Canton of Bern, Switzerland Food Guide: 10 Swiss food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bern

May 8, 2020 Kiesha Cripe

Discover Restaurants offering the best Swiss food in Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. A powerful force since medieval times, the thriving Swiss capital is an appealing city of museums and collections. Bernmobil is the capital's transit service. A BernCard is valid on trams and buses that serve the city. A free bike service is also an option for getting around. The Historical Museum and the Collection of the Bern Museum of Fine Arts house the art and architecture of millennia. The Einstein House and the Paul Klee Center showcase the work of two of Bern's famous former inhabitants.
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10. Krone Bern

Gerechtigkeitsgasse 66, Bern 3011 Switzerland French, Swiss, Mediterranean, European, Central European, Gastropub Dinner, Lunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +41 31 312 13 14 http://www.kronebern.ch
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4 based on 180 reviews

Krone Bern

The Restaurant Krone offers a fresh, seasonal and local dishes. The products are sustainable and come from mostly regional partners. In addition to the various specialties conjures up our kitchen with lots of love and passion daily changing menu on your p

Reviewed By chadz52

We had lunch here while visiting the Christmas Markets. I had the pumpkin soup with a salad and the wife had the pasta with mushrooms. Both were delicious, fresh, and tasty. Located in the old town the service was friendly and helpful. The menu changes daily so everything is always fresh.

9. Restaurant Haberbuni

Koenizstrasse 175 Liebefeld, Bern 3097 Switzerland Swiss, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +41 31 972 56 55 http://www.haberbueni.ch/
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4 based on 227 reviews

Restaurant Haberbuni

Die «Haberbüni» liegt idyllisch am Stadtrand von Bern. Der einzigartige und charismatische Ort ist eine Oase der Gastlichkeit. In der Haberbüni lassen Sie sich kulinarisch verwöhnen, bei einem gediegenen Mehrgänger am Abend oder bei einem unserer beliebte

Reviewed By KwinAun

Let's keep it simply for this place. Really humble but packed with quality. Nice, friendly, and helpful team. Delicious food, crossing between modern and traditional. Twisted is the word. Great wine list with competent sommelier. Would definitely return if back in Bern.Dear KwinAunThank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with me. I am particularly happy to read that my team left such a positive impression and I am looking forward to share it with the entire team. I am looking forward to welcome you back soon.Best regards,Florian

8. Brasserie Obstberg

Bantigerstrasse 18, Bern 3006 Switzerland French, Swiss, Mediterranean, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +41 31 352 04 40 http://www.brasserie-obstberg.ch
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4 based on 207 reviews

Brasserie Obstberg

Reviewed By Frasier39

We have visited this restaurant to celebrate different festivities. It has probably been our best choice since the chef takes particularly good care of each and single course on those special occasions. Members of the staff are very friendly and do their best to welcome you. They offer you good suggestions for drinks and wine pairings. During Summer time, rather sit on the patio and ask for their "Hugo" cocktail. Food is good but definitely not extraordinary. I have to agree with viewers who mention that it is probably one of the best restaurants in Bern (not that the list is very long though...). Dishes are well executed, but somehow you feel they could do better, particularly on their French classics.We can recommend it for families. Our child loves their Schnitzel with pommes frites.

7. Metzgerstuebli

Muenstergasse 60 3011 Bern, Bern 3011 Switzerland Swiss, Mediterranean, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +41 31 311 00 45 http://xn--metzgerstbli-llb.ch/
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4 based on 204 reviews

Metzgerstuebli

Reviewed By DianeO546

We ate here a few weeks ago and had a wonderful meal. We sat outside and enjoyed the street entertainment (music) while eating. The owner helped us with the German menu which was really helpful to us. The fillet was cooked exactly right and so was the lamb. We had a chocolate dessert that was to die for. The wine list was extensive and we settled on a very nice Bordeaux. We highly recommend this restaurant!

6. Klosterli Weincafe

Kloesterlistutz 16, Bern 3013 Switzerland Swiss, European, Wine Bar, Central European, International Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Free Wifi [email protected] +41 31 350 10 00 http://www.kloesterlibern.ch/de/home
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4 based on 298 reviews

Klosterli Weincafe

The Klösterli Weincafe features 120 exquisite wines, of which 20 wines are offered by the glass. Enjoy the delicacies from tasty lunchmeals, cheese- and dried meat varieties, beefsteak tatar or angus beef entrecote served in a copper pan to be prepared by

Reviewed By UrbanWarior

This fine cafe is just off the tourist radar and makes it a little special for locals. They have a very good lunch menu and the food as well as the service is excellent.Choice of alcohol as well as non-alcohol beverages is very good and are all locally sources..I had the meat and cheese platter and it was perfect..Dear UrbanWariorWe are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit at the Klösterli Weincafe and want to thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are looking forward to welcome you again soon Best regards,Klösterli Weincafe

5. Restaurant Suder

Weissensteinstrasse 61 3007 Bern, Bern 3007 Switzerland Swiss, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +41 31 371 57 67 http://www.restaurant-sueder.ch
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4 based on 351 reviews

Restaurant Suder

The historical building used to be a railway Station more than 100 years ago. It is the cosy place for Business, celebration Partys or candle light dinner.

Reviewed By AtilR

There are people who drive past the Restaurant Süder for years and hardly pay attention to the inconspicuous house at the Weissensteinstrasse 61 in Bern. I was one of those. Well, we were there due to reviews on Internet and For my Husband's 69th birthday. And I have to say: It was worth it. Rehrücken from Austria, a variety-rich cheese plate as dessert, a glass of red wine from the Vaud region and much more we have fully enjoyed. Also the bread. Even the walk to the bathroom was special. Where except in the Suder one finds in the men's WC a wicker basket with deer antlers? We were also served courteous with fully gastronomic professional-competent staff.? What should I criticize? At the moment nothing like that comes to my mind.Highly recommended to my family and FriendsDear Atil RThank you very much for your visit and also for writing a review. We do appreciate a lot and we are happy that you enjoyed the visit at restaurant Süder. We hope to welcoming you soon again, we have just started with a new dinner menu last week. Greetings Renate and team

4. Ristorante Ottimo

Belpstrasse 34, Bern 3007 Switzerland Italian, Indian, Swiss, Pizza, Mediterranean, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Full Bar, