Lunch buffet far exceeded expectations!! Such delicious options ranging from salad to sushi to hit…read morefried rice and curry. I started with sushi and salad. Several salad options had me returning for more. As I had been traveling it was a wonderful way to get greens into my day. I then enjoyed well made veg fried rice and topped it off with curry. They had a fish and chicken option. Dessert was fruit that I thoroughly enjoyed.

After many reviews and recommendations from friends, I decided to give this place a try for the…read morelunch buffét. It seems too good to be true by just looking at the pictures on their facebook ads. Although I forgot to take picture of the buffét bar, it wasn't really much to take pictures of because I remember every single dish. Some chicken red curry that looked heavenly but tasted like air (tasteless favourless characterless everything-less) the rice smelled like coconut rice, but also tasteless. Then some fried noodle that didn't look as tempting. And fried-rice and wok that didn't really catch my attention because they don't really look appealing. Some fried chicken that were also tasteless and shivreled burnt springrolls (I suspect that they just haven't changed the frying oil for ages) that had like nothing inside and the shells weren't even crispy. On the top of the bar there were the typical asian-restaurant shrimp chips and some bean sprouts salads that also tasted NOTHING. Overall their sushi totally made up for the other dishes, creative maki rolls, some with salmon, others with tuna and most of them were tempura scampi. My favourite one was definetely the salmon sashimi. Their nigiri looked beated so I didn't wanted to risk foodpoisoning. I somehow managed to make my dish look dangerously sexy for Yelp! Giving it 3 stars because I'm a nice person. The price were totally NOT worth it. I could have just gone to an ordinairy sushi restaurant instead of going to a buffet for sushi.

This might be the best looking burger that I've seen in years! Almost artistry. Check their men bc…read moreit is mostly burgers and little fish.

Rainy day in Oslo. We had been too busy to get lunch and it was 16:30 when we came by here looking…read morefor a light bit of lunch - not so much that we would not eat dinner later. We walked in, and the place was empty. No customers and no staff visible. We had given up and were leaving when we saw a kitchen helper starting to set up a buffet. He got hold of a waiter, who got us drinks. We ordered up a few hours d'oeuvres and everything was very good.

You should come here for THE best breakfast buffet in town!…read more I've had the breakfast here at Grilleriet during my last three stays at the Hotel Folketeateret next door (it's included in the room rate) and in fact the breakfast is the reason why I'm not bothering to try out any other hotels in Oslo - it's the most convincing argument...ever! What's so great about it? - Well, for one it is the sheer amount of variety that makes this breakfast buffet so good. - You could seriously walk up an appetite by simply strolling along it from one end to the other: there's many different kinds of breads - flat breads, rye breads, crunchy breads; then there's a plenty of different cheeses (I love the cumin-flavoured one) and also a nice assortment of cold cuts (such as hams & salamis). Then there's different kinds of smoked or marinated fish, coming with all sorts of condiments. The warm dishes should be mentioned as well: fried or scrambled eggs and a station where you can self-assemble your omelet . The obligatory bacon is there too, but also sausage, some sort of warm liver paté and...very randomly...a warm aubergine salad. The space itself is also fantastic: it's a vast room, but it feels so comfortable and cozy in there that I could hang out there forever. They have a nice mix of small, larger and huge communal tables. (I actually tend to spend my mornings here and set up my computer on one of the communal tables - the hustle and bustle makes my creative juices flow so nicely ;-) As for lunch and dinner, I cannot say much, but I was here with my Norwegian colleague the other day and she said that she had a terrific dinner here as well. Apparently they put chairs around the open kitchen bar and folks can thus watch the chefs preparing the food while eating and chatting. Go, Grilleriet, go!

We had reservations for 5pm. We were not greeted by anyone until 5:05 and were not seated until…read more5:20. It irks me because I make reservations specifically so I do not have to wait for a table. This place has no good waiting area either, so you just stand around like a fool trying not to get in anyone's way. Also, when we walked in, it was hard to breathe. I am not sure if the place always smells of oversmoked meats or if they had an issue the evening we were there, but wow, the smell was intense. I had gotten used to the smell by the time we were finally seated. Our server was a little slow, both with service and in the head, but he seemed to try his best with what he was given. All of the above is why I deducted a star, which should tell you how fricken awesome the food was since I typically rate a place quite low if the service wasn't up to par. Now onto the good part: The words that came out of my mouth after the first bite of my steak were something like "now I know why people spend so much money on good food." I am pretty sure I repeated this several times. It was the best steak I had ever had. It was cooked to perfection and so tender I cut through it like it was warm butter (cold butter is not easy to cut through). It is so good it forces you to eat slow because you dread the second that taste is not in your mouth. There were other things on my plate too. There was some type of glazed onion and some potato thing (yes, I am that fancy) and both were quite good, but seriously, don't waste your time with these extras if you get full fast like I do. There are not many places that have service that irks me that can make up for with their food, but Grilleriet definitely did. I would let them verbally abuse me if it meant I got to eat that steak again.

Huge multi floor restaurant that was one of the few restaurants open in the heart of Oslo during…read moreNew Year. We didn't make any reservations ahead of time and were seated immediately. The decor is really rustic and cozy with real candles on every table. The menu is pretty basic and American but it was delicious and could accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions.

One of our party ordered fish and chips, delivered the fish no chips, polllo and prochuto pizza…read morevery dry and little cheese or filling

Great Indian food. Very flavorful. Service is very fast. We sat next to the window, which was…read morereally nice to be able to see the street.

