Amazing culinary and sensual experience- not just a restaurant. The chef/owner speaks at the beginning about the long history of the place and even plays the fiddle. You also get to cook cheese and meat at your table. It's communal seating all at one large table, so be ready to meet your neighbors and chat. Everything was delicious and incredibly well done. You can also stay and/or camp there - we did in an RV. The views from the hall are fantastic as well. We also bought cheese and sausages. read more

This is a very beautiful and traditional Norwegian restaurant. I felt like I was dining in the past with the cultural architecture this building provides. There are two parts of this restaurant, the fancy dinner option (you must make reservations for this portion) and the cafe which is self service. My boyfriend and I did not know you needed reservations for the dine in option so we sat ourselves in the very welcoming cafe dining room. The menu for both are the same so no worries if you can't get a reservation. The self serve option can seem confusing initially but they have a lot of grab and go but you can also order hot meals by ringing a bell for the chef. Check out is right before you leave the self service area which makes it really easy. I felt the prices were really fair too. For food I got the meatballs and split pea stew. My boyfriend got reindeer with cream sauce and mashed potatoes. I absolutely loved my meatballs, they were sweet and savory, I did not really like the split pea stew though. My boyfriend loved his entire meal and cleared his plate. We also shared their most popular dessert which is the apple pie. It was really good, not too sweet which was perfect for us. Definitely come to this restaurant when visiting Oslo! read more

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This place is such a cool spot. The entire ambiance and environment is super cozy, especially during the cold winter when they have the fireplace going inside. We ate at the cafe portion, which is self serve instead of having a waiter. The food was ready almost 5 minutes after we ordered, but was still very good. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something unique! read more

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The meatballs with pea stew and boiled potatoes were delicious. Very simple meal but filling. The service was cafeteria style but it was quick and efficient. The cinnamon and cardamon bun was flavorful without being overly sweet. There is a beautiful view on the terrace. Would need to hike a bit before coming to the restaurant and will need to hike afterwards to walk off the food, the portions are very big. read more

Visited in July, the place offered a wonderful view over the city of Oslo with nice garden restaurant and wonderful pastries. Great to meet friends that we had not seen for decades. The outside is a charm even though umbrellas were kinda useless and/or so low that one had to crawl underneath like into a tent. read more

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The food was amazing as was the service! We had salmon appetizer, chicken and the bow to a perfect meal was the budapest cake! I'm craving this meal again...problem is I'm in Wisconsin! read more

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This experience was truly special and gave us all the Norwegian feels. We enjoyed lunch with family which was cafeteria style. They served a delicious beef stew with potatoes and pasteries. It is a bit pricey however worth it with these views! You feel like you are on the top of Oslo. I can imagine this is a magical location during the winter months. The trails around are a treat for walking or biking too read more

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Tasty burger with some fries and they added little cheese side plate! Delicious with excellent service and good clean area! Very casual surroundings with good views over oslo! Seating inside and outside breath taking views! read more

Frognerseteren - Burger / fries - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

This place is a gem. The atmosphere was very cozy and warm. Fire was burning in the fireplace and it was nice and warm. The food was outstanding, made in their kitchen. We also had their famous apple pie and that was truly the best I've ever had. Service was lovely and the staff was very helpful in every way. Fantastic experience, highly recommend. read more

Frognerseteren - Meatballs with sauce, potatoes and peas. Tomato soup bowl and gravlax sandwich. - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

Had an incredible dinner there for our wedding anniversary while we visited Norway before covid. Great food, dessert, service and ambience. Highly recommended for an eventful meal. Bravo! read more

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This is the perfect place for a snack a meal or just a coffee after cross country skiing. This place is authentic and I don't know if this is a heritage building strictly speaking but it could be. It is obvious that it carries a lot of history and has been well maintained overtime, I really like the spirit of the animals watching the building above us. Even though it wasn't overly cold on that day it was nice to warm up by the fireplace. Other than that the place was clean, we opted for the self service cafeteria (coffee and fruits) so I can't comment on the service or the restaurant quality but it was clean and people did greet us very nicely. This is one of my favorite place in Oslo. Must see. read more

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Food was overpriced and service was rude. View was gorgeous.

Even since I have lived in Oslo for four years now, it was not until last week I finally took the metro up to Frognerseteren. I brought my parents there for lunch when they visited from Stockholm. I guess that's the kind of place Frognerseteren is, a place to bring people whom you want to show Oslo from it's most spectacular side. And with that, I am referring only to the view. Because even if the food is OK, it is not Great. For 185 kr we got salmon cooked in lemon, with sourcream, cucumber salad and potatoes. This was a cold dish. The salmon tasted great, but the cucumber salad was so watery that it created a soup together with the sourcream at the bottom of the deep plate. Really not nice and quite strangely composed. After the main dish I had a single espresso and a relatively small chocolate roll - together it cost 89 kr. The coffee was not very good and the chocolate roll far to sweet and not very tasty. Based on my experience, the prices are ridiculous in relation to what you get (especially since it's self service). But still I would (and will) go here again - solely for the view and the atmosphere of the old building. Next time I will bring a good book and try the famous apple cake. read more

