Bagatelle (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Fate | Closed due to financial difficulties |
| Headquarters | Oslo , Norway |
Key people | Eyvind Hellstrøm (chef until 2009), Christen Sveaas (majority shareholder) |
| Products | Norwegian-French cuisine |
| Owner | Christen Sveaas (95% via AS Holding) |
Bagatelle was a high-end dining establishment situated in the Frogner district of Oslo, Norway, operating from 1982 until its closure in 2014. It stood out as the sole Norwegian eatery to receive two stars in the Michelin guide up until 2012. The restaurant experienced fluctuations in its Michelin rating: it lost one star in 2008, regained two stars in 2009, fell to no stars in 2011, and was awarded one star once more in 2012.
Chef Eyvind Hellstrøm managed the restaurant until 2009, when he left following a disagreement with majority shareholder Christen Sveaas, who owned 95% of Bagatelle via the Norwegian firm AS Holding. Located at Bygdøy Allé 3 since 1932, the establishment initially operated under the name Jacques Bagatelle before Hellstrøm revamped it into the acclaimed restaurant known today.
Bagatelle’s menu focused on Norwegian-French cuisine, highlighting local Norwegian ingredients combined with contemporary methods inspired by French culinary practices. Despite its esteemed reputation, the restaurant ceased operations in September 2014 due to ongoing financial difficulties.