Bern
BERN - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
The city of Berne is situated at the river Aare and Switzerland`s sleepy capital, is gate to the French speaking part of Switzerland and located about 20 km north of the Bernese Alps (Jungfraujoch); Berne was founded by the Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen and named after a bear he had killed; Start your journey at the mainstation, walk towards The Federal Palace (Bundeshaus) make a stop over at the most beautiful hotel of Bern - "The Bellevue" and have a drink on the sun-terrrace; Visit also the landmark "Zytglogge" (Time Bell) - a medieval clock tower with moving puppets- and the newly renovated "Bärengraben" (bear pit) where real bears are living and waiting for your "goodies"; Berne's city center is known for its medieval part, its "covered arcades" and that the locals are speaking slower then the rest of Switzerland; last but not least a cultural highlight is the "Zentrum Paul Klee" - a great museum including a wonderful restaurant called "Schöngrün" dedicated to the Swiss painter Paul Klee
Cool Restaurants
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BUENER
Fine international dining
Address: Kasernenstrasse 31, 3013 Berne, Switzerland
Area: Breitenrain
Web: http://www.buener.ch
Phone: +41 31 333 15 15
Email: info@buener.ch
Prices: Mains: CHF 25.-
An Institution - the menu is great- always creative and never simple with great wine list located near the Berne fair and the "Rosengarten" (garden of roses); a perfect alternative for a real "Swiss dinner" with business clients from abroad in a rustic atmosphere and huge portions is the institution "RESTAURANT STERNEN" in Murzelen (Murzelenstrasse 50, 3034 Murzelen, +41 31 829 02 57); in a little village only a 20 minutes car drive in direction "Wohlen by Berne"
KORNHAUSKELLER
Trendy international
Address: Kornhausplatz 18, 3000 Berne, Switzerland
Area: Innenstadt (centre)
Web: http://www.bindella.ch
Phone: +41 31 327 72 72
Prices: Mains: CHF 17.- to CHF 25.-
Situated in a historic building next to the "Berner Stadttheater" and "Zytglogge" in Berne's city centre, the nice & posh (for Berne standards) "KORNHAUSKELLER" is the favorite place among the locals; nice food and good service in a unique atmosphere, and after dinner the bar upstairs serves you a nice cafe or drink; during summer time everybody is sitting outside watching the people passing by
LE VIEUX MANOIR AU LAC
If you have one day and night to spend in Switzerland you have to visit Murten; it's a 30 min car drive from the city of Berne in direction Geneva; at "LE VIEUX MANOIR" you sleep and eat like a royal; the hotel and its restaurant are located at the lake of Murten and are surrounded by a beautiful garden: perfect location for a special event
LOETSCHBERG
swiss specialities with the locals
Address: Zeughausgasse 16, 3011 Berne, Switzerland
Area: Centre
Web: http://www.loetschberg-aoc.ch
Phone: +41 31 311 34 55
Prices: Mains: CHF 10.- to CHF 30.-
"LOETSCHBERG" is a low key restaurant centrally located in Berne; the interior design is 60's - 70's style where the hip meet the politicians as well as the Japanese tourists the focus on food are regional specialities from "Wallis" (Valais) & great fondue served in an lively and "loud" atmosphere; be prepared to wait for a table; perfect for an evening with friends - "LOETSCHBERG" is not a romantic tete-a-tete restaurant; the restaurant is open until late; another newly opened gem and a favorite among the young locals is the newly opened "CAFÉ BAR SATTLER" and its annex "GELATERIA DI BERNA" located in the pedestrian area of Mittelstrasse not far from the main trainstation & the university of Berne; open Monday - Saturday from 7am - Midnight & Sunday from 9am-6pm
SCHOENGRUEN
Museum fine dining
Address: Monument im Fruchtland 1, 3006 Berne, Switzerland
Area: Schosshalde
Web: http://www.restaurants-schoengruen.ch/
Phone: +41 31 359 02 90
Prices: Mains: CHF 22.- to CHF 39.-
The restaurant is located in the "Zentrum Paul Klee" which is an inspiring museum with a charming and innovative restaurant; "Schoengruen" has recently earned 15 points GaultMillau; a must while you are visiting the capital of Switzerland; "SCHOENGRUEN" just saves for a little longer the cultural experience; please note that the restaurant and the museum are closed on Mondays
SCHWELLEMAETTELI
Like the locals use to say, the restaurant is located at the "Riviera" - the shores of the river "Aare"; "Schwellemaetteli" is perfect for a Sunday brunch on a beautiful terrace or a stylish dinner at a dream location; closed on Mondays
WEIN & SEIN
This is one of the most fashionable and unique restaurants in Bern, set within the cellar of a historic building in the city's medieval core; it's accessible via a steep staircase that leads you to a small restaurant serving high quality food - a fixed 4 course set menu
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.