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What to order at Restaurant Kontrast
- Must order
- The full tasting menu with the wine pairing.
- Signature dishes
- Seasonal Norwegian tasting menu, Organic produce from named local growers
- Editor tip
- Open Wednesday to Saturday only. Reserve four to six weeks ahead for prime weekend tables.
CuisineModern Nordic
Price$$$$
Neighborhoodvulkan
HoursTue-Sat 18:00-22:00, Sun-Mon closed
Phone+47 21 60 01 01
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Signature dishes: Seasonal Norwegian tasting menu, Organic produce from named local growers
Must order: The full tasting menu with the wine pairing.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday only. Reserve four to six weeks ahead for prime weekend tables.
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Location
Address: Maridalsveien 15E, 0175 Oslo
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Order: The full tasting menu; the kitchen is built around it and no a la carte runs.
Tip: Closed Sunday through Tuesday; service runs Wed-Sat 18:00 only. The wine pairing leans biodynamic and is worth the upgrade.
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