Le Benjamin bar & bistro on Postcard

"Le Benjamin, Oslo World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe has helped Norway’s light-roast coffee gain an international following. Here’s where he goes when he’s not at his eponymous coffee shop in Oslo : "A few times a month, I go to this French bistro for comfort foods such as Norwegian-style beef tartare served with capers, onions, beet root, and egg yolk. The Crepe Suzette is a must for dessert." Søndre Gate 6. This appeared in the August/September 2013 issue."

The Best Coffee in Oslo

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"Le Benjamin, Oslo World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe has helped Norway’s light-roast coffee gain an international following. Here’s where he goes when he’s not at his eponymous coffee shop in Oslo : "A few times a month, I go to this French bistro for comfort foods such as Norwegian-style beef tartare served with capers, onions, beet root, and egg yolk. The Crepe Suzette is a must for dessert." Søndre Gate 6. This appeared in the August/September 2013 issue."

The Best Coffee in Oslo

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Irina Bors

Google

My go to place in Oslo when in doubt and if I can get a place. I always dine alone, but if you're more than one, try to book in advance. The service is excellent, probably the best I had in Oslo. The food is always on point, just never disappoints regardless of the menu changes. Do take the staff advise on the wine pairing, it never failed me.

maciej sierpinski

Google

The best French restaurant in Oslo. Big portions of excellent food and very good service.

John Mauro

Google

I’ve tried this place just recently and I can that it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Oslo! All the food we had was tasty, seasoned well and cook til perfection. Nothing was boring and the wine suggested by the waiter was also pretty good. Service was very friendly and the whole experience was amazing. The bill was on the expensive side, but overall it was totally worth it. I suggest to try the crayfish, the crispy ravioli with chevre And the ice cream with crunchy almonds and salted caramel. Be sure to reserve weeks (or more) in advance because it seems they’re always fully booked.

Peer Pfeiffer

Google

This is a fantastic place. You feel at home at once. The cuisine is Norwegian-French and on a very high level. The wine menu is impressive and has some astonishing trouvailles, try the trout with estragon if it is on! The owners and service are sincere and heartwarming.

Ben Rose

Google

Had a desire for fondue in the cold winter weather and Google brought us to my namesake restaurant Le Benjamin. Seemingly solidly booked for the next week we called on the off chance they could fit us in and they found us a perfect table for two in the window for a limited time until the next guests arrived. Just can't think of a single way to improve this restaurant! A perfectly warm welcome and pre dinner drinks brought promptly by attentive staff. They provided great menu advice and good wine list knowledge to help support our fondue choice, whilst also drawing us to a perfectly light lemon pavlova dessert du jour. We enjoyed every minute there and wouldn't hesitate to return

Chris Bing

Google

Neighbourhood bistro. Food very good. Was very popular on a Sunday evening.

Ramunas Grudis

Google

We are food lowers and this French gem is one of the best restaurants in Oslo! Absolutely must book in advance and you definitely will be pleased by impeccable service, eyes, nose and taste receptors will enjoy the sensation of high class and comfort food ;)

Irma Zandl

Google

My favorite restaurant in Oslo. I’d recommend sitting at the bar if you’re a tourist. Great staff, they hooked me up with some other great restaurants and just incredibly cordial. Wonderful halibut dinner.

Irina Bors

Google

My go to place in Oslo when in doubt and if I can get a place. I always dine alone, but if you're more than one, try to book in advance. The service is excellent, probably the best I had in Oslo. The food is always on point, just never disappoints regardless of the menu changes. Do take the staff advise on the wine pairing, it never failed me.

maciej sierpinski

Google

The best French restaurant in Oslo. Big portions of excellent food and very good service.

John Mauro

Google

I’ve tried this place just recently and I can that it’s one of my favorite restaurants in Oslo! All the food we had was tasty, seasoned well and cook til perfection. Nothing was boring and the wine suggested by the waiter was also pretty good. Service was very friendly and the whole experience was amazing. The bill was on the expensive side, but overall it was totally worth it. I suggest to try the crayfish, the crispy ravioli with chevre And the ice cream with crunchy almonds and salted caramel. Be sure to reserve weeks (or more) in advance because it seems they’re always fully booked.

Peer Pfeiffer

Google

This is a fantastic place. You feel at home at once. The cuisine is Norwegian-French and on a very high level. The wine menu is impressive and has some astonishing trouvailles, try the trout with estragon if it is on! The owners and service are sincere and heartwarming.

Ben Rose

Google

Had a desire for fondue in the cold winter weather and Google brought us to my namesake restaurant Le Benjamin. Seemingly solidly booked for the next week we called on the off chance they could fit us in and they found us a perfect table for two in the window for a limited time until the next guests arrived. Just can't think of a single way to improve this restaurant! A perfectly warm welcome and pre dinner drinks brought promptly by attentive staff. They provided great menu advice and good wine list knowledge to help support our fondue choice, whilst also drawing us to a perfectly light lemon pavlova dessert du jour. We enjoyed every minute there and wouldn't hesitate to return

Chris Bing

Google

Neighbourhood bistro. Food very good. Was very popular on a Sunday evening.

Ramunas Grudis

Google

We are food lowers and this French gem is one of the best restaurants in Oslo! Absolutely must book in advance and you definitely will be pleased by impeccable service, eyes, nose and taste receptors will enjoy the sensation of high class and comfort food ;)

Irma Zandl

Google

My favorite restaurant in Oslo. I’d recommend sitting at the bar if you’re a tourist. Great staff, they hooked me up with some other great restaurants and just incredibly cordial. Wonderful halibut dinner.

Le Benjamin bar & bistro

Le Benjamin bar & bistro

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