Vino al Vino
Homans Byen, Oslo
Restaurant in Oslo, Norway
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Vino al Vino is a practical Oslo choice for a small, conversation-led evening rather than a formal destination meal. Choose it for a date, business drink, or low-pressure celebration; compare Kolonialen Bislett if you want a full modern-cuisine dinner, Kastellet Wine Bar if the wine-bar format is the priority.
About Vino al Vino
Vino al Vino is a venue in Oslo with regular evening hours throughout the week and a casual dress code. It opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 10 PM on Sunday and Monday, closes at 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. That makes the venue easiest to consider as an evening option, with a slightly later finish across the main part of the week and a shorter window at the beginning and end.
With no further details about cuisine, menu format, prices, booking policy, awards, or service style, this guide focuses on the basics: evening hours, a casual dress code, a straightforward option for planning around timing. If the occasion depends on a fuller documented plan, Kolonialen Bislett is another option to compare. You can also compare the practical details with Kastellet Wine Bar before committing, especially if the choice is coming down to timing, dress expectations, or how much certainty you need in advance.
Choose it for evening availability in Oslo
Vino al Vino is easiest to assess on logistics. Its listed schedule covers every evening of the week: Monday and Sunday from 4–10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday from 4–11 PM. The 4 PM opening gives it a clear late-afternoon and evening profile, while the closing times help define how it might fit around an early evening meet-up, a later plan, or a simple stop that does not require formal dress. The dress code is casual, which makes it a direct option for an evening plan in Oslo when you want to avoid more formal expectations.
For readers building a wider Oslo itinerary, use our full Oslo restaurants guide for dinner planning, then check our full Oslo bars guide if the night is more drinks-led. Those broader guides are useful when the decision depends on a clearer sense of category, setting, or documented dining and drinking context. If visitors are pairing dinner with an overnight stay, our full Oslo hotels guide is the more useful companion, because the value of this listing is mainly its evening availability in the city rather than a complete description of the venue itself.
Planning details
- Location
- Holbergs Plass 4, 0166 Oslo, Norway
- Website
- vinoalvino.no
- Phone
- +4745836050
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vino al Vino reads like a neighbourhood wine room more than a theatrical destination. The space is described as intimate and composed — a small room on Holbergs Plass that feels designed to welcome a local crowd and visitors from nearby cultural institutions. The wine list serves as the room’s editorial voice, so conversation and bottle-swapping sit at the center of the experience rather than a headlong, formal tasting ritual. The result is a charming, relaxed evening spot where the mood shifts with the guests and the cellar’s selections.
Best For
This is a place to plan an evening around the city’s cultural calendar: pre-theater nights and post-show dinners suit the address well, given its proximity to institutions and its appeal to an arts-minded crowd. The wine-forward program also makes it a good fit for business dinners that lean toward conversational rather than ceremonial service, and for date nights where exploring bottles together is part of the outing. It’s intentionally not a tasting-menu destination; instead it rewards leisurely meals paired with thoughtful wines.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the primary menu and lean on the staff’s recommendations: the write-up emphasizes a tight relationship between sommelier and kitchen, so asking for a pairing or a bottle to match your courses is sensible. Choose dishes that are explicitly built to support the cellar selections—classic, pasta-forward items like the Tagliatelle al ragu and a house Tiramisù are mentioned as signatures and make reliable choices. For theatre plans, arrive with time to browse the list and settle into a bottle before heading out.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and pleasant with nice premises and large windows overlooking the street.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tagliatelle al ragu bolognese
- Tiramisù della casa
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Kolonialen Bislett if the priority is a full Modern Cuisine dinner at a defined €€ level. Choose Kastellet Wine Bar if the night should stay wine-bar focused from the start.
Restaurant context
How Vino al Vino compares in Oslo
Vino al Vino is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the evening is built around conversation rather than a full meal. Kolonialen Bislett is a better fit for diners who want a defined Modern Cuisine restaurant experience at €€, while Vino al Vino reads more like the flexible option for a shorter evening.
Kastellet Wine Bar is the closest cross-shop if the night is wine-led. Choose Kastellet when the bar format is the main event; choose Vino al Vino when central convenience and an easier plan matter more. Park 29 is better suited to a proper sit-down occasion if the group wants the structure of a restaurant.
The Three Fifty and Beijing Palace are stronger alternatives when the group has a clearer food brief. Vino al Vino is the safer pick for two people or a relaxed meet-up; the others make more sense when the meal itself needs to carry the night.
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Compare Vino al Vino
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vino al Vino | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kolonialen Bislett | Oslo | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262026 White Guide Nordic Restaurants - Masters Level2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5902025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5062024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Park 29 | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kastellet Wine Bar | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Three Fifty | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Beijing Palace | Oslo | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vino al Vino good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual evening plan in Oslo. It is open from 4 PM daily, closing at 10 PM on Sunday and Monday and 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. For another venue to compare, consider Park 29.
What should I order at Vino al Vino?
What are alternatives to Vino al Vino?
Kolonialen Bislett, Kastellet Wine Bar, Park 29, The Three Fifty, Beijing Palace are other venues to compare depending on the kind of evening you are planning. Check each venue's current details before choosing.
What should I wear to Vino al Vino?
The dress code is casual. Plan for a relaxed evening in Oslo rather than a formal dress requirement.
Is Vino al Vino good for solo dining?
What is known is that Vino al Vino has evening hours every day and a casual dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Vino al Vino?
Vino al Vino opens at 4 PM daily, so the schedule supports evening visits rather than lunch. It closes at 10 PM on Sunday and Monday, at 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
How far ahead should I book Vino al Vino?
If timing matters, check directly with the venue; the confirmed hours are 4–10 PM on Sunday and Monday, 4–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
