Le Benjamin

M Miguel Bosch 75 reviews · Local Guide 19 April 2026

Exquisite food and lovely decoration and atmosphere. Excellent wine list even if a little steep price wise

A Anna Miller 140 reviews · Local Guide 19 March 2026

A truly excellent experience. From the thoughtful flavours, to the delicious wine pairings. The service, food and experience were superior. Would recommend.

D Dona V. 6 reviews · Local Guide 3 March 2026

I visited Le Benjamin the other day, and it was a truly beautiful experience from start to finish. We began by sharing bread and butter with charcuterie, along with the two daily starters: langoustine and raw marinated skrei. The langoustine was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had; perfectly cooked, delicate, and full of sweet, clean flavor. The skrei was incredibly fresh and beautifully balanced. We didn’t leave a single crumb on the plate. After that, we had the tartare, which was exceptional. The addition of beets gave it a subtle sweetness and earthiness that elevated the dish and added a very elegant touch. It was thoughtful and incredibly well executed. It wasn’t easy to choose from their wine list, as they offer a really strong selection of excellent wines. In the end, we decided on a bottle of Puligny-Montrachet to pair with our main course. For the main course, we both chose the Sole Meunière, served with a fresh fennel salad and potato purée on the side. The fish was cooked to perfection. Tender and buttery; and paired beautifully with the wine. For dessert, we shared bamsemums, which were delicious, and the chocolate soufflé with caramel and pistachio ice cream. The soufflé was the undeniable star of the night; perfectly risen, intensely chocolatey, and beautifully balanced by the caramel and the slightly nutty freshness of the pistachio ice cream. The service was splendid throughout the evening. The dishes were presented with care and attention, the pacing was excellent, and we never had to wait long. We truly felt taken care of from beginning to end. I would definitely come back.

S Simen Sørbø 134 reviews · Local Guide 27 October 2025

If you like your French bistro well look no further. This is the place to go in Oslo. Great location in the hipster area of Grunerløkka with the best atmosphere and service. We love sitting in the bar and just being part of it all. Great food and always busy. So you have to have a reservation. Can’t estimated come back.

C Christine 106 reviews · Local Guide 20 September 2025

This was the one restaurant that appeared on both lists of recs and I can totally see why. I walked in and was able to get a seat at the bar where Magdalena took such great care of me and everyone else. The seabass with phi quoc chilli was outstanding. Such incredible flavors! All the wine suggestions were spot on and thanks to her recommendations, we found one great spot after another on our trip to Oslo and Bergen!