This place is unmissable, even if it is for a quick drink or a quick bite. After walking around Karl 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. read more

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Ambience here is great. Food was good bit nothing special. We tried: -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 read more

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The Café Cathedral is in an excellent location, among main sightseeing in Oslo, and the setting is charming. The service is standard, and the Italian food is general tourist fare. Not exceptional but a pleasant setting. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Planned to eat somewhere else but it turned out to be closed on Mondays, so remembered seeing this place the day before with an attractive long covered circular porch in front so came here instead - seems to be part of the old cathedral complex. Good choice as the environment is very pleasant, although in the afternoon parts of the porch will be in the sun. They have an inside dining room too but quite small so just about all diners are out on the patio/terrace. We had salmon pasta and Ceasar salad with chicken. Both very good although the ceasar dressing is basically just creamy ranch. But it's tasty and the salad very fresh with nice ingredients. Not cheap as nothing in Oslo is - for two dishes plus a beer and water came to about $70. read more

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This just became one of my favorite restaurants I have been to in a while! To start off their staff is very friendly and ready to be at your service. Being in Oslo I was left with no choice but to try some Reindeer meat and it was very very good. Both me and my fiancé got the Renna dish which consisted of grilled to your liking Reindeer meat with potatoes, seasoned vegetables, lingonberry jam and brown cheese sauce. I've never had any reindeer meat or atleast don't remember having any so didn't know what to expect. After having my first bite not only it didn't have any weird or gamey taste but was absolutely delicious, well seasoned, very east to cut and great to enjoy. For added flavor I dipped the meat in the brown cheese sauce that was on the side which was outstanding! The inside is also very cozy, relaxed and warm. Tables which are by the big windows are especially nice since while eating you can see the outside. Not to mention this restaurant hence the name is right on the other side of the Oslo Cathedral. The area itself is worth checking out! Enjoy! read more

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This was the best restaurant in all of Oslo. The staff and food were amazing. I can't wait to go back. read more

Cafè Cathedral - The Grilled Reindeer... best meal I ever had. - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

This place has so many tables both inside and outside so if you're looking for a place to walk in, I would definitely recommend it. I was able to try reindeer meat for the first time here and I was pleasantly surprised - kind of gamey, but went really well with the pasta. My friend and I also decided to get the national cake and it was delicious! I would highly recommend that to everyone to try! read more

Cafè Cathedral - Kvæfjordkake - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

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carbonara is delicious. full big glass for the aperol spritz. service was good altho when crowded youll have to wait for a few minutes. Its a little bit pricey but what isnt in Oslo. read more

Lovely place to sit and have lunch, we split a pizza, plenty for the two of us and nice crispy crust. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

So good Fish soup and good reindeer carpaccio Norwegian cake and apple crumble with ice cream Cake was delicious and whipped cream like a creme fraiche with more body, very good. Crowded but ok. Very good service from Carlos Wine was good We can only rate these items - did not get a main entree Prices are usual for Oslo (a little high to us from US) read more

It was pouring rain outside and I was looking for dinner spot close to the central station. This place was pretty crowded so I decided to grab a table. I ordered a white wine and the Cathedral pasta (bolognese sauce with tagliatelle). This place is not bad and the prices were reasonable. Nothing special. Service was ok and free wifi was nice. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Cathedral Pasta (tagliatelle with bolognese sauce) - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

Great food selection Reasonable prices for norway and food quality Great unique location Good authentic Norwegian dishes Very romantic:) read more

Cafè Cathedral - Amazing food! Esp by Norwegian standards... - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Location is the best here. We ate outside facing the street below. The environment is what put this at 5 stars. The breakfast was very tasty and decently priced for Norway. Enjoyed the whole experience. This was the first place that charged for water (came in bottles.) but the food made up for that. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Ham and cheese omelet. Absolutely incredible. - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

Tonight I went for diner with a friend in Oslo. We were starving... 1 star for the waitress : she was lovely ! 1 star for the service : really fast. Minus 2 stars for the food : My friend ordered a fish soup and the fish wasn't fresh. On top of that it was very heavy. It's been 2 hours since we left and his stomach is started to make crazy noise. He doesn"t feel very well. Connect the dots... I had the Cathedral Burger. The meat was well done - as per request - but the tast was super strong ! It's like the beef was still alive in my plate. I had to add a huge amount of ketshup to cover the taste. I was very hungry but I couldn't finish. Minus 1 star for the experience : A restaurant is a place you trust will serve you tasty quality ood. The restaurant manager should understand and take into consideration that a customers' bad opinion can lead to the end of a business. Word of mouth is strong. Social media is the new medium to spread word of mouth. The impact of customers' review is big especially when the review is bad. Nothing personal here. I just want to share my experience and warn others. read more

