Statholdergaarden - Oslo

I really enjoyed that as youngish people we could show up as ourselves (in outfits we were going out in later in the evening) and have a really nice meal without feeling awkward in a more formal setting. The food was a carefully selected seasonal menu well worth the price and the chef is a cool guy. This isn’t a new breed showy restaurant made only for the Michelin list. It is just solid food and good wine served night after night. Will 100% be coming back next time I’m in Oslo.

Had the 10-course dinner with the wine package, and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious and varied, and the waiters were knowledgeable and accommodating. For the standard wine package, it’s a wine for every 2 courses, which I honestly prefer instead of per course. We were able to enjoy each glass, as it matched perfectly with our food without being wasteful. Dessert was refreshing! The chocolate mousse and sorbet were perfect, even though I usually don’t like mousse or cream heavy desserts. More affordable than other Michelin restaurants I’ve visited in Oslo, but still high quality. Very much recommend.

The tasting menu is delicious and the wine card is solid. good service. Try it.

Freindly staff, lovely atmosphere and delicious food.

Make sure to call to make a reservation first and be prepared to have to go get more food to eat after spending at least $300 usd here. Customer service is excellent! They were very attentive since the time I walked in. They also took the time to show me the different wine that came with my 4 course wine pairing. Also, it came with 5 small amuse bouches--a mini taco with reindeer heart, what looked like a small cone with salmon mousse with caviar, chicken skin served on a cracker and another cone with something I forgot. The last amuse bouche was a spoon of white truffle risotto, which was very creamy and delicious. I ordered the four course menu with the four wine pairings. I got the turbot with the beet root. Beautiful presentation. Very light and the turbot was very fresh. Mussel ravioli and shellfish boullion. Presentation was beautiful. Ravioli was fresh and I could barely taste the mussel because it was so juicy and complemented the shellfish boullion so well. Venison with celery royal (which is celery with egg that's baked) and rosemary black salsify sauce. Deer was very gamey but still edible, the celery royal and the rosemary sauce added a graceful amount of salt to the dish. Dark chocolate and pear with mint sponge cake and red currant gel. Very light and refreshing Wonderful wine pairings. Definitely a must. Downsides: really expensive for a small amount of food. One thing that did bug me as it did throughout Norway was that after I had eaten, they didn't bother to brush off my tablecloth like they do in Seattle.