Pontus Dahlström, a founder of Michelin three-star Maaemo needed a restart. Newly opened Kolonialen is meant to
be a ‘neighbourhood joint’, but the attention to detail and perfection in balance and flavours is nothing but star quality. The atmosphere, however, is relaxed and lively and the prices are good. The menu features fresh oysters, filling plates of beef cheeks with roasted leeks, and milk-poached flounder with mussels.
Wine offerings are divided into the everchanging ‘Fast Track’ list of deliciously easy wines, plus a fancier wine cellar list with Champagne from Agrapart, Riesling from Weingut Keller and red Burgundy from Armand Rousseau, among others. In a region where many top restaurants specialise in ‘natural’ wines, the selections here reflect the clean, classical preferences Pontus became known for at Maaemo.
Kolonialen Bislett, Sofiesgate 16, Oslo
Tel +47 901 15 098
See Kolonialen Bislett website for bookings
