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    Restaurant in Oslo, Norway

    Brasserie Rivoli

    100Pearl Points

    Wine-led dining

    Brasserie Rivoli, Restaurant in Oslo

    About Brasserie Rivoli

    Brasserie Rivoli is a practical Bjørvika pick for a wine-led lunch or dinner near Oslo's Opera district. Book it when the group wants a polished brasserie-style room and Star Wine List recognition, not when the plan is breakfast, a low-cost bite, or a long tasting-menu splurge.

    For someone planning a meal in Oslo, Brasserie Rivoli is best considered with the verified basics in mind: it is open most days except Sunday, the dress code is smart casual, it has Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Those facts make it a useful candidate when the group wants an Oslo restaurant with a confirmed wine-list accolade, while still keeping expectations grounded where details such as menu style, prices, service format are not verified here.

    An Oslo option with confirmed Star Wine List recognition

    Brasserie Rivoli is in Oslo and has Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That is the clearest verified signal to use when deciding whether it belongs on a shortlist, especially if the table cares about a restaurant being noted by a wine-focused guide. Beyond that recognition, this guide should not overstate the specifics: no verified menu format, cuisine, chef, price level, seating style, or signature dishes are available here.

    Do not choose it for a traditional breakfast plan. The verified hours start at 4 PM on Monday, 11 AM Tuesday through Friday, 2:30 PM on Saturday; Sunday is closed. Those hours make it more practical for later-day planning than for a morning stop. If timing matters, check the exact day carefully before building the rest of the itinerary around it.

    The dress code is smart casual, so plan for neat, polished clothing without assuming a formal requirement. For group planning, keep the decision simple: Brasserie Rivoli is a named Oslo option with confirmed hours, a smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition, but the rest of the experience should be confirmed directly before booking.

    Who should book, who should trade across

    Book if the occasion calls for an Oslo restaurant with a confirmed wine-list credential and a smart-casual setting. Be more cautious if the brief depends on specifics not verified here, such as a particular cuisine, tasting-menu format, low-cost meal, bar seating, takeout, dietary accommodations, or a defined lunch offering. In those cases, confirm directly before committing.

    For deeper Oslo planning, use Our full Oslo restaurants guide alongside Our full Oslo bars guide if the meal is likely to continue into drinks. Visitors building a wider stay can also compare Brasserie Rivoli with other Oslo dining options such as Maaemo, Madonna, Tolvte og Kranen, Vaaghals, or Vin Bjørvika, depending on the kind of evening they want.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How far ahead should I book Brasserie Rivoli?

    Booking lead time is not verified here, so plan ahead if your timing is important and confirm availability directly with the restaurant. Brasserie Rivoli is in Oslo, its verified hours vary by day: Monday 4–11 PM, Tuesday to Friday 11 AM–11 PM, Saturday 2:30–11 PM, Sunday closed.

    Can I eat at the bar at Brasserie Rivoli?

    Bar seating is not verified here. If that detail matters, contact the restaurant before you go. The confirmed facts are that Brasserie Rivoli is in Oslo, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026, has a smart-casual dress code.

    What should a first-timer know about Brasserie Rivoli?

    Start with the verified basics: Brasserie Rivoli is in Oslo, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026, lists a smart-casual dress code. Specifics such as cuisine, menu format, prices, signature dishes, seating style are not verified here, so confirm those directly if they are important to your visit.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Brasserie Rivoli?

    The verified hours show that Brasserie Rivoli opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Friday, 4 PM on Monday, 2:30 PM on Saturday, with Sunday closed. A specific lunch offering is not verified here, so use the hours for timing guidance and confirm the current service details directly.

    What are alternatives to Brasserie Rivoli in Oslo?

    For other Oslo dining plans, consider comparing Brasserie Rivoli with Vin Bjørvika, Maaemo, Madonna, Tolvte og Kranen, or Vaaghals. Choose based on the kind of meal you want, confirm current details directly because this page only verifies Brasserie Rivoli's hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition.

    Is Brasserie Rivoli good for a special occasion?

    It can be a candidate for a special occasion if the confirmed details fit your plans: Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Specific occasion-friendly features such as private rooms, tasting menus, views, or set menus are not verified here.

    What should I wear to Brasserie Rivoli?

    The verified dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than assuming either formalwear or very casual dress.

    Location

    Operagata 3, 0194 Oslo, Norway

    Compare Brasserie Rivoli

    Brasserie Rivoli Oslo and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    Brasserie RivoliOslo, Star Wine List (2026),
    Vin BjørvikaOslo, , ,
    MadonnaOsloModern Cuisine, €€
    Tolvte og KranenOslo, , ,
    MaaemoOsloNew Nordic, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
    VaaghalsOsloScandinavian, €€€

    How Brasserie Rivoli Oslo compares with similar nearby venues.

    Also Consider

    • Vin Bjørvika, Notable alternative
    • Madonna, Modern Cuisine, €€
    • Tolvte og Kranen, Notable alternative
    • Maaemo, New Nordic, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
    • Vaaghals, Scandinavian, €€€

    How It Compares

    Choose Brasserie Rivoli when location and wine credibility matter more than a tightly defined cuisine label. Vin Bjørvika is the closer cross-shop for a wine-forward mood in the same broader area, while Madonna is clearer on value if the group wants Modern Cuisine at €€ and a more casual price signal.

    For a higher-commitment meal, Maaemo is the splurge choice: New Nordic, Modern Cuisine, €€€€, and a very different booking mindset. Do not compare the two as substitutes. One is for a destination dining plan; Brasserie Rivoli is for a polished, easier-fit meal in Bjørvika.

    Vaaghals is the stronger pick when the brief is Scandinavian cooking at €€€ and a more explicit local-food angle. Tolvte og Kranen is worth checking when availability or ambiance is the deciding factor, but Rivoli has the clearer wine-recognition signal for diners choosing around the list.

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