Wonderful food from a simple but solid menu prepared to perfection. Pleasant and welcoming…read moreatmosphere. The owner sat us, took our orders and prepared our meals. Very welcoming and a great find in Oslo. If you are the area it is a must stop for dinner!

The owner is the server and the chef. Excellent cod and pollack dishes with sauce , potato and…read moresalad . Very fresh and prepared well !

A good pick if you visit the market. They have carved out a little nook inside and decorated it…read morewith Norwegian charm. Staff is great. If you are fan of game meat this is a place you should stop. I enjoyed the reindeer stew. Rich hearty and flavorful...maybe not the best in Oslo, but definitely a strong effort.

This is the one meal where I wish I was a food photo taker given how pretty and unique the dish…read morewas. The aesthetic and the pairing of flavors reminded me again that Americans really don't know how to cook. The name of the dish: Meatball. Easy & simple right? The meatballs were placed on a bed of mashed potatoes that was topped with vegetable (I think swiss chard), maybe seaweed, and lingonberry. That is, the meatballs were sleeping on top of the bed of glorious mashed-potato infused with all of the fixings. I'm also pretty sure there was one more item in that mix that seemed odd, but worked really, really well. The mooseburger was really tender and the fries were good. They were out of their draft beer by the time I ordered, so settled for a nice pepsi instead.

A fantastic location in a beautiful old hotel near the famous ski jump. Great atmosphere, superb…read morefood and service. We had our best meal here. I had steak with fois gras and it was awesome. Stefano the waiter was excellent and very knowledgable. Go!

Probably one of the best meals that we had on our trip to Norway was our very first night in Oslo…read moreat Fiskeriet. We did not have a reservation, but luckily they managed to fit us in at a shared table. This place is extremely popular so I would highly recommend making a reservation. To start, we ordered the cod croquettes to share. Perfectly fried and golden brown, these croquettes were absolutely delicious and the accompanying sauce paired perfectly. For our entrées, I ordered the fish and chips while my husband ordered the creamy fish soup and my father ordered the fish gratin. All three dishes were fresh and delicious, but I think the fish gratin was my favorite. So if you find yourself an Oslo looking for a delicious meal down by the water, come check out Fiskeriet.

Came here for lunch, seated promptly but does get packed and servers are busy. Tried the fish and…read morechips (good portion of fish, nice crisp to the outside, comes with fries and sauce), salmon tartare (comes with 2 biscuits, nice raw salmon with some sauce on top), fish gratin. I enjoyed the salmon tartar and fish & chips. Gratin was ok, don't think we finished half of it. Location is in a good spot by the water and they have indoor/outdoor seating. Prices ok.

Elias Mat & Sant is a delightful restaurant in Oslo, a city that has endless restaurants. But…read moreElias Mat & Sant is perfect if you're looking for classic, Norwegian food in a casual setting. I enjoyed my time here. Elias Mat & Sant is located in the sentrum, Oslo's city center, so is walking distance to many sites and attractions. I visited here after walking from the palace along Karl Johans Gate as the restaurant is located off this main drag. Make reservations here for the restaurant is small and intimate. It was time to try reindeer while in the Nordic region of the world, so here I did. I ordered the reindeer stew, which was delicious. The reindeer stew was similar to a beef stew, but the reindeer is leaner, so didn't taste as heavy, which is a good thing. Over some mashed potatoes with a gravy and herbs and a side of lingonberry, it completed the meal. It also came with a side of complimentary bread, which is not always the case at other restaurants. That was a nice bonus though because the bread helped soaked up the stew. Perfection!

The food was authentic and amazing. Service was great. Try the Reindeer stew. Highly recommend.read more

What a treat in Oslo!…read more Four of us found a cozy, welcoming atmosphere on a chilly, rainy summer night. Our meals were all inventive and delicious from beginning to end, with clever uses of fresh herbs and organic vegetables and seasonal ingredients. I am vegan and they accommodated me without missing a beat. An interesting wine and beer list round things out. The service was warm and helpful, with everyone speaking excellent English.

