I spotted this cheese shop at Mathallen Vulkan, which is a gathering of gourmet food shops…read more George is a cheese maker from El Salvado. He has a nice selection of cheeses, and also makes his own. Some of the cheeses are made in Holland (where the climate is better for cheese making) with own recipe. He lets me try some of them, including one called Queso Maduro, which is made with goat cheese with french honey. He is planning to make another cheese with Norwegian honey, as well as many recipes which, he said with a wink, he cannot reveal yet. Very nice guy who is excited to share the love of cheese, and let me sample. As a traveler I couldn't buy much from him, but definitely, if you are visiting Mathallen Vulkan, look him up!

For most people sightseeing is about visiting either the Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty, Big…read moreBen.... My travels are based on food, restaurants and shopping. Food shopping, of course. Gutta på Haugen might be the most famous food shop in Oslo. All their beautifully presented foods are of very high quality yet I had hoped for more Norwegian ingredients. Why ship all those exotic cheeses to your shop? With that said the shop is a must visit for food lovers.

I was taken here for dinner by a colleague who lives in the area and it was really nice. It's a…read moresmall shop with a small kitchen and room for about 10 people for meals. Please call ahead as otherwise your chances are small due to the size of the place. They have a cheese and deli which I assume is open during the day and a small menu for the evening meals. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress and were seated upon arrival. The menu was on a blackboard and consisted of what looked like classic french dishes. We shared a small charcuterie board and I had moules frite. Mussels in a Roquefort sauce. The mussels were excellent and the fries were also plentiful and really nice. The cold cuts were also of good quality. They have a small wine list and I chose a red which was from France and really nice. The lemon pannacotta for dessert with a Parmesan crumble was delicious and I loved it. Although the menu is small it was a lovely meal that was reasonably priced. The ambience here is excellent and we had a lovely evening here. Happily come back here again.

Dude, probably my most memorable dish in Oslo as of yet. The cassoulet here was amazing, I am still…read morethinking about it! It's not the cheapest joint but it's a really tiny, cozy spot that makes you feel like your in a little bistro in France. White and red checkered table clothes with little candles add to the charm and good food. We also got the duck rillette for an appetizer and it was super tasty, and the mussels. Being from WA State we have some pretty amazing mussels. The ones here were good, but they were super tiny, I am not sure it was worth the price. We live like a block from here so we definitely will be back, I'd really love to try out their dessert.

Locally produced cheese extravaganza! They also import many European favourites. Everything we…read moreneeded for our wine and cheese night. Knowledgeable staff helped us choose based on our tastes. It's tucked inside the Mathalen Oslo along with other great places to eat, drink, and buy delicious food.

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff! We sampled many of their local cheeses (brown whey cheese of…read morethe Gudbrandsdal variety) and walked away with a nice block of "brun geitost" cheese. My only regret: I wish I'd bought more...

I'll give this a four since the Dick sandwich had clean flavors and where filling and priced…read moredecently I was quite hungry so took the extra meat option, on recommendation from the chef. He was also French which adds a bit to the authenticity to the place. Mathallen is in general a great place, especially when you're a group of people who cannot get along on food options - and add some rainy weather to that and you have a winning concept.

Best Root Soup Forest Sandwich…read more Carrot Salad Avocado Poached Egg Toast Simple, but anything but simple. Exquisite. Understanding the Michelin Star System In theory, a one-star rating means, "a very good restaurant," two stars signify "excellent cooking that is worth a detour," and a three-star restaurant is one that offers "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey." FOUR STARS!

Beautiful little spot at the naked park in Oslo. There's space for strollers. Staff is friendly and…read morethere are lovely views of the trees and park when you sit on the cute stools. Love the vintage vibe in the cafe and it's spacious! We (two adults and one baby stroller) tried going to several other cafes but there was either no room for the stroller or no seating. I ordered the toasted sandwich with wild mushrooms - so delicious! It was served hot and crispy and with a smile :-). They don't usually do flavored lattes but the barista offered to put some of their home made caramel in our lattes. Omg it was divine!! My experience with customer service in Norway hasn't always been the best so I was very impressed by her kindness and offering us something out of the box .