Ekebergrestauranten

August 31, 2025

Ekebergrestauranten is set in a stunning location overlooking Oslo and the fjord. I recommend taking time before or after your meal to walk around the sculpture park, as it adds to the whole experience. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, and the view, especially at sunset, is breathtaking. Service was generally good but had a few shortcomings. Despite having a reservation, another couple who arrived just after us was seated and attended to first. We waited about 15 minutes before receiving menus, and the time between courses felt a bit too long. The food itself was good, both in flavor and presentation. The crab and scallop dishes were delicious, and the bread with butter was simple but well done. For the mains, the turbot was flavorful and nicely presented, though a little fatty. The veal special tasted great, but the meat was unfortunately very chewy, which was disappointing. To make matters worse, the knife provided wasn’t suitable for cutting beef, and it was difficult to get the staff’s attention. The meal ended on a high note with an excellent pavlova, light, crisp, and perfectly balanced. Overall, Ekebergrestauranten is worth visiting for the setting, views, and some standout dishes, but service and consistency in the mains could be improved.

September 2, 2025

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the Ekebergrestauranten in Oslo, Norway. This restaurant sits on a hill overlooking Oslo with stunning views. The hill itself is worth a visit, as a marked trail leads past a series of sculptures – following the full route takes about 1.5 hours and offers different viewpoints along the way. The restaurant, with its beautiful terrace, is a perfect stop before or after the walk. We only tried the focaccia, which was delicious and well seasoned, but the real highlight seems to be the pizzas – baked in a genuine outdoor pizza oven on the terrace, with the wonderful smell drifting through the air. Drinks are varied, the service was efficient (if not particularly warm), and overall this is a great place to combine art, nature, and good food. Definitely worth it if you’re in Oslo.

October 31, 2025

The location is truly exceptional — a place that could easily be unforgettable if the service matched the scenery. We came hoping to enjoy a few drinks with the view, but it turned out that to access the best seats, ordering food was required. Otherwise, the only option was a few bar stools placed in the hallway area. Once it became clear that our plan was to have drinks rather than dine, the atmosphere changed rather noticeably. To make matters worse, the server seemed visibly upset when it turned out that the payment would be made separately, and in that moment, an old receipt was rather dramatically tossed aside — right in front of us — onto another table (in the pic). It’s unfortunate, as the food itself was perfectly decent, but the overall experience failed to live up to the incredible potential that this beautiful setting offers.

July 31, 2025

Ate the daily 5 course, and the salmon tartare appetizer was excellent. Piggevar fish was also very delicious, highly recommended. We didnt have a booking but we still got a window seat. Beautiful view of Oslo but not too overpriced, even if it was fine dining. Staff knew Norwegian English and some of them Swedish. We ate inside(the menu is different outside)

August 5, 2025

Surprisingly good value and quality for location and general area. Superb views. Excellent wine choice