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Le Benjamin bar & bistro

French Cuisine

captivating wine list

Casual Restaurant of the Year

Falstaff Restaurant & Bistro Guide Nordics 2026

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Named after the owners’ son, this popular French bistro in Grünerløkka serves langoustines (when in season), tarte flambée, and entrecôte. French cheeses and a wine list round out the experience.

43 /50 Food

18 /20 Service

20 /20 Wine

8 /10 Style

+1

Outdoor Dining Area

Payment Conditions: Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, NFC

Søndre gate 6
0550 Oslo
Norway
+47 (22) 357944
+47 (22) 357944 [email protected]
lebenjamin.no

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

16:00 - 21:30

Wednesday

16:00 - 21:30

Thursday

16:00 - 21:30

Friday

16:00 - 21:30

Saturday

16:00 - 21:30

Sunday

16:00 - 21:30

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