Wesselstuen – Bergen's most authentic restaurant

If you want a genuine taste of Bergen traditions, Wesselstuen is a natural choice. Located in the heart of the city, this iconic restaurant offers classic dishes such as delicious fish soup, cured cod, juicy tenderloin, and wonderful desserts made with Norwegian apples. We have recently opened the doors to our newly renovated premises, but the warm, historic atmosphere for which we're well known remains the same.

Dinner and a musical

Det Vestnorske Teateret and Wesselstuen invite you to a brand-new cultural experience this February. On selected dates — February 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28th — enjoy an atmospheric evening where a classic three-course dinner is combined with a musical performance between the tables in the restaurant.

Two actors from Det Vestnorske Teateret present well-known musical numbers, newly written lyrics, and humorous dialogue in the intimate setting of Wesselstuen. An aperitif upon arrival is included.

Price: NOK 1,295 per person (includes aperitif, three-course dinner and musical)

BT discount price: NOK 1,195

Duration: approx. 3 hours

Welcome to an unforgettable full-evening experience!

Opening hours

Monday–Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00

Sunday: Closed.

Address: Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6, 5012 Bergen

Contact: (+ 47) 55 55 49 49

Email: post@wesselstuen.no

Our lunch menu

  • Marinated cured herring in tomato sauce

    Cured herring from Gjendemsjø in tomato sauce with prunes, plum chutney & rye bread

    ( 3, 5, 10 )

    225,-
  • Kloster Laks salmon from Halsnøy

    Marinated in Bareksten gin with avocado and cucumber salad, pickled red onion, trout roe & dill

    ( 3, 10 )

    225,-
  • Salad with Kloster Laks salmon and barley groats

    Kloster Laks salmon from Halsnøy, yogurt dressing, cucumber, pickled red onion, avocado and celery

    ( 1, 3, 9, 10, 18 )

    325,-
  • Raspberry salad with marinated pear

    Marinated pears, raspberries, blue cheese, pomegranate, toasted walnuts & balsamic syrup

    ( 1, 3, 25 )

    315,-
  • Bergen fish soup

    Bergen fish soup with fresh fish, fish balls, prawns, root vegetables julienne & parsley Served with freshly baked bread and butter

    ( 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 )

    295,-
  • Creamy mussels

    Creamy mussels with chili, garlic and ginger topped with parsley & lemon. Served with warm focaccia and aioli

    ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13 )

    325,-
  • Prawn sandwich

    Open-faced sandwich with hand-peeled prawns, avocado, dill mayonnaise, trout roe, lemon & fresh dill

    ( 2, 3, 4, 6, 13 )

    245,-
  • Sandwich with mackerel salad

    Toast with fluffy mackerel salad, herbs & cornichons

    ( 2, 3, 4, 10, 13 )

    245,-
  • Beef sandwich

    Toasted bread with sliced beef tenderloin, green pea puree & caramelised onion marmalade

    ( 1, 2 )

    245,-

Dessert

  • Raspberries & crumble

    Raspberries with macaron, warm sweet crumble & vanilla ice cream from Hallaisen

    ( 1, 2, 4 )

    175,-
  • Chocolate fondant

    Chocolate fondant, marinated sea buckthorn from Lærdal, sea buckthorn jelly, caramel & hazelnut tuile

    ( 1, 2, 4, 8 )

    175,-
  • Crème Brûlée

    ( 1, 4 )

    175,-

Allergens

1: milk, 2: wheat, 3: sulfite, 4: egg, 5: rye, 6: shelfish, 7: molluscs, 8: hazelnuts, 9: celery, 10: fish, 11: soy, 12: sesame seeds, 13: mustard, 14: pistachios, 15: almond, 16: pecan nuts, 17: cashew nuts, 18: barley, 19: lupin, 20: peanut, 21: nuts, 22: soybeans, 23: buckwheat, 24: pinenut, 25: walnut, 26: oats

Our dinner menu

Starters

  • Gravlaks

    Cured salmon in beetroot, rye chips, pickled beetroot, feta cheese & pickled mustard seeds

