The Best Restaurants with 2 Falstaff Fork(s) in Oslo
A gem of a restaurant, this spot formerly housed a brothel and later on a cocktail bar, situated on the gallery of a pizza restaurant in the area of Ila. The tasting menu made by Chef Carlos De Medeiros combines Norwegian and Portuguese flavours and ingredients. Bar Amour was recently awarded a well-deserved Michelin star.
Lars Erik Underthun won silver medal in Bocuse d’Or in 1991 and was the first Norwegian to climb the podium at the competition. His restaurant Feinschmecker is located in a quiet street in the Frogner neighbourhood. The classic French style fine dining restaurant uses mostly Norwegian produce. You can choose between a set menu or à la carte. The wine bar LilleSchmecker is located in the same building and also has outdoor serving in season.
As its’ Jacques Tati-referencing name suggests, Mon Oncle is all about French cuisine. The one Michelin starred restaurant serves oysters, langoustines, duck à l’orange and similarly luxurious produce you might expect, both in a set menu and à la carte. It’s expensive, but when you sink your teeth into the perfectly made Beef Wellington, you kind of forget the price.
A wine bar and bistro in the heart of Oslo, beautifully decorated with shelves full of vinyl and wine in a retro style at St. Olavs plass. Head Chef Anders Erlandsson used to work at Geranium and Alchemist in Copenhagen, and along with his excellent team serves both a set menu and à la carte with Asian flavours, combined with music from the expensive sound system.
The place to go for open face Danish sandwiches during lunch hour, and at night Vintage Kitchen turns into both a wine bar and a restaurant. The former serves different, tasteful snacks alongside a great wine selection, the latter a set 4 course menu or à la carte. The menu is simple, but proper, with dishes of both French, Italian and Spanish origin, made with excellent local produce.
Peder is head chef Peder Salomon Blid Børstad. With a little help from his uncle, he opened the restaurant featuring excellent produce and techniques learned from all over the world. Norwegian ingredients, sustainability and animal welfare are important focus points for the chefs at Hos Peder (meaning At Peder’s Place). The wine selection is both classical and natural.
It used to be a grocery shop, but Kolonialen (grocery shop in Norwegian) has turned into a cosy neighbourhood bistro close to Bislett Stadium serving oysters, charcuterie and a variety of delicious dishes, as well as a good selection of wines by glass. Kolonialen is run by Pontus Dahlström (one of the founding partners at Maaemo).
This French bistro in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood is extremely popular, and it can be difficult securing a table, but cancellations occur and it’s therefore worth trying. Le Benjamin is famous for piles of langoustines on a plate, the excellent wine selection and reasonably priced menus. Menu of the day will feature an entrée, main dish and dessert. It’s also possible to order à la carte at this atmospheric restaurant.
Oslo is known for a range of high-quality Indian restaurants and Mantra is no exception. You can expect more than the classic dishes, more of a modern twist featuring the wonderful Indian flavours and spices. The first thing you see when entering are two big tandoori ovens where the chefs prepare their dishes over hot coals. The restaurant offers a 5 course menu and à la carte.
It’s a bistro serving pizza and cocktails omakase style. The chefs will prepare an 8-12 course menu paired with drinks. The dishes are presented in a modern fashion and are perfect as sharing dishes. You can also enjoy a pizza and a drink or go for the omakase menu. The company Lofthus Samvirkelag runs both this and many more hot spots in Oslo.
A favourite restaurant among the locals also to be found on the 50 Best Discovery list and in the Michelin guide. The chefs offer 4- or 6-course menus and a selection of small dishes served in a minimalistic style. Bold flavours, local ingredients and a well stocked wine list makes this a winning combination.
This wonderful restaurant inside historic Hotel Bristol opened in 1924 and specialises in the very best meat put to the grill. You can choose from the best cuts and opt for some of the great sides, as well as indulge in caviar, oysters and a few other well-made dishes from the tempting menu. There’s a well-stocked gin bar outside the restaurant doors also worth stopping by.
Beautifully located in an old wooden house in quaint Fredensborgveien, this French bistro is among the city’s finest. Oysters, foie gras, duck, sole meunière, entrecôte, you name it, it’s all on the menu along with a good selection of other wonderful dishes. The wine list is also quite impressive, naturally focusing on French wines, but not exclusively.
Inspired by Japanese lines and structures, and Nordic design, Happolati offers a 6- or 8- course menu located in the space where deeply missed Ylajali at St. Olavs plass used to be. The restaurant has existed for about 7 years and remains popular amongst the citizens of Oslo. The à la carte menu is a good choice for those who want to enjoy a few dishes and a lovely glass of wine.
With its’ anonymous location and façade, at first glance it’s hard to tell that Hyde is a one starred Michelin restaurant, but when served delicious dish after delicious dish, truly potent on flavours, by chef Matthew North and his team, you get it immediately. Service is of the super-friendly variety and the natural wine selection gorgeous.
The restaurant was recently rebuilt after a damaging fire destroyed the historical building some years ago. Nedre Foss Gård is back to its former glory and is beautifully located by the river Akerselva in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood. Guests choose between à la carte or a four-course menu, based on seasonal ingredients focusing on sustainability.
Set in a beautiful villa in the neighbourhood of Briskeby, Sawan has been a popular restaurant with locals for years. The menu features modern versions of Asian dishes like satay, sushi and crispy duck – with a Thai twist. Ever heard of a Tom Yum Paella? Well, Sawan is the place to try it. You can choose between “eight tastes of the day” or “nine signature tastes-of-the-day made by the head chef”. There is also a vegan menu available.
This place is on fire! It’s a carnivore’s wet dream. Big pieces of meat are what you can expect to be served in this relaxed neighbourhood restaurant in the Bislett area. You can also have an entire grilled suckling pig, but you’ll need to order in advance of your visit. There’s also some seafood on the menu, as well as cheeses and desserts.
A Spanish marvel, Chef Borja Martino, has arrived in Oslo. He used to work at El Celler de Can Roca and Disfrutar, the former named best restaurant in the world twice, the latter currently No. 1 at The World’s 50 Best. Martino’s menu blends his Galician heritage, the advanced techniques he’s used to, and the very best Norwegian produce, earning Xef a Michelin recommendation.
Aquarie is a lovely seafood restaurant integrated in a historic wall facing the mouth of the fjord and the Aker Brygge area. The location makes sense with a menu reflecting the seafaring history of the city and its’ outlook to the world. The food is Asian-inspired with an added emphasis on sushi, and you can either eat à la carte or try the 6-course menu.