After exploring the University of Bergen, we walked a short distance to Marg & Bein for an early…read moredinner around 3:00P. Because we dined during an off-time, we had the whole restaurant to ourselves, though I imagine it gets busier during peak hours. Our waitress sat us by the window and recommended sharing a few plates family-style. (Note: The menu may rotate.) For anyone who wants their own meal, they do have a main dish that is meant for a single serving. That day, it was the Persetorsk fish with pea purée, cider butter sauce and trout roe. My dad ordered it and thought the fish was good, but found the sauce quite salty (and not just from the roe). + BRAISED OX CHEEK: Super tender, lean, succulent. It fell apart with just a touch of a fork! Served on top of smooth mashed potatoes and a flavorful demi-glace. + STEAK w/ PEPPER SAUCE: My favorite dish! The steak was cooked to a perfect medium and the pepper sauce was subtle, allowing the quality of the beef to shine. I enjoyed alternating bites of it alone and with the baked onion. The broccolini had a great crunch and the celery purée added a fresh, earthy balance. + BAKED CAULIFLOWER: The most flavorful cauliflower that I've ever had! Roasted sections came topped with finely chopped kale chimichurri (mixed with onion, spices & pepitas), all sitting on a cauliflower purée. So good and a perfect vegetarian dish! + CIDER STEAMED MUSSELS: Plump, sweet mussels served in a velvety, slightly briny cider sauce. I couldn't help but drink a couple spoonfuls of the sauce by itself after we finished the mussels. Our waitress was very friendly and we appreciated her help with navigating the menu. The dishes were served at a comfortable pace with the mussels first as a starter, followed by the rest of the dishes. I would consider the pricing to be on the elevated side since it's considered an upscale modern bistro, however it's definitely worth splurging for their creative and well-executed plates. We found Marg & Bein on a whim, and it ended up being one of our top meals in Bergen! 4.75 stars.

Excellent Norwegian food! I had the white fish, which was the wish (and delish), and Norwegian…read morecheeses and cured meats. The chicken pate was delicious, but the bread it was served with was the real highlight of the dish. I can't wait to go back when I'm in Bergen! Hopefully, next time it will be raining!

Cute cosy place. Our server was a young nice guy. The ceviche was excellent. Fresh fish, onions,…read moresweet potato, and crunchy corn nuts worked well together. But the cauliflower gratin was nothing special. And the lasagna was good but heavy.

I wanted to lift this spot up since we only found it through a Google search for…read morevegetarian-friendly restaurants. This is an absolutely lovely, cozy restaurant with scrumptious Peruvian food. We finished every last drop of food. The vegetarian pesto soup and quinetto were both stunning. My husband had the duck, also complex in flavor and perfectly cooked. Even my son's French fries were a winner! The only critique is that we went later in the evening (after 9), and they were out of several dishes (the ceviche, only had one quinetto). This was not a surprise to us since they state on their website they often run out of dishes, but we recommend an earlier meal if you wish to have all menu selections available. The service was a little inattentive, but this is generally what we experienced in Bergen. There are only four tables, so I'm guessing a reservation would be recommended, though we did not have one for our late weeknight dinner. We were the only non-Norweigan party there, and this was enough off the beaten path that it felt authentic. Overall, highly recommend Munken Bistro!

We went here while im vacationing to Oslo,this actually in Bergen…read more NIce and expesive place,everything in this area is a tourist price. my cousins ate mussels and scallop while me I tried the whale steak,it was my first time to eat whale and I can say that if I didn't know it was a whale I will think its beef or baison meat. worth the money plus the view while eating your meal is spectacular. Service is excellent,i don't speak the language but I can tell that im having a great service,by the way my cousins speak Norwegian. Seafood is the specialty of this place,lobster looks tempting but I told muself we have it in abundance here in Vancouver so I settled with the whale thing,no single regret because I loved it tasted awesome.

Harbor-side views and dining tucked into the fresh fish market. The scene is touristy- barely a…read moreNorwegian in sight- and the prices are hearty, but thankfully so is the food and the views. It's everything you'd expect a harborside restaurant to be in a tourist destination. Only so many restaurants can be directly harborside with boats within easy view- so take from it what you like and leave the rest!

Thank you Jen W.!! We stopped in here on a rainy summer evening based on Jen's positive words - a…read morevery good idea! We shared a perfect crab cake as a starter. This crab cake was perfectly constituted and perfect cooked accompanied by a delicate relish. Yum. I had the Norwegian salmon for my main - once again cooked to perfection with some delicious asparagus, artichoke hearts and garlic mashed potatoes as sides. My wife enjoyed a feta salad / healthiness all around! The reasonably -priced house wine and friendly staff completed this experience. Recommended! Even when it's sunny!

Walked in with no reservation and were seated right away. Lovely little restaurant with delicious…read morefood. I had the avocado & bacon salad and mussels from the starter menu - so good and it was plenty! Husband had the beef filet and enjoyed it.

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

We came for dinner with a large group and had the fish with new potatoes, green beans and rustic…read morebread. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was refined quiet dining with all tables seemingly sharing lively conversations. The view was fantastic at sunset. The evening was lovely.

Awesome views! The food was pretty good, but not outstanding! The prices are outrageous and that…read moreaffects the feeling about the taste of the food. For the price, the food needs to taste outstanding! The service provided was excellent but seemed to be a bit judgy about choices we made for food and drink. To be fair, I was part of a larger group, so service can be difficult with that type of group.

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!

Colonialen Litteraturhuset is one of three elegant upscale Colonialen menus near Old Bergen…read more The room is beautiful with great decorating and a fantastic triptych painting on one wall. The food is arranged artfully. How is the food? * * * * * * * Well, the buttered toast that came with my steak tartare was excellent ... * * * * * * * My wife liked her gnocchi because they had no cheese. * * * * * * * I think I have run out of good things to say. * * * * * * * We had other stuff besides buttered toast garnishes and gnocchi. Nothing was terrible. I have had better pea soups in Swedish sports bars. I have had better steak tartare in American Korean restaurants. Everything looked nice but was undistinguished ... except for the price. * * * One of their sister restaurants offers a tasting menu at a price far higher than what we paid at the Litteraturhuset branch. Given the ho hum nature of what we had ... That tasting menu looks like a bad gamble.

Location: In the heart of Bergen and easily walkable if you're staying in the center…read more The place: It reminds me of a super modern, partially hipster-y cafeteria. Great decor - semi minimal but warm and cozy. I dig it. The goods: After eating random Icelandic cuisine for a few days, I was really looking for something light. I order the chicken salad and it was delicious! The greens were fresh, the check was tender, and the whole damn thing was full of flavour. The dressing was similar to a Caesar dressing, which appealed to me less but it was good nonetheless. I got some raspberry juice and that was a lovely treat. Great little spot to check out if you're in Bergen. Service: OK. Price point: All I know is that shit is expensive in Norway. Especially if, like me, you're coming from Canada. Our dollar generally sucks! That said, this didn't break the bank (I don't think... ).