This small upscale midrange Norwegian chain does a nice job in creating a fancy ambiance with…read morereasonable prices. I imagine this would be a good place for a first date...show her you care, but don't lose too much $$$$$ in case the date goes bad. (Who doesn't like dogs? Dump her!) Staff was polite, but seemed exhausted from a working a busy day during Constitution Day(their 4th of July). I think it was two 6 ounce fillets. 210kr/$28 Salmon plate...hard to tell in my photo, but salmon portion is about 2 times what you would get in America. Delicious! 159kr/$21.20 seafood salad...see photo. Norwegians have a different interpretation of "Seafood Salad" than in America...just look at the vast amount of seafood on that "salad". The ratio is awesome! America can learn a lot from Norway! Prices might seem high by American standards, but in Norway tax and tip are already included in restaurant prices, so its really the same as America. But drink prices were quite high, so we just drank water. I've read that Norwegian restaurants are used to this..I think... (Note: At time of this review, the US dollar was up 50% against the Norway kroner...$1 = 7.5kr vs $1 = 5kr just a couple years ago)

Zupperia is a plain ordinary run-of-the-mill European cafe…read more Which means it's wonderful. * * * A word here on European cafes. Knock the stereotype out of your mind that a European cafe is an exotic cosmopolitan place. Cafes do not look like the ancien Europe of the 1890's or 1920's or 1940's with Ernest Hemingway at one table, Jean Paul Sartre at a different table and Toulouse Lautrec painting people's pictures in a corner. People looking for the cliched European cafes of American's postcard imaginations are sitting ducks for the tourist trap operators. The swindlers buy some downtown real estate, decorate it in centuries old style, and charge you triple the going rate for mediocre food so you can have "the authentic European experience." A European cafe is simply a plain old everyday restaurant with a full bar. Take out the liquor and it is another version of a diner on New Jersey's Route 17 or a coffee shop on the Upper East Side. Jersey diners and Manhattan coffee shops are great places. Whether we are talking diner or coffee shop or Euro cafe, The best places have a substantial menu. There is some local food with regional dishes. There is a lot of globalized international food. It is all everyday stuff. The kitchen is good. What you are going to get is going to be comforting and tasty. It doesn't matter if the decor is 1920's or mid-century functional or 2010's normal. What matters is you are going to get a decently priced plate of normal food that will taste good and keep body and soul together for the next couple of hours. * * * Zupperia does just fine as a Euro cafe. They have fish soup or reindeer or raspeballer if you want to go Nordic. They have tortilla wraps or Thai curry if you want to go exotic. You want burgers or lasagna? They got that too. The wife and I went with tofu and vegetables in teriyaki sauce. There was a lot of it. The teriyaki sauce was homemade and seductive. The vegetables were first rate. (They had a lot of fine sweet red pepper from Holland. Dutch red peppers make everything good.) After all the crazy eat-everything-Nordic-you-can-get-your-hands-on That we had engaged in in the previous days, Having some basic tofu and vegetables restored bodily health and mental sanity. And that is exactly what is supposed to happen at a Euro cafe - Even if it is a steak frite or a strogonoff sitting on your plate.

Nice chain bakery/cafe. Stopped in to get the classic cinnamon roll. Not bad - not as heavy or…read moresweet as North American cinnamon rolls. Service was fast. Small seating area. Definitely worth a stop to get baked goods

This charming bakery hit the spot for my daughter and I on a recent day trip to Bergen. I always…read morewanted to try Norwegian Skolebolle. My only experience previously was School Bread from Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe at the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. Don't laugh! Now, I've had the real thing. Excellent.

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.

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.

Unbelievable Burgers Great Fries…read moreFast to order Double double bacon cheese is a must try! Outstanding Service and very clean

Fantastic burger and onion rings. Really fun little place outside in the courtyard. Great beer on…read moretap, fantastic service and you can tell that this meat is locally sourced. Great experience.

Went with a larger group of 6 people and was sat right away. However, there was only 1 waitress…read morefor the entire restaurant. We each ordered separately and were glad to see they had vegetarian options as two in our party were vegetarians. I was the only one in our party who had eaten Ethiopian cuisine before. Everyone loved their food and thought it was seasoned well. Aside from the slow service, she was nice and friendly and we enjoyed our visit.

We found this spot on a Sunday night at 8 and were so thankful there was a table ready for us. The…read morefood was more than delicious and we were helped by the super nice and friendly staff with what we should order and what would be good together as we wanted to share everything. After the dinner we had there coffee with popcorn which was equally as delicious. The interior of the restaurant was also so cozy and beautifully decorated with Ethiopian art. We had a nice long talk with the owners of the restaurant, who were extremely friendly and openminded! Overall an over the top amazing experience with delicious food and excellent service!

You're not paying for a view and white linens. You're paying a reasonable price for good food. The…read morecounter service is quick and efficient, and the food is delicious. We were able to try several local dishes in one of the platters.

This counter service restaurant serving traditional Norwegian fish dishes was on our list of places…read moreto eat in. Came in around 6 pm as it was walking distance from our hotel. We settled in a shared table in this intimate eatery. Our order (shared) was the Best of Hagelin! (329 NOK) and the Blackberry Cordial (35 NOK). This hot dish combo came with small dishes of fishcakes, fish soup, mashed potatoes with fish & bacon, bacalao (codfish), smoked salmon, mustard sauce and a bread roll. Food was good, ambiance was fast-food vibes, service was fast. PS. Our jackets smelled of food when we got out of the restaurant.

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!!

Such a lovely spot! Excellent service, warm and cozy with candles and fireplaces, casual spot, with…read moregreat vibes and very friendly servers. Also one of the few places that had both meat and vegetarian food (hard to find veggies) - we got an incredible veggie stir fry, chicken wrap, and potato and leak soup. The strawberry crepe was also great.

With the exception of servers bringing the food out, this restaurant is mostly self service. We…read moreordered at the counter and drinks were given to us there. Full size condiments and caraffes of water with glasses are at the bar for you to take to your table if needed. We sat outside, like everyone else, as it was a beautiful day out. The outdoor seating is covered and has a nice street view. I ordered two vegetarian pancakes which were served with a house salad. The filling in the pancakes were like a really well seasoned mash, made from chickpeas and other veggies. They have alot of healthy options here, including vegetarian and gluten free. Location was perfect as it was still in the city, but a few streets over from the busy port.

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.

Very unique experience if you allow. Reservations highly recommended. The views were incredible and…read moreyou do pay for it. Menu prices are astronomical and Michelin level. Service is friendly. Loud ambiance and casual neat. 1. Fries - Good and mostly crispy with aoili. 2. Live King Crab from the Aquarium - Premium over the frozen king crab but needed to try to see. It was juicy and very unique. Never had it this juicy and sweet before. Large portion cost $240 USD which is about 0.9 lbs or 400g. 3. Mussels - Garlicky broth. Very good and small to medium sized meat. Overall average to USA. 4. Fish soup - Tiny bit salty but overall good amount of fish included. 5. Salmon (Aurora) sashimi - Buttery, smooth and very good. Source for Japan's premium sushi. Overall, gave it 5 stars despite the high price tag for its uniqueness in live King Crab, amazing views and the tourist premium.