Open-faced sandwich on rye. We recommend 2-3 per person
115 pr pc / 190 for 2
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.
Christmas Parties at Wesselstuen
Book a Christmas party
We know tradition, and we know great service. We look forward to serving you 'pinnekjøtt' or 'lutefisk' (as well as a range of other options) with classic, traditional side dishes.
Feel free to contact us by phone: (+47) 55 55 49 49
Wesselstuen's Christmas Menu
At Wesselstuen, we offer a special Christmas menu for lunch and dinner. Enjoy everything from warm liver pâté and lutefisk to traditional Norwegian pinnekjøtt, and more.
Opening hours
Monday–Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday: 15:00 – 21:00
Address: Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6, 5012 Bergen
Contact: (+ 47) 55 55 49 49
Email: post@wesselstuen.no
Our lunch menu
Open-faced sandwich board
Julesylte
Traditional Norwegian pickled ham with herb mayonnaise, fresh lettuce and pickled onion
( 5, 2, 13, 3, 4 )
Skagen sandwich
( 1, 4, 6, 5, 2, 13 )
Warm pâté with fresh herbs
( 5, 2, 1, 11 )
Fried plaice
With remoulade and fresh lettuce
( 10, 4, 5, 2, 13 )
- 195,-
Fish soup
Fish, prawns, mussels and vegetables. Served with bread and butter.
( 1, 7, 2, 4, 13 )
- 275,-
Burger from Fana Kjøtt
Lettuce, pickled onion, cheddar and herb mayonnaise. Served with fries.
( 2, 1, 4, 13, 3 )
- 425,-
Christmas platter
Pinnekjøtt (salt-cured lamb ribs) from Brakstad, traditional Norwegian pork ribs, medisterkake (pork meatballs), Christmas sausage, mashed rutabaga, red cabbage, boiled potatoes and Christmas gravy.
( 1, 2, 9 )
- 495,-
Lutefisk
Traditional Norwegian lye-cured cod served with pea purée, crispy bacon and boiled potatoes.
( 1, 10, 3 )
- 225,-
Persetorsk lunch
Salt and sugar pressed cod served in the classic way with crispy bacon, green peas and egg butter.
( 1, 4, 10 )
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
Our dinner menu
Starters
- 155,-
Small fish soup
Fish, prawns, mussels, and vegetables.
( 10, 1, 6, 7, 2, 9 )
- 190,-
Scallops
Cauliflower cream, soy butter and beetroot.
( 1, 7, 2, 11 )
- 175,-
Bruschetta with salmon
( 2, 10 )
Main courses
- 645,-
Pinnekjøtt
Salt-cured lamb ribs served with mashed rutabaga, boiled potatoes and rib drippings .
( 1 )
- 575,-
Svineribbe
Traditional Norwegian pork ribs is served with red cabbage, boiled potatoes and Christmas gravy.
( 9, 3, 1 )
- 625,-
Christmas platter
Pinnekjøtt (salt-cured lamb ribs) from Brakstad, traditional Norwegian pork ribs, medisterkake (pork meatballs), Christmas sausage, mashed rutabaga, red cabbage, boiled potatoes and Christmas gravy.
( 1, 2, 9 )
- 455,-
Norwegian beef tenderloin
Salt-baked and roasted celery, grilled broccolini, spinach purée, amandine potatoes and pepper sauce.
( 1, 3, 9 )
- 445,-
Venison round steak
Served with king oyster mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, rutabaga cream, amandine potatoes, lingonberry and cranberry sauce.
( 1, 3, 9 )
- 645,-
Lutefisk
Traditional Norwegian lye-cured cod served with pea purée, crispy bacon and boiled potatoes.
( 1, 10, 3 )
- 425,-
Persetorsk
Salt and sugar pressed cod served in the classic way with crispy bacon, green peas and egg butter.
( 1, 4, 10 )
Sides
- 45,-
French fries
- 45,-
Amandine potatoes
- 45,-
Potato purée
Dessert
- 145,-
Crème brûlée
Served with fresh berries
( 1, 4 )
- 145,-
Rice cream
Served with raspberry coulis
( 1 )
- 195,-
Flensburger
( 1, 4 )
- 255,-
Cheese platter
( 1, 21, 2 )
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
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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