The story
Kontrast is a Scandinavian restaurant in Oslo at Maridalsveien 15, and it holds two Michelin stars for excellent cooking (2026). The kitchen works past the New Nordic label, building on shared culinary roots.
Mikael Svensson leads the kitchen as executive chef, with more than 20 years in Scandinavian restaurants. The menu relies on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and draws on Norway's food heritage. Svensson's approach also aims to cut waste.
The dining room is dark and modern, with contemporary accents and a minimalist restraint. The White Guide describes a meal dotted with flowers, colors and fine details. The house lists vegetarian dishes, a private room and wheelchair access.
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Smack in the middle of Oslo’s urban sprawl, hidden behind heavy wooden doors, is a modern and dark room with stylish contemporary accents. Kontrast’s minimalist austerity is a beautiful canvas for a meal dotted with flowers, colors, and exquisite details.
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