Elias Mat & Sant is a delightful restaurant in Oslo, a city that has endless restaurants. But Elias 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! read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Reindeer Stew - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

What a great stop for traditional Norwegian fare. Both had reindeer stew and it was awesome. It comes 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. read more

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Great service and ambiance! We tried the elk carpaccio, pumpkin soup, reindeer stew, whale meat, halibut and the sheep and cabbage. Most were good but weren't amazing. Everything was just a little bland for our taste but the service and ambiance makes up for it and recommend others try out especially since the prices are very reasonable compared to other places read more

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Elias Mat & Sant is located just around the block from the Hotel Bristol where Gayle and I were staying. We were one of the few lucky walk-ins this past Sunday evening as during our meal, we lost count of the number of folks who were turned away from this nicely appointed and cozy restaurant. Plus our corner table near a window was a perfect semi-private date night spot. The only partial negative about our experience was that the service was sometimes "distracted" which we feel was a "short staffed" situation, exacerbated by a full house and the before mentioned folks who couldn't be seated. This made us appreciated the kindness of the staff person who seated us even more. Elias Mat & Sant has a good online (and reservation friendly presence) which I highly recommend that folks wanting to dine here use. There are of course lots of other dining options in the area, but it was clear by the bustle and the menu that this place is a special choice. I chose the oven baked salmon, which was served with vegetables, celery root puree and small potatoes. Gayle's meal as seafood stew, which included while Gayle went for the seafood stew (crab, prawns, crayfish, mussels, scallops and cod in tomato sauce with fresh herbs, garlic and chilli). Her choice included grilled garlic bread, while the bread for the table was also included as part of our meals. The restaurant menu also offered some wine pairing recommendations of which who chose (and agreed) accordingly. It was a fantastic meal, although Gayle's seafood stew did require a bit of "work". On that note, a shell cracker would have helped. We finished our dinner off by splitting a dessert (thick milk panna cotta served with mullet sauce and hazelnut crokan) and 2 really great cups of locally sourced black coffee. And when we were done, a nice walk around town was in order. read more

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Really lovely place! I was dining solo but made a reservation just in case on a Sunday and I'm glad I did! I had the Elk Carpaccio and the Ox Confit. Elk was fresh, bright and delicious. Ox was so tender and delicious but definitely rich! Pretty sure the potatoes were 87% butter (in a good way just couldn't eat it all!). Service was great (I don't speak Norwegian btw) and overall a pleasant night out in Oslo! read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Ox - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Nices place in Oslo! Both food and staff was excellent! feels very Norwegian and cosy.

Super delish food. Great portions. Really cute ambiance. The only issue was the mediocre service. They were nice but kinda inattentive. Definitely make a reservation because it is small and seems like it gets busy. At least for dinner. read more

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Loved of Norwegian meal after a difficult parking situation at our hotel. Decent beer selection and great starters. Smoked whale and the cheese plate went good with local Pilsner and brown ales. Reindeer stew is must try item here no exceptions ! Great meal in Oslo. read more

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The ambiance is quite nice and the food selection is top tier. So far the best food i e had in Oslo. read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Salmon. So good and cooked to perfection. - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

Food was great and flavorful. Great service. Beautiful restaurant. The Norwegian entrecôte was very flavorful, tender and the vegetables very fresh. The reindeer stew was delicious. We paired everything with a nice red wine. read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Smoked whale, Norwegian entrecote - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

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This was a great find for a taste of traditional Norwegian cuisine. The atmosphere is cozy and our group of 7 had no problem conversing. I never thought I would eat reindeer, but the reindeer stew was hearty and tasty. read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Reindeer Stew - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

A small restaurant in downtown Oslo with less than 50 seats serving exquisite Norwegian food Elk Carpaccio garnished with a ridiculously delicate salad, lingonberries on the side to add an edge of sweetness Mushroom soup Reindeer stew...what else on the side but lingonberries ? Lamb shank (with mashed potatoes + the lingonberries) Cheese plate with their famous bread and some non-lingonberries on the side to add sweetness A bottle of Valpolicella Norway is not cheap, and this meal cost NOK 2,000 inc optional tip which is about $185 at today's exchange rate Compared with NOK 1,600 for 2 simple (but very good) burgers at another place gives you some idea of the sticker shock Americans get in the beautiful capital of Norway Notwithstanding the prices, Elias Mat & Sånt is well worth visiting to taste traditional cuisine in a superb owner-operated restaurant You will not be disappointed read more

