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.

I've traveled around, and this may be one of my top 5 dinner experiences of all time, and all we…read moreordered were Arakataka's snacks. Is charcuterie supposed to be so soft it melts in your mouth? Is the Araka-taco one of the best tacos you've ever had in your life? Yes and yes. Now, this was not a cheap dinner, despite ordering from the snack menu, but well worth it. No other restaurant during our two trips to Oslo has yet to compare. Make a reservation and enjoy.

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.

Waitress was very friendly. Wide selection of skorpe. Garlic bread is delicious. Lively atmosphere…read more Good for catching up with friends.

Great atmosphere, service, and food. Will definitely visit the next time I'm in town.read more

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!

So we read reviews on yelp and based on that we tried it. Worst decision EVER!…read moreThe catfish burger: the catfish is a fish cake with possibly a hint of fish somewhere. Came with small prawns in a thousand Island style sauce. Just bad. The herring: somehow this was sweet. We couldn't bear to finish it. The raw yolk made it just tolerable. The liver pate. This was toasted. In fact grilled & tasted more like blood sausage. Was ok. Just ok. The duck. Just awful! Dry, rubbery. Not a single redeeming feature to this dish. All dishes were served with pan fried mushrooms and tinned/pickled chopped beetroot, gherkins, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes & olives all from a jar came with the duck. Even the bread & salad were bland. The elk burger is no more. In short AVOID this place unless everything else is shut and you are prepared to spend KOR180 on a bad dish of food!

This place was great. The food was fresh and awesome. In this sampler we had some if the best liver…read morepate I have ever had and the portions wee deceptively huge. They have a truly astounding assortment of Aquavit and servers who know all about it and can explain the differences for the curious tourist. A bit in the pricier side but well, well worth it. The ambiance was to die for. We sat outside but in the winter the interior, full of mellow candlelight and awesome kitch in the walls (including a walk full of antique guns and swords) would do a lot to keep out the cold and make one feel warm and blissful. A great find!!

This place is unmissable, even if it is for a quick drink or a quick bite. After walking around…read moreKarl Johans for a while we decided to stop by for a quick drink and a snack. Good beers on tap, and good cocktails to chose from. For food, we got a kiddie pasta and Pasta Selvatica, which had reindeer meat in it. Service was quick and food arrived within 20-mins of ordering. Noise levels were on the lower end. Their outdoor seating had heat lamps at every table, so it was fairly comfortable to sit outside even on a relatively colder day in Oslo.

Ambience here is great. Food was good bit nothing special. We tried:…read more-the shrimp and smoked salmon salad (dressing was bland but lettuce was fresh. -the reindeer steak w potatoes and carrots were good but nothing special. Get your meat in the med rare or mediun otherwise its tough ad smelly. -salmon w potatoes and veggiea. Fresh fish. But a bit bland -pasta w reindeer and bacon was good -fish soup was flavorfull and delicious Service was basic and a bit rude

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.

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.

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".

Oro means gold in Spanish. Oro means air in Lithuanian…read more Oro means please in Latin. If you do not believe me. Google it. also pretty good food. Thank you. I am an important critic. Heed my words -Klept

Hipt lokale, veldig hyggelige og proffe servitører og helt fantastisk mat. Vi spiste 5-retter med…read morevinpakke, og hver eneste vin passet perfekt med maten. Vi hadde det så hyggelig at vi ba dem vente lenger mellom rettene, og da kom det også påfyll av vin innimellom. Eneste jeg har å utsette på var desserten. En krydderpanacotta som hadde litt for mye gelatin i seg og fremstod mer som vaniljegele. Vi sa i fra, og kokken lagde ny dessert til alle. For en service! Anbefales på det varmeste.