6 Best Restaurants in Sentrum, Bergen

With an artful location in the KODE 4 museum and next to the Grieghallen concert hall, Lysverket offers New Nordic cuisine that makes clever use of seasonal local ingredients in dishes like roasted redfish with grilled lettuce or king crab with nasturtium puree. The restaurant offers only a 10-course tasting menu and has one Michelin star. The spare dining room is the best of Scandinavian design, making a meal here a pleasure for both the eyes and the mouth.

Kulturhuset is a hub for music, art, design, architecture, and food. The restaurant's main focus is being green and sustainable, and it offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan dishes but also serves meat and fish. 

The casual, uncomplicated dining room at Marg & Bein is just a taste of what you're going to experience: a meal where the dishes are simple and straightforward. The kitchen here focuses on keeping the old food traditions alive and utilizing all parts of the animal, like the cheek and the marrow. The menu changes week to week, and sometimes even more often when the chefs are inspired.

Located at Ole Bull Scene—Bergen's largest privately owned venue for comedy revues, theater, and live music—this restaurant is perfect for a nice, quiet lunch or a meal with friends before experiencing the city's nightlife. Using the best local ingredients, the kitchen is inspired by cuisines from around the world. 

Traditional Norwegian meals served in generous portions are on offer at this street-corner eatery. Grab one of the stools facing the street and enjoy a hearty meal as you watch the passing parade of people. There's a nice selection of wines, beers, and ciders.

Housed in an 18th-century wine cellar, this atmospheric restaurant is known for its convivial atmosphere and unpretentious, authentic Norwegian fare. This is a good place to try reindeer steak or whale carpaccio. In the evening you're likely to spot local authors, actors, and musicians meeting over a glass of beer.