Dinner menu at avalon oslo restaurant in sentrum district
Avalon in Oslo offers an enticing dinner menu designed to delight food lovers seeking a flavorful, shared dining experience. This menu features a diverse array of starters, mains, desserts, and an inviting selection of drinks, all crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients that celebrate Norwegian culinary traditions with a modern twist.
Starters to tease your taste buds
Avalon’s starters are perfect for sharing and full of intriguing flavors. Begin with the delicate Kalix roe served on warm waffles paired with tangy Røros sour cream, a beautifully balanced Nordic bite. For something savory and crunchy, try the langoustine croquettes accompanied by creamy aioli, or enjoy the rich indulgence of grilled bone marrow topped with beef tartar. If you prefer lighter starters, the grilled cabbage with Avalon XO sauce or the fresh green kalamata olives make excellent choices. Other tempting options include the coppa ham, tomato with Avalon ricotta and herbs, and grilled beetroots with orange and almonds.
Mains highlighting the best of land and sea
The mains at Avalon showcase exquisite grilled meats and fresh fish, ideal for sharing with friends or family. Seafood lovers will relish the panfried scallop served with squash, peas, and apple sauce, as well as the Cavatelli pasta tossed with langoustine in a zesty lemon sauce. Meat connoisseurs can indulge in the Norwegian culotte of cattle, succulent braised lamb shank from Rønn gård, or the impressive dry aged Côte de boeuf. For a shared centerpiece, the half trout fillet from Hardanger and the turbot on the bone are exceptional selections that highlight Norway’s coastal bounty.
Decadent desserts to complete your meal
Finish your dinner on a sweet note with Avalon’s dessert offerings. Savor the smooth apple parfait topped with blueberries and honeycomb or enjoy the classic combination of Cornish Kern cheese paired with tomato, vanilla marmalade, and crisp crackers. If you prefer something lighter, the pear sorbet or vanilla ice cream with coffee shoyu caramel sauce provide refreshing options, alongside simple ice cream flavors to cleanse the palate.
Drinks and specials to elevate your dining experience
Complement your meal with Avalon’s thoughtfully curated drinks menu, featuring refreshing cocktails, an impressive wine selection including orange wines like Vignaioli, as well as beer and coffee. The staff are known for personalized recommendations and attentive service, adding a warm and inviting atmosphere to your evening. Specials often include off-menu cocktails and seasonal dishes that showcase the freshest local produce, ensuring each visit offers a unique culinary adventure.
- Starters Kalix roe with waffles and Røros sour cream, langoustine croquettes with aioli, grilled bone marrow with beef tartar, grilled cabbage with Avalon XO sauce, green kalamata olives, coppa ham, tomato and Avalon ricotta with herbs, grilled beetroots with orange and almonds, Avalon bread, aioli, tzatziki, hollandaise with beef garum.
- Mains Panfried scallop with squash, peas, and apple sauce, cavatelli with langoustine and lemon sauce, duck liver parfait with grilled figs, beef tartar with Cornish Kern, shoyu and almonds, trout fillet from Hardanger (serves 2-3), turbot on the bone, Norwegian culotte of cattle, braised lamb shank from Rønn gård, dry aged Côte de boeuf.
- Desserts Cornish Kern cheese with tomato and vanilla marmalade and crackers, apple parfait with blueberries and honeycomb, vanilla ice cream with coffee shoyu caramel sauce, pear sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and simple ice cream options.
