Den Glade Gris
Dine at a highly-rated Oslo restaurant (4.6/5) offering a memorable dining experience with Norwegian specialties. Discover delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Easygoing restaurant specializing in hearty pork dishes & beers amid a rustic-style setting.
About Den Glade Gris
This popular Oslo eatery, consistently rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by nearly 5,000 diners, provides a delightful culinary journey. With a moderate price point ($$), it's a go-to spot for those seeking authentic flavors. Reviewers frequently highlight the exceptional quality and generous portions, with particular praise for dishes like smoked whale and crispy pork knuckle. The atmosphere is well-regarded, creating a comfortable setting for enjoying a meal, whether you're dining with a small group or looking for a place that accommodates larger gatherings. Outdoor seating and a selection of cocktails further enhance the dining experience, making it a memorable stop in the city.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Den Glade
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
We pass this place number of time, Finally we decided to dropping in. As we go through the menu, I decided take chefs recommendation three courses menu. The starter was Norwegian smoke Whale serve with bery sour cream, souce. I choose pork knuckle as the main menu, really incredible huge size around 500gr portions. The skin was crispy. The dessert. It was the mousse with espresso topped with bacon and crumble. Overall it was the greatest eating experience in Oslo. Very interesting. Yes, I highly recommend.....! Food is excellent. Had the pork knuckle as I had walked past it the day before and it looked great and couldn't not go here after that. It tasted fantastic. The table also had the ribs that were also excellent. I hadn't planned on eating the whale but it arrived anyway so tried it and was a unique taste. Some will like others won't. The white chocolate cream bacon desert was also very tasty. Service was good, but pricey but did taste good. Shame we couldn't sit inside as outside is a bit of a bus depot. Would recommend tho! Wow what a place. It gets busy so better get a reservation.. we didn’t but we were just lucky. The food is beyond good: it’s great if you are into meat .. We had the pork knuckle (absolutely incredible.. flavour and tenderness) and the bbq ribs also fantastic. We didn’t get dessert because the waitress was so busy that she couldn’t get to us.. not a big deal but it would have been nice. Ambiance is nice.. super lively and busy. Super well located. We will eat here any time for sure !
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Recent Reviews
Djoko T.
October 8, 2025
We pass this place number of time, Finally we decided to dropping in. As we go through the menu, I decided take chefs recommendation three courses menu. The starter was Norwegian smoke Whale serve with bery sour cream, souce. I choose pork knuckle as the main menu, really incredible huge size around 500gr portions. The skin was crispy. The dessert. It was the mousse with espresso topped with bacon and crumble. Overall it was the greatest eating experience in Oslo. Very interesting. Yes, I highly recommend.....!
Daniel A.
August 11, 2025
Food is excellent. Had the pork knuckle as I had walked past it the day before and it looked great and couldn't not go here after that. It tasted fantastic. The table also had the ribs that were also excellent. I hadn't planned on eating the whale but it arrived anyway so tried it and was a unique taste. Some will like others won't. The white chocolate cream bacon desert was also very tasty. Service was good, but pricey but did taste good. Shame we couldn't sit inside as outside is a bit of a bus depot. Would recommend tho!
Jedi M.
August 31, 2025
Wow what a place. It gets busy so better get a reservation.. we didn’t but we were just lucky. The food is beyond good: it’s great if you are into meat .. We had the pork knuckle (absolutely incredible.. flavour and tenderness) and the bbq ribs also fantastic. We didn’t get dessert because the waitress was so busy that she couldn’t get to us.. not a big deal but it would have been nice. Ambiance is nice.. super lively and busy. Super well located. We will eat here any time for sure !
AnnaM
October 29, 2025
I tried the fried fish with potatoes which was tasty, though nothing extraordinary. The restaurant was very pleasant and the service polite. The food is quite expensive and the option to leave a tip can feel a bit awkward, which is unusual in Norway. Despite this, I would recommend it for those wanting to enjoy traditional food in a nice environment.
Bill T.
October 15, 2025
Fantastic restaurant!! I’ve been there multiple times and everything has been excellent. The best pork knuckle I’ve ever had and that includes Munich and Bayern 🍻. It’s good to make a reservation but they will work hard to seat you if you don’t. Excellent beer selection as well.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Den Glade special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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Parking
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