Palate

Palate, a family-run seasonal restaurant on Dronning Eufemias gate in Oslo's Bjørvika, is widely praised as one of the city's stronger serious-dining experiences, with critics noting a confident menu (Italian/French cooking with Scandinavian influences), attentive service, sommelier-led wine and a bright, posh, candlelit room. It's pitched in the mid-to-upper tier below Oslo's Michelin-starred kitchens, and while most guests find the experience excellent, a recurring criticism is that some portions feel small for the high prices.