Welcome to Matbaren at Zander K Hotel – where local flavors meet urban atmosphere Matbaren offers an energetic vibe from morning to evening, with a menu full of exciting dishes made from locally sourced, organic ingredients. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner, or just a good drink, you’ll experience our new concept in every flavorful bite. We serve beer from local microbreweries, carefully selected wines, and dishes that truly let the ingredients shine – all in a relaxed, modern setting in the heart of Bergen. Experience bold flavors, real food joy, and an urban vibe – at Matbaren.

Opening hours

Monday – Sunday:

Lunch 12:00 – 15:00

Dinner 17:00 – 22:00

The bar is open every day until 00:00

*Lunch is not available on Saturdays and Sundays

Address: Zander Kaaes gate 8, 5015 Bergen

Want to learn more? Send us an email or call (+47) 55 36 20 40

Dinner menu

Appetizers

  • Sourdough bread

    Freshly baked sourdough from Fana, served with organic butter from Røros.

    ( 1, 2 )

    65,-
  • Fish and chips

    Crispy local 7 Fjell beer-battered catch of the day, served with frites, caper emulsion, and pickled onions.

    ( 2, 4, 10 )

    245,-
  • Small Bergen fish soup

    Creamy Bergen fish soup with traditional fish dumplings, white fish, fresh Lyngen shrimp, julienned vegetables, and dill oil.

    ( 1, 6, 7, 10 )

    195,-
  • Lamb from Sogn

    Slow-cooked pulled lamb from Sogn in a house-baked yogurt flatbread from Fana, served with pea hummus, yogurt cream, crispy cashews, and chili from Lærdal.

    ( 1, 2, 10, 11, 17 )

    245,-

Side dishes

  • Rainy day fries

    Topped with grated Fana cheese, bacon from Brakstad, shallots, aioli, and fresh parsley.

    ( 1, 4, 13 )

    145,-
  • Stormy fries

    Topped with grated Fana cheese, salsiccia from Ask and pickled jalapeños. Served with Vestland chili sauce, Sandviken aioli and fresh parsley.

    ( 1, 4, 13 )

    155,-
  • Herb-roasted baby potatoes

    Thyme, garlic, parsley and olive oil.

    70,-
  • Fries/sweet potato fries

    Served with ketchup. Sweet potato fries - NOK 85.

    75,-

Main Courses

  • Big Bergen fish soup

    Creamy Bergen fish soup with traditional fish dumplings, white fish, fresh Lyngen shrimp, julienned vegetables, and dill oil.

    ( 1, 2, 6, 7, 10 )

    295,-
  • Catch of the day

    Summer cabbage, caramelized bone marrow jus with chives, glazed root vegetables and puffed quinoa from Lærdal.

    ( 1, 11, 10, 13 )

    395,-
  • Norwegian monkfish

    Jerusalem artichoke purée, confit Jerusalem artichoke, crispy chips with seaweed from Austevoll, kohlrabi, and tomato and elderberry vinaigrette from Brimse.

    ( 1, 10 )

    425,-
  • Aged Norwegian ribeye

    Served with crispy gnocchi in lovage butter, local tomatoes, rocket, and a fresh chimichurri with red onion and fennel.

    ( 1, 2, 4 )

    495,-
  • Panko-Crusted Schnitzel

    Veal schnitzel with miso butter, potato purée with horseradish, and coleslaw with toasted sesame dressing.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 12 )

    445,-
  • Chicken salad

    Citrus-roasted chicken thigh from Homlagården with crispy lettuce from Toppe Gård, Fana cheese, mozzarella, local tomatoes, crispy bacon from Brakstad, olives and lemon vinaigrette.

    ( 1, 13 )

    325,-
  • Zander K Burger

    Beef from Fana with crispy bacon from Brakstad, crispy lettuce from Toppe Gård, tomatoes and baked garlic aioli. Choice of cheddar or blue cheese.

    ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 13 )

    295,-
  • Vegetarian Zander K Burger

    Homemade chickpea, soy and herb patty topped with grilled cheese from Hardanger and pickled onions. Served with crispy lettuce from Toppe Gård, fresh tomatoes and baked garlic aioli.

    ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 13 )

    265,-
  • Butter-confit leek

    Confit leek in browned butter from Voss with bean and cauliflower purée, toasted hazelnuts, pickled mustard seeds and cider mayonnaise from Aga.

    ( 1, 4, 8, 13 )

    265,-

Pizza

  • Margherita

    Rich tomato sauce with local tomatoes, topped with melted Fana cheese in place of mozzarella for a deeper, local flavour.

    ( 1, 2 )

    235,-
  • Kruttsterk

    Creamy tomato sauce and mozzarella with Nˇduja and Sleggesalami from Ask, capers and hot honey from our rooftop.

    ( 1, 2 )

    265,-
  • Gullfugl

    White pizza with Snøfrisk and mozzarella, chicken from Homlagården, kimchi nuts, rocket, Nam Tok aioli and Fana cheese.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 21 )

    275,-

Pasta

  • Tagliatelle Salsiccia

    Rich tomato sauce with shallots and celery, topped with fried salsiccia from Ask, grated Fanaost, and fresh parsley.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 9 )

    295,-
  • Crab linguine

    Brown crab from Bergen in a delicate sauce of Aga cider and wild garlic, topped with fresh lemon zest.

    ( 2, 4, 6, 9 )

    350,-

Desserts

  • Honey curd and raspberry

    Silky honey curd with mead and honey from our rooftop, raspberry consommé gel, topped with frozen raspberries from Lærdal and crispy buckwheat.

    ( 1, 4, 3 )

    165,-
  • Sjokomis from Sogn

    Mousse flavored with roasted beans from Sogn Coffee Roaster, on dark chocolate ganache, topped with coffee caramel and cocoa nibs.

    ( 1, 4 )

    175,-
  • Homemade sorbet

    Served with fresh local berries and dried raspberry.

    155,-

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

All prices are in NOK

About Matbaren

Matbaren at Zander K Hotel is a great place to unwind in a modern meeting place in the heart of Bergen. It's the perfect spot for a chat, informal meeting, or work session. The restaurant offers tasty coffee, lunch and dinner, with dishes based on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. Our menu therefore features dishes made with local products and seasonal vegetables.

In the evenings, you can join friends and colleagues and enjoy organic wine, drinks, and a large selection of bottled local microbrews in the bar. 

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