Nordvegan was the first place I checked out when visiting Oslo. I was glad it was so close to…read morecentral Oslo, where my partner and I were staying. What I later realized to be common at restaurants in Oslo was a buffet-like display of food, but the dishes are singular menu items vs. being able to add a little of everything to your plate. I opted for a salad-bowl type dish, full of fresh delicious veggies (which was much needed after a long flight.) However, they also had plenty of heartier dishes if you needed something with a bit more weigh to it. All food is ordered at the counter and the employees were very helpful guiding my partner and I (and easily accommodated our english only language skills.) The space on the inside was a bit on the small side, but they had a lovely patio in the back that's perfect in the beautiful summer season of Oslo. Definitely a necessary stop for vegans traveling through.

This is probably more 4.5 stars: I wish the Nord Vegan was a bit more Nord, haha, and I was a bit…read moresurprised this wasn't table service after we had made a reservation; I also wish the alkoholfrei beer was better. Small complaints though! Tasty and fresh vegan food (my wife is vegetarian, I'm an omnivore FWIW), especially the deserts and sushi. Friendly and fast service, those two women were really hustling! Lovely garden out back.

Cool place and a great mix of cuisines. Friendly staff, great location. Sit outside on a nice day!read more

Visiting from North Carolina and found this food hall, many different options, we were looking for…read morevegan food - there was not many but good enough for us to feel full. Maybe they can bring some more vegan food in menu.

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

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

Stumbled across this on a weekday evening, went inside, not many customers though, despite being on…read morea busy street. I got a pizza with spicy salami, spicy gorgonzola, walnut, and mozzarella. Quite tasty! Good crust, pizza was quite big. Expensive though as is usual in Oslo I suppose, almost 200 NOK.

Very nice and cozy atmosphere. The coffee was ok but we mostly came for the atmosphere. Really cool…read moreplace.

Really liked what this restaurant tried 2 do. Almost felt like I had to double check the aoli was…read morevegan because it was so good. The plates were really pretty. I thought the falafel was a little dry. We had some lightly fried chickpea squares that were so nice coz they melted in you mouth. Everyone was crazy over the chutney but I thought it tasted like salsa.

I was very satisfied with the food and can recommend the place for that reason only. In particular…read morethe salads was fresh and tasty. However I gave 5 stars for the reception we got from staff. My family has several allergies and the staff was very diligent and made substantial effort to make sure we had options to choose from and that we were safe in eating the food.

We went over to Illegal Burger after landing in Oslo, and we were dying for a good meal! Our hotel…read morewas just down the street from Illegal Burger and so we decided to go give it a shot! I think everyone should make a quick stop if they are in the area! I got the Illegal Spessial - a chorizo and cheddar topped burger! This was so wonderful, with guac and other special sauces lathered upon it. I really loved this burger, and it was paired wonderfully with tiny fried potatoes! Super delicious and worthwhile!

Service was good, food was ok. A GF bun is available (which is always appreciated). Definitely…read morecity prices for a kind of dirty/funky place. Our party only had burgers. All walked away a bit hungry thinking we should have ordered fries.

Though small, Ostara is big on charm with an eclectic calm boho free spirited essence. As you look…read morefurther into their back space, you'll notice a more exotic but cozy, moody forest vibe with a single backdoor that leads to a mod-cool-chic all-mirrored bathroom. We had a unique and inviting dining experience at the restaurant. We were warmly welcomed by their friendly staff and owner. Tried different wines and moved on to sake with a small bowl of fun tapioca crisp chips sprinkled with earthy spices. Our meal was creatively prepared and presented. We started off with a refreshing Watermelon Sashimi which looked and tasted much like the real thing bursting with a fusion of interesting flavors. Moving on to my favorite dish was the Buttered Oyster Mushrooms which consisted of heavenly umami savoriness combined with the velvety smooth Cassava Puree, and topped with crispy toppings for crunch and texture. Crispy Rice Steak with Eggplant was also beautifully plated and delicious. We ended our meal with a mildly tart and sweet tamarind & sweet potato sorbet. What a wonderful vegan culinary experience, unexpected from a bar. If you haven't been, go and try it! Highly recommend!!

This bar is really one of a kind, and it's hidden away in a quiet street in Oslo. I came in and…read morelooked at all the delicious bottles of red, white and orange wine, some I knew, and many new. When I asked for something they did not have, the bartender quickly suggested something in the same ballpark, and it hit the spot. Tasty wines, and sakes to die for. One of the bigger surprises was the "forest" that turned into a dance floor in the late hours. The sound system is tuned to perfection which makes it possible to communicate despite the music getting cranked. It's really worth multiple visits due to great service, tasty drinks and good vegan food! P.s the bathroom is worth the trip alone.

I've been wanting to visit Wurst since arriving in Oslo and finally made it. Be warned, as of right…read morenow, the hours on Yelp are incorrect. They don't open until 2pm on Sundays, I will try to get Yelp to update. We showed up at noon so had to figure out how to waste a couple hours, which was a bit difficult since most retail in this area is closed on Sunday. We were starving once we came back at 2pm, and each ordered a dog. We can't read Norwegian that well so kind of flew by the seat of our pants, but it turned out all good. The beer selection here is good, and not horribly overpriced. I really like the vibe of the place, it's spacious, had covered outdoor seating, and comfy to hang out and stay a while. We both really enjoyed the dogs, I like mine best but my husbands was really good too. He got the Puerco, and I don't remember the name of mine. We also got the polse chip things which were interesting... they were thinly sliced sausage cooked until crispy and you dip them in bbq sauce. Definitely one of my more favorite stops in the Sentrum and I know we will be back!

I spent a week in Iceland and Norway with my wife and we ate a lot of hot dogs. Like, too many. The…read morebest, though, were here. The menu can be a little difficult to navigate on your own, but the employees are able to help if you need it. Google Translate gets the job done too. Most surprising was the vegan dog; it didn't have the snap of the other sausages but otherwise it was indistinguishable from them. We had 4 of them (Puerco, MIM, Completo, and Bunga Bunga) and the Puerco (chili dog with chips, cheese, and their chili mayo) was the clear favorite. They also have a dozen beers on tap here, originating from the US to Japan. Total cost for 4 dogs + 2 beers was 532 NOK (about $66 US) which is an average price.

This restaurant was recommended to us and it was a great recommendation. We sat outside on a…read moreperfect day. Inside the restaurant, they had a very inviting open kitchen and an excellent seating area. We were greeted by the hostess, who also took our order. She couldn't not have been more friendly or helpful and had a great sense of humor. Clearly, this is someone who loves her job and it made the meal extra special. I had the linguine with creamy shellfish sauce, scampi, lemon, squash and chili. Scampi is not shrimp, but langoustine, which is an orange-colored crustacean native to the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is known for its small, slender claws, and is more like a mini-lobster than shrimp. The sauce was flavorful and overall was an excellent dish. My wife had the Pasta pollo ubriaco, which is rigatoni in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with chili, chicken fillet and bacon. Also excellent. I thought we should split a side salad, but it was anything but small. Quite tasty, but we were stuffed at this point. Overall, a great dining experience.

The views and the open air patio make it worth the trip. The service is good, the seating is…read morecomfortable, and the menu has a lot of great choices. I had a great view of the fjord, and the location is wonderful for people watching. And, it was a delicious meal of a perfect carbonara and a small salad with a piece of focaccia!!!