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Fish soup and reindeer carpaccio shared by two Soup was 219 = $27.50. , reindeer 129. =$16 El Coto Rioja white wine 249 =$31 National cake whipped cream 136 = $17 Apple crumble 129 = 16 Not bad prices for Oslo. The food was good. The soup was creamy and lots of fish meat. The bread was good with nice crust and soft inside. We liked this a lot. The carpaccio was ok. The Norwegian national cake and an Apple crumble. Both very good and a nice size that two could eat one. Very nice cream topping on them. Carlos was our waiter and he was very good. He check on us just enough to feel taken care of but not too much. Note he is good on the up sell extra bread 15 NOR , maybe try both deserts ... But very nice and we felt good at the end. Great location and the have outdoor seating year round. Heated, fur lined seats and a blanket. We went again for drinks both about $17. I had the Norwegian mule. I did not care for it as much as others. read more

Ice latte and carrot cake at NOK 130. Need I say more? Superfriendly staff. Supernice outdoor seating. Tiny indoors. Does not accept AMEX. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Perfect outdoor seating - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

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My friend and I ate here for Sunday brunch before leaving Oslo. We had a very relaxed, slow-paced meal. The service was very casual, which was appropriate for the time and day we went. The smoked salmon and scrambled eggs I ordered came with two slices of whole wheat bread and a small salad. I was surprised at how clean and simple the food was: the salad was not overly sauced, the salmon was tasty, and the eggs were fluffy. If you are ever in Oslo and have a morning to spare, give this place a try. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Smoked salmon and scrambled egg breakfast - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

This was the major destination my sister and I chose to eat at for our big meal abroad to Oslo - and I'm glad we chose it. The reindeer was delicious and so was the coffee: everything was super authentic and tasty. I had trouble drinking my mocha but it was still super yummy (I was having trouble drinking it because I was so full!) The only reason this is a 4 star instead of a 5 star is because service took awhile and the cost was fairly much. However. everyone was still very friendly and it was an experience to remember. read more

Cafè Cathedral - Modern European Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Cathedral cafe is the only cafe in Oslo that truly captivated me with its old architecture and backyard with falling leaves. Its a short 5mins walk from oslo central station and you won't want to miss visiting here! read more

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I happened to be walking by and I didn't feel like searching for food, so I figured I would give it a try. They have great outdoor seating on a corner with a section for smokers and non smokers. It was busy outside so I chose to sit inside. They gave me a nice cozy spot. Service was phenomenal ! The staff took my order quickly and my food came out quickly. I've never had fish soup, so I have nothing to compare it to, but my soup was excellent! It was so good and filling. I never have had moose sausage and I got that and it was good. This little place was a nice surprise. I'm glad I took a chance on it! read more

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What a great place to either grab a drink or sit and have an excellent meal. Our first night in Oslo we ate here and our last we did as well. The grilled reindeer is a must, a true Norwegian meal! The staff is fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Big kudos to Carlos from Portugal who was our waiter our last night. All the deserts are amazing. If you like Irish coffee try the Norwegian Coffee made with cognac! If you don't eat here you are missing out!! read more

I ate at Cafe Cathedral last night for dinner. I had intended to go somewhere else that I found on Yelp, but it turns out they're either closed or had moved. Anyhow, I found Cafe Cathedral and figured I'd try them out. I came in and saw a sign to sit anywhere and they'd come take my order. So I found a free table and had a seat. Shortly thereafter, a waitress came over with a menu. She was polite and spoke English well. After a few minutes of looking at the menu, the waitress returned and I ordered the Mix Grill and a Ringnes Pilsner. She brought the pilsner out pretty quickly. Like most alcohol in Norway, the beer was a bit pricey -- something like 40kr for a 0.33L glass which works out to around $6-7. Nonetheless, it was decent beer and a refreshing treat after a day of travel from the US. My food came out relatively quickly. Fast, but not so fast as to wonder if they actually cooked it fresh. The Mix Grill came with a small mixed green salad, mediterranean style rice, a cup of rather tasty tzatziki-style sauce, and several types of meat including beef, lamb, and chicken. Some were on skewers, some were not. Overall, the flavors were well balanced. For middle-eastern food, I found it a bit under-spiced; however, it's possible that the flavors were tempered for the Scandinavian palate. The waitress stopped by shortly after bring out my meal to ask how the food was. When I was finished, she came over to take my plate and asked if I needed anything else. When it came time to pay, she brought over my check and the credit card machine. Contrary to a previous review, they do indeed accept AMEX now. The waitress helped me use my card. Since I speak nearly no Norwegian, I couldn't read any of the prompts. Most places are not very used to American swipe+sign credit cards. In general, most folks here use chip+PIN cards. They had no trouble letting me sign here though. Overall, I found Cafe Cathedral to be a decent dinner spot with a well-balanced menu and very friendly staff. Prices seemed a bit high -- even for Oslo, but I enjoyed my dinner, so what more can I ask for? read more

Many places do not want to seat parties of three we are finding. Not here. We got a nice table by the window. My daughter had a plain cheeseburger and fried potatoes. Good and plenty. Not amazing but it would probably be better the way they serve it. They ran out of the two traditional cakes yesterday. A good sign but means we had alternatives. Marscapone cake (lighter version of cheesecake) and brownie loaded with ice cream, etc. both were good. Four stars is for people watching, good service, and location. read more

