Great restaurant recommended by a friend of a friend. Be sure to make a reservation- you can do…read moreonline- so you are not disappointed! We ate on the first level. Nice dining room with painted murals and a homey atmosphere. We had great service and the food came out quickly. They are known for the reindeer entree and the Fiskesuppe (fish soup). I had a salad (huge; with a very good mustard dressing) and the Fiskesuppe. The fish soup was creamy and flavorful. My husband had the lamb shank with root vegetables and mashed potatoes. He said it was very good. We shared their caramel flan - it was delicious and the flan itself was perfectly smooth. Highly recommend!

After dropping off our luggage at our hotel in Bergen around 7:00P, we came straight over to…read moreBryggeloftet & Stuene, the oldest restaurant in the city. As anticipated, it was completely full, but surprisingly, we only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. I had read that the fish soup (appetizer) is a must-try, though the mussels and their burger were super popular that night and looked delicious too. + FISH SOUP: The four of us ordered just one bowl to share as a starter and it was creamy, almost like a chowder! There wasn't a ton of seafood, just a few fish balls and small shrimp, but we still enjoyed the flavor. It came with paper-thin crackers and butter on the side. + PAN-FRIED WOLFFISH: Two thick, moist pieces of wolffish were served in a pool of creamy white wine sauce alongside broccolini and small shrimp. All fish and meat dishes include a choice of potatoes. I selected the dauphinoise (sliced potatoes with heavy cream and garlic) which was so rich and buttery! My sister ordered the slow-cooked LEG OF DEER with baked root vegetables, mashed potatoes, and port wine sauce. The deer was so tender and a sizable portion. She selected the mashed potatoes which were creamy and smooth. My mom got the filet of NORWEGIAN LAMB with seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, baked cherry tomatoes and red wine herb sauce. Of the main courses we all ordered, I considered this my favorite plate. Normally I am not a huge fan of lamb, but it was cooked to a perfect medium and didn't have much gaminess at all. Also super tender! The service was very friendly, but after we received our soup, we waited almost one hour for our main courses. Since the soup was a starter, our waitress asked if we wanted to eat it first or with our meal, so had we known there would be such a large gap between courses, we would have opted to just have everything together. The timing is really my only critique. This was a terrific hearty meal after a full day of travel. Beginning our trip with dinner at such a renowned local spot set our vacation off on the right foot!

I was super excited for this spot. I hadn't treid much traditional food in Scandinavia and I…read morefigured this was the best spot to do it. Food was incredible. Although, my Lapskaus was a bit unevenly heated. Reindeer was fun to try. Had a chat with a couple from England next to me at the bar. Service was good. They seem like they're usually booked but you can walk in and sit at the bar. Which is what I did.

Pingvinen was interesting, somewhere between seaside pub and upscale dining, with some elements of…read moreeach. I got the fish soup, following advice from Yelp, and was very happy with the meal. Simple, straightforward, and very well cooked. It was a hearty bowl of soup, loaded with large chunks of white fish, a delicious creamy base, and some buttered bread on the side. The soup was robust without feeling oily or heavy. The portion was a bit small for me, but I still enjoyed the flavors and was glad to have come here for a delicious lunch!

This is a tiny cozy restaurant in Bergen! We dined here for dinner and started with an appetizer…read morealong with catch of the day which was cod. I really enjoyed the cod here, it came with some great combinations - did not expect crispy potatoes to be a part of it. Very flavorful and fresh. Dessert was alright! It was particularly warm and stuffy in the restaurant which made it a bit uneasy in the beginning but we got used to it with time.

Mind blowing, every course from start to finish was fantastic. Service was also very nice. Nothing…read morebut good things to say

Upon entry the environment was very inviting with pleasant lighting, comfortable seating and…read moreatmosphere. I got the chef's three course two times now and both seemed to be custom just for me. Paired with the wine and beer selection it felt like the chef himself invited me into his home. Any tourist to Bergen should go and feast. I hope one day in the future I get to meat Adam Bjerck so we can have a cookoff!

We came here on our tour manager's recommendation. The service was meh as it took over 20 minutes…read morefor our foods to come, while we are seeing foods from other tables with similar items come quick quicker than ours!!! Also, when the water jugs ran out of water, the server would quickly replenish the jugs without asking while leaving our water jugs empty when we had finished our water!! Now, onto the food ... we both ordered open-faced sandwiches (Skagen and Fjords). Both sandwiches have bread that takes a strong muscle to cut through and the seafood was swimming in mayo!!! Overall, the experience was not that great plus it is not easy to climb up several steep steps of stairway to get to a restaurant! We can tell that this is a popular restaurant around the locals as it was filling up after 20 minutes, but will we come back here again? Not really!!

