Lysverket

Lysverket, modern Norwegian cuisine in Bergen

Lysverket is a modern Norwegian restaurant located in the former headquarters of Bergen Lysverker, at Rasmus Meyers allé 9, Bergen. It is run by chef and owner Christopher Haatuft and holds one Michelin star, first awarded in 2021. In 2023 the restaurant celebrated its tenth anniversary.

Its approach falls under the so-called Neo-Fjordic cuisine, a concept the establishment itself champions and which was highlighted by The New York Times in 2017, when it described it as redefining Nordic cuisine.

A single ten-course menu

The dining offering is built around a single ten-course menu, with a natural focus on local seafood. Featured products include scallops handpicked by diver Knut Magnus Persson, a longtime collaborator of the restaurant. The menu also includes dry-aged meats and seasonal vegetable dishes.

The wine list is extensive and includes sustainably farmed wines, with options from regions such as the Jura and Burgundy, as well as a wide range of pairings.

MatTak and local sourcing

Christopher Haatuft simultaneously runs the MatTak project together with local gardener Sigurd Boasson. Their goal is to spread knowledge about growing food and find solutions to issues caused by climate change. The initiative involves growing food on rooftops throughout the city to manage the impact of heavy rain while at the same time supplying locally sourced produce to restaurants and residents of Bergen. Lysverket uses vegetables grown locally by MatTak, helping reduce the restaurant's environmental impact.

Restaurant spaces and services

The restaurant has a private dining room and offers tasting menus, gift cards and tickets. It also hosts private events and provides press and careers information on its website.

Sister restaurants

Lysverket is part of a group that includes the restaurants Hoggorm, Banzha and Golfstrømmen.

Location and contact

Rasmus Meyers allé 9, 5015 Bergen · Phone: +47 55 60 31 00 · Email: booking@lysverket.no