During our first evening in Oslo, a very helpful desk person at the Bristol Hotel recommended…read moreJaipur for dinner. Plus, we love Indian cuisine. There were other closer restaurants in this Theater District part of Oslo, but she was fairly dismissive of some of what we asked about. Yet, we got good directions down Karl Johan Gate and after a short walk and ascent to the 2nd Floor, we arrived a Jaipur. We were seated and waited on promptly. Looking around the room, we were probably in the minority as far as tourists go. That was great as the locals/ethnic buzz in the room added well to our experience. Our food was very tasty and with generous portions. Dining out in Oslo is expensive, with food, drinks, and tip easily reaching $100 per couple. And we did get our money's worth, although maybe we should have been more adventurous with our Tikka/Curry menu choices (with Naan and Indian beer or course). Service was attentive and payment was up front. As a good meal in a new city goes, Jaipur was a solid authentic Indian choice. But, if you want more local Norwegian cuisine experience, try the nearby Elias Mat & Sant.

When you eat here , you order with a QR code or you go up to the bar. I'm not really a fan of that…read more I do like the blankets on the chairs. Food was OK. It could've been better. We had longtime braised beef brisket, and chicken quesadilla with a passion sour drink.

Expensive mediocre domestic tourist trap would be an apt description of Egon…read more Some people like them because they have a large selection of varied dishes, but that means they're all mediocre at best I tried the Schweinshaxe and it was just meh, being overcooked so it was dry on some parts and very little taste in the condiments. Others in the party had spareribs, pasta and quesadillas that they also found mediocre. The Chèvre salad was the only dish described as good I also wanted some desert and ordered some ice cream, which should be the "easiest" dessert there is, but it had some ice crystals in it... They're also not a proper restaurant as you have to order from the counter, fortunately they do have app ordering to the table after Covid. But the ETA in the app is just a wild guess, and it will say "finished" without you having seen the dish That means a simple thing as getting the coffee together with the ice you ordered is not possible Coupled with outrageously expensive prices you should never really go here. Just figure out what food you like to eat and you'll easily find places that are cheaper and much better! You can even eat at Bib Gourmand restaurants in Oslo for less

The Manager is Really Nice N Helpfull. The Food is nice too. I reall recomended this restaurant..read more

I feel a bit bad giving only two stars to this place because the service was quite good and the…read morefood I had was not too bad. So I will explain myself for the two stars. First of all this place is centrally located near national theatre. Lots of foreigners eat here so it seems like a touristic place. And it feels like that as well. It's super tacky with its pools, huge statues, chandeliers with crystals and crystal curtains. Horrible decoration or at least does not fit my stylish needs. The plus side is that it's a big place so you can fit large groups of people at once. The service was quite fast. There is lots of people working and running around. Not the most relaxing atmosphere though. I had the crispy duck with my friends and this was quite good. The duck was very dry but still the taste was good. The house wine was quite bad. Wouldn't recommend it. Some of the people of my group had the all you can eat buffet and they were quite disappointed. This type of places do not reach my expectations of a place I would go back to. It seems more like a place where someone who doesn't know where to eat goes.

We made reservations for a Saturday but due to a change in plans we arrived early. There was no…read moreissues accommodating us. The ambiance inside was cozy with a variety of decor in each room. This restaurant still used real candles on each table and lit it when we were seated. Norwegian specialties filled the menu. We decided on two entrees: Monk fish was moist and the brown butter sauce made it tastier. A small assortment of different mushroom varieties and small potatoes rounded out the dish. The reindeer steak was cooked to a medium, was nice and tender and the lingonberries sauce to the pickled onions complemented every bite. Service was quite good throughout and empty water vases replaced with full on a regular basis. Would definitely come back here again. As the quality of food and prices were good.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Oslo, and we make a point to come at least once or twice…read moreon every trip. We always come for lunch to enjoy their simple, yet delicious smørbrød. My fav is the reindeer, while my spousal unit enjoys all of the seafood versions. The interior of the restaurant has such a cozy, classy vibe, and it's fun to walk around to check out the different rooms. So much history, and so lovely! And the staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive. Can't wait to go back!

Little 2nd floor shop could easily be overlooked. Interior walls are decorated with pictures of…read moreBollywood actors/actresses. Small place (likely seats max of 50) with very casual vibe. Food: A bit salty for our taste. Chicken was clearly cooked separately and dumped in tikka masala sauce. Daal (lentils) and paneer butter masala were on point. Would highly recommend the paneer. Naan was fresh out-of-the-oven soft and rice was fluffy. Service: Solid given size of our group. Buffet was diligently refilled and owner checked if we had any requests. +1 star because he gave extra ice cream on request. Bottom Line: One of the better quality Indian restaurants in Scandinavia. Worth a shot if craving ethnic food.

I've been eating at Krishna's for sixteen years (!) and feel qualified to confirm that if nothing…read moreelse these guys are consistent. Where else in town can you get a healthy filling and genuinely tasty meal for 160,-? Exactly, nowhere. I've been here with the whole family incl young children and with mates for a quick bite before a film across the road. Always cheerful service and always room. Ok, so it's not exactly the coolest interior and it's is hidden away in the semi basement of one of Oslo's only unpretentiously shabby old shopping centers, but that's actually part of its charm. If you like tasty homemade Indian food in a canteen and extreme value for money - this is for you.

Really cozy place with delicious food. Cauliflower soup--two…read moreof my favorite phenomenons--together as one. The amount of food served is quite large so it's a great value. The service was great and brought a smile to my face :)