Food and drink
Best restaurants in Bergen: Michelin stars, seafood and where locals eat
Bergen has three Michelin-starred restaurants, one of them with two stars, and a strong layer of neighbourhood places beneath. These are the tables we would book, and the places we would walk past.
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Rain drums on the windows at Bryggen, and inside one of the Hanseatic wooden houses platters of shellfish are set down on white tablecloths. Ten minutes away, by the Lille Lungegårdsvann lake, guests at Lysverket eat fjord seafood in rooms that share a building with an art museum.
Bergen may be Norway's best seafood city, but the best cooking is rarely where the crowds are thickest. We have split the city into layers: the starred tables, the classics on Bryggen, the neighbourhood places where locals eat, and an honest word about the fish market.
Short answer: where should you eat in Bergen?
For a big night, Gaptrast holds two Michelin stars, while Lysverket and Omakase by Sergey Pak hold one each. For seafood in a historic setting, book Enhjørningen or To Kokker on Bryggen. For good food without ceremony, choose Colonialen or Marg & Bein.
Best fine dining: Gaptrast
Best seafood with art: Lysverket
Best sushi: Omakase by Sergey Pak
Best on Bryggen: Enhjørningen
Best weeknight dinner: Colonialen
Gaptrast: two stars
Gaptrast gained its second Michelin star in 2026, making it Bergen's highest-rated restaurant. It is a small room with a set tasting menu and few tables, designed for evenings when dinner is the whole plan.
The catch: the menu cannot be made vegan or dairy-free, so flag any allergies well ahead.
Lysverket: seafood at the Kode museums
Lysverket holds one Michelin star and sits in the Kode art museum building by Lille Lungegårdsvann. The kitchen cooks modern West Norwegian food with seafood at the centre, and pairs well with an afternoon among the Munch and Astrup paintings upstairs.
Omakase by Sergey Pak: sushi at the counter
Omakase by Sergey Pak is a small sushi counter with one Michelin star. The chef builds the menu around the day's catch, and you sit close enough to watch every piece being made. With so few seats, bookings go fast.
Bryggen: the classics in the wooden houses
In the old Hanseatic buildings on the wharf you will find Enhjørningen, known for seafood, and To Kokker, just as old in spirit but keener on meat. Bryggeloftet & Stuene, a little further along the quay, is the place for traditional dishes such as fish soup.
Bryggen is tourist Bergen, but these three have lasted for decades because the cooking holds up. Ask for a window table in the evening.
The neighbourhood places
Colonialen Litteraturhuset in the centre serves relaxed Nordic food, and its sister Colonialen Kranen sits in an old crane building in Solheimsviken. Marg & Bein in the university district cooks nose to tail, with natural wine to match.
For pizza, try Bien Centro by the Kode museums, baked in a wood-fired oven built in Naples, or Hoggorm near the Grieg Hall, where the wine list matters as much as the dough. Pingvinen is the pub for Norwegian home cooking and meatballs.
The fish market: an honest word
The Fisketorget market is worth a wander for the atmosphere, and the shellfish is fresh. But prices are set for visitors, and many stalls are staffed by seasonal workers. Buy a fishcake and move on, or eat your seafood at one of the restaurants above.
If you want something quick, the Trekroneren hot dog stand on Kong Oscars gate offers more than twenty sausages, late into the evening.
Bergen Børs Hotel
The fresco hall at Bergen Børs Hotel.
Where to stay if food is the reason for the trip
The centre between Torget and the Kode museums puts you closest to the restaurants. Our guide to the best hotels in Bergen covers every option.
Bergen Børs Hotel: dinner beneath the frescoes
The old stock exchange by the Torget square has frescoed ceilings and a kitchen that has made the hotel one of the city's food addresses. You stay between Bryggen and the fish market, and need no umbrella to reach dinner.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Bergen Børs Hotel
Opus XVI
Opus XVI at night in central Bergen.
Opus XVI: a quiet base near Lysverket
Opus XVI occupies an old bank building on Torgallmenningen, owned by descendants of Edvard Grieg. Lysverket and the Kode museums are a couple of minutes on foot. Right for anyone who wants a small, calm hotel in the middle of the dining quarter.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Opus XVI
Good to know before you book
Book the starred tables early: Gaptrast and Omakase by Sergey Pak have very few seats.
Many places close on Sunday and Monday: check the day before you plan.
Pack a rain jacket: Bergen is famous for its rain, and the restaurants are spread out enough to mean a walk.
Cruise season: from May to September Bryggen is packed at midday. Have lunch there before eleven or after three.
Bergen restaurants: frequently asked questions
Which restaurants in Bergen have a Michelin star?
Gaptrast holds two stars, while Lysverket and Omakase by Sergey Pak hold one each in the 2026 Michelin Guide Nordic Countries.
Where is the best seafood in Bergen?
Lysverket for modern seafood, Enhjørningen on Bryggen for the classics and Bryggeloftet & Stuene for traditional dishes such as fish soup.
Is the Bergen fish market worth it?
It is worth a look for the atmosphere, but prices are high. You will usually eat better for less at a restaurant in the centre.
Where can you eat cheaply in Bergen?
Colonialen Litteraturhuset, Bien Centro and Pingvinen offer good food at fair prices.