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.

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Afterwork every Friday!

Kick off the weekend with Afterwork with us!

Every Friday from 4 PM, we invite you to enjoy great vibes, delicious food, and music at Matbaren. A DJ will be spinning tunes until 10 PM (or later if the mood is right), and you’ll get 10% off the entire menu all evening.

Bring your colleagues or friends – this is something you don’t want to miss!

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

Lunch menu

  • Big Bergen fish soup

    Small classic fish dumplings, prawns from Lyngen, fresh fish, julienne vegetables, dill oil. Served with sourdough bread and butter.

    ( 1, 2, 13 )

    295,-
  • Chicken salad

    Citrus-baked chicken thigh from Homlagård farm, lettuce from Toppe farm, Fana cheese, olives, mozzarella, tomatoes from Hanasand, roasted garlic and lemon dressing. Served with toast.

    ( 1, 2, 13 )

    285,-
  • Steamed mussels

    Steamed with Aga Cider from Hardanger. Served with fries and wild garlic aioli.

    ( 1, 4, 7 )

    295,-
  • Pizza Margarita

    Tomato sauce, aged Fana cheese, tomatoes from Hanasand, basil.

    ( 1, 2 )

    235,-
  • Grilled toast

    Cheese & ham, Vestland dressing

    ( 1, 2, 4, 13 )

    165,-
  • Grilled sourdough bread

    Slegge sausage, hummus, Fana cheese.

    ( 1, 2, 4 )

    175,-
  • Club sandwich

    Grilled sourdough bread, chicken thigh from Homalgård farm, tomato, lettuce from Toppe farm

    ( 2, 4, 13 )

    225,-
  • Zander K burger

    Classic beef burger from Fana, baked garlic aioli, bacon from Brakstad, cheddar, tomato, pickled red onion, lettuce from Toppe farm.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 11, 13 )

    275,-
  • Vegetarian burger

    Baked garlic aioli, fried cheese from Øystese, tomato, pickled red onion, lettuce from Toppe farm.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 11, 13 )

    265,-
  • Dessert of the day

    Ask your server for details.

    165,-

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

Dinner menu

Appetizers

  • Small Bergen fish soup

    Small classic fish dumplings, prawns from Lyngen, fresh fish, julienne vegetables, dill oil.

    ( 1, 6, 7, 10 )

    195,-
  • Duck terrine

    Duck from Holte, mushroom purée, apple marmalade, crispy toast, wild garlic aioli.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 )

    245,-
  • White fish confit

    Sea buckthorn beurre blanc from Lærdal, salsify chips, capelin roe.

    ( 1, 10 )

    245,-
  • Miso-glazed celery

    Celery baked in miso, potato crumble, cured egg from Bakketun.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 9, 11, 18 )

    225,-

Side dishes

  • Rainy day fries

    Baked garlic aioli, spring onion, Fana cheese, bacon from Brakstad.

    ( 1, 4, 13 )

    125,-
  • Vestland fries

    Vestland chili, slegge sausage from Ask farm, shallots, Fana cheese.

    ( 1, 4, 13 )

    145,-
  • Garlic and thyme potatoes

    ( 1 )

    65,-
  • Fries/sweet potato fries

    Served with ketchup. Sweet potato fries - NOK 85.

    75,-
  • Green side salad

    Lettuce from Toppe farm, olives, tomatoes from Hanasand, citrus vinaigrette, pickled onion, mustard.

    ( 13 )

    85,-

Main Courses

  • Big Bergen fish soup

    Small classic fish dumplings, prawns from Lyngen, fresh fish, julienne vegetables, dill oil. Served with sourdough bread and butter.

    ( 1, 6, 7, 10 )

    295,-
  • Steamed mussels

    Steamed with Aga Cider from Hardanger. Served with fries and wild garlic aioli.

    ( 1, 4, 7 )

    295,-
  • Catch of the day from Vestland

    Prawns from Lyngen, buckwheat, grilled fennel, miso, wild garlic.

    ( 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13 )

    395,-
  • Mountain trout from Hardanger

    Rösti, seaweed butter, savoy cabbage, radish, salsify, cider butter sauce, apple.

    ( 1, 10, 18 )

    385,-
  • Chicken salad

    Citrus-baked chicken thigh from Homlagård, lettuce from Toppe farm, Fana cheese, olives, mozzarella, tomatoes from Hanasand, roasted garlic and lemon dressing. Served with toast.

    ( 1, 2, 13 )

    285,-
  • Entrecôte Tagliata

    Veal entrecôte, tomatoes from Hanasand, arugula from Toppe farm, lemon vinaigrette, gnocchi, Fana cheese.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 13 )

    445,-
  • Grilled squash

    Served with corn crisp, tomato, eggplant compote, cream cheese, onion, kale.

    ( 1, 11 )

    275,-
  • Zander K burger

    Classic beef patty from Fana, baked garlic aioli, bacon from Brakstad, cheddar, tomato, pickled red onion, lettuce from Toppe farm.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 11, 13 )

    275,-
  • Vegetarian burger

    Baked garlic aioli, fried cheese from Øystese, tomato, pickled red onion, lettuce from Toppe farm.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 11, 13 )

    265,-

Pizza

  • Margherita

    Tomato sauce, aged Fana cheese, tomatoes from Hanasand, basil.

    ( 1, 2 )

    235,-
  • Sterk Slegge

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Slegge sausage from Ask farm, Piquillo pepper, red onion.

    ( 1, 2 )

    265,-
  • Godvik pizza

    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham from Brakstad, blue cheese, olives, fig maramalade.

    ( 1, 2 )

    265,-

Pasta

  • Tagliatelle

    Coppa ham from Tind, mushrooms from Hella Sopperi, truffle sauce, Fana cheese, arugula.

    ( 1, 2, 4 )

    295,-
  • Linguine

    Prawns from Lyngen, mussels, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, chili, parsley, Aga Cider.

    ( 2, 4, 6, 7 )

    295,-
  • Duck terrine

    Duck from Holte, mushroom purée, apple marmalade, crispy toast, wild garlic aioli.

    ( 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 )

  • Catch of the day from Vestland

    Prawns from Lyngen, buckwheat, grilled fennel, miso, wild garlic.

    ( 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13 )

  • Elderflower and strawberry

    Marinated strawberries, strawberry consommé, elderflower brûlée.

    ( 1, 4 )

    745,-

Desserts

  • Elderflower and strawberry

    Marinated strawberries, strawberry consommé, elderflower brûlée.

    ( 1, 4 )

    165,-
  • White chocolate ganache

    Served with yoghurt sorbet from Fana, sea buckthorn berries, chocolate soil.

    ( 1 )

    165,-
  • Homemade sorbet

    Served with fresh berries.

    145,-

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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