Oslo Court

There seem to be some very strange or possibly deluded and bitter people writing reviews on here about Oslo Ct, or are they perhaps just the types whom like to "Demand respect" if they have to open their wallets ?, and do they think that waiters and associated staff are beneath them ?

I have been going there for 17 years so far, and have taken friends from all different walks of life whom have loved the place, and now go of their own accord with or without me (BooHoo), and I hope to go many more times, and my review below is an honest and typical account of my many visits, and with having eaten in many fine restaurants around the world, and some pretty nasty ones too......

The real truth starts here....The atmosphere is both relaxed and buzzy, and is without a need for music, therefore making it a great place for socializing, there are more often than not birthday celebrations going on whichever evening you go there, afternoons are the same too, the food is great (and be prepared for loads of it, weight watchers beware..lol), the menu is nicely varied, and immense once they reel off the "Specials" which are not advertised on the table menu, and if you like the thought of a classy family run restaurant, with manners and style in mind you can't go wrong here, Tony, the boss, usually leaves the running of it to his wonderful daughters and they too are delightful hostesses whenever he is absent, ensure that you save room for the dessert selection too, or the sweet waiter, Neil, will not allow you to leave..hahaha.
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Paul Green
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 28, 2011

Visited Oslo Court for the first time for lunch this week. It was completely full, including a table of about 24, and the atmosphere was very buzzy. This place is full of characters, especially the guy who brings the dessert, and the food was great. Well worth a visit!
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Cheryl Brown
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, November 18, 2011

just had lunch, my wife and i, as usual food excellent, service also excellent, cannot fault this restaurant.
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Robert
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, October 17, 2011

I have been to Oslo Court for many years - and it is one of London's hidden gems. Each time I've been its to celebrate something with my family...most recently to celebrate a promotion. Its a special place!!

The food is excellent and service impeccable. I would highly recommend the crab and prawn salad, scallops wrapped in bacon or the escargots for starters and lobster thermador or lobster in butter and garlic for mains. You just cant go wrong!!!

The dessert waiter is an institution - and spoils each customer to bits. He always manages to produce a favourite.

The decor of the place takes you back to the 70's but it is quite delightful - particularly if you get a table overlooking the garden in the evenings.

I would throughly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have a special evening out.
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Sherina Petit
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

I have eaten many times at Oslo Court, for birthdays, girls' lunches, with friends and with my partner. Even once for Christmas Day! On every occasion I have been made to feel welcome by a great team of people including the owner and his family.

Be prepared to overstuff yourself with great food, beautifully cooked and well presented. The menu is huge and if they do not have something on the menu staff will do their best to accommodate any special requests.

The restaurant is situated in a 1930s block and is like a giant dining room in a house. The decor is chintzy and homely - I love it! The clientele is a mix of families sharing celebrations - be prepared to sing happy birthday a few times - older couples out for a Saturday lunch, business men doing their deals and locals enjoying the gem on their doorstep.

I went this Saturday for a meal with my partner - we are both big eaters and enjoy the wide choice of food. For £86 we had - 1 lager, Cinzano and lemonade, crudites and garlic mayonaise + melba toast and butter (everyone gets these on the table). Starters: I had a generous portion of scallops cooked in garlic butter, partner had a tasty home made fish soup. Mains: I had a giant T-bone steak (which was huge!) partner had rack of lamb all served with a selection of vegetables. I recommend the lightly battered zucchini. Dessert: The marvelous Neil is in charge of the sweet trolley and will find something to tempt even the most reluctant dessert eater (me). Coffees and a little plate with turkish delight, marzipan sweets and after dinner mints rounds off the whole meal.

A word of warning! This is a very popular restaurant and has its regular clients, book well ahead so as not to be disappointed.

Happy eating and enjoy - I know I will!
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Mrs Jo Woods
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, July 25, 2011

Took my wife there on finding she was pregnant and was glad I read the reviews here both good and bad because I knew what to expect.

Now, to get the negatives out of the way. Yes, most of the sauces do tend to have a mayo base. Yes, if you don't like pink as a colour don't go - you'll find it on most of the linen and the ceiling. And yes, you'll have to stick to the set price menu - 2 ppl without any drinks comes to just under £100, not a cheap eat.

But there really isn't anything cheap about this place. Tucked away in a quiet street Oslo Court provides a unique dining experience. If, like us, the most important criteria are the quality of the food and the demeanour of the staff then this place is heaven. The meal though quaint was absolutely the highest quality of food we have had in our extensive London dining experience (exception - mayo sauces). The portions are of average to large size but the quality of the food is exceptional and you would have to have an outstanding appetite to be left hungry at the end of the meal.