What a lovely place! It's not a traditional pub at all. Instead, it's a small fine dining…read moreestablishment that is locally owned and run. In fact I think our server was the owner, and he let us know that his wife was the cook (after we complimented our meals). Prices are very reasonable and there is a nice selection of fish and meat dishes. My husband and I shared the pork belly taco (appetizer) and the fish and chips plate. Our friend ordered the last available flank steak. Everything came out timely and was delicious! There was enough food to go around and no one left hungry. I'm really glad that our friend stumbled upon this restaurant. It was not crowded and had a lovely evening atmosphere for our last evening in town. It was walkable from our Airbnb and in a cute neighborhood. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

As many have recommended I will echo their sentiment and say, be polite, say "Hei" and then head…read moredown the stairs. A few helpful hints: Ask the bartender for a menu, take a seat and then head back up to the bar to place your order. They have a pitcher of water at the end of the bar with glasses so no need to add an extra expense for bottled water. Remember on Sunday a bar or restaurant is the only spot you will get alcohol so don't think you can grab some beer at the Kiwi or Rema and drink at home/hotel. I got the herring with lingonberries which sounded weird to me but after the first bite I was sold!! I cleaned the whole plate with ease because it was so good. The prices are affordable compared to other spots in Norway so assure you go downstairs because the menu and prices are different.

Didn't expect me to say this while eating at a restaurant in Norway but the chilli burger is REALLY…read moreHOT ! When my Norwegian friends say hot, it's normally just a tickle on the tongue - but this was some real hot stuff. Fortunately I like hot dishes and think it was tasty, however if I'd known before I would suggest to add cheese to get a more balanced flavour. Great place to visit - the interior is not very cosy but alright - decent assortment of beers but the staff weren't very knowledgeable. The fries was normal but nothing special - to get a five they would need to add dip sauces to their menu, educate the staff about the beers and balance out the burgers a bit. All in all, four runners out of five athletes.

There are actually two restaurants in this location, a casual restaurant called Bien Bar, and a…read moremore upscale restaurant simply called Bien. The location is four stops on the tram line from the city center of Bergen and definitely worth the short ride (or by taxi). It is actually an old very high-end pharmacy that has beautiful wood work and cabinetry. You will very much enjoy the ambiance, casual and well appointed. If you are looking for a local restaurant, away from the tourists, with great food this is it. There are about eight table seating twenty or so patrons. The menu is a four course fixed price menu with wine parings available. We had one person wait on us who was terrific, he explained the ingredients in every dish and brought us multiple additional courses. All of the dishes will really wonderful and beautifully plated. We didn't recognize many of the wines but each was a perfect match for the food. Don't be impatient this is a minimum two hour meal-we took almost three. But many of the locals were there before we arrived and still there when we left. Clearly this a gathering place for great food and friends!

As we have seen the word "Naboen" a few times in our Norwegian travels we checked translation and…read moreit means "The Neighbor" which is very apt for this warm and cozy cafe. We saw what looks the cinnamon roll we have found throughout Scandinavia and luckily ought one. Warm and delicious with our coffees. It is so fun to find such a gem in a little village. If the sun was out we may have been tempted to stay for awhile in the solarium

Place that caters to locals with outdoor tables for smoking and dogs. They have an extensive beer…read moremenu. You order at the counter and the server brings your food to the table. I had some local steamed shrimp and the Bergen fish soup, both good. The star was a pan fried turbot with hazelnuts, very complimentary flavors. Service was friendly.

Fun spot. Excellent trout salad. Good service. Lots of locals (as well as small tourist groups)read more

Delicious fast casual restaurant with quick service. Fish soup is wonderful, and non-fish eating…read morehusband ate every bite of his smoked trout wrap and fish cake.

High volume, busy, order from the counter and wait for number to be called. Find table in small…read morespace so crowded that even a as skinny person like me could not get past the seats along the aisle. My partner had a fish stew with potatoes. I had one of the traditional dishes with fish cakes and a scoop of boiled cabbage, potatoes and carrots. All flavorless. Generous helpings but neither of us would go back. Some other plates looked tastier. Plan ahead what you want to order because the line moves fast and you feel pressured to get your order in fast.

Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Pizza was delicious. Also had the calamari which was very good.read more

There are tons of Olivia restaurants as it is a chain. Gave it a try any way since the menu looked…read moreextensive and good. Service was average but friendly. The pizza margharita was a C+ or 3.0. There is not enough sauce. It was nice a thin and crispy though. Overall, I'd go elsewhere for pizza but you can try their other menu items.