Loved it. Just the…read moreright amount of fancy, and exceptional, interesting, and seasonal food. Farm to table neo-nordic at its best.

The outdoor location on the plaza caught our eye. Wasn't even sure what the cuisine was. Asked…read morethe waiter and because of his kindness decided to give our first Italian dinner in Oslo a shot. No English menu, but Dave our waiter patiently explained it and when he said seafood pasta my wife said yes, then wild boar ravioli and I said yes. Also got a caprese salad. Bread was also served with olive oil and balsamic. Every bite of both main dishes, the salad and bread was so delicious and fresh. Dave was a joy as our server, very personable and fun personality. It was reasonably priced and sitting outside was a joy.

Very nice place. I had dinner so it was at night with few lights and candles on the tables…read more The people were very nice, the lovely waitress took some time to explain me the details of each dishes so.I could choose my meal. I Haa a delicious grilled lamb shoulder with lamb sausage, spinach, mushrooms, sage butter and original chestnut-gnoccis (249 Nok). Bread was good, and was served with salted butter. Meals are very consistent so a dish will be enough except you haven't eat for many days!

My SO found this place as we didn't have too much time in Oslo and wanted to have a memorable meal…read morehere. They have a nice and casual, homey vibe going on and it was very much a packed restaurant an hour into our meal. They have been awarded a bib gourmand so we had to do their seven courses. Food in Norway has been of the utmost quality and extremely fresh, and this place certainly had that. Most dishes were unique and tasty with a few that were more simple and as expected. Their main protein dish fell flat as we were hoping for it to be medium rare and it was well done and dry. Overall, a huge deal with several dishes to try so we left quite happy from this meal. Also, make sure to reserve as I saw some people get turned around for not having a reservation.

Such a cute and cozy spot with such amazing service. Went for the Dagens husmann, which was a…read morepan-fried pollock with peas, bacon, creamy fennel sauce, and pearl potatoes. One of the best meals we had in the city and our only regret was not going back every night we were in town.

Great old world ambiance with a creative menu albeit with traditional dishes and ingredients... Our…read morewaiter Pedro was very knowledgeable and helpful... We'll be back...!

Right down the hill from the beautiful city hall, this is one of many restaurants ringing the open…read moresquare. Menu is typically Norwegian with many fresh seafood, salads and lighter meals available. The building is very old and I think it was formerly the city hall for Oslo. Classy and upscale, the service is excellent and the chef, at times, walks through the dining area to chat with the customers. Good selection of beers and wines. Expensive, great ambiance but you pay for it. We did not know how famous this restaurant was and we were both in our tourist wandering about outfits, so at first wondered if we should be here, but once those beautifully presented dishes came through, we were glad that we had stumbled in. This restaurant deserves to be treated as a classy, first class, gourmet dining experience...as it is.

For a different kind of museum take a train out of Oslo and up into its surroundings. The crowds…read moreon the train thinned out quite a bit and there was maybe a dozen of left to walk through the downpour and up to the entrance of the ski jump and museum. Admission was included in the Oslo Pass and was one of the more unique offerings. If one comes back in the winter then you can experience ski jumping for yourself. As part of the museum admission we did to ride to the viewing platform at the top of the ski jump and took in the almost 360 degree views. We also got an almost direct view down the ski jump. Personally not for the faint hearted but a very unique experience. Inside the museum they included a good variety of exhibits from medalists, evolution of Holmenkollen since its founding, history of skiing equipment and sport, a kiddie section, a ski making shop and more. There also were two interactive exhibits to test how much you could pull, as in a sled, and a skiing competition. A large gift shop was by the exit along with a ski jump simulator ride (separate fee). Well worth it. A Scandic hotel was located practically next door if one want to spend more time.

Interesting stop as part of the tour. This is the ski area part of the city and a former site of…read moreWinter Olympics. We were here during summer, so it serves as a zip line. You can really appreciate the crazy slope when it's used as a jump. I have even more respect for Olympians and people who do this sport. Amazing!