Meanwhile for the best pizzas in town head to Villa Paradiso (which is handily located in both Frogner and Grünerløkka); for tasty tapas Delicatessen is a firm favourite; and for something meatier Le Benjamin and Trancher Entrecôte are both good bets. There also are plenty of bars to choose from (although alcohol prices in Oslo are staggeringly high): Champaigneria offers a wide selection of champagnes and tapas, and Dattera til Hagen is a bar/cafe/club all in one. For breakfast or coffee Kaffebrenneriet (with numerous locations throughout Oslo) is great for a pit-stop, while Godt Brod does a fantastic range of pastries and granola.

One of my favourite restaurants in Oslo is Le Benjamin (lebenjamin.no/en), a French bistro located in Grunerlokka, the hipster area of Oslo, which is also a great place for food lovers to base themselves with lots of nice bars, restaurants and boutiques. Le Benjamin has amazing food and a lovely wine list; it has always been one of mine and my husband’s favourite places to dine in and it is particularly perfect for a romantic dinner before a night out.

This is an informal bar and bistro in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood that is nevertheless elegant and serves very good French food. You should really try the place's escargots au beurre, ail et persil, and the main course entrecôte grillée, pommes de terre croustillantes, and salade et sauce époisses. Le Benjamin gets a big plus in our book for the fact that the children's menu contains something other than the ubiquitous sausages and French fries.

Le Benjamin is an unformal French bistro located in Søndre street at Grünerløkka, next to Akerselva river. The restaurant serves you authentic French food made with good raw materials from the bottom. They offer an al a carte menu and a party menu with French specialties, as well as an exciting and varied wine map.

This is about as close to the 9th arrondissement of Paris as Oslo gets. Those in the trade come here on their night off for the sort of unpretentious, if uncompromising, French food that puts a smile on your face. It’s one of the few places in town where you can get a whole Camembert flambé for dessert.

Le Benjamin is a relaxed French bistro in Oslo and a popular industry hangout. This rustic eatery serves classic French dishes, using local and seasonal produce. When in season, don't miss the langoustine with garlic butter, the pigeon, or the witch flounder with spaghetti, beurre blanc, and caviar.

Delicatessen do Oslo’s best tapas and Le Benjamin do great French food. Kolonialen and Katla are both on the more experimental side, and I have had some seriously memorable dishes here. For a Michelin-starred restaurant (Oslo have a few), then restaurant Galt on the westside, is pretty special.

If you are looking for a luxurious dining experience, you can take a trip to the bistro Le Benjamin, Alex Sushi, or the Ekeberg restaurant - which by the way has the best restaurant view in Oslo. At Arakataka and Kontrast you can get a tasting menu with fantastic quality.

Sleek and hip, this casual bar and bistro is the result of the owners’ many trips to France, a country they hold close to their hearts. Indulge in French cheeses and wine – by the bottle or by the glass – and homemade meals made from scratch from a three-course menu.

Dette stedet er vel det nærmeste vi kommer Paris, uten å måtte sette oss på et fly for å reise dit. Et sted med lave skuldre og høy kvalitet – akkurat sånn vi liker det. Fransk bistro på sitt beste, med super hyggelig atmosfære og en meny som stadig byr på noe godt.

Le Benjamin Bar & Bistro is a small, somewhat hipster French neighborhood bistro that I find very convivial. I often just sit at the bar and always get talking to some interesting people. My favorite dishes are tarte flambé, the cheese plates and chocolate soufflé.

Le Benjamin (French): Le Benjamin is a little slice of Paris in Oslo, with classic French dishes like duck confit and beef tartare. The wine list is extensive, and the candle-lit ambiance makes it an ideal setting for a romantic evening or a cozy meal with friends.

Le Benjamin Bar & Bistro is a family-owned bistro with ambiance and a hearty French menu. Have some oysters at the bar or enjoy a full menu in one of the dark leather sofas. The wine list at Le Benjamin is French, terroir driven and packed with top producers.

Le Benjamin is famous for piles of langoustines on a plate, the excellent wine selection and reasonably priced menus. Menu of the day will feature an entrée, main dish and dessert. It’s also possible to order à la carte at this atmospheric restaurant.

They have a very good wine list, excellent food and wonderful staff. Located in a very nice are in Oslo, this french gem invites you in and makes you never want to leave. http://lebenjamin.no/en/