The food was very good however the service was pitiful. Little to no input on the condition of our…read morefood, servers were almost nonexistent, food took forever to arrive aswell as the deserts, and we were served later than guests that arrived after us! It should also be mentioned that there were only 4 tables being served so it's not like the restaurant was super crowded... The restaurant has a lot of promise with the food they serve, however there are some serious issues that need to be addressed

Great atmosphere, skrei fish was phenomenal. Staff was very friendly... Great introduction to food…read morein Norway. Had a great view of the water, although it was frozen...

Wonderful food from a simple but solid menu prepared to perfection. Pleasant and welcoming…read moreatmosphere. The owner sat us, took our orders and prepared our meals. Very welcoming and a great find in Oslo. If you are the area it is a must stop for dinner!

The owner is the server and the chef. Excellent cod and pollack dishes with sauce , potato and…read moresalad . Very fresh and prepared well !

The Local is one of the restaurants that serve the still somewhat new business park that with the…read moreTelenor Arena replaced the old Fornebu airport. As such most of their business is catered to the business clientele in the buildings. My friend and I both needed to grab a quick lunch and we both ended up getting the chicken Caesar salad and sparkling water. It's was serviceable (I also don't believe Caesar salad should include tomatoes). My friend also ordered a hot chocolate that they then forgot about. Service overall was pretty spotty. (which other than the serviceable food contributed to the 3/5 score)

Great pizza, good prices, beautiful location, and amazing hours for Norway!…read more There are few restaurants in this area, so we are glad they opened.

Amazing culinary and sensual experience- not just a restaurant. The chef/owner speaks at the…read morebeginning 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.

This is a very beautiful and traditional Norwegian restaurant. I felt like I was dining in the past…read morewith 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!

This is 4.5 stars rounding up to a 5. After missing our reservation at Colonialen in Bergen due to…read morean injury, my boyfriend and I decided to celebrate my birthday in Oslo instead. We tried getting a reservation at Hos Thea, but it was fully booked for the weekend, so we settled for a late dinner reservation here after finding it on TripAdvisor. Originally, I wasn't too excited, but then the day of our dinner, the head chef himself called my boyfriend's cell phone with some questions about my allergies. He wanted to confirm that I was only allergic to the white parts of allium plants and not the green parts, and that butter was okay to include despite my lactose intolerance. Upon walking into the restaurant, I saw that the staff had a printout of all the reservations for the night, along with each party's dietary restrictions. Throughout the night, never once did I have to mention my allergies. They had already crafted special versions of each dish (a garlic-free sauce, a gluten and milk-free flatbread, a dairy free chocolate...) just for me. I've never eaten at a restaurant so at peace before. The meal was nothing short of a gastronomical experience. Dishes were modern, creative, well thought out and executed, beautifully plated, locally sourced, and minimally processed: the "tree" starter contained raw vegetables that tasted like the earth, the herring and lamb brisket were simply pan fried, and I had my very first raw pork tartare. My only criticism was that everything was on the salty side, but my boyfriend thought it was fine, so perhaps it's just me. The service throughout the night was stellar, with the sommelier and chefs stopping by for little chats with the guests. It didn't feel at all pretentious or snobby, but it was very attentive and professional. They always folded my napkin when I went to the restroom and refilled my water for me. It was also much fun watching the chefs work in the open kitchen, which was of course kept painstakingly clean. It's only a matter of time before they earn a Michelin star.

Bokbacka is worth a visit!…read more Interesting and delicious new nordic cuisine, presented in fun ways. A culinary experience. Great wines! The service is low key and professional. The staff were higly attentive from start to finish. Ate at the foodbar, which still felt intimate and made for a great date. The sexy art is worth a mention... good fit with the sensual meal.

We had the salmon aburi, the grilled salmon and the salmon tartare. Everything was fantastic. we…read morestopped in to grab a bite for lunch. I strongly recommend The salmon if you are visiting Oslo.

It was a nice evening since it wasn't raining in Oslo so we circled back to an outdoor place along…read morethe harbor for an early dinner. A great dining environment. This was a more casual outpost of their regular restaurant across the way. The menu was smaller so no salmon soup for example but we did get the grilled salmon. It was lightly grilled and almost a bit too rare for my wife who hates overcooked salmon. She really did enjoy it since this salmon was so fresh. The serving was a decent size and the bed of mashed potatoes was very good (lots of butter)! Service was lightning fast. Prices were reasonable for Norway ( which means expensive compared to most other places).

What a treat in Oslo!…read more Four of us found a cozy, welcoming atmosphere on a chilly, rainy summer night. Our meals were all inventive and delicious from beginning to end, with clever uses of fresh herbs and organic vegetables and seasonal ingredients. I am vegan and they accommodated me without missing a beat. An interesting wine and beer list round things out. The service was warm and helpful, with everyone speaking excellent English.

Loved it. Just the…read moreright amount of fancy, and exceptional, interesting, and seasonal food. Farm to table neo-nordic at its best.