Restaurant in Oslo, Norway
Bono
100Pearl PointsCalm Dinner Pick
About Bono
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.
Should you book Bono in Oslo? Base the decision on the practical details that are verified: 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. Beyond those logistics, specific details such as cuisine, signature dishes, chef, prices, seating, awards are not verified here, so treat this as a planning page rather than a full critical review.
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 verified 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bono handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. 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 verified 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?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically verified here. 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 verified 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?
Special-occasion details such as private dining, group setup, pricing, menu format are not verified here. 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, verified hours fit your schedule.
Location
Niels Juels gate 25, 0257 Oslo, Norway
Compare Bono
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bono | Oslo | , | , |
| Kolonihagen Frogner | Oslo | , | , |
| Ahaan | Oslo | , | , |
| Plah | Oslo | Thai | €€€€ |
| TAK | Oslo | , | , |
| Credo | Trondheim | New Nordic | , |
How Bono Oslo compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Kolonihagen Frogner, Notable alternative
- Ahaan, Notable alternative
- Plah, Thai, €€€€
- TAK, Notable alternative
- Credo, New Nordic, New Nordic
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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