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.

This review is based off just the beer- but it is fantastic! It's a local brewery that knows how to…read morebrew beer. They have many types to choose from, as well as mainstream beers. The atmosphere inside is very dark and cozy- think pub like although it's pretty large. There is also a nice outdoor seating area that's pretty large. The food looked fantastic, however we had just come from dinner. If you are a beer person- stop in! You won't regret it!

Hungry after the 2 hour Oslo Fjords Cruise. Went to a pizza place but they didn't have pizza for…read morelunch. This restaurant was next door. Fish & Chips was well executed and the quiche was not too bad albeit the accompanying salad was a bit salty. Overall a nice lunch.

My friends and I arrived hours before to Oslo, Norway and we found Bass Oslo and had the best…read moreconversation with Martien and Elise who were running everything that evening along with the chef who made us a spectacular meal. Oh my goodness it was a cultural experience. I'm used to restaurants being busy but in Bass Oslo everyone was not busy... They were enjoying themselves. I've never experienced that before.

Overrated, overpriced, uninteresting food with a boring ambiance!…read more This restaurant is out to skim you as much money as possible with very simple and uninteresting food. First the wine list, wine by the glass all start from 100kr & above and most wine by the bottle are from 500kr onwards... As for the menu, guess what, its the "sharing concept" thing which has been such popular for the past 2 years in Oslo. They offer very limited 7 choices that changes whenever... On my visit, there were 3 meat, 3 seafood and 2 vegetables. We were recommended to share at least 5 dishes between 2 person. So, we had the following: 1) fritert kylling (similar to chicken karaage) 65kr: salty & boring 2) Rå kveite (halibut ceviche) 110kr: overpowering oyster sause that make it more fishy 3) Skorsonnerot (some kind of root vege) 80kr: gruyere sauce was good but just boring 4) Rå ytrefilet (carpaccio sirloin) 150kr: very balanced & one of the best 5) Torsk (cod) 110kr: one of the worst & a waste of a good piece of cod due to the bad mushroom sauce. Overall, the food were mainly salty drenched in heavy sauces (some are reuse in other dishes) to cover up their mediocre food. Here's something for the owner to consider... If you are charging so high with such limited menu and putting so much sauce in your dishes, why dont you even offer some bread on the table so we can at least wipe off those sauces from the plate and at the same time fill up our tummy with the bread??? Extra Note: The interior seems unfinished with minimal ecstatic with bright light throughout the restaurant with no ambiance, thus, not a place for romantic dinner. You will find some random and unrelated portraits like Jerry Seinfeld & wheelchair bound Christopher Reese in the bathroom which i thought it's a bit morbid and bad taste for a restaurant...

Small, cozy, intimate and very friendly. Don't let the size and the atmosphere fool you, since this…read moreis an absolute gem of an restaurant. The waiter (they have just one) offered an imaginable well of wine and food knowledge guiding us through the 10 courses of seafood inspired dishes. They have no pre booking of tables and have just one serving pr table for the night. If you want to make sure you get a table be there Mondays or Tuesdays before 17:00 and go for a culinary ride not easy surpassed in Oslo!

This place is both a bar - it has looked the same for 30 years - and a tiny very very good…read morerestaurant. The bar is just that a bar counter with a little bit of space for punters. Even so they manage to provide live music from time to time. It's a great place to stop by for a drink or many and some good music. The restaurant is unique. There is no menu - they will serve you a 10-13 excellent dishes - the composition depending on AAA raw materials available. The waiter is very knowledgeable when it comes to wine - I would suggest asking for recommendations. If you want an unforgettable evening; just sit down and leave the rest to the waiter. You will not be disappointed.

Bon Lio used to be a different restaurant with a smaller location and different chef. However,…read moreearlier this year they've moved to this larger space and apparently also changed chefs in the process. Came here yesterday with a group of coworkers and fully enjoyed my meal. The restaurant offers only one set menu at 965NOK with 11 tiny/small delicious dishes. The dishes are not mentioned anywhere so you're always in for a surprise, and they do their best to accommodate all allergies. Service was super pleasant throughout so overall recommended!

This is how its done! From the moment you enter, and get a feeling that you are welcome, and that…read moreit will be a special evening. A set menu to die for at 950,- NOK will provide you with a plethora of delights from the kitchen, followed by excellent pairings of Spanish wine. All waitors are stars, delivering each dish with gusto and enthusiasm. So much goodnes. Expect to pay around nok 2000,- per person for food and wine, but its worth every krone. My favourite in Oslo.

