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Published on November 10, 2007

Norwegian chefs, in fact, do surprisingly well in international cooking contests.

Without doubt one of the most reputed restaurants in Oslo, Bagatelle embodies this fine gastronomic heritage with elegant sobriety and indisputable class. The contemporary, streamlined decor displays modern local paintings in a light-coloured, tactfully designed dining room, and lets you focus shamelessly on the dishes.

The wine cellar, quite impressive in its own right and among the richest in Scandinavia, is viewable by diners. No wonder the place has become a hit among Oslo businessmen and gourmets alike.

As soon as it comes to food, chef Eyvind Hellstrøm's commanding presence scores big and clarifies spectacularly what to expect from the Norwegian way of eating.

Seafood harvested in the best fishing grounds of the Arctic Sea and indigenous species from the local fjords make for sublime raw material which Hellstrøm turns into wonders of creativity, while the sub-arctic forests in northern Norway provide first-class game and exquisite wild mushrooms.

The seven-course menu is an absolute must-try, but every single dish at Bagatelle is worth trying.