    ( 1, 3, 5, 10, 13 )

    225,-
  • Scallops

    Fried scallops, green peas, leeks, butter sauce, bacon chips & lemon verbena oil

    ( 1, 7 )

    245,-
  • Beef tartare

    Beef tartare of Norwegian beef tenderloin, confit egg yolk, pickled mushrooms, garlic mayonnaise, herb oil & bread

    ( 2, 3, 4, 13 )

    245,-
  • Pork knuckle aspic

    Smoked pork knuckle and root vegetables, horseradish cream & pickled vegetables

    ( 3, 9 )

    225,-

Main courses

  • Bergen fish soup

    Bergen fish soup with fresh fish, fish balls, prawns, root vegetables julienne & parsley. Served with freshly baked bread and butter

    ( 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 )

    295,-
  • Gnocchi

    Homemade potato gnocchi with tomato pesto, parmesan, toasted pine nuts, Kalamata olives, romantica tomatoes & parmesan chips

    ( 1, 2, 4 )

    295,-
  • Persetorsk

    Salt ans sugar cured cod with pea cream, peas, kale, shallots, bacon, trout roe & butter sauce

    ( 1, 10 )

    465,-
  • Baked halibut

    Halibut rolled in Parma ham, potato puree, sugar snap peas, parmesan chips & parmesan sauce

    ( 1, 3, 9, 10 )

    525,-
  • Braised pork ribs

    Apple-braised Norwegian pork ribs, cauliflower puree, cauliflower florets, baked parsnips, caramelised apple & apple sauce

    ( 1, 9, 11 )

    465,-
  • Beef tenderloin

    Fried tenderloin of Norwegian beef with potato cream, broccolini, pickled shimeji mushrooms, caramelised onion marmalade and port wine sauce

    ( 1, 3, 9 )

    525,-

Dessert

  • Fondant

    Chocolate fondant with marinated sea buckthorn from Lærdal, sea buckthorn jelly, caramel & hazelnut tuile

    ( 1, 2, 4, 8 )

    175,-
  • Chocolate mousse

    White chocolate mousse, honey crunch, pistachios, fresh raspberries & mint

    ( 1, 4, 14 )

    175,-
  • Raspberries

    Raspberries with mascarpone, sweet crumble & vanilla ice cream from Hallaisen

    ( 1, 2, 4 )

    175,-
  • Lefse

    Homemade sweet flatbread from Western Norway & buttercream

    ( 1, 2 )

    95,-

Allergens

1: milk, 2: wheat, 3: sulfite, 4: egg, 5: rye, 6: shelfish, 7: molluscs, 8: hazelnuts, 9: celery, 10: fish, 11: soy, 12: sesame seeds, 13: mustard, 14: pistachios, 15: almond, 16: pecan nuts, 17: cashew nuts, 18: barley, 19: lupin, 20: peanut, 21: nuts, 22: soybeans, 23: buckwheat, 24: pinenut, 25: walnut, 26: oats

We are still serving our delicious Christmas dishes. Please ask your server to see the menu.

About Wesselstuen

Restaurant Wesselstuen takes its name from famous writer and poet Johan Herman Wessel, whose well-known verses and epigrams adorn its charming interior. We think they create an atmosphere of warmth, inspiration and playfulness – a bohemian feeling, very much in the spirit of Johan Herman Wessel himself. Wesselstuen is located in the middle of Bergen, and its history stretches back to 1957. Since then, the restaurant has been a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike – both to enjoy a quick drink in the bar and to spend an evening in its cosy premises.

The restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Bergen and has been a regular haunt of writers, journalists, actors as well as punters in the street.

At Wesselstuen, everyone is welcome. We serve traditional food from Bergen. No matter if you are going out with family, friends or colleagues, we promise a good atmosphere and tasty food.

Wesselstuen is always a good idea, whether you are going to a Christmas party or just looking to make everyday life a little more pleasant. Our doors are always open – to newly renovated premises!

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