St. Lars
Restaurant
Oslo, Norway
St. Lars Wine List
About St. Lars
“Where vegetarians come to cheat” says the sign greeting you at the entrance to St. Lars – and it is true! This cosy neighbourhood restaurant, located in the popular and energetic Bislett area of central Oslo, is a must on the list of every meat lover. Their specialties include côte de boeuf and beef tartare. And if you (unlike me) are good at planning well ahead, you can order their heavenly suckling pig. Oh, did I mention they have fish, too? On Saturdays you might be lucky and get fresh langoustines, a delicacy the likes of which you will not taste outside of Norway (unless, of course, they happen to be imported from Norway). Nearly everything is grilled – part of the restaurant’s concept.
It’s worth noting that guests here need to be fond of medium-to-loud music, as the staff enjoys its playlists. Speaking of the staff, its members have a charming and very informal tone, along the lines of their taste in music. There are loads of cosy tables, but I prefer the bar if you’re a single diner or a couple.
The wine list has grown a lot in recent years and is a true joy to read. I’d recommend taking a glance before you arrive unless your company also enjoys spending the first 15 minutes reading wine lists. There is a strong focus on France, but the selections from California, Spain, Italy and South Africa also contain exciting things for people other than raving Francophiles. One of the best things about St. Lars – in addition to the wine list and the food of course – is that it’s open on Mondays, which is rare in Oslo.
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