Highly regarded by local Chefs and traveled gourmands Le Benjamin Bar & Bistro fills an important…read moreniche in Oslo thanks to not only its hearty French fare but opening hours inclusive of Sunday from 16h00 to 21h30. Family owned since its inception, a location amidst homes and businesses in Grünerløkka finding the space mostly full of locals, it is outdoors at the bar or seated at tables that guests are treated to top notch service plus a menu that changes at least monthly. Dimly lit with candles on wood tables, leather banquets offering a comfortable seat regardless of weather, diners may choose a la carte or a daily prix-fixe consisting of three courses. Known for a terroir-driven Wine list, mostly French with several offered by the glass, Sunday found Riesling with moderate sweetness well matched to good Bread and a torn Tarte Flambée topped in melted Comté plus roasted Cepes. Hard to pass up Beef Tartare or Norwegian Langoustines, the latter a daily special, suffice it to say there are no regrets when it comes to Turbot roasted until the collagen melts slightly and paired to Chanterelle Mushrooms plus Dill Butter and Leeks the plate more than justified its 465 NOK. Casual and English friendly, though service is gracious and professional, it was only after finishing several creamy Pommes Dauphine that Dessert arrived as dueling Homemade Nougatine Ice Cream and flawless French Toast caramelized over a Custard center with Raspberries and Pistachio Ice Cream.

From what I can tell, this is the place that everyone goes for a more discreet, high level dinner…read moreexperience. We sat at the bar--which is very usual for us. The staff was excellent. we ordered the olives...great, but just olives in olive oil..simple is sometimes the best. Then we did the sardines, which come in a tin that is halfway rolled open. Super tasty and reminded me that this is available in most places around the world and I needed to be eating it like this more often. Sardines are great nutrient rich food, especially for those of you looking for choline. This followed by one of the stars of the evening--white asparagus In a buttery creamy, maybe a bit of light cheese as well...delicious. We ended the night with two fish dishes, the hake--very good and the poached turbot, which was off the charts exceptional. This is a must try when you visit Oslo...try to make a resy. And then if possible, try to find a spot at the bar.

Compliments to the kitchen! Delicious 2course lunch special…read more The BF is popular, recommend reserving a table by the window- away from the open kitchen. Tables are small and the place feels crowded closer to the kitchen on the 1st floor. I personally prefer a quiet atmosphere, dimmer lights and comfortable seating at restaurants, therefore the calamitous and bright room, with a small table, of BFs first floor draws the rating down to a 3. The restaurant has 3 other floors (reserved for parties and dinner) and a great looking dinner and wine menu, so I would recommend dinner over lunch, and dining as a group over 2 ppl.

This was was awesome. Started off with escargot with mushrooms. No pics of dinner because we…read morescarfed it down. Scott had veal liver and onions. Liver was extremely tender. I had the sole with mushrooms and tomatoes. Had to pull off the bone but that's what gives it such amazing flavor. Would definitely come back here.

Oui, oui, oui! This brasserie can be one of my new favorites for a weekend lunch. I was here for…read moretheir special buffet on Saturdays between 12:00-15:30, which serves a good selection of rustic French fare. Onion soup? Check. Cassoulet? Check. Creme brulee? Check. The buffet selections are extensive that you can construct a satisfying 4-course traditional French meal. Plenty of good classics here, but a special nod to the stunning, complex sweetness of the onion soup. It's not often you see a buffet of this quality in Oslo. I cannot think of a better value for a big french gourmand.

Super cozy and lovely atmosphere, went there for our anniversary and the food was perfect, service…read moreexcellent, warm people and super helpful. Definitely will go back there many many times. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Super great food, everythibg taste good from the meals and desserts. The food are a bit pricey but…read moreworth it. I recommend that you eat here on special occasion if you life French cuisine.

The cakes here! OMG so so so good! Its become one of my favourite places in oslo. I love that the…read moreowners of the place actually are on site and run the place, they are there every day! The cakes are made onsite by the head chef and his team! Great wine selection, the meals are seriously amazing and all have a french twist to them! I go almost every second day for a coffee and learn norwegian over a glass of wine some nights a week! The have the best macaroons in the city!