Some friends and I were visiting Oslo for a few days, and happened upon Jarmann after walking…read morearound all day and building up quite a hunger. Their drinks/beer were crisp and cold, though, which I definitely appreciated. They had high quality, but casual food - but were a bit expensive for the portion sizes. The "Fish and chips" was just one piece of fish with a small bowl of fries, and a bit of mushy peas. I love mushy peas, so that was my favorite part. Jarmann definitely has some good options, but it can be a bit spendy. If that's okay with you, then definitely stop by and try!

Excellent gastropub at a great location. The hostess went out of her way to get us a comfortable…read morebooth. The deer was tender. You definitely need a side salad to complete the meal. Highly recommended.

Located under the Mathallen this is the longest bar in the Nordics that was built into an old steel…read moreworks factory by the water. It's really long and walking from one end to the other does take a couple of minutes. There is a very long bar in the center and lots of tables along the length of the bar. They also serve food but I did not try the food here. They have a huge list of craft beers and cocktails and will also make you something on request. The staff were nice and friendly albeit a bit slow. The atmosphere is really nice and it's warm and cozy in here. A nice place to stop for a drink while in town. You can also go and get some nibbles upstairs in the food market when open.

The longest bar in Scandinavia. That's what the sign says before you go in! And I must say I…read morehaven't been to such a long bar ever in my life! Well apart from it winning in the length, I really like this place. It has a cosy atmosphere with its dim lighting, wooden touches and long tables. I like that the bar is long and no queues are really formed. You can order food at the bar as well. Have not tried it but looked delicious. They have an interesting variety of beers and one can find a beer for each taste. However a good cocktail menu is not missing. I love all the little signs that are hanging all around with funny quotes like this one: "if you are not drunk by 2 am how will all your friends know that you love them!". Great place for a chill beer. Look for the program as well as they often have live music.

Very tasty food. We had the shared platter, so we got to taste all the meats and five of the sides…read more My favorites would be the pulled pork and chicken Maryland. The chicken wings are tiny. The pork rib was super tender. I wonder if they maybe make it in a sous vide, because the fat wasn't really melted into the meat. Other than that, wonderful! They did mess up our order, and gave on at our table a coleslaw instead of the beetroot salad. When we told him, the waiter took the beet root from the shared platter, and gave the rest of us the coleslaw. But we already had one, so now the shared table had two coleslaws and no beetroot. Not good. We told them, and eventually got a beet root salad at the end of the meal. For the sides, I'd recommend the mac n cheese, sweet potato, and the beetroot salad. The beans are ok, but not that special. The cornbread is yummi! They have an impressive beer selection! Unfortunately they were out of a couple of my favorites - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (on draft!) and Dales Pale Ale. Luckily they had really good similar beers - Rudie Session and Modus Hoperandi. The service was good. I wished they knew more about beer given the large selection, but at least they tried. The place has a nice atmosphere, and we ended up staying for hours. You should go here, and you should eat the chicken or pulled pork, and share a mac n cheese, beetroot salad, and corn bread.

Hands down the best American BBQ in Oslo. The closest thing I've ever gotten to the real thing, and…read moretheir cornbread is the best I've ever had! By far. The service is excellent (really!) and their prices are to my liking. Super high value. If you can like a big portion of meat, this is the place for you. Do it! Can't believe I didn't go here for several years. My loss.

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!

So we read reviews on yelp and based on that we tried it. Worst decision EVER!…read moreThe catfish burger: the catfish is a fish cake with possibly a hint of fish somewhere. Came with small prawns in a thousand Island style sauce. Just bad. The herring: somehow this was sweet. We couldn't bear to finish it. The raw yolk made it just tolerable. The liver pate. This was toasted. In fact grilled & tasted more like blood sausage. Was ok. Just ok. The duck. Just awful! Dry, rubbery. Not a single redeeming feature to this dish. All dishes were served with pan fried mushrooms and tinned/pickled chopped beetroot, gherkins, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes & olives all from a jar came with the duck. Even the bread & salad were bland. The elk burger is no more. In short AVOID this place unless everything else is shut and you are prepared to spend KOR180 on a bad dish of food!

This place was great. The food was fresh and awesome. In this sampler we had some if the best liver…read morepate I have ever had and the portions wee deceptively huge. They have a truly astounding assortment of Aquavit and servers who know all about it and can explain the differences for the curious tourist. A bit in the pricier side but well, well worth it. The ambiance was to die for. We sat outside but in the winter the interior, full of mellow candlelight and awesome kitch in the walls (including a walk full of antique guns and swords) would do a lot to keep out the cold and make one feel warm and blissful. A great find!!