Frognerseteren - Espresso and chocolate roll. I sadly can't recommend any of them. - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

5 Stars for the view 5 Stars for the food 1 Star because of poor service Amazing food and the view is incredible. Unfortunately, we did a great deal of waiting around for service tonight. We had a to wait about 20 minutes to order our drinks. I was contemplating just walking out when a different server helped out and asked us our drink order, even though our waiter passed us several times. Then I noticed every table was given a dried cod/fish skin appetizer with their bread, we never received this and it was never offered...even after I asked about it. That would have been nice as we were looking for an authentic Norwegian dining experience. Overall the food was amazing, it's a shame that our waiter wasn't all that friendly, helpful or attentive. We've been in Norway for two weeks now, tonight is our last night and I can honestly say that this was the poorest of service I received during our entire stay here. It makes me sick that we even left a tip for the server. It would have been nice to have the 5 star experience many others rave about but unfortunately we didn't. read more

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Very good and beautiful Norwegian restaurant with good food, friendly atmosphere and very super friendly staff. The view is incredible :) read more

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It's a hike up to this Restrant but the views are beyond breathtaking. The cafe inside restaurant it hardy and flavorful only thing missing is the temperature. Warm soup as well as main dish could of been hotter was the only thing missing from this meal. With a price tag on the high side the view will be the only thing that will keep me coming back. read more

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Perfect view, wonderful building, ridiculous prices, poor food and terrible service. My favourite place, that I hate going too! read more

Frognersetteren opened in the 1870s and has been serving world-class food ever since. The restaurant, up high above the city, was built of logs, and filled with great art and trophy animals. If I had to guess what a nordic hunting lodge would be like, this would be it. We both felt Frognersetteren gave us the best meal we had in Norway. I will go so far as to say that Frognersetteren made it into my top ten list for all time favorites. The service was better than any five-star restaurant I have experienced. Because it was so cold, rainy and off-season, there were maybe five tables filled and we were able to talk with the two waiters, basically having a private wait staff. The guys there were well trained with white glove service, detailed knowledge of the menu and the wine list and even arranged a ride home for us when we realized an über would take forever. We enjoyed every dish. This was my first time eating reindeer or grouse. I was never a game eater. The Reindeer tasted sweet and much more complex than beef. The grouse looked like beef but could not be compared to beef or chicken. The prawn cappucino was a soup with frothed milk. They also have a baked goods and book shop. In the shop, one can buy cookbooks and books about the art in Frognersetteren. There are two mobile rated restaurants in Oslo but we both felt we made the right decision coming here. I highly recommend for the atmosphere, the food and the service. Bring your banker. Like everything in Oslo, it will cost you. Our bill with tip and only two glasses of wine came to about $270. Totally worth it. read more

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Frognerseteren was recommended to us for the view. When we arrived it was completely fogged in, but that's okay because we got a chance to focus on the food. The restaurant was cozy with an old wood look. We started by splitting a starter of smoked lamb, it was great but if your hungry it's not a lot to share. For dinner I ordered the Reindeer and it was melt in your mouth. The waiter offered lingonberry jam to go with it, I recommend taking it because it was a great pairing. The reindeer was cooked on the rarer side. My wife ordered the venison and she loved it and she also took the lingonberry jam and said that was a great pairing They have an extensive wine list but I just asked the waiter for some help and he recommended a great bottle of Italian wine. The pricing is reasonable Finally we saved enough room for the cappuccino mousse and the apple tart desserts, they were both great. Enough said this restaurant is worth the trip read more

Frognerseteren - The Venison - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Whenever we come to Oslo for a visit, we always make a point of stopping in for a special little lunch. The shrimp sandwich is wonderful and the apple cake is so good it is famous! My lovely mother in law, Ragnhild, used to stop in after skiing for a cup of hot cocoa and the amazing apple cake, in the middle of last century. Still just as good as ever! Of course we will be back again. read more

Frognerseteren - Delicious reke smorbrod. - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

If you're on the way to visit the ski jump, don't miss the sights at Frognerseteren. Stay on the train and get off on the last stop and walk about 3-5 minutes down to Frognerseteren to have a slice of sweet apple cake and a cup of hot coffee. The sights from this point are magnificent. The log cabin is rustic and charming. The food is classic Norwegian. In the morning, most patrons partake in the cafeteria-style dining and grab and tray and choose their plates. I recommend the sweet apple cake with whipped cream. The whipped cream is unsweetened and balances out the sweet apple cake perfectly. Almost every table in the place had a slice of this heaven. Get a seat by the window and enjoy the scenic Oslo skyline before your 30-45 minute trek down to the ski jump museum. read more

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Had dinner here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it was absolutely wonderful! The staff was very attentive, and the view of Oslo from our table was so romantic at night! We took the train from central Oslo, and it was a beautiful escape from the city. I had reindeer, which was so tender and the meat sauce was an excellent pairing. Also enjoyed the accompanying pumpkin puree and Brussels sprouts. If you want to eat Norwegian food in a romantic atmosphere and spectacular view, this is the place! It was moderately expensive, though. As is the case with food in Norway! read more

