4 Best Restaurants in Sentrum, Bergen

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We've compiled the best of the best in Sentrum - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Kulturhuset

$$$ | Downtown

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. 

Vaskerelven 8, Bergen, 5014, Norway
Known For
  • Multiple weekly events
  • Sustainable dining practices
  • A meeting place for music, art, and design

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MM Cafe og Bar

$$$ | Sentrum

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. 

Øvre Ole Bulls plass 3, Bergen, 5012, Norway
468--38--034
Known For
  • Huge and varied menu
  • Friendly and attentive staff
  • Vibrant interior with artistic, playful details

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Pingvinen

$$$ | Sentrum

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.

Vaskerelven 14, Bergen, 5014, Norway
55--60--46--46
Known For
  • Traditional dishes
  • Fun and funky atmosphere
  • Student hangout

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Wesselstuen

$$$ | Sentrum

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.

Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6, Bergen, 5012, Norway
55–55–49–49
Known For
  • One of those longtime favorites that never seems to change
  • A great outdoor garden protected from the weather
  • Perfect spot to try traditional dishes
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.

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