Cru

T Th Ha 17 reviews · Local Guide 8 July 2026

An all-round wonderful dining experience! Cru Wine & French Food impresses with a marvellous combination of French culinary artistry and high-quality regional ingredients. Every dish was perfectly balanced in flavour and lovingly presented. I was particularly impressed by the excellent wine selection, for which the waiting staff offered expert recommendations. The atmosphere is also stylish yet pleasantly relaxed – perfect for a special evening. The service was attentive, friendly and professional, without being intrusive. Anyone in Oslo looking for fine dining and excellent wine pairings should definitely visit this restaurant. Highly recommended!

W Ward Zwerver 4 reviews 29 May 2026

After being received and taken care of by Manisha, we could not have had a greater time at Cru. Friendly, cozy, with a touch of serious professionalism it felt. Quality place where you can relax and just admirably knot your head yes to everything that is being said. Isaac, a great Sommelier, came with the suggestion to upgrade our already amazing course menu! Zero regrets. Highly recommend! Thank you again, can’t wait to go back!

B B 43 reviews · Local Guide 28 May 2026

Came here as a group of four. Had the Pelle Janzon (which I loved) and a grilled veal that was delicious, however, at the price point I would have expected more. It was served with a mousse or foam that basically had become a sauce when served. Highlight was the service. A very knowledgeable sommelier and a very good wine and grappa selection. He gave us tips on what to have with the food, at the price point that we wanted. All in all a very good experience and if you love wine (not only to drink, but also to learn) I think this is one of the spots in Oslo I that has stood out for me.

S Susan Schenk 13 reviews · Local Guide 12 October 2025

I often eat solo when I travel. Many restaurants can make you feel uncomfortable. Quite the opposite at Cru. Everyone from front of house to wait people to the chefs were warm and welcoming. I was assigned a table but opted instead to sit at the bar where I could watch the chefs in the open kitchen. It was a fun show! The chefs are very professional and produced amazing looking food. I had the French toast, pigeon, a green salad and the apple desert. Everything was magnificent. The French toast starter was a delightful combination of toast, black garlic, cream cheese, ham and a topping of grated cheese. The pigeon was cooked to perfection and the confit legs were offered in a separate plate . Fall off the bone excellence. The rioja paired beautifully with the pigeon. The salad was a great accompaniment. I don’t often eat desert but this was worth breaking tradition. Not an inexpensive meal but a memorable one.

C Craig Daily 24 reviews · Local Guide 15 July 2025

On our first visit to Oslo, we stumbled upon CRU in the Barcode section of the Bjørvika neighborhood. Without a reservation, we were seated after a short wait in the dining room with high ceilings, soft green and grey tones, and a view to let us peek into the open kitchen. The CRU menu puts a tasty spin on French classics, using local Norwegian ingredients to create memorable dishes. We started with French Toast - Pata Negra (Ibérico ham), cheese cream, black garlic and balsamic. Our main entrees were Atlantic salmon from Namsen - Broccolini, spring onion and mole blanco, and Wild Turbot - Chanterelles, spinach, sherry vinegar and wild garlic butter sauce. For dessert we chose the Strawberries - Pandanus cream, Tasmanian mountain pepper meringue and strawberry sorbet, and the Chocolate Mousse - Hazelnut, whiskey caramel and hazelnut ice cream. The food and wine at CRU are the real gems of this restaurant. While proper, the service was a bit slower and less friendly than we expected. However, we would certainly come back for another taste.