6 Best Restaurants in Frogner and Majorstuen, Oslo

Kolonihagen Frogner

$$$ | Frogner Fodor's choice
With a resident chef who authored an exquisitely illustrated book on foraging, this leafy courtyard restaurant offers an ever-changing menu of unpretentious comfort food with a Nordic twist. It also has plenty of indoor seating for cozy evenings dining by candlelight. The staff knows the menu inside out, and the owners are often on hand to explain the hearty roster of meat, fish, and vegetarian options.

Palace Grill

$$$ | Frogner Fodor's choice
An eight-table restaurant near the Royal Palace, this is one of the most fashionable spots in Oslo. Don’t let the “grill” in the name fool you—the atmosphere may be relaxed, but the French-inspired cuisine is taken very seriously. The set menu changes daily according to the whims of the chef, so it's always a surprise. It doesn’t take reservations, so try to get here early to have any hope of snagging a table.

À L'aise

$$$$ | Frogner

This is the restaurant to visit on a dark, starry night when you need warming up with a candlelit dining room, five-star service, and fine French cuisine. Draped with heavy curtains, elegant linens, and buttery soft seating, it's a very fancy affair. It's famed for the confit du canard, prepared table-side with the utmost finesse. A passionate sommelier guides you through the Champagne region and beyond, while foie gras and oysters with gold caviar highlight this rich and decadent experience.

Dinner French $$$$
Essendrops gt. 6, Oslo, 0368, Norway
21–05–57–00
www.alaise.no
Known For
  • Resplendent sparkling wine trolley
  • Meals finished with a flourish
  • Vast cheese selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Bølgen & Moi Gimle

$$$ | Frogner

Restaurateurs Toralf Bølgen and Trond Moi have a winner in this minimalist restaurant. If you're tired of eating breakfast in your hotel, rise and shine here instead. Well-known Norwegian artists such as photographer Knut Bry showcase their work in the restaurant's bar, brasserie, and formal dining room. Try the oversize Thorenfeldt burger, or the three-course set menu, which changes daily. Most dishes are cooked in the wood-burning oven in the corner.

Feinschmecker

$$$$ | Frogner
The name is German, but the food at this warm and stylish eatery spans the globe. Owners Lars Erik Underthun, one of Oslo’s foremost chefs, and Bengt Wilson, a leading food stylist, make sure each dish looks as good as it tastes. Feinschmecker is a haven for seafood lovers—especially those looking for something a little more interesting, like trout tartare—with three-course menus that change according to the season.
Dinner Fusion Prix-Fixe $$$$
Balchens gt. 5, Oslo, 0265, Norway
22–12–93–80
www.feinschmecker.no
Known For
  • If you like the food you can buy the cookbook
  • Particularly interesting wine list
  • Elegant dining room
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

FYR

$$$

A well-heeled arrival on the city's gastronomic scene, this bistro has a candlelit dining room with brick walls, an arched ceiling, and a huge terrace shaded with umbrellas. From the platters of fresh shellfish to the grilled-to-perfection steaks, this place is an all-around winner for those who want Nordic fare served with flair. The service is very friendly and professional.