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.

I was taken here for dinner by a colleague who lives in the area and it was really nice. It's a…read moresmall shop with a small kitchen and room for about 10 people for meals. Please call ahead as otherwise your chances are small due to the size of the place. They have a cheese and deli which I assume is open during the day and a small menu for the evening meals. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress and were seated upon arrival. The menu was on a blackboard and consisted of what looked like classic french dishes. We shared a small charcuterie board and I had moules frite. Mussels in a Roquefort sauce. The mussels were excellent and the fries were also plentiful and really nice. The cold cuts were also of good quality. They have a small wine list and I chose a red which was from France and really nice. The lemon pannacotta for dessert with a Parmesan crumble was delicious and I loved it. Although the menu is small it was a lovely meal that was reasonably priced. The ambience here is excellent and we had a lovely evening here. Happily come back here again.

Dude, probably my most memorable dish in Oslo as of yet. The cassoulet here was amazing, I am still…read morethinking about it! It's not the cheapest joint but it's a really tiny, cozy spot that makes you feel like your in a little bistro in France. White and red checkered table clothes with little candles add to the charm and good food. We also got the duck rillette for an appetizer and it was super tasty, and the mussels. Being from WA State we have some pretty amazing mussels. The ones here were good, but they were super tiny, I am not sure it was worth the price. We live like a block from here so we definitely will be back, I'd really love to try out their dessert.

Finally a place to get a filling lunch that doesn't burn a hole through your pocket! I didn't…read morerealize at first, but one side is the bar area to get food and drinks and the other is an actual deli. Don't miss out out on the duck confit sandwich! The shredded duck sizzling away on the grill will draw you in. They top a significant amount of duck on a 10 inch baguette, add arugula, and a tangy mustard sauce. The duck didn't have the strongest duck flavor, but it was still delicious with all the juicy fat. The crusty baguette was fresh too. I normally don't like mustard, but the mustard sauce they used really complemented the duck. Maybe not the best duck confit you'll ever eat, but surprisingly, it was one of the cheapest things I had in Oslo. A sandwich was only 79 KR, which on my credit card resolved to $9.97 USD. Definitely one of the better valued lunch vendors at Mathallen.

Le duck sandwich, Le duck sandwich!!!…read more Best duck sandwich in Oslo, if not the best *any* sandwich in Norway. The Confit de Canard is THE reason to be at Ma Poule. Extremely flavourful duck, lightly charred, topped with a strong mustard, wrapped on crusty baguette. Ohhhhh.. now I have to go there again. Good value too, at least for Mathallen's upscale standards. If this is your first trip to Mathallen, this is the first place you should go to. You can dine in and have some fine wine or imported french delicatessen, but I have always been distracted by the big pan of simmering confit de canard in the storefront.

Darling restaurant with a wonderful host/owner. Delish meal. We loved it ! When in Oslo, book…read morea reservation.... And save room for dessert !

I'm giving it 4 stars not 5. Four stars for nice service, nice ambiance, good food ingredients…read more My husband had the game degustation menu and I had the fish degustation. He loved his. I felt the sauces or accompaniments on my seafood items were too heavy handed, starting with the tuna. The tuna was such a beautiful looking rare loin that could not be tasted through all the apple and citrus topping. It just tasted like an apple salad. The scallops were cooked perfectly as were all the dishes, but could hardly be tasted due to sauces. The lobster bisque was average as was the turbot and desserts. The timing of each presentation was a bit off also as more guests arrived. 24 minutes to get our "main" courses was too long.

Outstanding dining and service . Highly recommend…read more Expensive but worth it . One of 10 best restaurants we have ever been to

Diego IS THE BEST SERVER.!! His personality & recommendations were welcomed!! What a delightful…read more birthday i had at your restaurant! Everyone working were friendly & happy and gave the restaurant a very brilliant atmosphere! The foods were beyond excellent. Langoustines were delectable and the butter sauce was so tasty ~ french onion soup was rich and depth of flavor delicious, although more Gruyère Cheese would of made it perfect. Cream brûlée with Raspberries were a fantastic birthday dessert ~ thank you Diego for making my Birthday a special evening! !!!

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!