There was a nice selection of wines and a really chill atmosphere. The bartender allowed us to try…read moreseveral wines before choosing. I would go back for the green velvet couch, a perfect place to sip and listen to a record.

Great little bar with small choices of snacks as well. The bartenders are great, very friendly…read more Their drinks are creative--ordered a gin and tonic and was pleasantly surprised with the fresh herbs--basil, and red pepper, a small bit spicy. Also the vinyls are a key player here. Although it seems the staff selects the music, fresh albums are thrown on the turntable all day and night..of course there is not real night in Oslo at this time of year. Great spot..happy place with lots of smiles. Enjoy

Went to Brutus on a Friday night for drinks with a friend. Wish I hadn't eaten beforehand, because…read morethe menu looked exciting and the food smelled delicious. The waiters were attentive and knowledgeable about their selection of natural wines. I tried an orange wine from Burgenland, Austria, and a fantastic sparkling wine from Loire (Fetembulles - if they have it, I highly recommend it!). Upon asking for a chenin Blanc, the waiter actually brought me two different wines to try, as he found another one they had much more exciting than the one I had initially ordered. He was quite right, and I really appreciated the extra service - I'll come back hungry next time to try the food as well!

Excellent service. Matthias is an excellent host. Took us to the wine cellar and described the…read morewines that he had and the unique flavors of each one. One thing to consider though. Matthias gets his wines from more local wineries and has an eclectic tastes to them. He descibes them as naturally processed, which I'm interpreting as more of an organic/vegetarian process. He did have us try a few sample glasses to get our taste buds calibrated. Not a lot of heavier wines like Syrah, Cabs, or Zins here. Seems like more lighter fruitier varieties. Food is crafted very well. We had the leek dish which is a loose interpretation of a mildly tart pasta, and a grilled cauliflower that was absolutely fantastic. All in all, a nice establishment and an up and coming place. The only thing that would make it a complete 5 star for me is if they start getting the bolder Cabs and syrahs.

O M G!!! 10 course meal, each one unique, tiny, artistic and completely satisfying. Paired with…read moreimpeccable service, this was one of the best meals of my life. Do yourself a favor: make a reservation and GO!!!

Einer just opened and my colleague took us there because he knows the people. The concept is really…read morecool. Being restaurant people, they wanted to open the kind of restaurant that they would want to go to. We started downstairs which will be the wine bar area. The barrel ceilings and candles made it a very atmospheric place to be. The sommelier selected an excellent wine to start the evening. We then went upstairs to the restaurant and noticed that the ceramic dishware. So cool! The food was amazing and very well presented. The fish and potatoes were a special highlight, but the entire meal was spectacular and definitely one of the best I had. I highly recommend a visit to this new restaurant in Oslo for an innovative and thoughtful food experience.

We stopped in at this unique bar in Oslo, and it was one of the coolest places we've visited. The…read morebuilding is a beautifully restored old pharmacy with stunning wood décor and tons of character, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive, and the drinks were excellent. If you're looking for a place with great ambiance, quality cocktails, and a memorable setting, I highly recommend stopping by.

Classic old school cocktails with an amazing menu of new signature items the sage and butter was…read morethe best cocktail I've had in a very long time Atmosphere is great and service is impeccable very attentive to the customers needs Did not have any food only had cocktails and if the food is half as good as the cocktails it's definitely well worth a visit central area in downtown Oslo

If you're into natural-wine, or would like to enjoy a homemade charcuterie with Italian cheese,…read moreolives and bread, while indulging on an exciting and ever changing wine list, Bar Lardo is well worth your time. The first night I went, the opening conversation with the competent and accommodating bartender went somewhere along the lines of "I don't know much about natural wine, but I like the roughness and range of funky flavours, do you have anything cool to try?" - and then. It was done. I sipped my way through mineraly and floral whites, to juicy orange wines with aromas that strangely took me back to the fresh feeling in your nose after the first sip of a cool can of coke, followed by strawberry and ambre colored proseccos. A truly delightful evening of grape juice. And to top it all, a charcuterie with homemade belly pork (amazing with the prosecco ) and tender loin. With ample amounts of bread and olives. Downsides: one lonesome tiny bathroom can become an issues when packed at weekends. Plan your pee-breaks wisely. That's about the only downside so far. Not had any other issues with the place. After a large handful of visits I still don't look at the menu. The magic just happens when you talk to the bartenders, and they always have something new to try in the fridge.

We had coffee and a cheese plate - both were great. Coffee had latte art and the cheese plate had…read morerosemary bread sticks honey marmalade and several types of cheese. Compared to he relative chaos on the street, this place was a welcome quiet and beautiful environment. Staff was very friendly.

Had a decent pizza here with friends. They were out of a lot of sodas and wines though, which was…read moreweird because the place looks great, so you'd expect it to be stocked. Also the service wasn't fantastic. Our waitress left mid meal and we weren't entirely clear on who had taken over. To get any thing like the bill we had to flag someone down (no one said "I'm your server now" after the change occurred). Something that is really nice was the outdoor seating. The location is really beautiful, and definitely worth a visit. Overall, for the prices, I expected more consistent service, but the food did come out quickly, and the staff was friendly. And the location is really beautiful. Definitely worth at least one visit, even just for a coffee to appreciate the view.

Finally a place to get a filling lunch that doesn't burn a hole through your pocket! I didn't…read morerealize at first, but one side is the bar area to get food and drinks and the other is an actual deli. Don't miss out out on the duck confit sandwich! The shredded duck sizzling away on the grill will draw you in. They top a significant amount of duck on a 10 inch baguette, add arugula, and a tangy mustard sauce. The duck didn't have the strongest duck flavor, but it was still delicious with all the juicy fat. The crusty baguette was fresh too. I normally don't like mustard, but the mustard sauce they used really complemented the duck. Maybe not the best duck confit you'll ever eat, but surprisingly, it was one of the cheapest things I had in Oslo. A sandwich was only 79 KR, which on my credit card resolved to $9.97 USD. Definitely one of the better valued lunch vendors at Mathallen.

Le duck sandwich, Le duck sandwich!!!…read more Best duck sandwich in Oslo, if not the best *any* sandwich in Norway. The Confit de Canard is THE reason to be at Ma Poule. Extremely flavourful duck, lightly charred, topped with a strong mustard, wrapped on crusty baguette. Ohhhhh.. now I have to go there again. Good value too, at least for Mathallen's upscale standards. If this is your first trip to Mathallen, this is the first place you should go to. You can dine in and have some fine wine or imported french delicatessen, but I have always been distracted by the big pan of simmering confit de canard in the storefront.