The food coma is real. One kilo, the waiter told me. After the fact. Why I ate everything, who…read moreknows. At Oslo prices, it should have been an extra day or two worth of meals. I actually wanted something 'lighter' but I asked for his recommendation, and of course he said the signature item that they are "famous" for. I also paired it with some whale, because I like eating protected and endangered species. The whale was the best part. Tastes like those cute little puffins, vaguely like a tender beef jerky. As for the caveman chunk of pork on a bone. Woof. I mean, it's good. The crackling is like pork rinds on steroids and the meat really did fall off the bone. The mustard sauce and the mashed potatoes were loaded with fat. However, the staff friendly and attentive. I love my meats, but this did not blow my mind. Would not go out of my way to come here, and I think the overall ratings are a bit generous.

Cozy restaurant with a rustic vibe! They're all about pork and they do it well! It hit the spot…read moreafter walking in the cold. Food was hardy and flavorful. I greatly enjoyed their stew. Service was great.

A good pick if you visit the market. They have carved out a little nook inside and decorated it…read morewith Norwegian charm. Staff is great. If you are fan of game meat this is a place you should stop. I enjoyed the reindeer stew. Rich hearty and flavorful...maybe not the best in Oslo, but definitely a strong effort.

This is the one meal where I wish I was a food photo taker given how pretty and unique the dish…read morewas. The aesthetic and the pairing of flavors reminded me again that Americans really don't know how to cook. The name of the dish: Meatball. Easy & simple right? The meatballs were placed on a bed of mashed potatoes that was topped with vegetable (I think swiss chard), maybe seaweed, and lingonberry. That is, the meatballs were sleeping on top of the bed of glorious mashed-potato infused with all of the fixings. I'm also pretty sure there was one more item in that mix that seemed odd, but worked really, really well. The mooseburger was really tender and the fries were good. They were out of their draft beer by the time I ordered, so settled for a nice pepsi instead.

Probably one of the best meals that we had on our trip to Norway was our very first night in Oslo…read moreat Fiskeriet. We did not have a reservation, but luckily they managed to fit us in at a shared table. This place is extremely popular so I would highly recommend making a reservation. To start, we ordered the cod croquettes to share. Perfectly fried and golden brown, these croquettes were absolutely delicious and the accompanying sauce paired perfectly. For our entrées, I ordered the fish and chips while my husband ordered the creamy fish soup and my father ordered the fish gratin. All three dishes were fresh and delicious, but I think the fish gratin was my favorite. So if you find yourself an Oslo looking for a delicious meal down by the water, come check out Fiskeriet.

Small restaurant on a plaza that has both indoor and outdoor seating…read more Extensive seafood menu featuring plenty of raw and shellfish options. Disappointing to me they only serve Pepsi products - darn - had to go with a beer. Table next to me ordered the shellfish platter and it looked amazing. Had the ceviche and it was different from what I was expecting but excellent overall. Service was slow and seemed disjointed. I never could tell who my server was. Would definitely recommend.

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.

Place is too cool for its own good. Mid-day there were not many diners, and staff left many booths…read moreunattended. Should have used that as my cue *not* to eat at Khab Thai, which is horribly overpriced. I know Oslo is an expensive city, but at almost $18, which I would expect at a nice restaurant, but instead got something no better than a microwave meal. The employee was socializing with two women at another booth across the way before bothering to come over to me. I knew something was up when he made me scan my card twice for the meal (and I was charged twice). Clearly, people who eat here are probably half drunk and never been to the parts of Asia that these booths claim to make food from. Hard pass.

The food was delicious. The service attentive. The ambience charming and comfortable.read more

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!

The Salmon was another seafood restaurant on our list of places to eat while in Oslo…read more It was located in Aker Brygge which was a newer and expensive neighborhood. There was both indoor and covered outdoor seating. We did not have a reservation but came early enough to snag an inside table. It was the right choice as the rain really started to come down about that time. One caveat was that we had to wrap up our meal within 1.5 hours which wasn't a problem for us. The menu was unique as it was printed inside a newspaper. One just had to flip pages to find the drink, food and dessert menus. Given the namesake of the restaurant we opted to try three different salmon preparations: Our favorite dish was the salmon tataki which was lightly grilled in a ponzu sauce. If it was larger then we would've gladly eaten this as a main dish. The grilled salmon came in second as it was perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes were a great accompaniment, creamy with truffle flavors. Our least favorite was the hot smoked salmon and pasta salad. There was an unusual taste to the pasta salad that detracted from the salmon. Service was just ok and it took a long while before we could get any attention to close our check. While tipping wasn't expected in Norway, the Salmon's credit card terminals start with a tipping option screen before you can pay. If you're curious about salmon farming in Norway then check out the exhibit at the other end of the restaurant.

