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

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!

Amazing soup!!! 10/10 recommend for a quick meal as you are exploring Oslo. This place is in the…read morebasement of the department store, and truly cannot recommend this place more. Great soup, beyond reasonable in price and the man who works here is so nice and kind. Also i got the papadum as a side and it was amazing.

Service was fast. I got the veggie chili and it was good. Small place in the bottom floor of a…read moremall, but good for a quick bite

The bowls lacked flavor and the tables were dirty and sticky. Quite expensive for what you get.read more

Absolutely love this place, favourite restaurant ever! Cosy, lovely staff, good service, absolutely…read moredelicious comfort food would recommend trying the Mac and cheese with cilantro cream on the side for the bread

The food coma is real. One kilo, the waiter told me. After the fact. Why I ate everything, who…read moreknows. At Oslo prices, it should have been an extra day or two worth of meals. I actually wanted something 'lighter' but I asked for his recommendation, and of course he said the signature item that they are "famous" for. I also paired it with some whale, because I like eating protected and endangered species. The whale was the best part. Tastes like those cute little puffins, vaguely like a tender beef jerky. As for the caveman chunk of pork on a bone. Woof. I mean, it's good. The crackling is like pork rinds on steroids and the meat really did fall off the bone. The mustard sauce and the mashed potatoes were loaded with fat. However, the staff friendly and attentive. I love my meats, but this did not blow my mind. Would not go out of my way to come here, and I think the overall ratings are a bit generous.

Cozy restaurant with a rustic vibe! They're all about pork and they do it well! It hit the spot…read moreafter walking in the cold. Food was hardy and flavorful. I greatly enjoyed their stew. Service was great.

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.

Small restaurant on a plaza that has both indoor and outdoor seating…read more Extensive seafood menu featuring plenty of raw and shellfish options. Disappointing to me they only serve Pepsi products - darn - had to go with a beer. Table next to me ordered the shellfish platter and it looked amazing. Had the ceviche and it was different from what I was expecting but excellent overall. Service was slow and seemed disjointed. I never could tell who my server was. Would definitely recommend.

Second ramen restaurant I've been to in Norway. Again, very impressed to see noodle shops this far…read morenorth! Big change from when I first visited this counter in the 90's. The broth was a bit salty for my liking. Noodles were perfect, the size, the texture and firmness of the noodle was just how I like it. The meat was tender and melted in your mouth, the boiled egg yoke was overcooked. I like it when it's still soft. Gyoza was mostly meat, no veggies. Wouldn't order them again as I like my gyoza with more veggie and less meat. Service was quick. Parking is indoors, which is very advantageous for the cold months. Take the elevator up and you don't need to go outside! They share space with an Indian restaurant. There is a coat hanger and it's spacious. I would definitely come back here.

DECENT JAPANESE RAMEN It's not bad getting a taste of…read moresomewhat decent Japanese ramen in the middle of Oslo. I like the texture of the ramen, tastes quite authentic, not the "make-believe" ones you get from most non-Japanese restaurants here in Norway. The ambience is rather quiet, but I wouldn't say its kids friendly or good for large groups of people. We ordered the spicy ramen (mostly likely spicy miso ramen, since the broth base is miso) and Tangi ramen, which has two pieces of fried chicken on top,m. However, the soup-base for the tangi didn't quite hit the spot for me. The price is average, around $15-$20 per bowl, which is a decent price in Oslo. Overall I like it and would come back again.

This review is based off just the beer- but it is fantastic! It's a local brewery that knows how to…read morebrew beer. They have many types to choose from, as well as mainstream beers. The atmosphere inside is very dark and cozy- think pub like although it's pretty large. There is also a nice outdoor seating area that's pretty large. The food looked fantastic, however we had just come from dinner. If you are a beer person- stop in! You won't regret it!

Hungry after the 2 hour Oslo Fjords Cruise. Went to a pizza place but they didn't have pizza for…read morelunch. This restaurant was next door. Fish & Chips was well executed and the quiche was not too bad albeit the accompanying salad was a bit salty. Overall a nice lunch.

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.

We came here as part of a tour for lunch. The restaurant was completely empty, despite the…read moreneighboring restaurants being packed with people. This is usually a clear sign that something is amiss. We were seated in a long table section and our menu had been pre-ordered ahead of time. We could either order the salmon or the game stew. The meal included a beer or wine as well. When one person in our group asked for a simple cup of hot water, the server flatly refused and said it wasn't part of the agreed upon menu. Another person asked if she could change her dessert because she was a diabetic. Again, we got a complete refusal to be accommodating. The food was decent, but nothing worth putting up with cold, unhelpful, and indifferent service for. I can see why the locals don't eat here.

We had a bit of a wait so if on a time limit this place may not work. Fresh and tasty fish dishes…read moreand catered to food allergies. Lovely outdoor seating area.

I was walking casually down in Torshov when I felt a disturbance in the Force. A new Vietnamese…read morerestaurant has just opened in town. I couldn't resist a takeaway banh mi, and was pleasantly surprised to see not one, but SEVEN different banh mi. The charsiu banhmi was proper: crunchy baguette, zingy filling, hoisin sauce and cilantro. This dig showed promises. So yesterday I had a proper sit-down affair. The crispy duck was true to its crispiness and delicious if a bit heavy on the ginger. The wonton soup and the seafood in satay sauce (a rather unusual combination) checked out okay. The seafood tasted freshly prepared, still had a good snap to it, not drenched in sauce for hours on end. It would be even better with less ginger and bamboo shoots, but I'm nitpicking. It was a good deal, 2-course meal for 200 kr. It's not a pure Vietnamese per se. It's a pan-Asian restaurant with a rather generic menu. Normally that is a death sentence, but this is an exception because they cook everything better than standard Asian restaurants of Oslo. Apart from the lack of heat (can be fixed by a dollop of Sriracha), the spices are quite alright, and it's officially added to my honorable list of "great cheap eats".

Excellent excellent pho!!! One of the best I have so far in Oslo…read more Definitely need to come back again. Hub tried their crispy duck egg noodle soup. That was a bit average. The best crispy grill duck egg noodle soup I ever had in Oslo was from Best Friends & Sushi but it closed down due to refurbishment of the building