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We found it hard to find places for breakfast that served more than just pastries and opened before 10am until we found Cafe Cathedral. The Cafe Lattes were very large and served piping hot! I had the ham and cheese omelette and my husband had the eggs and bacon. Both were served with fresh bread and salad. The food was delicious and service was friendly. We were the only ones in the cafe but it may be due to the holiday period. The building is nice with a great spot to people watch. read more

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What a great spot to relax and watch the hustle and bustle of Oslo. We sat on the the patio and enjoyed hearing street musicians and watching the crowd. Great people watching. The wait staff, especially Carlos was attentive and fun! We loved his high energy and enthusiasm. We came for Beer and appetizers. Carlos' recommendations of authentic apps and local beer were fantastic. read more

Perfectly located on the corner of Karl Johans Gate by Sentralstasjon. Terrific food, good service, fair pricing. Big portions. Not too European/Scandinavian (we had three teenage kids with us). Very nice. Our server Laura was fabulous!! read more

We had the reindeer carpaccio, fish soup and moose stew. And sat outside for the authentic Norwegian experience. The food was very good and atmosphere was pretty happening. There were heating lamps, fur covered chairs and blankets to cover your lap so you were cozy while you dipped your glog. read more

Apparently Oslo closes at like 8 or 9 on Sunday nights! I walked every where trying to find a place to eat around 9 pm and everywhere was closed. This place was open, it is located along a walking mall in the cathedral. Very touristy. But I ordered lasagna and it was good. Staff are friendly. Annoying American pop playing in the background. read more

Nice service even in business rush hours. The iced tea had a peach flavor and it was really cool! The legendary reindeer steak was a little bit tough but the rice in the beef skew was fantastically tasty! read more

We came here on our first night in Oslo which was Christmas Eve's eve. The city was pretty much dead and not a lot was open. This place was and thankfully had an open table. It's a small space and while I'm not claustrophobic it was a bit too tight for me. My boyfriend had the moose stew and I had the fish soup. Both were awesome. The fish soup was more of a chowder and after having travelled to both New England and the Pacific NW this chowder is easily one of the best if not the best I've had. The location is great and the building and surrounding landmarks are beautiful. Great overall experience. read more

Little pricey, but so is most everything in Oslo. Got the Cathedral burger. Delicious. Smaller portion of fries. The fries were a like warm and would have been better if they came out with the burger off fryer. The white wine wasn't anything to rave about, but it served its purpose. The service was solid. Nice servers and attentive. I would return. read more

Great central location, atmosphere uplifting & the food delicious. My husband & I shared the piping hot delicious seafood soup and we both ordered a salad. Our amazing waitress Laura was very friendly & super efficient. She was gracious to introduce us to the owners. Lovely family restaurant! We came back a second time & of course asked to be seated in her section. Pizza was great too! Nice location to relax during your meal & perfect for ppl watching! read more

Nice food and drinks, service SUCKS. We were waiting for a table and they gave the free table to someone else. We ended up going back out of desperation because all other places were closed. This experience SUCKED. I'm never going back here again unfortunately. The waitresses don't have their heads in the game. I've been a waitress myself and I know from experience that it's not that hard to be nice to customers and make them feel cared for. Considering we paid over 10 euros for two drinks, I expected so much more. read more

This is my first time eating here and I am very disappointed. My food arrived before my drink. Waitress stated they were backed up on drinks and my drink should be out shortly. After finishing eating I sat there still waiting. Grrrr read more

The pasta was so-so, but a lovely little joint that's probably good for tourists like myself. Or a little romantic date where food isn't the main dish! read more

The location is excellent and the price wasn't terrible especially considering the area. The staff was pretty attentive and helpful. As far as the food, I was pretty hesitant on Norwegian fare to begin with and this place didn't change my mind at all. I had the salmon and scrambled eggs, it was pretty good but nothing I'd rush out to have again. The eggs were the best part, the salad had some not so fresh parts and the salmon was fairly average especially for this part of the world. My buddy tried to play it safe and get the burger but that thing was a disaster lol. It should have come in a soup bowl, the burger itself was incredibly greasy and then they added literally a half cup or so of aoli on top and the whole thing was just a soaking wet. I've never met a burger I didn't like and I never turn down free food so when my friend passed it over I thought I could help out, but 1 - 2 bites in and that's all I could handle, it was like trying to eat a sponge put in a deepfryer. read more

We have enjoyed all our meals in Oslo ... Until we visited Cafe Cathedral. Lets just say the food was well below average and the staff more than took there time to help us. We watched a few people leave because nobody ever came to help them. The building the restaurant is located in is very unique ... Everything else leaves a lot to be desired. read more

Great place to stop and have great food & drinks while enjoying the locals and tourists strolling by on the Karl Johans Gate. Friendly and courtious staff. Find Laura to serve you, she is the best. read more

Tried to go for a cup of Tea on a cold february evening. Place wasn't full but we were told that if there's people coming to eat - we would have to move outside. After a while the waiter came to take our order and was barely able to tell us that if we sit inside, we have to order food. We thought we should enjoy our tea somewhere else and left. Tldr; rude and very loud place, would not recommend. read more

Good food, quick service, lovely outdoor area for seating on this beautiful late April morning. A tad on the dearer side-but it is Oslo after all! read more