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!

Was able to score a window table upstairs as a walk in on a Friday for lunch. Beautiful interior,…read moregood view, kind staff. Great food. There's a reason Rick Steve's recommends. Enjoyed the lamb, and the fish soup. Open face chicken sandwich was just okay.

Oldest restaurant in Bergen! Cool building and fun vibes for a big group like ours. We got to try…read moresmoked whale which was honestly pretty tasty with the lingonberry jam, sour cream, and crackers. Creamy white wine mussels were great, as was the wolffish (huge portion?!) but the seafood stew was very overcooked unfortunately. Tried others' bruschetta (very tasty) and lamb filet (decent). Potatoes dauphinoise were a little too rich to me but fries dipped in the lemony aioli that came with the stew were excellent. Service was great and everyone had a good time! Highly recommend getting a reservation especially during peak tourism season - there were lots of people waiting outside for a table when we arrived.

We greatly enjoyed sharing trout terrine, gnocchi with asparagus, and veal loin--all were very…read morecomplex and flavourful dishes. Their bread was fantastic. The lemon cake dessert was a bit too "experimental" for our taste. It's a lovely small restaurant outside the main tourist area, and our server fully explained the components of each dish when she served them.

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

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.

This place was the last meal my wife and I had during our stay in Bergen and I am SOOO glad it was…read more I complimented the complimentary bread, never whined drinking the wine, and relaxed my jaw muscles eating the mussels....The seafood was so fresh I thought the crab legs would just walk on over to the sea which was right next to us. Oh yeah btw...make that reservation so you can sit on the covered warm patio and see the beautiful Bergen sunset (at 11:00 pm)

Great restaurant right in the fish market on the waterfront with seating on the patio overlooking…read morethe water and the hills. Beautiful scenics and cozy outdoor to dine. You can pick the available seafoods and they will cook it or the menu. The foods here are wonderful and fresh. If you're into seasoning and spices then you need to be out of the box since Nordic foods are about natural as is and less seasoning so keep that in mind. Love the oysters and the salmon, chowder is nice and mild but rich. Wonderful services and can't say much with delish foods, beautiful view, chill vibe and great service.

Last night we ate at D Stefano's in Bergen, and wow--what a find! This was hands down the best…read moreItalian food we've had since living in New York City. The staff was warm and attentive, the food was absolutely out of this world, and the vibe was perfect--intimate without feeling cramped. I wouldn't just walk--I'd run to this place. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation, because it's absolutely worth it.

Tip: you need a reservation. We were lucky enough to come early and could sit outside. A little…read morechilly but the food was delicious nonetheless! The gnocchi comes in this spectacular bread pocket filled with a tomatoey sauce - to die for. I loved my rigatoni with pancetta, kind of a cacio e Pepe vibe with meat.

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

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!!

Who would've known that Norway, along with other Scandinavian countries, is known for its hot dogs…read more At this particular establishment, a reindeer hotdog, or more aptly noted, reindeer sausage. Reindeer in these countries are very prevalent which makes their meat a source of food. So I like trying the local food in places that I travel, Norway is no exception. There is literally no service other than order your food, pay for your food, they hand you the food. What is likely to be seen are really long lines during a typical lunch and dinner time. If in Norway, don't be grossed out, try it. It really tastes like a bratwurst and it is venison after all. Many of us eat venison.

Fun experience, especially if your never had a reindeer dog! Line took about 20 min and was worth…read morethe wait. Many options of what type of hotdog you can get and toppings.

What a great dinner spot! With outdoor seating, it provides the perfect setting for a sunny day…read more Walk inside and order at the bar. Then find a table inside or out. I really enjoyed the grilled cabbage with lime hummus and a glass of Sauvignon blanc. It was very refreshing!

On a recent stray in Bergen, our hotel clerk suggested this restaurant…read more He said it was it was a locals place. I was very pleased. The soups I ordered were delicious! Came with generous slices of toasted bread. The restaurant itself is cozy inside, with outdoor seating as well. Staff was friendly.