Lysverket

Restaurant was fully booked but they let us order dishes from the tasting menu at the bar. A beautiful place to "snack" before our dinner. Everything was beautifully done, made us wish we got res to try the full tasting experience but this was pretty exceptional on its own. Every staff was super knowledgeable and attentive! Got to meet chef Christopher as well, what a cool dude!

We came to Lysverket with great anticipation. It was my birthday, and as passionate food lovers, we were hoping for a truly special evening. Sadly, the experience fell far short of expectations, both in terms of food and service. We had made the reservation for our family, including our two young daughters. During the booking process, we specifically asked if the restaurant could accommodate children, and were assured that a menu could be adapted for them. However, while the adults were served their fourth course, our children still hadn’t received their first, a complete disregard that left us disappointed and confused. In any fine dining setting, such a lack of attention to all guests, especially children, is hard to justify. The service overall felt cold and unengaged. Our main waiter came across as indifferent, even slightly arrogant, with no real interest in making us feel welcome. The first course we were served was surprisingly poor, and unfortunately set the tone for the rest of the evening. Even the better dishes that followed were forgettable, lacking finesse, identity, or any memorable flavor profile. We did not opt for the wine pairing, but we did ask for a recommendation for the best glass of red wine by the glass, what we were served was uninspiring and did nothing to elevate the meal. The atmosphere was equally disappointing. The music was loud and intrusive, completely out of place for the type of experience Lysverket seems to be aiming for. Even the restroom was unkempt, with music blaring to the point of discomfort. In the end, what should have been a joyful birthday dinner became a disappointing memory. We genuinely wanted to love Lysverket — and gave it every chance to impress — but left feeling that the restaurant is relying too heavily on its reputation without delivering the experience to match.

Last night I had the absolute best dining experience of my life at Lysverket! Every single dish that came to the table was beautifully presented, surprising, and incredibly flavorful! I had tears of joy in my eyes many times. The wine pairing was also absolutely lovely and full of surprises. Even though a ten-course meal with a wine package isn’t something everyone can afford often, it’s truly worth every penny. At Lysverket, you can also drop by without a reservation and order one or a few of the dishes with a glass of wine at the bar. It’s almost impossible to say what was the very best, but I definitely wouldn’t have wanted to miss the asparagus dish and the langoustine dish! I’m already wildly excited for my next visit. A heartfelt thank you to Christopher, Mike, and the rest of the dream team at Lysverket for giving me the best birthday I could have had ❤️

We had a truly wonderful dinner—the food was incredibly creative. The overall flavor profile leaned toward the sour side, but each dish had elements that either contrasted with or complemented it in really surprising and delightful ways. The only thing that felt a bit off was one of the male servers. He seemed like he might be having a rough day—he avoided eye contact and rushed through the dish explanations. We wouldn’t call it rude, but it did make us feel a bit uneasy. That said, the rest of the staff, especially the girls, were absolutely lovely. You could really feel their warmth and passion for the food in the way they presented each dish.

Great service, food was good but a bit lacking of wow factor, and gap between each course is a bit long, I found the food always arrives way after the paired wine. However it’s still an amazing experience in Bergen and thanks for having us!