Absolutely fantastic! When I was looking into restaurants in…read moreOslo, this place was on the top of the list! The quality of Salmon in Norway is amazing! Definitely a must try experience! The Salmon does an excellent job of showcasing the fresh and wonderful quality of salmon in many different dishes. The tasting plate was one of the best dishes they had. There were three different pieces of salmon with different accompaniment. I don't remember the exact cuts, but one was Lox, and the other was a cold smoke. My guest got a ginger salmon salad she loved. We also got the torched salmon nigiri to taste. The hype is real! This is definitely a must try! They get extremely busy, so a reservation is a must! They had indoor and outdoor seating with a heated patio (it was a bit chilly when we were there).

Fresh seafood in a food hall. Decided to try the fish sandwich. It was good - I thought the…read morefish would be a filet but believe it was actually two fish cakes. Regardless, the flavour was quite good. Communal seating in the center of the food hall. There is some seating on the upper level. Cool vibe to the entire food hall. It's a repurposed industrial building next to the river.

Locals recommend we check out this place and they were spot on! My wife had to try their popular…read moredish - the Fish Stew, and although expensive, it was absolutely fantastic. Very flavor packed, with a good amount of fish in it. It does have shellfish - so allergic people beware! Mathallen overall had a fantastic vibe. A nice beer place right next to Vulkanfisk as well!

I don't usually have the habit to go for the same on the menu each time, but the chickenburger here…read moreis amazingly good. The chicken is breed the old fashion way- Breath of fresh air, fresh oat, wheat and corn and this combination makes the meat so juicy and tender. The burger itself is boneless (they remove bones), coleslaw, bbq sauce and a good dressing on top of a amazingly good bun. The bun actually makes the whole difference. It's so moist and tasty when you let the burger sit for a minute(if you got the patience to wait), it just suck up all of the good dressing and bbq sauce and that combined with the juicy chicken just makes it even better. I tend to go for the burger whenever I'm down at the local football pub watching a game and I combine this meal with a Brooklyn Lager. Good taste combined. The service is also great. No mocking around. Quick and done. Since they started up their local shoppe at Mathallen, the price has risen from a comfortable 60NOK to 90NOK. I personally think that's a little steep but I can't resist it. It's worth it. They also got a good chicken sandwich, but I've never eaten it. (Never change a winning team) but I've heard it's also very good. It's not only burgers and sandwiches at Stangeriet, they also sell wings, thighs and whole chickens. It's definitely worth a try and a chicken for sunday supper is a winner.

Any food stand with a bubbling pan of meat is promising, and Stangeriet delivered. The sandwich we…read moreordered was humongous, with meat practically bursting out of the seams. The meat was flavorful and juicy.

This might be the best looking burger that I've seen in years! Almost artistry. Check their men bc…read moreit is mostly burgers and little fish.

Rainy day in Oslo. We had been too busy to get lunch and it was 16:30 when we came by here looking…read morefor a light bit of lunch - not so much that we would not eat dinner later. We walked in, and the place was empty. No customers and no staff visible. We had given up and were leaving when we saw a kitchen helper starting to set up a buffet. He got hold of a waiter, who got us drinks. We ordered up a few hours d'oeuvres and everything was very good.

Great old world ambiance with a creative menu albeit with traditional dishes and ingredients... Our…read morewaiter Pedro was very knowledgeable and helpful... We'll be back...!

Right down the hill from the beautiful city hall, this is one of many restaurants ringing the open…read moresquare. Menu is typically Norwegian with many fresh seafood, salads and lighter meals available. The building is very old and I think it was formerly the city hall for Oslo. Classy and upscale, the service is excellent and the chef, at times, walks through the dining area to chat with the customers. Good selection of beers and wines. Expensive, great ambiance but you pay for it. We did not know how famous this restaurant was and we were both in our tourist wandering about outfits, so at first wondered if we should be here, but once those beautifully presented dishes came through, we were glad that we had stumbled in. This restaurant deserves to be treated as a classy, first class, gourmet dining experience...as it is.