Really happy to have this reservation on a Sunday night. Everything was great. Would not order the two specialty drinks again, but that doesn't really matter. Great experience overall. They did the best they could given how busy they were. read more

Good food and excellent service in this cozy restaurant. Our server and all of the staff were very friendly. The food portions were appropriate and nicely plated. The salmon was excellent! The lamb ribs and sausage was also very good. read more

Great dinner! We started off with some complimentary bread which was so tasty! I had the oven baked salmon with vegetables. It was perfectly cooked and so tasty. I sampled the reindeer stew which was also excellent, the pieces of meat were small and had excellent flavor. Definitely stop here for Norwegian food! read more

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This restaurant had excellent Scandinavian food and great service! We enjoyed trying some unique (to Americans) meals here including reindeer stew! read more

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We wanted to have fresh fish on our last day in Oslo and looked through many reviews to choose this restaurant for the fish of the day- sea bass. Unfortunately, it had a funny smell and taste. That night I felt terrible and felt the symptoms of food poisoning. Compared to the sea bass we had at the restaurant at our neighboring hotel Lysebu, for the same price, this fish dish was below average in quality and presentation... very disappointing experience on our last night. This review is for value and quality of fish of the day. read more

Wonderful food -- every course was great and the staff was kind and helpful. We had the reindeer stew amd the baked salmon and fish soup. All top notch. Wish I'd eaten here both nights! read more

Excellent meal! Dinner with friends and traveling buds. Fish stew, halibut and a shared reindeer stew. All delicious. Portions quite large and shareable. Limited but nice wine selection. Great service. Unpretentious casual place worth revisiting. read more

On our quest for elk meat, we found this restaurant on yelp with good reviews. There is a little sign on top the restaurant, and the door to the restaurant is to the left and up the stairs after entering the building. We were seated immediately without a reservation. We got the Chef's Recommendation, a set menu consisting of Elk Carpaccio, Reindeer Stew, and Cloudberry Panna Cotta, for 498 NOK, along with the Clipfish Carpaccio (145 NOK) and King of the Forest (Braised Elk, 295 NOK). The Elk Carpaccio was probably my least favorite - it was thinly sliced served with parmesan and lingonberries. The meat was a little too gamey for my liking. The Clipfish Carpaccio was very good, sliced a little thicker than the elk, served with sundried tomatoes and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The Reindeer Stew was served with vegetables and mashed potatoes. I've had reindeer steak before, which was pretty gamey, but in stew form, the meat was very soft and the taste was much milder. The King of the Forest was four pieces of braised elk, with potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, lingonberries, and game sauce. The meat was fairly soft and cooked well, and the sauce complemented it nicely. The Panna Cotta was served with cloudberry syrup and almond nougat. The panna cotta itself was very rich and creamy, and the cloudberry syrup, which tastes like baked apples, was just the right amount of sweetness. The almond nougat was a little too bitter for me. Our total came out to about 1200 NOK, including the food and two drinks, which is around $150 USD. read more

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Enjoyed a couple classic Norwegian dishes. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Food was delicious!

Best meal we had during our 11 day Norway stay. The service was excellent and the space while small is cozily chic and authentic. We enjoyed the smoked whale, baked salmon, reindeer stew and chocolate fondae (sp?) -- all were better than good -- they were orgasmic! And the special Ligonberry Gin & Tonic and Elias special drink were tasty too! Highly recommended!! read more

Small and cozy Norwegian brasserie...loved the sampler board and loved the pickled fish! Seafood stew was amazing and the halibut entree excellent. Desserts were amazing. read more

This place is incredible, wonderful service, great drinks, and great food. My husband and I both had the barley risotto, mine with mushrooms and his with chicken, and they were both amazing! Plus the fresh home made spinach bread was DEVINE, I could've eaten a criminal amount of it. Definitely recommend. read more

We walked in right as the kitchen closed. He graciously seated us and we opted to let the kitchen choose our meals. We had reindeer shank and organic salmon, both of which were delicious. I highly recommend this lovely place! We'll be back. read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Reindeer shank and organic salmon. - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