Frognerseteren - Filet of Reindeer with meat sauce. Accompanying pumpkin puree, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes. - Scandinavian Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Friendly and funny service. Great seating for groups. Sells really good cinnamon cookies and wine bottles at a decent price. Love the multiple indoor fireplaces as well as the view of Oslo!!! Right next to cross country skiing routes and the famous corkscrew toboggan read more

The nastiest rudest disgraceful workers I've ever encountered.. I decided to eat here while my friends were skiing. From the moment I walked in nobody helped me. Very discriminatory the first thing he told me was "THIS IS FINE DINING" I've been to a plethora of fine dining establishments trust me this was far from it! I've been places with Michelin stars.. I Felt judged, people just have no hospitality here. The waiters were being useless and just kept staring at me while I ate my fondu and waited for my friends to get there. The waiter judged me for wanting a 2 person fondou. I even had a bag of stuff I purchased earlier with champagne and the server told me that I couldn't drink it there.. why the hell would I buy champagne and drink it in a restaurant? Don't come here save your money this establishment is gross and unprofessional. They are racist and prejudice. These servers think they own the place. Sweetie you just work there get a GRIP! I also ended up vomiting the fondu our that night... will not come back do not recommend. read more

Outstanding service! Celebrated my husbands birthday here and had the whole evening planed out with the staff beforehand. They helped place the birthday gift at our table, served a perfect glass of champagne at our arrival and a beautiful composed menu during the evening. The view is wonderful and the ambiance warm and welcoming. read more

Great service...food was great and really a nice place. It was a simple but cute ...Totally would recommend !!! They were friendly as well. Many options . read more

A magnificent setting with food to match. Walter is a superb chef and very welcoming. The building is from the late 1800s and is something to see. Overlooking Oslo and the fyords it is well worth a visit. read more

I first went here in 1950. I keep going back. The view is great and the food is good. The price is high but the experience is great. I want to go back. I'm not from Marco,just visiting there. Virginia is my home. read more

We had a magical time taking the train up the mountain to the lodge. The fireplace was going and the cafeteria has plenty of hot meals and pastries to choose from. The meatballs and potatoes we had was not the best we've ever had, but on a cool evening on a patio on the top of a mountain in Oslo, it was pretty good. It was amazing to drink a tea and look out over the sod rooftops and out to the fjord. read more

Not very often do you get to sit in a building dating from 1891 while eating moose patties and a jelly donut. Great views and attentive staff. read more

Food was really good. The decor and environment was so nice. Great place to be during ski season. It's like a giant cabin. A great place to visit when you go to oslo. read more

Possibly my favorite place in all of Oslo. I take the T-bane from the city to the very last station, and take that 150m walk to the wooden house with the cafeteria inside. Then I get the eplekake (apple cake) and enjoy it outside with a hot drink. The apple cake is maybe a little too sweet for me, but still really nice, and especially so when you do not skip the cream on top. Then I walk through the woods to the stave church and the new and old ski jumps. Really nice way to spend 2 or 3 hours. read more

so its our last day in oslo and went And road the 1 line all the way to fregnerseteren. We saw the restaurant and thought wow what a cool place and what a great place to end our last night in oslo by having dinner there! Plus they serve the reindeer! wonderful right? The place is very expensive For what you get and the food is only ok. Like absolutely nothing special about it at all, apart from the meat they are serving. the waiters weren't rude but the whole time you feel like you're getting looked down on. we ordered the taste of something don't remember the name but it had a little bit of everything from dried whale to reindeer, shrimp, salmon etc. And for main We ordered the grilled salmon and reindeer steak. salmon was like any other salmon ever and apart from it being special because we can't get those meats back in the states reindeer was nice only because I've never had it before as well as whale other than this visit to norway. if not for the view and Location even for the meat I really wouldn't say its anything​ special or worth going to. Go for the view and hikes and nature and all that. Take a picture of the building but don't bother eating there. ate at a much better place down by oslo for way friendlier and nicer waiters and the food tasted better for half the price. It served whale, reindeer, moose etc. this over priced stuck up place with a view even charged me for freaking tap water! And only filled the glass like 1/3 full? Wtf? And they changed 10 nok for barely turning on the sink half way open for a second and charged me for the honor I guess. Ok as I'm writing I'm getting angry thinking about it actually lol but seriously not worth it at all! Only giving it two stars for the view and building, that's it! read more

This was the most classic Norwegian dinner I had in Oslo. Also the first time to have reindeer. Awesome views (obviously, this is Norway after all). Great atmosphere. Cool walking trail nearby. Very relaxed. Love this place. read more

this is a great place. great views of Oslo. fish lovers will find the salmon done to perfection. the elk and moose meat is very succulent. service is good. in the winter time its a little tough getting there with all snow and ice but that should not deter anyone from eating here read more