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    Cornelius

    3.5 (22 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndRestaurants

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Minke whale
    Carolyn J.

    My husband and I were very excited to enjoy seafood on our trip to Norway. Cornelius was advertised as serving particularly unique/ local seafood. It was interesting that it was on an island, and the place is actually the inspiration for the movie The Menu. The boat ride to the island was very pretty, and the ambiance of the restaurant was good. The dining rooms were quiet, so it was easy to converse. There were nice ocean views from our table. The wait staff were very friendly. With that said, there were several aspects of the restaurant we didn't enjoy. First, the restaurant heavily pushed champagne and other alcoholic drinks as "welcome drinks". This was a bit odd given that we said no the first time, but they kept pushing it as if it were included in our meal (it wasn't) and as if we would be missing out if we didn't have the champagne. This didn't sit very well with us. Second, the food was advertised as being both extremely fresh and exquisitely cooked. It was fine, but nothing special. In fact, after being in Norway for a few days, it was probably our least favorite meal we've had during our trip. Some of the flavors were interesting, but the execution seemed poorly done (scallops were overcooked, etc). We expected better given the high ($200 per person) price. I've included photos of the food. Some of it is very pretty, but it looks better than it tastes. On the boat ride home, we talked to several other couples. It seemed that people didn't really enjoy the dinner, but they were hesitant to say so initially because they had all spent so much money on it. After we had chatted for 15 minutes, the couple we sat with asked us for a second time how we liked the food at which point we were truthful, and they agreed with us and said they couldn't even eat half the food. So in summary, the location was cool but the food was mediocre. It seemed more like a tourist trap than a nice restaurant. If you have a lot of expendable income and don't mind being stuck on an island for 5 hours it could be fun, but otherwise I'd recommend going somewhere else for dinner.

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    Food was good, but it was pretty pricey. We got their 5-course meteorological menu experience as part of Norway in a Nutshell. They asked us for food allergies upon arrival. I do wish they told us what kind of protein to expect, because they served whale the night we were there. It was an interesting experience, but we all felt really guilty about it afterwards. The poor whale Also worth it to note: DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE 5-COURSE MENU. That said, the while experience was something unforgettable. A restaurant only accessible by boat! Beautiful views!

    The greatest!
    Annabelle H.

    An absolute experience - the food is As fresh and pure as it gets. Being on an island the view is spectacular! Also.... Ask to have a peek inside their wine cellar. Can't recommend this place enough - a Bergen essential!

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    One of the best dining experiences I've had! Smoked salmon out of this world good. Staff are amazing and hard to beat the view!

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    The scenery was breathtaking as you take a boat from Bergen out to the restaurant which is in a boathouse on its own island.

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    Bryggeloftet & Stuene - Fried Mouls

    Bryggeloftet & Stuene

    4.3(141 reviews)
    8.5 km
    $$$

    This restaurant was recommended to us by our tour director and very close to our hotel…read more Reservations are a must and even the day before, I was limited to what was available. However, the restaurant lived up to its hype. The restaurant is romantic and loaded with European ambiance. This is the kind of place where you know you aren't in Kansas anymore. Lamb is something that I love, so I was happy to see it on the menu. It was incredibly good. Not gamy at all, wonderful cooked, flavorful, and tender. It was fantastic. My wife and I split the huge portion of excellent potatoes au gratin that came with my lamb. It was creamy and tasty. Norwegians LOVE potatoes, so some sort of potato dish is a requirement, I think. My wife had a vegetarian hamburger that came with fries and veggies. She said that it lacked flavor, but it looked good. The fries were excellent.

    If you're visiting Bergen, you'll likely hear about Bryggeloftet & Stuene as the must-eat…read morerestaurant in town. I mean, I did, which is why after a day of traveling to Bergen from Oslo, I desperately needed sustenance and Bryggeloftet & Stuene was on my list and near my hotel. I walked in on a Tuesday night and no, I was denied. The place was packed, but the friendly hostess took my name down for a reservation for the following day. So that's what to do here. Make a reservation if you can't get in because everyone wants to eat here. The following day during my reserved time, it was a much more satisfying experience since I ate here! The restaurant is located just across the pier and along Bryggen, and inside, it's decorated with old paintings and photos of Bergen and Norway with classic, wood furnishings all around. It takes you back to Bergen's former days, which is the charm of this place. Staff could not have been friendlier. Bryggeloftet & Stuene has traditional, Norwegian food. I ordered the wolffish, which was in season, and the fish came with veggies and a side of potatoes to however you want them made. And this is when I learned that the area prepares potatoes dauphinoise, which is like au gratin and was sooo delicious. My dish comprised of fresh wolffish in a lemon, dill sauce, fresh vegetables and of course, with the side of dauphinoise potatoes. But this is the kind of restaurant that no matter what you order, everything will be delicious here. Ya gotta eat at Bryggeloftet & Stuene when in Bergen.

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    Bergen Fish Soup

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    Pingvinen - Fish pie and blueberry soda

    Pingvinen

    4.4(249 reviews)
    7.9 km
    $$

    After our late arrival into Bergen we decided to eat some Norwegian fish dishes at Pingvinen…read more We arrived at the right time and got seated at the back table. Service was fairly quick. Menu contained a number of Norwegian dishes of seafood, meat (including reindeer) and vegetarian. We knew ahead of time we wanted to try the plukkfisk and gratinated fish pie. The pie was the best dish for us that night. It had a nice and creamy texture along with a crunch on the crust due to the frying. It was a light dish compared to the plukkfisk. The plukkfisk was quite heavy with this fish/mashed potato mixture and while the fried bacon added some texture it could've used a little more acid for our tastes.

    Came by for lunch the other day and it was a phenomenal experience. Pingvinen is a gastropub…read morelocated a touch away from the main Sentrum strip. They have free wifi and the password is at the bottom of one of the blackboard behind the bartender. Opted for the reindeer filet and it was excellent. The reindeer was cooked to a perfect medium and seared to perfection on the outside. The flavors were excellent and this was served with a side of fried potatoes, green beans along with a bed of creamy mushroom. The vibes from the Gen Z staff were lit too. Seems like they were complaining about bf issues... Pricing may be elevated as I'm not sure if this was a tourist trap as I didn't see any locals. 495 NOK for lunch.

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    Plukkfisk dinner

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    Naboen Pub & Restaurant

    Naboen Pub & Restaurant

    4.5(52 reviews)
    7.9 km
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    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.

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    Naboen Pub & Restaurant - Cod dish

    Cod dish

    Naboen Pub & Restaurant
    Naboen Pub & Restaurant - Brewed right here in Bergen! Enjoying it with the best steak I can remember having in my 50 years and one day on this earth.

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    Brewed right here in Bergen! Enjoying it with the best steak I can remember having in my 50 years and one day on this earth.

    Cornelius - restaurants - Updated May 2026

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