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The food and service was great, salmon and the reindeer stew was the best we had. The service was very friendly. You can tell they enjoy making food read more

The food was good. There was only one waiter working on the day but his service was fast. All the food was delicious and on the salty side, but seems like that's how it is for most Scandinavian restaurants we've tried so far. read more

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This was an amazing meal. We had authentic Norwegian and Sami food with a great ambiance. The service was excellent. We were fortunate to get in without a reservation, but would recommend those visiting to get one. Highly recommended!! read more

Definitely get the "2 Salmon"! The salmon is cured to perfection with great texture and superb flavor. The bread and sauces were a perfect compliment. I also got the Cod - the fish was fresh and well cooked but the meal overall was unremarkable. Somehow I expected the sauce to be creamy/savory, instead it was light and a bit tangy - not the perfect compliment IMHO. The service was pleasant and attentive. The space was rustic and cozy...but not cramped. read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - 2 Salmon...amazing! - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

Wonderful!!!! I truly loved this place!!! First time in Oslo...first night here. Wanted to try something authentic. The waitress was very accommodating and the food was amazing. The elk carpaccio was the major event. The oil and seasoning wasn't too strong and the elk was overly salty. The reindeer stew was unique and different. Loved it all! read more

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Delicious seafood and cocktails. Friendly staff. Atmosphere was very welcoming. I highly recommend this place for typical Norwegian food with a sophisticated flare. read more

Delicious food and wonderful ambiance. My husband had the reindeer stew and I had the risotto. They were both so good. The service was excellent. read more

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Great place for dinner but recommend getting reservations since very busy. We walked in and almost didn't get a table. Fortunately another couple agreed to share their 4 top table with us. They were very charming couple from Switzerland and our meal was better with their company. I had the fish of the day and their specialty drink. Everything was flavorful and good. I would definitely go back. 4 star rating for food, great service and nice room. My only complaint is that the sauce + vegetables on the plate was not warm enough so it seemed like the fish and plate was not synchronized. Some may find this a nitpick but it did detract from the dining experience. read more

Elias Mat & Sånt - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

The salmon is amazing!! The customer service is so good and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Absolutely recommend if you want good Norwegian cuisine! read more

Delicious dinner, fantastic service! Traveling and arrived at around 21:45 thinking that they were open until 23:00. But the kitchen closed at 22:00! Gratefully an order for dinner was placed including the clip fish and reindeer with lingonberries and veggies. ! I had not experienced that before and was so glad I tried it. Not that I needed it but had to order the pear cake too. It was warm and a nice light pear flavor with creamy ice cream. If I was in Oslo again would happily return! read more

I had the reindeer stew. It was the best meal I had had after traveling a month across the UK and Norway. Go out of your way to try this reindeer stew! read more

Fantastic meal! I highly recommend reindeer stew and the veal. SO SO good! Quiet place and great service. A perfect place to get a real taste of authentic Norwegian food. read more

Their Bread is to die for! We actually asked for a second serving of bread and thought we won't be able to eat our meals but their entree we ordered were all really good so we definitely cleaned our plates! read more

Just a few blocks from the Royal Palace and National Gallery so I was a little skeptical about it being good since it's located in a tourist area, but omg best meal esp. for the price I had in Oslo! Starts with free bread and butter with chives. The bread is very fluffy and light with a razor thin yet crunchy bread. One of the best breads I've ever had. Creamy fish soup - A MUST GET. I've had really good creamy fish stew all over southern Norway, including at pricey $$$ restaurants, but my friends and I agreed that this place wins for best creamy fish stew! Packed with seafood - from mussels to salmon. The soup base is so flavorful without being so heavy and overwhelming. The bread with this stew is to die for The chocolate chip cookie was crisp and packed with chocolate The goat cheese salad was amazing because the baked cheese goes extremely well with the arugula and nuts Reindeer was good (I'm not a fan of how game-y reindeer is) but it came with delicious roasted/mashed veggies! Service was great! We were in a rush to the airport and the server (there was only 1 for the whole place!) was quick, understanding, and delightful Definitely coming back for the fish stew and the friendly service! Next time I'm in Oslo, this will be my first stop! read more

Really pleasant ambiance. I ordered the traditional reindeer stew. It was quite good except i keep on thinking about ikea cafeteria food. The steak must be better than the stew. I like the brown ale though. read more

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