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World class sea food at Cornelius.
Let a fine dinner from one of the many restaurants in Bergen add some extra spice to your time in Bergen.
Bergen has some of the country’s most beautiful restaurants, and many of them take special pride in ensuring that the local ingredients preserve their natural taste and emphasize their distinctive character. Find your favorite typical Norwegian restaurant, a great seafood and sushi place, a restaurant with international menu or a fine dining restaurant that will really give you an experience to remember.
Beautiful boat ride and dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant:
Just a 20 minute boat ride from the city centre takes you to Holmen and Cornelius Seafood Restaurant, one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants, idyllically located right by the ocean front.
Inspired by the weather of the day, Cornelius serves its famous menu with exquisite seafood and trimmings.
Photo: Truls J Løtvedt
The restaurant arranges boat trips from Dreggekaien in Bergen city centre for dinner every day at 6 pm, returning at 10.30 pm. During the summer, you can also book a boat trips for lunch at 11.30 am, returning at 2 pm.
Booking can be made online all year. Make sure you book the shellfish talk with Alf Roald when avaiable - it is legendary!
Fish Me Seafood Buffet & Fjord cruise:
During the summer you can enjoy a delicious hot and cold buffet with the finest seafood Norway has to offer, on board M/S Showboat, while taking in the beautiful fjords around Bergen. More info and tickets for the seafood buffet here.
The best restaurants in the Nordic countries:
Bergen has several restaurants listed in the leading restaurant guide for the Nordic countries called White Guide. The White Guide is a driving force behind continuing development of both gastronomy and restaurant culture in the Nordics.
Restaurants in Bergen like Cornelius Seafood Restaurant, Colonialen, Lysverket, Marg og Bein og Restaurant 1877 listed and well worth a visit.
Restaurants in Bergen in historical settings:
Ever since the Hanseatic times, when stock fish trade was an important industry for Bergen, the city has been particularly known for its first class seafood. Today Bergen hosts some of the nation’s finest fish restaurants and if you visit places with the 'En smak av kysten' (Tase of the Coast) label, you are guaranteed a great seafood experience.
At Bryggen you can find several traditional and historical restaurants with rich menus including seafood, fish and meat based on the traditional western Norwegian kitchen. Bryggeloftet & Stuene is a historical restaurant with a distinctive atmosphere that has attracted both local regulars and visitors since 1910.
The Bryggen Tracteursted is another historical restaurant, inspired by the Hanseatic food culture.
Dinner with a view:
Many of the restaurants in Bergen have a breathtaking view that makes your dinner a magnificent nature experience. Ulriken Cable Car takes you from the city up to the top of Bergen’s highest mountain.
From the top you can experience panoramic view of Bergen and the surrounding ocean, islands, fjords and mountains. From the restaurant Sky Skraperen you can enjoy a simple lunch, a cold refreshment or a fine dinner with the city at your feet.
Fløibanen Funicular is one of Norway’s best-known attractions, and by the final stop is Fløien Folkerestaurant, a café, an á la carte restaurant and banquet facilities for all ocations. Here you can enjoy delicious light dishes, tasty sandwiches and cakes with Bergen at your feet.
From here you can get a complete overview of the city, while at the same time pick out individual buildings and sights that you can visit later, like Grieghallen or the Aquarium. From the top of Mount Fløyen you can see everything from the Fish Market and Bryggen to Askøy Island out in the open sea.
In addition to the historical and traditional restaurants in Bergen, the city is packed with everything from coffee shops, cafes, pubs and bars. Many of them which serve smaller delightful dishes. All you have to do is to choose according to your taste, appetite – and wallet.
Save money with the Bergen Card:
With the Bergen Card you get a discount on food and drink at selected restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. Click here for more information.
Tags: Restaurants in Bergen, Bergen Restaurants
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Inspired by the ingredients found in the Fjords, Farms and Forests of Norway, the Chef has created a unique Nordic menu that will trigger your taste buds.
The name “Allmuen” is not random. “Allmuen” is an old Scandinavian word meaning “The Common People”. We strive to combine local produce with global flavours and culinary traditions.
Bergen's oldest known tavern, the Altona, dates back to approx. the 17th century.
BARE Restaurant is Bergen's only Michelin-starred restaurant, as a result of our philosophy and love for the raw materials our surrounding nature provides.
