This place had great tapas. Each bite was unique and delicious yes. Definitely worthwhile and it's…read morealso a nice calm Courtyard. Prices are expensive but I have no basis of comparison yet since this is our first lovely meal in Norway

We'd enjoyed a series of great Nordic-style meals on our trip to Copenhagen and then Oslo. But, on…read moreour last night with our granddaughter in Oslo, we craved a change from all those delicious steamed-in-cream muscles, tasty baked salmon and classic smoresbords. Izakaya fit the bill. In fact, it may have ended up being the best meal of our week-long trip. Yes, as you've read and can see from other Yelpers' photos, it's teeny tiny inside. But, when you get lucky and get seated, it's nice and cozy. You certainly aren't merely one 2-top in a long boring row of tables that's for sure. There's no sign outside but because it has a distinctive look on the exterior (see photos of the heavy grillwork on the windows) you really can't miss it. A Yelper's description of 'Japanese tapas' is right on the mark, tho this is a bit of mixed metaphor. Dishes (especially the last two below) are relatively small. Maybe four dishes will do for two people but you'll likely end up as we three did: wanting a bit more. We started with the Gyoza. Definitely delicious and served piping hot. Next was Bang Bang Ji - shredded chicken, julienned cucumber, and a spicy sauce. Good and a nice prelude to the Mazemen. Our hands-down favorite of the night was the Mazemen, broth-less ramen with a delicious sauce, oil, and toppings. Especially delicious with the egg (poached?) mixed in. Had we immediately ordered another three more bowls of this wonderfully tasty dish I doubt if there'd have been much of an objection! Okonomiyaki - a savory pancake. Good. We didn't want to leave without a bit more. So, we ordered the Senmaizuke, pickled turnip and chili with a sweet, tangy vinegar marinade, and the Shiitake no fukumeni, mushrooms simmered in a sweet and savory broth. Both of these relatively small dishes were quite delicious - but really would have tasted best as early appetizers. The Kirin beer really hit the spot. Service was quick and efficient. Pacing was fine with no rush despite the line that had formed in the little foyer. YELPER HINT: if you're stuck in the line but thirsty, you can go on in and stand at a small (2 ft. wide) open section of the bar and order/pay for beers (not sure about their cocktails) and then re-take your place in line. In short, Izakaya could - and likely will - provide your tastiest, most interesting and perhaps even your most delicious meal in wonderful Oslo.

It was closed for the summer when I went there in late July to find some dinner. A bit hard to find…read morebut never got a chance to eat there.

Wanted to check this place out since it was close to my hotel. It seems like a fun place to check…read moreout, but it was not what I expected. Service: There is one host/hostess. There is no waiter for your table, and everything is do it yourself setup. You have to download an app to order your food and wait for a confirmation code to come to your phone. If you are from another country, the confirmation code may not work. Once you order from the menu, you have to pick up your own drink and food. Once you get the app working, you will get a notification to when your drink and food is ready to pick up from the designated areas. Ambiance: The atmosphere of the restaurant is very cool but unfortunately it is very tight with the tables being so close together and not very big inside. Some areas seem very old and may need some additional cleaning. I do not like restaurants that use carpet as their main dining area. In addition, the majority of the sitting areas are high bar tables. I would say as well, even with the nice crowd of people, it was not very loud inside. Food: If you are looking for a fulling menu, this is not what this place is set up for. This place is set up as more of a finger food type of place that has orders placed on a wood plank, and again, you have to go pick it up from the kitchen yourself. Several items of food needed a bunch of seasoning. The only thing that was good was the drinks and the chicken wings. I would pass on everything I had. There are some vegan options, but even those need some additional seasoning as well. Overall: If you are looking for someone where to have a great conversation or just hang out, I would recommend this place. However, if you are in the mood for a fulfilling meal, this is not the place for you. Unfortunately, I can't highly recommend this place.

Fun place, food was very tasty and good drinks. Staff very friendly. Good for families…read more Good location close to the train station.

This was an experience! It's a local gastropub…read more It was our first night in Oslo and we didn't make it to the hotel yet. We needed a quick bite to eat and we were thinking bar, snacks, and small plates. The restaurant had a really nice modern and slightly upscale vibe . It was nice and cozy. The service was really good too with the waitress explaining the menu to us since it was a new tasting menu they were trying . I got a local beer and we tried the miso, glazed eggplant with non-bread and the lobster roll . Both items were extremely delicious and surprisingly filling for being small plates style . From what I've read, they have live entertainment and music upstairs on certain nights, but we came on a quiet evening. If you're looking for late night bar snacks and a nice chill atmosphere this is definitely a place to go !

A beautiful place in Oslo. Check out my photos. Super modern and in a nice location. Hope to be…read moreback in Oslo soon!

The ambience felt "at home". Pleasant, jovial encounter with manager/owner? Good beer!! Fish as…read morechips were just the way I like.

Well póg mo thón !! Free WiFi login password is dublinerguest…read more Perched at the slightly less dodgier end of Rådhusgata crossing Nedre St' is a little slice of heaven for those that want a warm place to park up on a cold Winters eve and grab a pint of Guinness and a bowl of steaming Irish Stew, with some hot crusty bread. With all the wooden tables and creaking floors it has a real Pub vibe and, should you fancy a wee dram of Scotch, it sits next door to a bar (previously a Tapas restaurant) that specialises in the aqua vitae!! All in all, well worth a visit and a minor point but, be wary of the changes in floor levels as you toddle about,. The trip hazard is directly proportional to your alcohol intake ratio so "Mind the Step". Don't say you weren't warned.

