I have mixed feelings about this place. Terrible service, crazily expensive - but the food is…read morehealthy and very tasty. I do love salads and especially when all the ingredients are made perfectly. Kvadrat is an example of this. All their ingredients are really, really good. I liked their homemade hummus and tzatziki too.

Vegetarian salad bar with Mediterranean inspiration, Kvadrat Salat is one of the best alternative…read morefor a healthy, but tasty as hell, lunch in the neighborhood. Everything is fresh here, and you will find a vast variety of veg preparations cooked and seasoned. Condiments are less ordinary than in the average salad bar: feta, ricotta, mozzarella, emmental, hummus, nibble omelet, Goji berries, tones of seeds, pesto, tzatziki. Everything to twist your salad. Amazing pieces of Italian bread with olive oil and onions for only 3 nok. And if it is not enough you can take a home made sandwich, or freshly pressed green smoothie.

Nordvegan was the first place I checked out when visiting Oslo. I was glad it was so close to…read morecentral Oslo, where my partner and I were staying. What I later realized to be common at restaurants in Oslo was a buffet-like display of food, but the dishes are singular menu items vs. being able to add a little of everything to your plate. I opted for a salad-bowl type dish, full of fresh delicious veggies (which was much needed after a long flight.) However, they also had plenty of heartier dishes if you needed something with a bit more weigh to it. All food is ordered at the counter and the employees were very helpful guiding my partner and I (and easily accommodated our english only language skills.) The space on the inside was a bit on the small side, but they had a lovely patio in the back that's perfect in the beautiful summer season of Oslo. Definitely a necessary stop for vegans traveling through.

This is probably more 4.5 stars: I wish the Nord Vegan was a bit more Nord, haha, and I was a bit…read moresurprised this wasn't table service after we had made a reservation; I also wish the alkoholfrei beer was better. Small complaints though! Tasty and fresh vegan food (my wife is vegetarian, I'm an omnivore FWIW), especially the deserts and sushi. Friendly and fast service, those two women were really hustling! Lovely garden out back.

Nice little healthy place to get a quick lunch or a snack, they have a range of salads and…read moresandwiches, but both times I have been I have tried their soup of the day. Today I tried their sweet potato soup of the day, and on a cold Oslo winters day it really hit the spot! Very tasty and creamy, but not too much. They also have a range of juiced that are made fresh in house and also have barista made coffee. I'd describe this as healthy lunch-bar, which you can stay and eat in, or take away your food if you're on a lunch break or want to eat by the water, royal palace Gardena or town hall garden, all which are a short walk away.

cold sandwich with many ingredients missing also half filled with the ingredients they didn't put…read moreany salat or anything on the sandwich and they have the audacity to charge me 159 nokk for a half Assed sandwich

This is an excellent place to eat Tapas in Oslo...!!!... They have the classic tapas such as…read moretortilla de patata or patatas bravas...!!! Good option in Oslo...!!!

I ate here for lunch on a sarturday afternoon - we arrived at around 1pm, and were surprised to…read morefind very few other guests there. However, by 2pm, all the restaurant was full, confirming it's reputation as a hugely popular place. We ordered 5 tapas dishes, which were all apcked with flavour and freshly prepared. I had expected the level of the food to be somewhat below the tapas restauarnts in Palma, Mallorca, which I visited recently and was much impressed with, but Delicatessen really surprised me with dishes just as good, if not even better than what I have tasted in Spain. My favourite dish was the fried artichoke hearts with saffron orange aioli - I would come back just for this one dish. The homemade sausages with lemony quinoa were also excellent, and the chorizo and manchego tortilla was the fluffiest omelette I have ever eaten. The croquetas (not really a dish, but a snack of two small pieces with dipping sauce) were also superb. The meatballs in tomato sauce was the least exciting dish, but still good. Delicatessen is, not surprisingly given it's location, a fairly expensive place, but you still get your money's worth of good food prepared from quality ingredients - I would definitely like to come back.

Tasty food and good vibes. I think I'll come back next time I'm in Oslo. Because there WILL be a…read morenext time. Although the bathroom can be a little hard to find.

Neat looking pub! The atmosphere was classy and rustic. The bar staff were friendly and helpful. We…read moreordered the fish and chips, spare ribs, and onion rings. The haddock was crispy and juicy and the mashed peas were great! The spare ribs were tasty and fall off the bone. Mixing them with the mashed potatoes was the move. The onion rings were light and yummy

Great old world ambiance with a creative menu albeit with traditional dishes and ingredients... Our…read morewaiter Pedro was very knowledgeable and helpful... We'll be back...!

Right down the hill from the beautiful city hall, this is one of many restaurants ringing the open…read moresquare. Menu is typically Norwegian with many fresh seafood, salads and lighter meals available. The building is very old and I think it was formerly the city hall for Oslo. Classy and upscale, the service is excellent and the chef, at times, walks through the dining area to chat with the customers. Good selection of beers and wines. Expensive, great ambiance but you pay for it. We did not know how famous this restaurant was and we were both in our tourist wandering about outfits, so at first wondered if we should be here, but once those beautifully presented dishes came through, we were glad that we had stumbled in. This restaurant deserves to be treated as a classy, first class, gourmet dining experience...as it is.

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!

What a great stop for traditional Norwegian fare. Both had reindeer stew and it was awesome. It…read morecomes with, lingon berries on the side you are meant to mix into the stew. They added a nice layer of sweet and tart. The places looks brand new, limited cocktails and only four craft beers on tap. Service was excellent, thanks to our server we knew to mix the berries. If you are in Oslo, call ahead and enjoy a great meal.

A delicious dinner where they focus on pork!! Service was also excellent. We made a reservation in…read moreadvance cause this place gets super packed. We shared their signature plate, the pork knuckle and it was delicious! I'm glad we shared it though cause it was a ton of food. The meat was tender and the skin was extra crispy. It's served with a delicious mustard sauce that goes well with the pork. It sits on a bed of mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies (cabbage, green beans and carrots). The beer selection is massive so it's also great for beer lovers. I would highly recommend this place to locals and tourists alike!

The food coma is real. One kilo, the waiter told me. After the fact. Why I ate everything, who…read moreknows. At Oslo prices, it should have been an extra day or two worth of meals. I actually wanted something 'lighter' but I asked for his recommendation, and of course he said the signature item that they are "famous" for. I also paired it with some whale, because I like eating protected and endangered species. The whale was the best part. Tastes like those cute little puffins, vaguely like a tender beef jerky. As for the caveman chunk of pork on a bone. Woof. I mean, it's good. The crackling is like pork rinds on steroids and the meat really did fall off the bone. The mustard sauce and the mashed potatoes were loaded with fat. However, the staff friendly and attentive. I love my meats, but this did not blow my mind. Would not go out of my way to come here, and I think the overall ratings are a bit generous.

Really liked what this restaurant tried 2 do. Almost felt like I had to double check the aoli was…read morevegan because it was so good. The plates were really pretty. I thought the falafel was a little dry. We had some lightly fried chickpea squares that were so nice coz they melted in you mouth. Everyone was crazy over the chutney but I thought it tasted like salsa.

I was very satisfied with the food and can recommend the place for that reason only. In particular…read morethe salads was fresh and tasty. However I gave 5 stars for the reception we got from staff. My family has several allergies and the staff was very diligent and made substantial effort to make sure we had options to choose from and that we were safe in eating the food.