Stopped by for a late lunch and the place has that proper cozy pub feel. Staff were friendly, checked in on us a couple times without hovering. Had the fish and chips&mdash;batter was crisp, not greasy. Only thing is it got a bit loud when the after-work crowd came in. Fine if you&#39;re not in a rush to chat.

Stopped by for a relaxed dinner and went for the traditional platter. Solid cooking, nothing fussy. The wine list is short but decent&mdash;our bottle paired nicely with the lamb. Service was friendly, though we did wait a bit between courses. Fine for a low-key evening if you&#39;re not in a rush.

Been coming here for a while now, and the veal still holds up. Cooked just right, with those veggies that are a bit different from the usual. Sat outside this time, summer evening and all, pretty nice. Place gets busy, but they manage. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Solid choice if you&#39;re in the area and want something reliable.

Pizza was solid and the vibe outside was nice, even if it got a bit tight later. Fine spot for a beer after a movie. 🍕

Came here for lunch last week. Upstairs is way quieter than the street level, which I appreciated. Had the linguine with seafood in tomato sauce &mdash; decent portion, sauce had good flavor. Focaccia was nice for mopping up the rest. Nothing fancy, but solid. Maybe a bit slow between courses, but I wasn&#39;t in a rush.

The 3-course menu was solid, especially the fish. Dessert with fresh berries rounded it off nicely. Service was professional, but the seating felt a bit cramped for my liking.

The salmon was lovely, and the staff actually checked in on us. Fries were meh, but service was fast.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and honestly the place has that small-town charm. Owner said hi when I walked in, which was nice. Portion size was decent for the price, didn&#39;t leave hungry. It&#39;s not fancy but you get what you pay for. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The meat was really tender, that stood out. Place looks great too, nice setting. Service friendly enough. Had dinner here with some colleagues, worked well for that. Food overall very good, nothing to complain about really. Just a solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The reindeer fillet was really tender, proper flavor in every bite. That was the standout for me. Staff handled my food allergy questions without making me feel awkward about it. Place itself is fine, nothing fancy but comfortable enough. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger for what you pay. Solid meal overall though.

The four-cheese pizza was properly good. Rich, salty, the crust held up well. Place was packed though, so we waited a while for someone to take our order. Not their fault exactly, just busy. I&rsquo;d go back for that pizza again. Just maybe not on a Friday night.

The dry-aged steak was really good. Cooked just right, nice and tender. I could taste the quality of the meat. Sitting by the water made it even better. Just wish the portion was a bit bigger for the price. But overall a solid spot if you care about good beef.

Came here on a busy evening by the harbor, and honestly, the fish soup was the highlight. Rich, creamy, full of flavor. Service kept up even with the crowd, which I didn&rsquo;t expect. Place is a bit loud, but it adds to the vibe. Would go back just for that soup. 🐟

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Pizza came out fast, hot, and crispy. Kids menu has pasta, not just nuggets&mdash;that was a nice surprise. Place was busy but we still got our food in good time. Solid if you need a fast bite and don&#39;t want to argue with the little ones about what to eat.

The cakes aren&rsquo;t what they used to be, but the coffee still hits the spot. Such a pretty location though. Tables weren&rsquo;t cleared right away, which was a bit annoying. Service felt a little uneven, but I&rsquo;d still stop by for a cup if I&rsquo;m in the area.

The Peking soup was really good, and the chicken Szechuan had that nice kick to it. Our server was super attentive, kept checking in without hovering. Honestly that made the whole meal feel easy. Place was a bit quiet for a Friday night though, would&#39;ve liked a bit more buzz for a catch-up with friends. Still, solid spot. 🥢

Stopped by for a late lunch. Got the fried banana with ice cream for dessert &mdash; that was the highlight, honestly. Service was attentive without hovering. Food did the job, nothing fancy but solid. Place was a bit warm inside, but fine for a quick bite. Wouldn&#39;t mind coming back if I&#39;m in the area.

Cozy courtyard, quiet enough to actually get some work done. Coffee was solid, service quick. Good spot for a slow morning break if you&#39;re in the area.

The terrace is nice in summer, right by the river. Steaks were solid, cooked how I asked. Service friendly enough, nothing fancy. Prices fair for what you get. I&#39;d sit outside again if the weather holds.

The pepperoni pizza was solid&mdash;chewy crust, decent amount of cheese. Sat outside by the boardwalk and caught the sunset, which honestly made it better than it probably was. Staff were chill, didn&rsquo;t rush me. Fine spot if you&rsquo;re nearby and want something easy.

Great pizza and the outdoor seating was a nice bonus. Staff were friendly enough, didn&#39;t have to wait long for anything.

The pizzas here are seriously big. Like, share-with-the-whole-table big. I got the classic pepperoni and the dough was so light, not heavy at all. Toppings were generous too. The little dipping sauce on the side was a nice touch, added a bit of tang. Just wish the crust had a bit more char, but that&#39;s me being picky. Good spot for a casual bite.

Solid steakhouse. Meat was cooked properly, staff knew their menu. Pricey though&mdash;fine if you&#39;re okay paying for quality.

Solid plant-based spot in Larvik. The watermelon salad with toasted seeds was the highlight. Hummus toast with chili oil hit the spot too. Quick service, no fuss.

The pistachio gelato was really good&mdash;creamy but not too heavy. I tried the lemon sorbet too, it tasted like actual fruit, not just sugar. Staff let me sample a few before deciding, which I appreciated. Place is small, you might have to stand outside if it&#39;s busy. Fine for a quick stop though.

The Christmas menu was a mixed bag&mdash;rakfisk was great, but the lutefisk felt too jelly-like. Service was nice, just a bit rough around the edges.

Been coming here for years, always stop by before catching the train. The cinnamon bun is still as good as the first time I tried it. Hot chocolate is solid too, not too sweet. Place gets busy but the line moves fast. Just wish they had more seating, but I guess that&#39;s part of the charm.

The lighting in here is so warm, really sets a cozy mood. Pizza was solid, and the price felt fair for what you got.

Been here a few times now, and the mixed veg with chapathi never disappoints. Prices are fair too, especially for Oslo. Service is fine, not too pushy. Solid spot if you know what you want.

We landed late from our flight and they still squeezed us in. The owners were lovely and even sang for my birthday. Food was solid too.

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