The woman that "greets" you at the door was incredibly rude! I have always enjoyed this place but…read moremost likely will never be back as long as she is the gate keeper. I admit, I missed the sign by the door that said "please wait to be seated" and I proceeded another 4 feet when I stopped and asked her if I should wait to be seated. I have never been chastised like this in a restaurant for a simple mistake like this. I should have turned and walked out after the way she scolded and chastised me for not reading the sign but I was in a bit of shock. Bacchus has been a staple for me when come to Oslo for work but as long as she is "greeting" guests, I'll take my money elsewhere.

Everything was so delicious. Quality of the food is superb for the price…read more I had the mussels and chicken soup. The ultimate comfort choice for a cold day. It was creamy and very flavorful. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich. It was a very generous serving of such a delicious sandwich. The pork was lightly marinated and it was served on toasted bread. The coleslaw was also very well made. The atmosphere of the restaurant made me feel like I was transported back in time eating in a medieval building. The waiters were attentive and friendly. If you must have one meal in Oslo, this is it!

Relaxing chill place to have modern Scandinavian food and a very cool cloak room, I wish…read morerestaurants in the states could be trusted with one. I love their tasting menu which was the Raw marinated halibut, tomato & chili, Celeriac, dried heart & dulse, Scallop, sunchoke & elderflower, Today's fish, mussels & leek, Duck from Holte, kale & beetroot, Sea buckthorn, pumpkin & brown cheese and all of it balanced nicely. All of that for roughly 90 USD you can't complain at all! Service was good, and knowledgeable which was great, would come back here again next time back in Oslo.

Amazing food in a relaxed setting. Every dish was interesting with well balanced flavors. Service…read morewas world class and friendly. Extensive wine list at decent prices. If you don't get a wine list with the menu just ask. 2 different tables had restaurant folks eating here on their day off ( it was a national holiday when most places were closed).

If you find yourself in Oslo and want a dining experience that evokes something uniquely Norwegian,…read moreat least without having to spend an arm, a leg and any other appendage, well, you're in luck. This is an ideal outdoor spot on a balmy evening since it's in the pedestrian plaza right next to the central train station. After spending the day looking at naked statues, appreciating Nobel peace prizes, and walking on the opera house rooftop, Jamie W. and I were tuckered out and didn't want to venture too far from our hotel. We just walked across the street and found a table quite easily here even though it was obviously quite popular with young Oslolites (...is that what they're called?). We were pretty famished since it was a long time since the complimentary breakfast buffet at the hotel. First up were the 79 NOK ($7.90 US) plate of Truffle Fries topped with grated parmesan with a side of truffle mayonnaise (photo: https://bit.ly/3CX84vq). Less Norwegian, more TGIFriday's but satisfying nonetheless. More Norwegian was the 149 NOK ($15 US) Norwegian Red Beetroot. It was served with horseradish cream, pickled onions, and Jerusalem artichoke crisps (photo: https://bit.ly/3R9zSBb). It was just four bites but tasty and earthy in a different way. We moved on to the entrees from there and split two between us. First was the 219 NOK ($22 US) Chicken Salad where they marinated chicken breast in mustard and grilled it. It topped a bed of mixed greens, buckwheat, tomatoes, and radish, all of it drizzled with tarragon mayonnaise (photo: https://bit.ly/3RyNVQr). The mustard and buckwheat added a Norwegian dimension to an American standard. Then came the heartier 259 NOK ($26 US) Steak Sandwich which appeared to center around a tender grilled flank steak with the same accompaniments as the beetroot - horseradish cream, pickled onions, and Jerusalem artichoke crisps (photo: https://bit.ly/3qagzMf), We saved room for dessert, the 149 NOK ($15 US) White Chocolate Sphere which became a table performance with a tiny pitcher of hot raspberry coulis poured over the white chocolate and raspberry cream (photo: https://bit.ly/3qfPTcM). A bit showy but a nice finish. It made us feel like upscale Norwegians dining al fresco. FOOD - 4 stars...melding of Norwegian and American culinary sensibilities into appetizing dishes AMBIANCE - 4 stars...casual and relaxing, the nice weather was the key advantage that evening SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive considering the crowds TOTAL - 4 stars...a good way to sample Norway through your palate RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

Food was amazing but menu was not updated on yelp. We went there because there were mussels on menu…read morebut when we got there they said it was out of date and they no longer had some of the items on menu. We had reindeer stew and truffle fries and they were delicious. There was nobody in restaurant except for us which was odd.

I haven't had my cheese yet, but this place rocks. Mackerel to start, neck of pork/coal fish to…read morefollow. Really good. Served by a staff who clearly are passionate about their trade. Nice terrace too, on an unusually warm late August evening in Oslo. Don't be put off by the street entrance. Go in and enjoy.

