The top 5 best restaurants in Bergen include:
Escalón: Specialties include stuffed mushrooms, shrimp in garlic sauce, and meatballs with tomato sauce;
Lucullus: Specializing in Mediterranean delicacies such as goose liver pate, roasted pheasant in cream sauce with mushrooms, and duck breast in cream sauce;
Ned's: Famous for its lamb medallions, beef with hot sauce, seafood, and salmon fillet with white bean garnish. Note that reservations are recommended weeks in advance;
Finnegaardstuene: This place serves the city's best fried cod, venison fillet braised in wine sauce, and vegetable salad with lobster.
If you're in town for just one day and don't have time for restaurants, you can purchase affordable ready meals at Narvesen and 7 Eleven kiosks. They can also reheat them on the spot upon request.
One of the best budget restaurants in Bergen is Bryggeloftet & Stuene in the Bryggen neighborhood. For more economical dining options, consider Peppe's Pizza (where a pizza costs around 130-150 NOK), Harbour Cafe near the Fish Market, or the budget-friendly Indian, Japanese, and Chinese eateries on Rosenkrantzgaten. The average price for lunch/dinner for two is approximately 600 NOK.
In most places, tips are included in the bill and typically amount to about 10% of the total order amount.
