This restaurant which is a mainstay of the food scene in Oslo was fun to eat at. The decor creates…read morean eclectic and fantastical atmosphere and really has to be experienced. There is plenty of outdoor seating too. The restaurant is always busy and as such service can be a little on the shower side. The food was tasty and traditional; though the next day I felt very sick; I can't say for sure that it was from here.

What a great place! Fabulously over the top decor. Ordered chefs recommendation, 3 courses menu of…read morethe season, skagen toast, fillet of deer, cheese cake and local beers. Great meal, It was interesting lunch dinning experience. Specialy if you curious about trying something different in 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.

Yuck! Our prawn pan fried appetizer was small and unforgettable. The fish special was mac and…read morecheese with pieces of fish in it and it was heavy and tasteless; it came recommended by the owner/waiter. The Norwegian traditional was Swedish meatballs and mashed potato; they were average in a non descript brown sauce. The grilled salmon was good but only because we asked for the heavy sauce on the side. Sofie's burger we ordered with no sauce or other toppings and it too was average. We really wanted to like the restaurant based on reviews. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes?

Delicious authentic Norwegian cuisine!! My boyfriend and I are visiting from New York and this…read moreplace has been on our list for weeks. What a pleasant surprise! Perfect atmosphere, kind servers, and amazing food. What a great addition to our trip. Will be returning! Please try if you haven't.

Just around the corner from our Thon Hotel, so easy walk. Also right on a tram line, so easy to…read moreget to from anywhere in Oslo. A very wide selections of food types, nationalities and drinks. There are Mexican items along with Italian pastas and pizzas and seafood (Norway) and hamburgers/sandwiches from North America. I loved their wide selections of beers, ciders and wines. Really more of a relaxed, casual cafe. Servers were young and easy going. And they were efficient, interpreting the menus and making recommendations. Prices were not as steep as you might find in more upscale places in Oslo. A good place were you can relax, read your guide books and take your time.

It's a 3 star no doubt. I would come again but not for the Fish n Chips. They were soggy and bland…read more Not sure it would get business if not in the hotel district. Staff are good though so really think this may be quite critical.

Not open until 1am on Friday night. Not even open at 11pm. Fix your hours. Looks good but I guess…read morewe'll never find out.

The food was really good! The service is excellent! The restaurant looked good with those…read moredecorations! I would go there again.

Absolute favorite place in Oslo, it was our second home on our trip. Great whiskey list and the…read morebest staff! Such a vibe!

Looking for a drink on our last night in Norway. Stopped by this pub…read more It was an interesting theme. With some themed drinks and decorations. The music even seems to match the vibe. The bartender was nice and spoke English. I got the spritz and my mom got Mr. Hyde's Boulevard. Mine was refreshing. My mom's was pretty strong. Good atmosphere, but lacking something. Maybe the liveliness wasn't exactly there, but might have been because it was a Monday, but the soccer game win made me think it would be a bit busier.

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.

We walked around downtown Oslo looking for something to eat. We were hoping for traditional…read moreNorwegian food since we were visiting from the United States. All the restaurants we wanted had a long wait or no tables available for the rest of the evening. A few blocks away was hell's kitchen. we decided to just go with traditional pizza. We were extremely surprised and happy with our pizzas. I have to admit, I've eaten pizza all over the world, and this was one of the best I've ever had.

Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood bar and pizza place…read more Friendly servers. Even a few US Bourbons on the shelf. Margherita Pizza with mushrooms and 2 Aass Fatøl lager brewskies from Aass Bryggeri (Aass Brewery) on tap. Aass is a funny name and David Letterman made a joke about it few years back. Aass is a family name and an archaic spelling of ås, which means low hill. Pizza suitable for 1 person, or 2 if a snack/appetizer. I asked for Red Pepper flakes...none could be found, so I was offered black pepper. $40 USD including built-in service fee and the 25% Norwegian VAT. The VAT tax helps explain why a 1/2 liter of draught beer at a local bar is $9.50 USD. Tip: About a 0.6 mile/1 km walk from Oslo Sentralstasjon aka Oslo S (Central Train Station)