This Bergen institution, now in several locations, is great for a quick bite. Try skillingsbolle or skolebrød, a sweet roll with custard and coconut icing - both are scrumptious. For something less sweet, this bakery serves freshly baked wheat rolls with Norwegian hvit ost (white cheese) and cucumber. Søstergården, BryggenNo credit cards.

Børs Café
Strandkaien 12, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/32-47-19
Under NKr 150
Bergen
Scandinavian

What began as a beer hall in 1894 is now more of a pub, with hearty homemade food at reasonable prices. The salted mutton with mashed potato and turnips has been served for more than a century; fried halibut cooked in cream or butter sauce, dried codfish, and the usual open-face sandwiches are always on the menu. No credit cards.

Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Bryggen 11, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/31-06-30
NKr 150 to NKr 300
Bergen
Scandinavian

It's always full, upstairs and down. The menu's the same in both places, but only the first floor is authentically old. Poached halibut served with boiled potatoes and cucumber salad, a traditional favorite, is the specialty, but there's also sautéed ocean catfish with mushrooms and shrimp, and grilled lamb fillet. AE, DC, MC, V.

Finnegaardstuene
Rosenkrantzgt. 6, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/55-03-00
Over NKr 300
Bergen
Scandinavian

This classic Norwegian restaurant near Bryggen has four small rooms that make for a snug, intimate atmosphere. Some of the timber interior dates from the 18th century. The seven-course menu emphasizes seafood, although the venison and reindeer are excellent. Traditional Norwegian desserts such as cloudberries and cream are irresistible. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun.

Kafé Kristall
Kong Oscars Gt. 16, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/32-10-84
Over NKr 450
Bergen
Contemporary

This small, intimate restaurant is one of the most fashionable in town. The chef here combines his own eclectic contemporary style with traditional Norwegian ingredients. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. No lunch.

Kjøbmandsstuen and Augustus
Kjømandsstuen: C. Sundtsgt. 24, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/30-40-00, 55/32-35-25, 55/30-40-00, or 55/32-35-25
Under NKr 150
Bergen
Scandinavian

You can't beat these two cafeterias under the same management for lunch or for cake and coffee in the afternoon. Augustus: GallerietAE, DC, MC, V.

Lucullus
Hotel Neptun, Walckendorfsgt. 8, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/90-10-00
Over NKr 450
Bergen
Contemporary

Although the decor seems a bit out of kilter - modern art matched with lace doilies and boardroom chairs - the food in this restaurant is always good. This is a good place to splurge on the four-course meal that's offered. Jacket and tie. DC, MC, V Closed Sun. No lunch.

Munkestuen
Klostergt. 12, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/90-21-49
NKr 150 to NKr 300
Bergen
Scandinavian

With its five tables and red-and-white check tablecloths, this mom-and-pop place looks more Italian than Norwegian, but locals regard it as a hometown legend - make reservations as soon as you get into town, if not before (you can make them up to four weeks in advance). Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed weekends and 3 wks in July. No lunch.

Pasta Sentralen
Vestre Strømkaien 6 (near Lars Hilles Gate), Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/96-00-37
Under NKr 150
Bergen
Scandinavian

If you're looking for good cheap eats, this place will give you bang for your buck. You can't beat the NKr 54 daily special, which includes a generous main course, bread, and soda. No credit cards.

To Kokker
Enhjørningsgården, Bergen, Norway
Phone: 55/32-28-16
NKr 300 to NKr 450
Bergen
Scandinavian

The name means "two cooks," and that's what there are. Ranked among Bergen's best restaurants by many, this spot is on Bryggen, in a 300-year-old building complete with crooked floors and slanted moldings. Try the roasted reindeer or the marinated salmon. Desserts use local fruit. Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. No lunch.