Restaurant Kontrast

Kontrast was our second Michelin star restaurant experience in Oslo. It has 2 red and a green stars. We really loved the place, cozy, welcoming. Seating area is facing the kitchen. Music selection was a perfect match for our age and I couldn’t helped my self to sing. Also, another table joined and we started chatting. Now we have new friends to visit in Prague. Food, atmosphere, service all was so good, a nite to remember. Also, we added up another signed menu to our collection. Don’t miss!

- Özgür Baykut -

We had an overall enjoyable experience at Kontrast. Several dishes stood out for their bold and well-executed flavours—particularly the Parmesan tart and duck crème brûlée from the snacks, as well as the scallops, lobster tail, and vegetable main course. However, not all dishes hit the mark. Some lacked balance, and a few were underwhelming in execution. The chicken main, despite the creative attempt to prepare the breast in multiple ways, turned out dry and at times difficult to chew. The sourdough bread, which had an intriguing backstory of a 12-year fermentation process, unfortunately tasted rather average. That said, we ended the night on a high note with their inventive Jerusalem artichoke dessert, which was both surprising and satisfying. Service throughout the evening was attentive, and the staff shared just the right amount of detail about each dish to keep us engaged and curious. For the price you pay (>$3,000 KR per person), though, we're not sure it offered enough value to justify a return visit.

- Christine Chow -

While pricey, one of the best meals I’ve had. Great dining and culinary experience with local Norwegian ingredients made with care and expertise. At one point, i was more impressed by the creativity of how many steps it took to prepare one part of one dish! The dinner took quite a bit of time, but did not seemed slow or rushed. The service was excellent - not pretentious - my questions were answered genuinely. Too many delicious courses to name favorites, or remember how they were prepared. If you have the chance, and the funds, a must go! (With a wine pairing!)

- Jason Eng -

what a privilege it is to be able to experience food like this!!! impeccable service and food presentation. the snacks were good and courses that came after were excellent. the whole experience 10/10. definitely a reservation worth making :)

- Anne H -

I visited Kontrast on my 29th birthday with my girlfriend. The moment you walk into this restaurant, you immediately feel like someone special. The staff gives you their full attention. As soon as they see you’ve finished, they appear at your table right away and suggest the next courses. They really know their craft. They can answer any question and are happy to chat about anything. The dishes were exquisite. You absolutely must order the drinks paired with each dish — it really elevates the whole experience. The chefs work with incredible focus. It’s definitely worth going there, as it’s something completely different from an ordinary night out at a restaurant. I will come back.

- Musk1996 -

One of the best fine dining experience ever! Nordic food is often being underrated when it comes to food but just like what the staff said, nordic cuisine has started to establish its own kind of style and quality in the last decade and we were very happy that we didn’t miss out Kontrast in our trip. Food and service, all amazing. Kontrast is the kind of fine dining that doesn’t make you feel stressed, it’s a very pleasant and friendly experience and just highly recommended :)

- Audrey Chan -

Very creative, very delicious. Very nice use of seasonal and fermented products (koji, garum). Some highlights were the duck liver crème brulee with coffee-marinated cured duck breast, the moose fillet, and a wonderful drinks pairing that included not only wine, but sake too.

- Marco van Hattum -