The woman that "greets" you at the door was incredibly rude! I have always enjoyed this place but…read moremost likely will never be back as long as she is the gate keeper. I admit, I missed the sign by the door that said "please wait to be seated" and I proceeded another 4 feet when I stopped and asked her if I should wait to be seated. I have never been chastised like this in a restaurant for a simple mistake like this. I should have turned and walked out after the way she scolded and chastised me for not reading the sign but I was in a bit of shock. Bacchus has been a staple for me when come to Oslo for work but as long as she is "greeting" guests, I'll take my money elsewhere.

Everything was so delicious. Quality of the food is superb for the price…read more I had the mussels and chicken soup. The ultimate comfort choice for a cold day. It was creamy and very flavorful. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich. It was a very generous serving of such a delicious sandwich. The pork was lightly marinated and it was served on toasted bread. The coleslaw was also very well made. The atmosphere of the restaurant made me feel like I was transported back in time eating in a medieval building. The waiters were attentive and friendly. If you must have one meal in Oslo, this is it!

If you find yourself in Oslo and want a dining experience that evokes something uniquely Norwegian,…read moreat least without having to spend an arm, a leg and any other appendage, well, you're in luck. This is an ideal outdoor spot on a balmy evening since it's in the pedestrian plaza right next to the central train station. After spending the day looking at naked statues, appreciating Nobel peace prizes, and walking on the opera house rooftop, Jamie W. and I were tuckered out and didn't want to venture too far from our hotel. We just walked across the street and found a table quite easily here even though it was obviously quite popular with young Oslolites (...is that what they're called?). We were pretty famished since it was a long time since the complimentary breakfast buffet at the hotel. First up were the 79 NOK ($7.90 US) plate of Truffle Fries topped with grated parmesan with a side of truffle mayonnaise (photo: https://bit.ly/3CX84vq). Less Norwegian, more TGIFriday's but satisfying nonetheless. More Norwegian was the 149 NOK ($15 US) Norwegian Red Beetroot. It was served with horseradish cream, pickled onions, and Jerusalem artichoke crisps (photo: https://bit.ly/3R9zSBb). It was just four bites but tasty and earthy in a different way. We moved on to the entrees from there and split two between us. First was the 219 NOK ($22 US) Chicken Salad where they marinated chicken breast in mustard and grilled it. It topped a bed of mixed greens, buckwheat, tomatoes, and radish, all of it drizzled with tarragon mayonnaise (photo: https://bit.ly/3RyNVQr). The mustard and buckwheat added a Norwegian dimension to an American standard. Then came the heartier 259 NOK ($26 US) Steak Sandwich which appeared to center around a tender grilled flank steak with the same accompaniments as the beetroot - horseradish cream, pickled onions, and Jerusalem artichoke crisps (photo: https://bit.ly/3qagzMf), We saved room for dessert, the 149 NOK ($15 US) White Chocolate Sphere which became a table performance with a tiny pitcher of hot raspberry coulis poured over the white chocolate and raspberry cream (photo: https://bit.ly/3qfPTcM). A bit showy but a nice finish. It made us feel like upscale Norwegians dining al fresco. FOOD - 4 stars...melding of Norwegian and American culinary sensibilities into appetizing dishes AMBIANCE - 4 stars...casual and relaxing, the nice weather was the key advantage that evening SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive considering the crowds TOTAL - 4 stars...a good way to sample Norway through your palate RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

Food was amazing but menu was not updated on yelp. We went there because there were mussels on menu…read morebut when we got there they said it was out of date and they no longer had some of the items on menu. We had reindeer stew and truffle fries and they were delicious. There was nobody in restaurant except for us which was odd.

Relaxing chill place to have modern Scandinavian food and a very cool cloak room, I wish…read morerestaurants in the states could be trusted with one. I love their tasting menu which was the Raw marinated halibut, tomato & chili, Celeriac, dried heart & dulse, Scallop, sunchoke & elderflower, Today's fish, mussels & leek, Duck from Holte, kale & beetroot, Sea buckthorn, pumpkin & brown cheese and all of it balanced nicely. All of that for roughly 90 USD you can't complain at all! Service was good, and knowledgeable which was great, would come back here again next time back in Oslo.

