Made a reservation for this smaller restaurant. Vibe is quiet and casual. Food is refined. Plates…read moreare perfectly plated. We loved everything. The fish pie was so delicious with the crispy gratin top. Open face sandwich was traditional and so fresh. Don't miss this place!

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.

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.

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.

Not overrated. Of course I had to have the famous reindeer hot dog with crispy onions, mustard and…read morelingonberry sauce. Could not tell it was reindeer. The casing was super snappy - a joy to bite into. Flavours were on point - the toppings went well with this hot dog. The weakest part of the hot dog was the bun - felt it fell apart too easily when eating. Take out and stand to eat! Definitely a must eat when in Bergen!!

The food and service were amazing! I had the halibut and it was delicious. My table mates also…read morestrongly recommended the reindeer (sorry I couldn't eat Rudolph!) and steak. Overall, wonderful meal and experience.

Classy and elegant ambiance. They have 2 stories, first floor welcomes walk in but it's first come…read morefirst serve, so when there's time a cruise ship boards, the wait can be long. The second floor is for reservations only and I recommend a reservation. It's not hard to book but do book as early as you can to get the normal time slots. I checked maybe 2.5 months ago and all the time slots for dinner were available, but a couple weeks later, only the early dinner time slots like 4pm is available. The service is nice but not frequent and the host is friendly. We were allowed to use the restroom before my reservation time. I love the menu, it carries so many Nordic traditional dishes, such as the whale steak, reindeer steak, Atlantic wolffish (catfish), deer stew, mussels, etc. We ordered the grilled reindeer steak and the pan fried wolffish. Both are beautifully plated, good portions and delicious with the right amount of seasoning. The Nordic cuisine likes to use local fruits to add sweetness to the sauce. I took out 1star because t hey are pricy. For entrees in the price range of 40-60 is fine, but when the desserts are priced at 20+, they lose the marginal satisfaction. Great location, great food. If your time in Bergen is short, this is one proper meal worth splurging on.

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

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!!

We just arrived in Bergen and wanted a place for late breakfast and this place showed up on my…read moresearch as they have egg / omelettes. We were surprised that the omelette was part of a "Lunch Board" which was like a flight of different food options including: Omelette with cheddar, avocado toast, chicken toast, smoothie, salad and croissants. It sounded like a lot of food but in reality it serves one person as each item is a small portion, but everything was delicious. The service was great and attentive, and we enjoyed the decor in the upstairs with plenty of windows with views of the harbor. They also had free WiFi which helped us plan our next day. Only note is it is fairly pricey.

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!

This place was filled with locals and quite a bit away from the camera wielding tourists. Waited in…read moreline to order and their eggs benedict was already sold out. Opted for the vegan sandwich with low expectations. Turned out to be surprisingly delicious! Dollops of hummus with olive oil and peppers for some spice. The cappuccino was flawless as well. They had window bar stools for solo travelers like me which was perfect.

One of the highlights of our Norway Holiday. We had the Eggs Benedict and Ciabatta with salmon…read more Both dishes were cooked perfectly, presentation first class and so delicious. Sincerely, the best we have eaten. Great friendly service along with a very nice ambiance. Please open a location in Los Angeles. Thumbs up up up.

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!

Fun and creative menu with traditional Norwegian food. A great place for an evening date with a…read morefancy meal. Amazing staff with great service.

It's located about 2 minute walk from Bergen Railway Station. We had dinner here after we finish…read moreour 'Norway In the Nutshell' trip, which ended at Bergen station. The food was not authentic Thai, but it's tasty and spicy. The lady who served us was friendly and came to our table a few times to check on us. I believe this restaurant is owned by Chinese, not Thai.

Just ordered some take away but it was friendly and fast service and definitely delivered when I…read moreasked for a meal with a little extra spice and flavour!