
Brasserie Cherie
Skostredet, Bergen
Restaurant in Bergen, Norway
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Brasserie Cherie is a practical Skostredet pick for an easy Bergen meal, especially when timing and central location matter more than a named chef, tasting format, or awards signal. Use it for relaxed dates or small celebrations; cross-shop Restaurant 1877 or Omakase by Sergey Pak for a more defined occasion meal.
About Brasserie Cherie
Brasserie Cherie is a Bergen option with unusually broad published hours and a smart-casual dress code. It makes the most sense when timing and ease matter more than a highly specified dining format.
Hours run from early morning through evening every day: 6:30 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 10 PM Saturday and Sunday. The venue does not list a specific cuisine, chef, counter format, tasting menu, signature order, price point, seat count, private-room setup, or dietary policy, so diners planning a high-stakes meal should confirm current details directly before booking.
Pick it for an easy Bergen meal, not a trophy reservation
For a special occasion, Brasserie Cherie makes the most sense when the occasion is conversation-led: a relaxed celebration, a business meal, or an evening where flexible timing matters. It is less useful for diners who want to choose based on confirmed awards, chef presence, or a named menu structure. In that case, use our full Bergen restaurants guide and compare other Bergen options before locking plans.
For groups, keep expectations practical. Without a confirmed seat count, private-room detail, or table configuration, Brasserie Cherie is easier to assess for smaller, direct plans than for complex group dining. Confirm availability and any special requirements directly with the venue.
Who should cross-shop before booking
Book here if timing and a Bergen setting are doing the work. Cross-shop Brasserie Cherie against Restaurant 1877, Restaurant Opus XVI, Villani Skostredet - Osteria & Trattoria, Izakaya Skostredet, Omakase by Sergey Pak if you want to compare different Bergen dining options before choosing.
For a broader trip plan, pair the restaurant search with our full Bergen hotels guide and other Bergen travel planning resources. If the itinerary extends beyond Bergen, compare choices generically with other dining rooms in Norway and elsewhere.
Planning details
- Location
- Skostredet 12, 5017 Bergen, Norway
- Website
- brasseriecherie.no
- Phone
- +4755201600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Brasserie Cherie occupies a compact, unhurried corner of Skostredet, where pre‑war architecture and neighbourhood foot traffic set a quietly historic tone. The restaurant leans into the French brasserie tradition—structured yet relaxed—so the room feels measured rather than theatrical. Guests encounter an atmosphere that privileges slow conversation and lingering over courses; the service calibrates to the guest’s pace rather than imposing a tasting‑menu tempo. That combination of residential charm and deliberate calm makes the place feel like a civilized local option for those who want elegance without ceremony.
Best For
Cherie sits between Bergen’s high‑commitment tasting counters and casual neighborhood spots, making it well suited to composed dinners and weekend brunches. The brasserie format rewards arrivals with a drink and a menu meant to be read and savored, so it’s appropriate for date nights, business dinners, and small celebrations when you want a full meal without a fixed sequence. Visitors arriving before or after trips to the fjords will find it an accessible, local alternative to more time‑intensive tasting menus.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a program to be read rather than rushed. The brasserie ritual described in the profile recommends a drink at the table before discussing food, and the pace of the meal is intended to be set by the guest. Lean into classic preparations—coq au vin, bouillabaisse and cassoulet are listed as signatures—and allow time between courses to enjoy conversation. Because the format sits between casual and formal, plan for an unhurried meal rather than a quick bite.
Venue details
Ambiance
Belle Epoque Parisian style with floral wallpaper, green backgrounds, soft table lighting, and antique details creating an elegant, atmospheric setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- coq au vin
- bouillabaisse
- cassoulet
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Restaurant 1877, Modern Norwegian, Modern Norwegian
- Villani Skostredet - Osteria & Trattoria, Notable alternative
- Izakaya Skostredet, Japanese, €€
- Restaurant Opus XVI, Notable alternative
- Omakase by Sergey Pak, Japanese, €€€€
Restaurant context
How it compares in Bergen
Restaurant 1877 is the stronger choice when the brief is Modern Norwegian and the meal needs a clearer sense of place. Brasserie Cherie is easier to justify when flexibility matters, especially for diners who want a central Skostredet option without committing to a more structured occasion restaurant.
Villani Skostredet - Osteria & Trattoria is the better cross-shop for a relaxed group that wants an Italian-leaning osteria or trattoria mood in the same neighborhood. Izakaya Skostredet is more useful for a casual Japanese plan with a known €€ signal, while Brasserie Cherie works better when the group wants a broader brasserie-style setting and less category commitment.
For a splurge, Omakase by Sergey Pak is the clear high-spend Japanese comparison at €€€€, and it is the one to choose when counter format is the point of the night. Restaurant Opus XVI belongs on the shortlist for a more formal-feeling Bergen occasion. Brasserie Cherie is the easier, lower-pressure option when ambiance and access matter more than a destination dining format.
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Compare Brasserie Cherie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Cherie | Bergen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Restaurant 1877 | Bergen | Modern Norwegian | ; | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 White Guide Nordic Restaurants - Very Fine Level2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #660 |
| Villani Skostredet - Osteria & Trattoria | Bergen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Izakaya Skostredet | Bergen | Japanese | €€ | Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Restaurant Opus XVI | Bergen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Omakase by Sergey Pak | Bergen | Japanese | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262025 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Brasserie Cherie?
Go with smart casual dress. Formal attire is not indicated by the dress code.
Is lunch or dinner better at Brasserie Cherie?
The hours cover daytime and evening, the venue does not list a specific lunch or dinner menu. Choose based on the time that fits your plans, confirm current service details directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Brasserie Cherie in Bergen?
Other Bergen options to compare include Restaurant 1877, Restaurant Opus XVI, Villani Skostredet - Osteria & Trattoria, Omakase by Sergey Pak, Izakaya Skostredet. Check each venue's current details before deciding.
Is Brasserie Cherie good for a special occasion?
It can work for a simple, conversation-led special occasion, especially if flexible hours are useful. For a meal built around a confirmed chef, award, tasting format, or specific cuisine, the details here are too limited, so confirm directly before making it the centerpiece of a celebration.
Can Brasserie Cherie accommodate groups?
Group capacity and private-room details are not listed. Contact Brasserie Cherie directly with your party size and timing before making group plans.




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