Amazing food in a relaxed setting. Every dish was interesting with well balanced flavors. Service…read morewas world class and friendly. Extensive wine list at decent prices. If you don't get a wine list with the menu just ask. 2 different tables had restaurant folks eating here on their day off ( it was a national holiday when most places were closed).

Very nice: Tasty food, good service. The food is excellent, ambiance is charming, location is a…read morelittle remote.

It's really good! The service was excellent! The restaurant overall looked beautiful. I would go…read morethere again.

Really beautiful setting and really beautiful meal in Oslo - you cannot go wrong with the fish and…read morechips which was among the best I have had. The service ably handled our group of ten diners (including some fairly limited dietary restrictions for a couple of members of our group) and we had a wonderful time!

Gourmet experience in Oslo! Fish all te way! The service is very good & the wine selection too…read more Love the decoration and the views are amazing. We were here for dinner, but if we come back again, for sure we will have lunch outside! Experiencia gourmet en Oslo! Pescados de todos los colores! El servicio es muy bueno y la selección de vinos también. Me encantó la decoración y las vistas son lindísimas. Estuvimos aquí para la cena, pero si volvemos definitivamente almorzaría afuera!

We kind of knew the moment we walked in that we were in for a treat. The place was bustling, almost…read moreevery table was full of happy folk eating, chatting and generally enjoying the place. I was worried that it was a reservations-only kind of place as Jessheim is a small town, but we were greeted and ushered-in in no time. The server seated us with a smile and came with water and provided us with English menus. I usually prefer the local menu (translation is easy with Google!) but we had just arrived at the airport and the English menu looked adequately comprehensive. A bit of a debate, but we ended up with 2 dishes to share between 2 very jet-lagged diners. The Monk Fish was fabulous but small. A small fillet of monk fish was on a bed of an unctuous, umami sauce of something I couldn't adequately identify. May be crab and lobster? Garnished with chunks of zucchini and mushrooms and a small sprinkling of little shrimp. A wedge of juicy lemon and a scoop of rice. I first tried a bite of the fish naked, and it tasted just-caught fresh and perfectly cooked. The source and a little lemon elevated it to perfection. Encountering a new restaurant, I will go for the fish as one of my 'acid tests' and the chef at Mirabel sailed through with flying colors! Even the rice was perfection. Not the way Chinese rice would have been cooked, but the perfect texture to soak in the source and combine as an accompaniment to all the elements of the dish. The second dish we shared was the Bianchi Quattro Formaggii pizza. It looked perfect when it arrived, and I would say was the best pizza I've eaten in the past year (and I've eaten a lot of pizza!) The cheeses were perfectly² blended and a drizzle of honey over the top before serving turned it into perfection. The salty, pungent cheese complemented by the sweet tang of honey. With pizza, the crust matters, and there was barely enough crust left to mop up all the remnants of the monk fish sauce. What a perfect first meal in Norway!!

This was one of the better food experiences we had in Oslo. The food is good and the service is…read moregood. The restaurant is huge. I got the chicken skewers which were so good and my guest got the pizza. One of the better pizza experiences as well.

We came here for lunch on a Friday around 1pm and were the only customers there. They looked a bit…read morethrown off to have business, however, they confirmed they were open so we took a table. The lunch menu is sparse and minimalistic, which is how I like my apartment. If you're not much of a meat eater you're out of luck. We ordered the deep fried egg on asapragus with lardon and cheese sauce. The asparagus was of the fibrous variety, when it could have been succulent and flavorful. The lardon was a piece of connective tissue better suited as floss. The egg was cool looking, but the delicate flavor was unfortunately lost by the overpowering spice crust. The cheese sauce was good enough. I love conceptual dishes and if they consist of 4 ingredients they better be stellar. Because if two or three is off you shine less than you suck. When running a concept based restaurant you run the risk of seeming contrived if you can't serve up four good ingredients that complement each other. The weak brown beverage resembling coffee, to their defense was on par with other Norwegian "coffee".

