Restaurant in Oslo, Norway
Oslo's best-value Michelin star, wine-first
Mon Oncle holds a Michelin star (2024, 2025) and the Star Wine List #1 ranking in Oslo for 2025 — making it the strongest French fine-dining booking in the city at the €€€ price tier. Under chef Dimitri Veith, who took ownership from the Maaemo group in 2023, it operates independently and consistently. Book three to four weeks ahead minimum; this is a hard reservation to secure on short notice.
The common assumption about Mon Oncle is that it traded on its connection to Maaemo — Oslo's three-Michelin-starred flagship. That connection still exists in the history books, but it no longer defines what this restaurant is. Since Esben Holmboe Bang transferred ownership to head chef Dimitri Veith in 2023, Mon Oncle has been its own operation, holding a Michelin star independently in both 2024 and 2025, and landing the Star Wine List #1 ranking in 2025. The wine program is the sharpest in its price tier in Oslo. If you are choosing between Mon Oncle and a comparable €€€ address in the city, the drinks list alone tips the balance.
Mon Oncle sits at Universitetsgata 9 in central Oslo, serving French cuisine at the €€€ price point. Under Veith, the kitchen has maintained the technical standard the room built under its previous ownership while establishing a clearer identity: a French-leaning restaurant where the wine program is treated as a co-equal part of the experience, not an afterthought. The Star Wine List #1 ranking for 2025 is a verifiable, independent credential that confirms what the list delivers. Among Michelin-starred French restaurants in Northern Europe, that combination — one star, top-ranked wine program, €€€ pricing , is a specific and useful position to occupy. For comparison, Hotel de Ville Crissier and L'Effervescence in Tokyo are French restaurants operating at a different scale and price level entirely; Mon Oncle is the version of that conversation that makes sense for a two- or three-night Oslo trip.
Mon Oncle reads as a restaurant for adults who want a proper evening rather than a performance. The energy is engaged but not loud , this is a room where conversation is possible throughout the meal, unlike some of Oslo's more theatrical addresses. For wine explorers and food enthusiasts who want to spend time with a list rather than rush through it, the ambient tone supports that. The Google rating sits at 4.6 across 119 reviews, which reflects consistent satisfaction rather than a polarising experience. Expect a setting that is composed and considered, appropriate for a Michelin-starred French room in a Northern European capital.
The Star Wine List #1 ranking in 2025 is the single most useful data point for deciding whether to book Mon Oncle over an alternative. Star Wine List evaluates lists on depth, range, and value , it is not a marketing award. Holding the leading position in Oslo means the list outperforms peers at Kontrast, Statholdergaarden, and every other wine-serious address in the city according to that 2025 assessment. If the wine list is a factor in your decision , and at a French restaurant at this price point, it should be , Mon Oncle is the correct Oslo booking. Oslo's bar scene has strong cocktail programs at venues like Bar Amour, but Mon Oncle is where you come for a serious bottle with a serious meal.
At €€€, Mon Oncle costs less than Maaemo (€€€€), Kontrast (€€€€), or Statholdergaarden (€€€€), while carrying the same Michelin star as the latter two. That pricing gap is meaningful in Oslo, where fine-dining costs are high across the board. Hot Shop operates at a similar €€€ tier with a New Nordic identity , it is the right alternative if you prefer Scandinavian technique over French; Mon Oncle is the better call if French cuisine and wine depth are your priorities. For a broader look at how Mon Oncle fits into the city's dining options, see our full Oslo restaurants guide. Norway's other Michelin-starred rooms , RE-NAA in Stavanger, FAGN in Trondheim, Gaptrast in Bergen, Iris in Rosendal, Under in Lindesnes, and Boen Gård in Tveit , operate in entirely different cities and contexts. If your trip is Oslo-only, Mon Oncle is the French fine-dining answer in this city.
Reservations: Book hard , this is a Michelin-starred room with limited seats, and demand has only increased since the 2023 ownership transition. Expect to plan at least three to four weeks ahead, and longer if you are visiting on a Friday or Saturday. Address: Universitetsgata 9, 0164 Oslo. Price tier: €€€ , a three-course meal with wine will put you in the range typical for one-star French dining in a Scandinavian capital. Cuisine: French, with a wine program ranked first in Oslo by Star Wine List (2025). Chef: Dimitri Veith, who took ownership in 2023. Nearby: The address is central Oslo, walkable from most hotels in the city centre; see our Oslo hotels guide for accommodation near the restaurant. For more on the city's wine culture, see our Oslo wineries guide and our Oslo experiences guide.
Mon Oncle is the right booking for wine-focused diners who want a Michelin-starred French room at a price point below Oslo's €€€€ tier. It is the strongest option in the city if the list matters as much as the plate. It is less suited to diners who want an immersive New Nordic tasting experience , for that, Maaemo or Kontrast are the correct calls. Solo diners, pairs, and small groups focused on depth over spectacle will find Mon Oncle the most rewarding option in its tier. The 2023 ownership shift, the consecutive Michelin stars, and the leading wine list ranking together confirm this is a room operating at full strength , not coasting on a legacy connection.
For New Nordic at a higher price point, Maaemo (€€€€, three Michelin stars) is the city's most serious tasting-menu address. Kontrast (€€€€, one Michelin star) is the right choice if you want Scandinavian technique over French. At a similar €€€ price tier, Hot Shop offers New Nordic cooking with strong execution. For a more relaxed French-leaning evening at lower spend, Brasserie Blanche is a sensible step down. Mon Oncle is the pick when you want French cuisine, a Michelin star, and Oslo's strongest wine list in a single booking.
