Photo: BareVestland – Jonas Bostrøm
A taste of
Norway
Locally sourced grains, vegetables, meats, cheeses, berries and seafood characterises the Norwegian cuisine. Close relations with the farmers and the nature influences the kitchens in Norwegian restaurants. Here are some who embrace the traditions, but add a modern touch. Pingvinen Vaskerelven 14
Bjerck Restaurant & Bar is located right on the square, across from the fish market. They have a varied menu, and offer both lunch, brunch, dinner and dessert. The kitchen is a mix of Scandinavian, European and American cuisine. Bergen is a city that influenced by the closeness to the sea, therefore a lot of this city's specialties have seafood as a main ingredient. Ph
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Pingvinen serves traditional norwegian courses such as meatballs, fish gratin and vegetable and meat stew. They also serve a menu of four dishes, that changes every day. Every thursday you can enjoy Norwegian potato dumplings (raspeballer).
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Pingvinen’s menu also includes appetizers and smaller meals, salads, soups and snacks. They serve food until 01:00 am. Their menu at nightime consists of soups, vegetable and meat stew, and cured meat served with potato salad. For more information, visit their website www.pingvinen.no
For more information, visit their website www.bjerck.no.
Spisekroken Klostergaten 8 Spisekroken is a small and intimate restaurant that will make you feel right at home. Choose between a three course-menu, today’s three-course meal, or á la carte. They get locally sourced produce from Norwegian farmers, and change their menu often. Some of their most popular dishes consist of gourmet veal and baby goat. Photo: instagram: @christinelystrup
For lunch, try Bjerck’s mussels in white wine sauce, served with fries and tarragon mayonnaise, or their selection of Norwegian cheeses. After 16.00 you can choose from their dinner menu. Try Prinsefisk which is cod in cream sauce, a local specialty. Photo: bjerck restaurant
Bare Vestland Vågsallmenningen 1 At Bare Vestland you can eat tapas from the western part of Norway, or let the kitchen surprise you with a sharing menu. No matter what you choose, local and seasonal ingredients are in focus, and the menu changes accordingly. For more information, visit their website www.barevestland.no. Photo: BareVestland – Jonas Bostrøm
Spisekroken serve local produce and rustic food with a twist, accompanied by the right wine. For more information, visit their website www.spisekroken.no.
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