While traveling here to Oslo, I found myself hungry and decided to look at the reviews online. I…read moremust say they're all very accurate. The food is outstanding in the atmosphere is wonderful. You have a great view of the piers and it's nice to sit outside and have a beer

This place is a gem! Not only does it have some of the most reasonable prices in Norway for a meal,…read morebut it serves tasty food in a relaxed atmosphere with a great view of the fjord. My wife and I stopped here while biking from Bygdoy to Aker Brygge, and we're so glad we did. We sat outside though it had just rained and they very kindly wiped down a table for us. The staff were kind and courteous and inviting , and though they spoke English(like most do) they helped me practice my poor Norwegian when I told them I wished to practice. The Fiskesuppe is flavorful and generous! It has great consistency--neither too dense or thin. My wife ordered a grilled fish that was also wonderful. The menu is straightforward. Great place to have a meal or a beer.

This restaurant is fabulous and brilliant; a true gem hidden in a little quiet residential…read moreneighbourhood. I ordered hjorteboller, my company had lammboller, pasta bolognese, and salmon, and all were reportedly as delicious. Our dessert passion fruit brownie with raspberry sorbet was good enough to merit returning for on its own.

A new restaurant in Bærum is always an exciting event and I had been looking forward to trying…read more'Jeppehuset' since I saw that some enterprising person would finally use the fabulous location in Stabekk's old Culture House. I went with 4 girlfriends on a Thursday. We booked a table which was smart because the restaurant was full when we arrived at 19:00. The interior is cool and trendy and I loved the big windows looking out onto the street. There is free parking (after 17:00) almost next door, but even better if you want to have a glass of wine or two, it's right on the 143 bus line. The service was attentive and nicely paced, not too slow or too rushed. We were one of the last tables to leave and we never felt like they were ready to rush us out the door. But sadly, this is where my positive comments end because while all of the above are important, it's the food that will bring me back and Jeppehuset let me down here. I had the akevittgravede laks (119 nok) as a starter and hjortfilet med rosenkål and tyttebæer (289nok). The hjortfillet was very tough and overcooked and there is really no excuse to serve boiled brussel sprouts in the 21st century. I am sure the tyytebæer sauce was from a jar which was also a great disappointment. I am left with the impression that the owners of Jeppe know they have a great location ("If you build it, they will come"). I just hope they realize they also need great food for me to become a regular customer.

Thon hotel has very much the Hospice, mental institution vibe and I am not convinced that it wasn't…read morethe latter of the two at one time. Upon arrival the walk from the parking lot to reception was about a tenth of a mile, not bad. You can drive up and drop off bags but obviously you must park in the parking lot. There is no valet, although there isn't valet in most of Norway so don't expect it. We were checked in promptly although the concierge wasn't all that friendly. We inquired about places to eat and the response was "I don't know, I'm not from around here". We settled for Foodora which is Norways Version of Door Dash, that review is on yelp. There were three people in our party and as soon as we got to our room we were less than impressed. A small mini fridge which we never opened. Two twin beds stuffed into a queen frame with two twin comforters. A single roll away bed so low to the ground you almost could not get up, parked right next to the ONLY heating source in the room. This led to it being quite cold as it was 40 degrees this evening and one wall was all windows. The bathroom was very hospital style, a wheel chair ramp to get in, fold down assist bars next to the toilet. There were no complimentary shampoos, conditioner or body wash. The only soap at both the sink and shower were wall mounted hand soap dispensers. A chair at a desk, that was worn and should have been thrown out. The rugs, not carpet were rolled at the edges creating a tripping hazard. All three of us complained of feeling very out of it mentally, like as soon as we walked in something or someone drained us. A poor nights sleep due to temperature and uneasiness led us to cut our stay from two nights to one night. We left the next day to go back to Sweden as we didn't not find the country of Norway to be welcoming or friendly. We definitely did not feel welcomed.

Lovely and welcoming hotel. Staff is great, friendly and knowledgeable. Rooms are decent and clean…read more Beds and pillows can definitely use an upgrade. Pillows are uncomfortable and the single occupancy room uses two twin beds put together to make a queen size bed. Rooms have a refrigerator with a small mini bar. Breakfast is a buffet with many hot/cold selections to choose from and dinner was great as well. This hotel has no AC. Business center is not so much of a room but guests do have access to a computer, a printer and WiFi free of charge.