Mon Oncle — Restaurant in Oslo

Mon Oncle doesn’t raise its voice. It doesn’t need to. It is just that elegant. Tucked away in a quiet Oslo street, the restaurant welcomes you into a room of velvet, brass, and hushed conversation. The atmosphere is polished without being stiff. Luxurious without pretense.

The food is where things get serious. French at its core. Confident and clear. But the kitchen plays with fire. Literally. Smoke, grilling, and a touch of char bring warmth and depth to the elegance on the plate.

The mussels are a standout. Delicate, gently smoked, and served in a light broth that lingers just long enough. It’s a dish built on restraint and technique. No frills. Just clarity.

Oysters are pure elegance. They’re actually so good that one might, if not lacking of human qualities, shed a tear, and remember why we search for the best of the best in life.

Then comes the dove. Tender, dark, rich. Glazed in something sticky and slightly sweet. Finished over flame to give it a whisper of smoke. This is the kind of cooking that doesn’t shout. It seduces. You think you understand it, then another layer reveals itself.

The staff are sharp. Quick on their feet. Charming without trying too hard. They know the wine list, know the food, and somehow always seem to know exactly what you need next.

Mon Oncle is a place that understands balance. It marries tradition with quiet daring. Refined technique with just enough edge. It’s a restaurant that leaves you feeling both spoiled and intrigued. And very ready...

Excellent food. Rich flavours. Great pairing with wines - they have a long list, so ask for recommendations. For starters we tried the king crab and scallops. Crab came in a bechamel sauce with hints of chili. Could reduce the amount of cheese there. The scallops had a delicious saffron sauce and was my favourite. The turbot had a fresh sauce and was perfectly prepared and glazed. The pigeon sauce was dark and intense, fantastic with the red wine (Bourgogne Pinot noir 2018). The power in this pigeon sauce might be too much for some. For dessert we tried the two that were not the moilleux. Tasty, but not a must, honestly. The petit fours were a highlight together with quality coffee. We did have the waffle with caviar, but unless you really "love" caviar I would recommend skipping it for the ham or oysters. The service level was good. A warm and efficient welcome and seating. A lipstick-stained water glass had to be changed. The restaurant is not big, and the tables are close to each other. Relatively loud music is played, I guess to mask your neighbours' voices. Unfortunately, we often had problems hearing what the staff were saying due to this. It also seemed that the level of service at the tables dependend on which person was responsible. The choice of music was decent, but they should remove the songs with loud vocal performance from...

A breathtaking experience in modernised French cuisine! The staff welcomes you warmly and the interior is splendid. They have an a la carte menu that has small bites, starters, main courses, desserts, and cheese. We had French oysters for each person from the small bites, scallop as a starter, quail with wine sauce and beef a la wellington with cognac sauce as main courses, french cheese plate, and chocolate coulant with vanilla-port ice cream as dessert. I had oysters in many different places but once again I didn’t like it. It just doesn’t appeal to my palate. But all other things tasted beyond amazing! And we went with their wine recommendations for each dish. We started with champagne and continued with white wine, red wine and a dessert wine from their selections. I absolutely loved the brioche bread, beef wellington, and the dessert. The scallop, quail and cheese plate with caramelised almonds & a very good cherry jam were also wonderful. The wines tasted heavenly in each sip. They finished everything with little madeleines which also tasted great. So overall, I highly recommend...