The service if anything is even better than the food. The approach gives you the impression that the staff have known you for ages (it was our first time mind). Staff attend to you in a timely but not overbearing manner. And the apparently well-known dessert waiter on hearing I couldn't choose between 2 dessert options gave me BOTH! They even got me a cab at good value at the end of the evening.

One neutral point - the majority of diners you would guess are retired - just an observation.

I would recommend Oslo Court to anybody looking for a unique and personal dining experience. They certainly made us feel very special.
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GR
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 05, 2011

Have eaten here before but things seem to have gone downhill. Veg overcooked, and over reliance on mayonnaise based sauces. The worst thing about our meal was the attitude of some of the staff. Our dessert was a long time coming, but as we had time to wait we said nothing - even when the table next door, who finished their main course a long time after us, were served first. The problem came when the staff seemed to decide they wanted our table - even though the restaurant was half empty. A young waiter tried to remove plates before all the party had finished eating - I asked him to wait until all had finished. An older waiter then stormed over and started removing plates, even though I asked him nicely to wait until all guests had finished eating - he didn't wait and cleared all the plates leaving one guest still eating dessert. This is not the way to treat people in any restaurant. The older waiter should be ashamed of himself.
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4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Oslo Court is known to be a prestigious restaurant, pleasing food and pleasing staff. One that makes an occasion, one that you’d wear your best dress to. I have you know that this observation is one to disbelieve.

After booking a month in advance, over six telephone calls; my family and I arrive at Oslo Court to celebrate my grandmother’s 84th birthday. Of course she is wearing her best dress, not to mention having her hair done. As we a greeted and are asked for our reservation name we are to find our name isn’t on the list. Ok, a mistake. Now where’s the manager?

Fifteen minutes later the owner makes an appearance. To put into perspective, standing in front of the owner is my mother of 4ft 11, myself (18 years old), and my brother (20 years old); by this time my grandmother and uncle were out of the room. My mother politely explains how six telephone calls were made; this reservation was no delusion. No voices were raised on our part. My mother merely tried to reach a resolution, as we didn’t want to go elsewhere, explaining how it was her Mother’s birthday, she had got all dressed up and we booked a month ago. However, the owner did not want to hear this, nor did he have any time to hear this. What I am about to explain next is no exaggeration. In fact, these mere words do not do give this awful experience any justice.

The owner of Oslo Court, without a word of apology, shouted with horrendous offence to my mother. He spoke to us as though we were youths off the street, who had arrived to vandalise the place. In fact, if we were youths after trouble, being this rude and acting in this manner would be somewhat over the top. The owner raised his voice with venom, uttering the words along the lines of “I make the bookings, I know what I’m doing and you didn’t book”, “I know how to run my restaurant, I have people queuing”, “you are only here for an argument” and “I’m the boss”. His expression could have been translated as “scum, get out of here”. The tone of his expression was uttered in such a way I stood in disbelief. My mum, a professional businesswoman, who is never short of words, stood speechless. My brother was having none of this so explained how he cannot treat customers in this way. Even my 6ft brother struggled to get a word in. The owner’s response was shouted, “ I know how to treat my customers, I have had 28 years of experience”.

Any decent person, especially a restaurant owner, or any owner of a reputable business, would merely have apologised. If the restaurant was booked, then suggestion of an alternative should have been given to resolve the issue with as little fuss as possible. After all, we did book and that is certain, so therefore the fault was on their part. It’s commonplace that ‘the customer is always right’.
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O.Martin
3 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 5
Sunday, March 27, 2011

My wife and I have dined at the restaurant about a dozen times over the past 14 years. Indeed we moved away from the area to the West Midlands some 10 years ago but still make the effort to return to the restaurant for a treat.

We probably dine out 2 or 3 times pw so returning to Oslo Court is quite a compliment!

Frankly it is excellent value for money. Yes the surroundings seem a little dated but the food is sensational.

Always recommended - we are returning next week for my wife's birthday!
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Keith Jones
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 07, 2011

I have just had a superb evening. I have not been to Oslo Court for a couple of years and having seen reviews I wondered if it had gone down hill but was pleased to see that this is not the case. On previous visits I had attended in a group for corporate lunch but on this occasion for my 64th birthday I ent with my wife and had a wonderful evening food great staff attentive what more can you ask for. I would give ths restaurant 10/10.
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Derek Bracewell
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 16, 2011