While in Norway (Oslo), I was walking around and saw Pincho Nation. The decor from the window…read morecaught my eye so I gave it a chance. The inside of Pincho Nation is like one big carnival. The place is enormous but wasn't very busy. It features two levels of seating, but the downstairs was closed off. The hostess let me know that this restaurant was app-based. No servers, well technically, you are your own server here. Drinks, food, or whatever you want is done through the app. So, I downloaded it and gave it a go once I was seated. To drink I ordered the rabarb/jordgubbs mojito which was a strawberry mojito. I liked it. Was a little sweet but hit the spot. To eat I ordered the pizza blanco, fish & chips, and chicken popcorn. I liked the chicken popcorn a lot since it had a nice, sweet flavor to it. I also enjoyed the pizza. I did not like the fish. The chips were fine, but the fish really didn't have much flavor to it at all. As items arrive you'll see your number listed on the app that it's ready for pick up. I think for me, because the exchange is so poor for American's, I felt like I was spending so much to do the work myself. The food was fine, but I would have liked to have had a server. The prices do not indicate that you're doing anything and everything yourself; so if it was a little cheaper than I'd be all for it- but again the exchange rate is where it hurts, not necessarily an issue if I had a bank full of Norwegian Kroner. It was an okay visit. Fun vibe. But as a visitor- one visit is enough.

Greeter led us to our seats and said we had to order from the APP with no explanation of how that…read moreworks. She said to let her know if we needed help. She then disappeared. I downloaded the APP and tried unsuccessfully to order drinks. I kept putting the wrong combination of codes in from my reservation. In the meantime, there was no one around to help. We left after 10 or 15 minutes. No one tried to stop us or ask if we need help. This is not a good place for tourists or visitors who are unfamiliar with this concept. The locals are used to this from COVID.

I sat outside on the awninged-in terrace on a beautiful late-summer night for a late dinner here…read more I was dying for some good wine, so I Yelped for "wine bar" and this place came up near me, so I headed straight over. The service, in fluent English, was friendly and attentive, and my meat lasagna (the daily special) was very tasty, creamy, and amply-proportioned. This restaurant seems much more Italian to me [menu titles in Italian too] than the "tapas bar" designation here, and I must say that I was greatly disappointed at the "vinbar" part of the restaurant's name. While they definitely serve wine, by the glass and the bottle, the selection is definitely not better than any ordinary restaurant, and there are not any particularly intriguing or unique bottles on offer - the list skews mostly Italian, but with several Spanish and French selections too. For sparklers, they had Prosecco, Cava, and Champagne; Italian reds included Chianti, Amarone, Barbera, Cabernet, Valpolicella, and whites a Pinot Grigio and a Soave, and some selections from other countries. It was quite surprising to me for a wine bar to serve wines without any mention of the vintages, too. That's a big no-no in my book. The glass of Chianti was 109NOK and the lasagna 149NOK, for a total of about $32.50USD. If you're looking for a decent, warm meal, Eger delivers. But if very good wine is important to you, you will be disappointed, as I was.

Went in here after walking around for a while, looking for a place for dinner. Had a chicken salad…read morewith penne, mozzarella, etc. The combo was really good..definitely hit the spot for me. Only problem was the chicken...seems it had been over cooked and/or microwaved to death. I didn't send it back because I was starving. When the server asked how things were when I was about 2/3 of the way finished, I told her about the chicken. She said she could have taken it back before, could take it back now, etc., but I said no....it was my fault...I didn't let them know. Anyway...what gives them a plus in my book....is that the server took 30% off the bill. Me, an American who would probably never be there again. High rating for the overall taste of the dish (minus the chicken) and doing the right thing. I willl probably be back before I leave Oslo.

Visiting in Oslo for business and tried this place! I am a beer and pizza fan and this place…read moreknocked my socks off! Only reason why I didn't give it a 5 is because bathrooms were unisex and sketch and no other decent selections. Overall, great spot. Don't regret it.

It can be challenging to find a restaurant bar in Oslo with good food or something that comes close…read moreto the outrageous prices it cost to dine here...but Cafe Con Bar is a pleasant surprise somewhat off the beaten path. Good food nice vibe and a rarity in Oslo...it has good attentive service. Oh and the prices are reasonable for Oslo's standards considering the good food.

Really nice food (both sushi as tapas) but horrible service. We ordered 60 pieces of sushi and got…read more30. When we told them and made them aware of the mistake, the merely corrected it with the last 30 pcs but gave us no compensation whatsoever. And we travelled 2 x 30 minutes, since the first one was incorrect, so that the tempura cold by the time we got back.

For the tapas menus, the plates are small and the quality does not match the price tag. We chose…read morethe "Menu del Chef", which was supposed to be the chef's own, special selection. It turned out to meatballs and potatoes. Neither the albondigas (the meatballs) nor the patatas bravas (the potatoes) were particularly good. In fact, you'll get much better and much, much cheaper meatballs and potatoes at IKEA.