Kolonialen

We have been clients of Kolonialen for seven years and have always loved the food, the French style, and the way the wines were presented. Last Friday, however, the experience was very different. The restaurant seems to have lost its French identity. The fun sommelier who used to present the wines in an engaging and irreverent way is gone, and the food was just okay. The frog legs arrived soaked in oil, without salt or pepper, and with a questionable sauce. The main courses were acceptable, but lacked flavor. The dessert was completely uninspiring, a kind of bread pudding with a white cream. I truly hope the restaurant does not become just another standard place, without charm or a clear identity.

Again, one word describes it all: amazing! I have been visiting Kolonialen several times over the last years - with different kind of parties. Colleagues, family and “just friends”. Every time has been too notch! Yes, the restaurant is the same, but the level of staff kindness and professionalism remains as well. And importantly, the menu and wine list- mmm! This time we had “Kolonialen Classic Tartar” and Champagne as it was lunchtime. The tartar with the added flavours was 10 of 10 and the Champagne, top and I would say, absolutely affordable. Two of us in the party had the chicken on the may at that time (mid January) and they were both thrilled. Thanks Kolonialen for again delivering top notch service! Will be back :-) Readers: I advise you to make a reservation!

I had a great time here with my friends. The place is nice, clean and cozy. The service was attentive and very professional. The waiters explained us all the food and the wine we were having. The food was delicious, balanced and full of umami! And the wines paired to the food were very good too. I will come back for sure

Amazing place to eat! The staff is extremely friendly! They explained every detail of the food on the plate. A nice place to hang out. The food is delivious especially the herring and the brownie. Those are a must try! I liked the catch of the day, the oyster and the Chardonnay too!

One of the best restaurants I've been at Oslo so far. The quality and combination of flavours is great. The service was very good. Even though it was full, it has good acustic, you can enjoy a good chat without rising voice. Good variety of wines.

Kolonialen was my favourite restaurant in Oslo two years ago. Now it’s still good but not fantastic place as it was. I really love tartar with buckwheat popcorn, not with corn as it is served now.

Beautiful cosy restaurant. The food is really special, well elaborate and delicious 😋. Highly recommend. We arrive suddenly without booking table, so we had 1H 30min to eat. But was amazing 😉 and delicious. Staff was just good and precise doing his job. The price is for you that want had special time without worry for money 💰 💸 But this is Norway and is worth it 😋

Great food with a menu that changes all the time. Very pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant and a convenient location not too far from the centre of Oslo.

This restaurant is a must try in Oslo for anyone who loves great food and wine. The ambiance is charming and we chose to eat outside as it was such a pleasant night. The menu changes frequently but I can say everything we had was delicious from start to finish. We began with the oysters (super fresh) with a glass of Charles Heidsieck champagne (they are a house sponsor) . Could not ask for a better beginning. We then had the fish of the day and the pork checks, both delicious and well presented. Dessert was similarly spectacular. Perhaps the most exciting part of the meal was the incredible wine list. From champagne to burgundies, top to bottom, this is an impressive list and fairly priced. Even better, our server (who was delightful) was extremely knowledgeable and steered me off my own selection to an alternative he said was just as good and a better value. In case you are wondering it was an inspired choice. As I said, service was outstanding and the entire staff made you feel like unbelievably welcome. Absolutely, a five star experience and a top choice when in Oslo.

Lovely food, enthusiastic service, and we got the corner table that we asked for. Life in the vault is good.

I had a great meal here earlier this month. It's a nice little place, and the food is inventive and delicious. All the staff were really nice, even to an out-of-towner like myself. I think the menu changes frequently, but I had beef tartare and a pork neck entree, and I would recommend both, especially the beef, which was made with grilled beef fat and topped with a bright green powder made of pine needles. Out of this world. The prices are similar to what you might pay at a similarly nice restaurant in New York, except taxes aren't added, and you're not expected to tip quite as much as in America, so you wind up paying less than you might expect. If I was a local, I think I'd be there every week.