BARE Vestland offers delicious light meals made from local ingredients, served in an unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere with good drinks.
Big Horn Steak House is an American inspired steakhouse, which specializes in serving beef of highest quality to its customers and guests.
Brasserie X combines French brasserie traditions with Norwegian quality food. The restaurant seats 600 people. Large buffet every Sunday.
The Brian Boru Irish Pub is the only true Irish pub in all of Norway. Opened in January 2019 by two Irish living in Noway and a Irish/Norwegian. Come by for som authentic Irish Craic.
Traditional Bergen restaurant with a view of the harbour, located on the old wharf, Bryggen. Distinctive interior with roots back to 1910.
Bryggen Tracteursted serves traditional food based on solid craftsmanship a modern cuisine inspired by Norwegian and Hanseatic traditions.
In the heart of Bergen you will find the city's best restaurant and a nice food and wine bar serving smaller dishes and funky wines.
A hidden gem serving modern and relaxed food. Colonialen Kranen serves modern, relaxed food that focuses on the local and seasonal produce of Norway
'There is something simple and stylish about this place. It's not pretentious, just quality in every detail...' Newspaper BT 2014
On a small island near Bergen is one of the finest seafood restaurants in Norway.
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Enhjørningen Fish Restaurant is the place for the diner who appreciates the fruits of the sea. Our à la carte menu has a wide range of fish and shellfish.
Modern Brasserie with beautiful interior design in historical surroundings. A broad selection of meat, fish, salads and home-made hamburgers.
Located at the Fish Market, Fish Me offers a large selection of seafood and snacks. Caters for groups and can deliver to cruise ships.
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Fjellskål is both a seafood store and restaurant, and a great place to enjoy world class Norwegian seafood.
Fløien Folkerestaurant from 1925 is one of Bergen's most distinguished restaurants, situated on Mount Fløyen, with a spectacular view over Bergen.
Modern restaurant facilities with exquisite cuisine and comfortable atmosphere. Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar has café, restaurant, rooftop terrace and nightclub.
With it's spectacular views of Bryggen and the mountains, the restaurant offers a wide range of exciting flavors, brought to you all the way from Manhattan.
The Swedish chef Marcus Samuelsson has created a menu with an amazing blend of flavors from Manhattan combined with selected produce from western Norway.
Lysverket presents some of the best Bergen has to offers of food, drink and music. Seafood from the west coast, self-made juices and local beer.
Like a white idyllic treasure, just off the immediate waterfront, lies Mandelhuset. The three wooden houses with their green trims and small dock were once an old-fashioned general store. Now it is a warm and friendly restaurant serving homemade…
Neighborhood restaurant localized at Høyden. We have focus on Nose to tail eating and Norwegian produce. Good selsection of craft beer and natural wines
Nama Sushi & Noodles serves quality Sushi and Asian food. Sushi Bar and Asian warm dishes from à la carte menu.
Authentic Italian food in warm and modern surroundings. As close to Italy as you can get.
Pascal Mat & Vin offers an exciting menu of Norwegian and international specialities for lunch and dinner.
Located just across the Fish Market. Using the best ingredients, the restaurant soon became one of the best rated on TripAdvisor.
Restaurant with a varied breakfast, lunch and evening menu. Wide range of options from a substantial set menu to a late night snack.
Comfortable restaurant seating 250 persons. Large capacity for weddings, business get-togethers and parties/Christmas dinners. A la carte and set menus.
Enjoy first-class food, drink and service in a classical style. Enjoy an aperitif in the Lobby bar and an avec in Amelia Salonger.
sky:skraper, the highest viewing point in Bergen: enjoy some of the most delicious food and refreshments available on a mountain top.
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4 course menu to the price of 3 course menuBergen Card benefits:
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Storm Kjøkken & Bar - one of Bergen’s best restaurants, offering lunches and dinners in a casual and friendly atmosphere.
T.G.I. Friday’s offers a wide selection of dishes and has something for everyone.
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10 % Ermäßigung auf SpeisenRestaurant with fresh Norwegian produce of the highest quality. Unique atmosphere in historic surroundings.
Valaskjalv is a Viking themed restaurant and bar in Bergen. Experience real Norwegian food from the Viking age!
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