After a long day at work, then a couple of hours relaxing and cooling off at Tøyenbadet, a couple…read moreof friends and I decided to head over to the bistro for some dinner. This was my first time here and I was excited to try it since my friends, who live in area, had really talked it up. They serve a 3 course meal for a little over kr 400. You can get each meal separately in case there might be one course you dont care for, which I like. When we were there at the end of July, the starter was two crab cakes on a papaya salad, the entree was a choice of char (røye) with peas and a side of potatoes or pork loin (svinekam) with a bean salad, and for dessert it was apple jello, chocolate ice cream with a rhubarb compote, and a cinnamon and sugar merengue all topped with grilled cherries freshly picked from one of the employees gardens. After you have ordered, they come out with freshly made olive bread and aioli. The olive bread was yummy and it was easy to tell the aioli was fresh and homemade. The crab cakes were decent for being crab cakes, but I hate crab so I can't judge them on it. It tasted like they had more curry than crab though. The pork loin was a little dry and had a little too much of something. I am not sure if the taste of the capers were getting in the way or what it was. At first I thought it tasted like too much rosemary, but I couldnt actually see any rosemary. Either way, it was strange and although I liked it and think it's far better than what most restaurants serve in Oslo, I guess I expected my meat to at least not be overcooked for the price I was paying. The dessert was exciting. I had never had apple jello before, but it turns out those two things are perfect for each other. The ice cream was also very good and tasted homemade. It should be pointed out that it was small bits of jello and maybe a tablespoon of ice cream. I typically hate merengues because of their texture, but this one was warm and a little gooey inside and it was awesome. My friend had the char and seemed to like it, but wasn't used to being served fish on the bone so she struggled with that a little. All together for the three course meal, 3 glasses of house white, and a cup of coffee, I paid around kr 700. For the food alone, I might have given this place only three stars. However, the service was great and I loved the atmosphere. Their outdoor area along with the very hippy look and vibe of the waiters made me feel like I was back in San Diego and they definitely get an extra star for that. If the food doesn't bring me back, the atmosphere will.

This place is unmissable, even if it is for a quick drink or a quick bite. After walking around…read moreKarl Johans for a while we decided to stop by for a quick drink and a snack. Good beers on tap, and good cocktails to chose from. For food, we got a kiddie pasta and Pasta Selvatica, which had reindeer meat in it. Service was quick and food arrived within 20-mins of ordering. Noise levels were on the lower end. Their outdoor seating had heat lamps at every table, so it was fairly comfortable to sit outside even on a relatively colder day in Oslo.

Ambience here is great. Food was good bit nothing special. We tried:…read more-the shrimp and smoked salmon salad (dressing was bland but lettuce was fresh. -the reindeer steak w potatoes and carrots were good but nothing special. Get your meat in the med rare or mediun otherwise its tough ad smelly. -salmon w potatoes and veggiea. Fresh fish. But a bit bland -pasta w reindeer and bacon was good -fish soup was flavorfull and delicious Service was basic and a bit rude

Excellent restaurant in Oslo. Offers awesome views of Oslo and surrounding areas…read more Had a three course meal in the main restaurant inside the Art Deco building. Delightful presentation and sumptuous preparation of locally sourced foods; trout, duck and cheese cake with sorbet and berries for dessert. This place offers a large outdoor terrace cafe, with light fare and hot meals and desserts. Prices are high but not more than what's expected when traveling in Norway.

Though it wasn't warm enough to dine al fresco on the day I lunched at Ekebergrestauranten, I can…read moresee why it's famous for that. Perched high above Oslo (though still an easy car ride away from the city centre) it's tough to think that anywhere affords a better view of Norway's capital. No one at my table could resist the moules frites. The mussels were cooked in a coconut, lime and chili broth that begged to be sopped up by the fries (bread too.) And service was attentive but never hovering. In sum: breathtaking views of Oslo and mighty good moules frites too!

Waitress was very friendly. Wide selection of skorpe. Garlic bread is delicious. Lively atmosphere…read more Good for catching up with friends.

Great atmosphere, service, and food. Will definitely visit the next time I'm in town.read more

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!!

Oro means gold in Spanish. Oro means air in Lithuanian…read more Oro means please in Latin. If you do not believe me. Google it. also pretty good food. Thank you. I am an important critic. Heed my words -Klept

Hipt lokale, veldig hyggelige og proffe servitører og helt fantastisk mat. Vi spiste 5-retter med…read morevinpakke, og hver eneste vin passet perfekt med maten. Vi hadde det så hyggelig at vi ba dem vente lenger mellom rettene, og da kom det også påfyll av vin innimellom. Eneste jeg har å utsette på var desserten. En krydderpanacotta som hadde litt for mye gelatin i seg og fremstod mer som vaniljegele. Vi sa i fra, og kokken lagde ny dessert til alle. For en service! Anbefales på det varmeste.

Really beautiful setting and really beautiful meal in Oslo - you cannot go wrong with the fish and…read morechips which was among the best I have had. The service ably handled our group of ten diners (including some fairly limited dietary restrictions for a couple of members of our group) and we had a wonderful time!

Gourmet experience in Oslo! Fish all te way! The service is very good & the wine selection too…read more Love the decoration and the views are amazing. We were here for dinner, but if we come back again, for sure we will have lunch outside! Experiencia gourmet en Oslo! Pescados de todos los colores! El servicio es muy bueno y la selección de vinos también. Me encantó la decoración y las vistas son lindísimas. Estuvimos aquí para la cena, pero si volvemos definitivamente almorzaría afuera!