Yes, with the caveat that you should confirm counter or bar seating availability when booking , the database does not confirm seat configuration, but French restaurants at this level typically accommodate solo diners well. The composed, conversation-friendly atmosphere makes it a comfortable choice for a solo evening, and the wine list gives you plenty to engage with on your own. For solo diners who want a more social bar-adjacent setting, Bar Amour is a livelier alternative.
Plan for three to four weeks minimum, and more for weekend tables. A Michelin-starred room at €€€ pricing in central Oslo with the city's top-ranked wine list fills quickly. If you are visiting Oslo on a fixed itinerary, book before you book your flights. Walking in without a reservation is not a viable strategy for this address.
At €€€, Mon Oncle delivers a Michelin-starred French meal with Oslo's highest-ranked wine list (Star Wine List #1, 2025) at a price point below the city's €€€€ addresses. That combination makes it good value relative to its peer set. The value case is strongest if you plan to spend meaningfully on wine , the list justifies the occasion. If you want the most technically ambitious tasting menu in Oslo, Maaemo at €€€€ delivers more at a higher price; Mon Oncle is the right call when you want quality without going to Oslo's leading price tier.
Mon Oncle changed hands in 2023 when Esben Holmboe Bang (of Maaemo) transferred ownership to head chef Dimitri Veith. It has held a Michelin star in both 2024 and 2025 under Veith's leadership, so the quality is independently verified. The wine program is the primary distinguishing feature , Star Wine List ranked it first in Oslo for 2025. Come prepared to engage with the list. The atmosphere is relaxed relative to some starred rooms , formal but not stiff. Book well in advance, dress appropriately for a Michelin-starred French restaurant, and budget for wine if you want the full experience.
The database does not confirm tasting menu structure or pricing, so specific menu format advice requires checking directly with the restaurant. What is confirmed: a Michelin star held consecutively in 2024 and 2025, French cuisine at €€€ pricing, and a wine program ranked first in Oslo. Those credentials together indicate that whatever format the kitchen is running, the execution meets the standard required for the star. For a French fine-dining tasting format in Oslo, Mon Oncle is the correct address at this price tier.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in the database , contact the restaurant directly to ask. The Star Wine List #1 ranking (2025) makes the bar a compelling destination for wine-focused visitors even outside a full dinner format, if the restaurant offers it. For Oslo's dedicated cocktail bar scene, see our Oslo bars guide or consider Bar Amour as a standalone option.
Specific dish recommendations require current menu data not available in the database , menus at Michelin-starred restaurants change seasonally and the database does not list signature dishes for Mon Oncle. What is safe to say: this is a French kitchen holding a Michelin star, so the technical foundation across the menu will be solid. Ask the team on arrival what is strongest that evening, and lean into the wine pairing , the Star Wine List #1 ranking confirms the list is where this restaurant makes its clearest statement.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Oncle | French | €€€ | Hard |
| Maaemo | New Nordic, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Kontrast | New Nordic, Scandinavian | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Hot Shop | New Nordic, Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Unknown |
| Statholdergaarden | Modern European, Classic Cuisine | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Arakataka | Nordic , Norwegian | €€ | Unknown |
A quick look at how Mon Oncle measures up.
Statholdergaarden and Kontrast both hold a Michelin star but price at €€€€, making Mon Oncle the sharper bet at €€€ if French cuisine and serious wine are your priorities. Arakataka and Hot Shop serve as lower-stakes alternatives for casual evenings without tasting-menu commitment. Maaemo sits at the top of the Oslo hierarchy at three Michelin stars and €€€€, but it is a different format and price tier entirely.
A Michelin-starred French room at €€€ is generally friendlier for solo diners than higher-priced tasting-menu restaurants, where solo supplements can be steep. Mon Oncle's wine program — ranked #1 by Star Wine List in 2025 — gives solo diners a genuine reason to linger at the counter or bar if available. Confirm seating options when booking, as the restaurant does not publish a floor plan.
Book at least three to four weeks out. Since Dimitri Veith took over in 2023 and the Michelin star has been confirmed for both 2024 and 2025, demand has increased and the room's limited seats go quickly. Leave less lead time than that and you risk being shut out, especially on weekends.
At €€€, Mon Oncle delivers a Michelin-starred French kitchen and the #1-ranked wine list in Oslo for 2025 — at a price point below every comparable Michelin-starred room in the city, including Kontrast and Statholdergaarden at €€€€. For wine-focused diners, the value case is strong. If you are indifferent to wine and primarily want the most technically ambitious cooking in Oslo, Maaemo is in a different category.
Mon Oncle started as part of the Maaemo group before ownership transferred to head chef Dimitri Veith in 2023, and the kitchen has held its Michelin star through the transition. The wine program is not incidental — Star Wine List ranked it #1 in Oslo in 2025, so first-timers should treat the list as a core part of the experience rather than an afterthought. The room sits at Universitetsgata 9 in central Oslo at the €€€ price tier.
For a French room with a confirmed Michelin star at €€€, a tasting menu format is typically where the kitchen shows its range most clearly, and Mon Oncle's retained star under Veith suggests the kitchen delivers at that level. Whether the specific format and number of courses suits you depends on appetite and time — the restaurant does not publicly list menu details, so confirm the current format when booking. If tasting menus are not your preference, a Michelin-starred French room at this price point is still one of the more flexible options in Oslo's fine-dining tier.
Bar or counter seating availability is not confirmed in available records for Mon Oncle, and the restaurant does not publish a floor plan or seating policy. check the venue's official channels at Universitetsgata 9 or via reservation to ask about bar access before your visit — particularly relevant for solo diners or walk-in attempts.
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