as dueling Homemade Nougatine Ice Cream and flawless French Toast caramelized over a Custard center with Raspberries and Pistachio Ice Cream.

From what I can tell, this is the place that everyone goes for a more discreet, high level dinner…read moreexperience. We sat at the bar--which is very usual for us. The staff was excellent. we ordered the olives...great, but just olives in olive oil..simple is sometimes the best. Then we did the sardines, which come in a tin that is halfway rolled open. Super tasty and reminded me that this is available in most places around the world and I needed to be eating it like this more often. Sardines are great nutrient rich food, especially for those of you looking for choline. This followed by one of the stars of the evening--white asparagus In a buttery creamy, maybe a bit of light cheese as well...delicious. We ended the night with two fish dishes, the hake--very good and the poached turbot, which was off the charts exceptional. This is a must try when you visit Oslo...try to make a resy. And then if possible, try to find a spot at the bar.

I had the pate en croute as an appetizer. It was delicious. As my main meal the steak frites…read more Very good piece of meat and good fries. A nice change from the other restaurants in Oslo. Service was fast.

Compliments to the kitchen! Delicious 2course lunch special…read more The BF is popular, recommend reserving a table by the window- away from the open kitchen. Tables are small and the place feels crowded closer to the kitchen on the 1st floor. I personally prefer a quiet atmosphere, dimmer lights and comfortable seating at restaurants, therefore the calamitous and bright room, with a small table, of BFs first floor draws the rating down to a 3. The restaurant has 3 other floors (reserved for parties and dinner) and a great looking dinner and wine menu, so I would recommend dinner over lunch, and dining as a group over 2 ppl.

I definitely enjoyed dinner at Albert Bistro. Perfectly situated on the water's edge, Albert Bistro…read moreis nestled among several other restaurants in the area. A little on the pricier side because you're paying for the view and location, but the meal was delicious and the service was wonderful. I had the hamburger, which came presented neatly on a wooden cutting board, with a cute fry-basket of french fries. The burger was a-ok, no complaints and no wonderful rave review. I also sampled the salmon and cheesy potatoes (a separate side dish not included with the salmon), both of which were tasty. The best thing, however, was the dessert. A chocolate mousse was plated beautifully on a slate board, and served with white chocolate and raspberry. So delicious! American Express is accepted here and free WiFi. A welcome menu to foreign travelers looking for a bite of home.

I have eaten here at least 30 times. I have eaten everything on menu Breakfast and diner. Food is…read moreconsistent. I would recommend lamb car, duck, and salmon as equal to best in all Norway. Tuna is a little inconsistent. They open early for breakfast and all dishes excellent. Burgers and sandwiches are great. I wouldn't recommend steak anywhere in Norway. Go with the speciality dishes and mix and match. Lamb car with salmon etc. from sipping wine to eating with guests cheese plater into main course, then Into deserts. All deserts are a 10. Side dishes are all excellent. I am partial to the garlic bread and broccoli.

great place by the Frogner park! We had delicious french wine, norwegian draft beer, fresh mussels…read morein wine sauce, pasta, apple cake and coffee. All tasted great when joined with great view by the lake! service people were also very friendly and helpful.

I came here on a Saturday at around 13:30 and had to wait for about 40 minutes to be seated…read more However, this place was worth the wait. The service was fast and the staff was very nice. I ordered the open shrimp sandwich which was delicious! The view of the park from the terrace is another plus. Highly recommended!

I believe Pascal Dupuy is Norway's leading pastry chef. At least that was what the poster said…read more Besides, he has four of these cafes in Oslo, so who can argue with success? Even though Pascal serves savory cafe fare, most of the attention seemed focused on their rainbow macaroon display and their visually arresting desserts. What drew our attention was all their photos of their soft-serve which they call Softis. It looked really creamy and they covered it in colorful macaron crumbs and placed one macaroon on top. It would be our choice which one to select. After walking to the Royal Palace from our hotel near the train station, we felt we could justify splitting one as it was only about 63 NOK or about $6.50 in US dollars (photo: https://bit.ly/3PNxVtl). Quite a treat though we weren't allowed to sit in the cafe due, I believe, to COVID restrictions. Jamie W. wanted to return a week later when we were back in Oslo. He wanted his own cup since I pinched the peanut butter macaroon entirely. Sharing is for losers. I think that was what Mister Rogers said. SOFT-SERVE - 4 stars...creamy indulgence and a creative reuse of macarons AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a nice-looking pastry shop close to all the important sights SERVICE - 4 stars...service with a smile TOTAL - 4 stars...who doesn't need a softis? RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

Named after Pastry Chef Pascal Dupuy, born French but trained in Norway and part of Oslo's dining…read morescene since 1995, Pascal now consists of several Patisseries and Restaurants including the largest near The Royal Palace. Officially addressed Henrik Ibsens Gate 36, one of the few locations open on Sunday while much of Oslo rests, guests are invited to dine from 12h00 to 17h00 on a collection of Pastries, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches and Desserts. Staffed by friendly servers from take-out to the table, all English fluent with a menu to match, Coffee ranges 49-65 NOK including everything from an honest Espresso to a towering Mocha on Ice. Regarded by Relais Dessert International and Guide des Croqueurs de Chocolat, a range of Truffles lining shelves, Viennoserie is a mixed experience including a good Pan au Chocolate but soggy Almond Croissant while Flan a la Vanille consists of a good Crust surrounding soft Custard with evidence of pure Vanilla Beans throughout. More pricey for Entremet, available to go but plated with Crème Anglaise or Fruit Purees on-site, Pascal's Rhubarb Tart is artful in terms of taste as well as texture while the Feuilletine trends a bit sticky in the Caramel layer which makes cutting without a knife something of a mess. Perhaps best known for homemade Softeis, undeniably produced with top quality Cream and smooth as silk, diners may choose to add a number of toppings with Sea Salt Caramel and crumbled Macarons in a variety of flavors the most popular for good reason.

We ate here recently and had a wonderful experience. We had the tasting menu with different meats…read more Everything was delicious! The wine pairings were also very nice. The servers were attentive, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our visit to Hos Thea!

I'm giving it 4 stars not 5. Four stars for nice service, nice ambiance, good food ingredients…read more My husband had the game degustation menu and I had the fish degustation. He loved his. I felt the sauces or accompaniments on my seafood items were too heavy handed, starting with the tuna. The tuna was such a beautiful looking rare loin that could not be tasted through all the apple and citrus topping. It just tasted like an apple salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly as were all the dishes, but could hardly be tasted due to sauces. The lobster bisque was average as was the turbot and desserts. The timing of each presentation was a bit off also as more guests arrived. 24 minutes to get our "main" courses was too long.

Okay, listen. Majorstuen is a great part of Oslo, and Bogstadveien is a snazzy little strip, but…read morewhere does Jacob Aall fit in here? Short answer: It doesn't. The place itself is shabby and not very inviting. The service is not this place's best quality either. And the food? Mediocre at best with appalling prices. I had the bacon cheeseburger, but the burger was raw on the inside (I did not ask for rare), and my friend's nachos were somewhat stale and not well-seasoned. The only thing good about my dish were the fries. But that's about it. Won't be coming back because the food just didn't justify the price.

Close to where we were staying, we went to Jacob Aall for dinner the first night we were in Oslo…read more A bit on the pricey side (pretty comparable to Vancouver where average restaurants are unnecessarily expensive), but friendly service, tasty food, and good drinks.