Went here once for some wine and returned with friends to have dinner the next day. We were…read morestaying in the Thon Hotel Europa, so it was just a wold around the corner. Menu is like an American coffee shop, but with more upscale items. Plus they have a full bar and an excellent selections of wines and beer. Servers, like all over Norway, are multi-lingual and their English is quite good, so no problems getting answers to your questions. Wife liked her pasta and goulash soup, while I had an excellent burger. Tram line runs right in front of it, so wherever you are in Oslo you can get there easily.

Nice place with good food and good service. I got a shimp sandwich and I liked it a lot. I would…read morenot call it a sandwich as there was only one piece of bread (see picture) but the bread was warm, with salt and tasted newly made and there were enough shimps, I really like shimps and often feel like I have to search my food to find them but here I was happy. The food is a little expensive but I think that's just Norway.

Touted as one of the oldest restaurants in Oslo and famous for its meatball dish we popped in for…read morean early dinner without a reservation. They gave us a table but we had to be out in 90 minutes - no problem for us assuming service was quick. The service was awkward with one waiter starting to serve us and then disappearing though working on other tables. A waitress finally helped us when we needed to pay the bill. She also explained that at least four popular dishes on the small menu we're unavailable - strange since it was early in the evening. My wife punted since the fish soup was unavailable and she got the Ling - a type of fish. She said it was OK but not for $47... I got the meatball platter and it was good though the side of some sort of beans that had the texture of really dry baked beans was not my thing. It's a nice dining room but there are many shortcomings especially with the service. Next time I have a craving for meatballs I will go to IKEA at a third the price!

Reservation for a weeknight dinner, but I think we would have been able to get a table without one…read morewithout too much of a wait. Nice dining room. I had the meatballs, which were tasty but I wasn't a fan of the pea puree. Even though the dish didn't look like a lot of food, it was quite filling.

My kid and I went here for our first meal, in our first Europe travel and our first time in Norway…read more We decided to do it in a fine dining experience to celebrate the trip before anything happened. Just say it was impressive from beginning to the end. It's a lot of course menu non stop for sure. First we were greet and sat at the couch where the pre appetizers were served. Then we were escorted to our table in the middle of the room overlooks the open kitchen, where you can see a dozen of chefs/sour chefs prepared the foods. Just say that all dishes are very appealing and well presented. Majority of dishes are definitely a hit and just couple are just unsure since my pallet didn't quite welcomed the dishes. Services are so high ended, very attentive and knowledgeable. I got wines & champagne to go with the course and it was fantastic. The place is modern, minimal decor but goes well with Nordic atmosphere and in certain way, warm. My kid enjoyed it quite a bit, with all dishes with 3 different desserts plus one for my birthday so he was over the moon. He gave it a 2 thumbs up for overall experiences. Definitely an event not to forget.

While traveling throughout Norway with my friends, I wanted to cap off the trip with a nice fine…read moredining restaurant in Oslo to really showcase what Scandinavian cuisine had to offer. Fortunately, we were able to make a reservation at Kontrast for dinner and see what a 2-Michelin star place was like in Norway. The interior decor is modern and upscale, giving a great vibe that I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The service was top-notch, with friendly service and detailed explanations of the dishes we would eat. One of the dishes that stood out to me during this meal was the duck liver brulee with sunflower seeds, a course that had rich, caramelized meaty flavor that was grounded by the nuttiness of the seeds. Another one that I enjoyed a lot was the grilled langoustine, a succulent piece of seafood with a charred exterior that really showcased the quality of their ingredients. I was also a big fan of the reindeer from Jotunheimen that came with beetroots from Dalen farm. My group originally had tried reindeer meat at a different restaurant earlier in the trip and didn't enjoy it that much since it was too gamey for us. However, this reindeer was much better in quality and filled with a lot of flavor while not being too overwhelming. Finally, the desserts of sea buckthorn with woodruff and blueberry with black koji were a great way to end the meal. The presentation of these dishes were well-executed, and the tartness of the dishes went well with the sweeter counterparts in each. Overall, although Kontrast is on the pricey side I enjoyed the experience and am glad I was able to sample the best of what Norway had to offer!

Sjøstjernen Restaurant is very special restaurant with a view to die for. The food is very good…read more Erika, our sweet waitress is warm, charming and very efficient and friendly. The location of the restaurant is right on the water with gorgeous views of the Oslo fjord and Oscarsborg. The Ocean liners and ferries are so close you feel like you can touch them. In the summertime, if you would like, you can sit outside with a cool beverage and or an ice cream and enjoy the view.

Its a mini Yelp travesty that I am only the second person to review this amazing little cafe /…read morerestaurant. Its places like this that should be feeling the love of the Yelp community. Adriatic Cafe+ is unique, independent and outstanding value. Just the way I like it :) Adriatic make fantastic Balkan food, that alone should hopefully get your attention as I cannot think of many cities in Europe where you can experience this amazing type of food. Its kind of a cross between Turkish / Greek and everything good in between. We stopped by for lunch having visited Oslo over a long weekend and I wish we had discovered this place sooner. They didn't have an English menu and not being familiar with Balkan food we struggled to pick out many dishes. Fortunately, the staff were really helpful and translated a number of things for us. We order the delightful feta burek, which is almost like a British style flaky pastry pie, the Cevapi, which are like mini beef sausage kebabs inside a fresh, hot pide style flat bread, chicken kebab and a shopska salad. When the food arrived we were instantly taken aback by the size of the portions and the quality of the food. Everything was so delicious and fresh and to make matters even better, it was the cheapest place by far that we had found in Oslo. I also discovered a new food in the form of Kajmak which was an accompaniment to the Cevapi. Its kind of like a soft, Philadelphia type cheese, but lighter and much more flavoursome. Anyway, it complemented the meat wonderfully and I just couldn't get enough of it. This restaurant is a perfect spot for a nice lunch or cheap dinner. It definitely needs your attention, so go check it out!

Quite simply amazing on all fronts! How this place has so few reviews is complete madness. We ate…read morein several places in Oslo and this was without doubt my favourite by a long way..........AND.......... That's even including the fact that they don't have a license to sell alcohol! Where to start!?! The friendliest waitress that we were served by across our whole trip. Keen to help, chatty, efficient and explained the menu to us. Decor of the place was nice, open and bright. It is selling Balkan dishes and goes for a costal type feel with wooden ornaments dotted about the place. Now the two most important bits. The food is really really cheap for Norway and would even be considered good value on the UK. If your in Oslo and your sick of the high prices, get yourself along here and treat yourself at bargain pricing. The food itself was really really tasty. Great kebabs in lovely flat bread, amazing cheese & tomato salad and beautiful local pie style dishes. (All the actual dish names we had are on Rocco G's review if you want to check them out) I love this place and would go regularly if it was in Glasgow. If your a Oslo local you need to start giving it some love. If your a tourist you should check it out for lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed.

This restaurant is a great place to pop in for a casual meal and enjoy some delicious food. If you…read moredon't have a big appetite, you might be a little concerned as the main courses are quite generous, but I think you'll be able to finish them as they're so tasty. The staff are cheerful and friendly, so there's no need to feel nervous.

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!

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.

Very good food very cool environment. This restaurant is very old (the oldest in Oslo) with an…read moreantique interior. If you're looking for a good, nice restaurant is Oslo, this is a very good choice. Has some great traditional dishes