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“A culinary adventure”

Restaurant Cornelius
Ranked #14 of 479 Restaurants in Bergen
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $53 - $72
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Scenic view
Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast, Delivery, Reservations
Description: Just outside the City of Bergen, you will find one of the most exotic attractions in the whole of Western Norway's archipelago. Cornelius is one of Norway's best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries and passing boats and ships. Inspired by the weather of the day, Cornelius serves its famous Meteorological Menu of exquisite seafood and trimmings, prepared using innovative culinary techniques and with a genuine passion for seafood. Cornelius is open all year. On beautiful summer days, we open the sliding doors and set up tables on the pier, where we serve lighter dishes. When the weather is less favourable, we create a cosy atmosphere indoors and serve food with stronger flavours and light up the candles and the fireplace. Every season - every day - we offer unique and exciting culinary experiences on Holmen. Experience a beautiful trip among the skerries, from Bryggen wharf in the City of Bergen to Holmen at Bjoroy. Regular departures at 18.00 from Dreggekaien on Bryggen (shed no. 8) opposite Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret. Return from Holmen at 22.30. The boat trip takes 25 minutes. Warm, safe boats take you back and forth in comfort, - regardless of the weather. Please contact us if you want to charter a private boat. During the summer months we have regular departures for lunch Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
Reviewed July 6, 2016

What a wonderful concept. We caught the boat for dinner at 6pm, motored across the water with a view of the fjord and outlying islands, then arrived at Cornelius at about 6:30pm to an incredible meal. The restaurant sits right on the water and specializes in seafood. They advertise "simple" preparations, but these were anything but simple dishes. We had 5 wonderful courses (no meat because we don't eat meat) including a barely cooked salmon that melted in our mouths. The dessert was great too, with chocolate ganache, a dollop of strawberry ice cream, and some cherry on the side. My one regret is that I wish we'd stayed the night at their guesthouse. That would have made it the perfect adventure!

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed July 1, 2016 via mobile

Was lucky to be able experience restaurant Cornelius recently. A short boat journey to the island from Bergen followed by the best fish based meal I have had the privilege to taste. Great service and an owner who is happy to share a few stories with you. Location is stunning and the whole set up just works so well.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Christina1877, Daglig leder at Restaurant Cornelius, responded to this reviewResponded July 3, 2016

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Reviewed June 21, 2016 via mobile

The restaurant is situated with a fantastic view of the sea. The food and wine was very good. Fish is off course a must. We also had the opportunity to come inside the wine cellar which is situated next to our table. All in all a high quality dinner

Date of visit: June 2016
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Christina1877, Daglig leder at Restaurant Cornelius, responded to this reviewResponded July 3, 2016

We appreciate your kind feedback and we are pleased to read that you certainly enjoyed your visit at Restaurant Cornelius. Welcome back!

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Reviewed June 17, 2016 via mobile

This restaurant is only reachable by boat. They serve only the freshest seafood. They cook whatever the season and the weather fits with. If it's cold they add spices if it's warm they work with a cooler fresher palate. You get what they serve so you should be adventurous. Everything was delicious. We had wolf fish today for lunch and a berry rhubarb dessert.

Date of visit: June 2016
1  Thank Dennis T
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Christina1877, Daglig leder at Restaurant Cornelius, responded to this reviewResponded July 3, 2016

We appreciate your kind feedback and we are pleased to read that you certainly enjoyed your visit at Cornelius. Welcome back if visiting Bergen again!

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Reviewed June 16, 2016 via mobile

This place is a MUST if you stay in Bergen more than a few days (while the weather is good). It is exclusive and pricy, but it's worth it. Excellent seafood and relaxed, but very professional athmosphere.

Beautiful location by the water. You cannot drive there, but have to take a boat. The ride is included in the meny and they can pick you up "anywhere" in the Bergen area. (Or you can drive your own boat.)

Only thing they should (and could easily do) change is their side dishes. While the main course (seafood tower in our instance) was out of this world, the side dishes were not. But apart from that our visit was really something out of the ordinary. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank Mrs_Magz
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Christina1877, Daglig leder at Restaurant Cornelius, responded to this reviewResponded July 3, 2016

We appreciate your kind and constructive feedback. Reviews from our guests are important to us in order to achieve continuos improvement. Welcome back if ever visiting Bergen again!

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