Bono
Briskeby, Oslo
Restaurant in Oslo, Norway
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Bono when you want a practical Frogner dinner rather than a destination tasting-menu commitment. It suits a repeat visit, date, or small-table plan, but larger groups and special-occasion bookings should compare alternatives with clearer cuisine identity or event energy before committing.
About Bono
Should you book Bono in Oslo? Bono is in Oslo, has a smart-casual dress code, is open Tuesday through Friday from 6–10:30 PM, plus Saturday from 1–5 PM and 6–10:30 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
The case for booking is simplicity. If the timing works for your Oslo plans and you want a smart-casual setting, Bono may fit neatly into an evening or Saturday schedule. If your meal depends on a particular cuisine, menu format, dietary accommodation, budget, or occasion setup, confirm those details directly before committing.
Better for a confirmed schedule than an assumed occasion brief
Use Bono when its Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours match the plan. Do not assume private dining, large-party suitability, a specific menu format, or a particular service style from the information available here. If the booking needs a more clearly defined comparison point, consider Plah, Credo, TAK, Ahaan, or Kolonihagen Frogner as part of a broader shortlist.
For regulars or repeat visitors, the smarter move is to treat Bono as a practical booking candidate and verify anything that matters before you go. For a first-time Oslo dining plan, compare it with other restaurants when cuisine, price, recognition, or a stronger point of view is central to the decision.
Where it fits in an Oslo shortlist
The useful verdict is this: book Bono when its hours, Oslo setting, smart-casual tone fit your plans; look elsewhere or confirm directly when the meal needs to carry a birthday, client dinner, dietary requirement, or food-focused itinerary. For wider planning, use our full Oslo restaurants guide and our full Oslo bars guide.
If you are comparing beyond Bono, keep the shortlist focused on planning needs: date, time, dress code, how much detail you need before booking. Ahaan, Credo, Kolonihagen Frogner, Plah, TAK are natural names to compare with Bono, while other dining rooms can be considered generically if they better match the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- Niels Juels gate 25, 0257 Oslo, Norway
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +4798687691
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bono sits squarely in Frogner's quiet, considered dining lane: an intimate, neighbourhood restaurant that privileges substance over spectacle. The piece frames the setting amid tree-lined streets and pre‑war buildings, and the food follows suit — serious, unflashy and attentive to technique rather than narrative theatre. The mood reads as sophisticated and relaxed; regulars and locals feel at home because the kitchen cooks to steady standards rather than to the whims of destination tourism. Expect a polished but approachable room that privileges a focused meal and repeat visits over one-off occasions.
Best For
Bono is best for relaxed evening dining where the company and the food take centre stage. The Frogner location and the editorial framing emphasize local, repeat use rather than a tourist-driven destination; that makes it well suited to date nights, small groups and casual hangouts among residents. It works for diners who want thoughtfully prepared Italian dishes without the fanfare of tasting-menu theatres — a place to return to for a reliable, focused dinner that rewards familiarity and repeat visits.
Ordering Tips
The menu leans on carefully executed Italian staples; the signature handmade pasta and the tagliatelle with wild boar ragout are natural anchors to order. Given the restaurant's described restraint — 'considered rather than theatrical' — opt for dishes that showcase technique and ingredients rather than expecting a long tasting-menu arc. If you're visiting to understand Bono's approach, start with a pasta course and build from there; the room and menu favor steady, well-made plates intended for repeat enjoyment rather than one-off spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and cozy with a friendly family atmosphere, chequered tablecloths, and well-spaced tables.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- handmade pasta
- tagliatelle with wild boar ragout
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kolonihagen Frogner, Notable alternative
- Ahaan, Notable alternative
- Plah, Thai, €€€€
- TAK, Notable alternative
- Credo, New Nordic, New Nordic
Restaurant context
How Bono compares in Oslo
Bono is the lower-drama choice in this Oslo set: useful when you want a manageable dinner plan in Frogner without building the night around a destination format. Kolonihagen Frogner is the closest peer by neighborhood logic, so cross-shop that first if convenience in the area matters more than a specific cuisine brief.
For a clearer dining identity, Ahaan and Plah are stronger comparisons. Plah has the defined Thai, €€€€ signal, so choose it when the night can justify a higher-stakes spend. Ahaan is the better alternative when the priority is a sharper concept and a meal that feels less like a fallback booking.
TAK belongs in the cross-shop set if ambiance is driving the choice, while Credo is the New Nordic reference point for diners willing to leave the immediate Oslo frame for a more destination-led meal. Bono wins on ease and simplicity; the others win when the restaurant itself needs to be the reason for the evening.
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Compare Bono
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bono | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kolonihagen Frogner | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ahaan | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Plah | Oslo | Thai | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 Michelin Plate |
| TAK | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Credo | Trondheim | New Nordic | ; | No published awards |
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How Bono Oslo compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bono handle dietary restrictions?
If allergies, restrictions, or special requests are important, contact Bono directly before booking and compare with other options if you need clearer information in advance.
What should I wear to Bono?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, relaxed wear for the Tuesday–Saturday evening slots in Oslo, keep the same smart-casual approach for the Saturday 1–5 PM opening.
Is Bono good for solo dining?
If you are planning to go alone, the practical details to rely on are the Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours: Tuesday through Friday from 6–10:30 PM, plus Saturday from 1–5 PM and 6–10:30 PM.
Which Bono opening time should I choose?
Bono's hours are Tuesday through Friday from 6–10:30 PM and Saturday from 1–5 PM and 6–10:30 PM. Choose the time that best fits your Oslo plans, confirm directly if you need details about the menu or service format at a specific sitting.
Is Bono good for a special occasion?
Bono may work if its Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, hours fit the plan, but confirm directly before building an important celebration around it. For comparison, you can also look at Credo or TAK.
What are alternatives to Bono?
Comparison options include Kolonihagen Frogner, Ahaan, Plah, TAK, Credo, then choose based on the details that matter most to your booking. Bono is the practical pick when its Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, hours fit your schedule.
