Mon Oncle

Verdict: A Michelin-starred French room that earns its reputation on wine as much as food

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.

What Mon Oncle is now

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.

The atmosphere

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 wine program

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.

How it compares to Oslo's French and fine-dining alternatives

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.

Practical details

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.

Who should book

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.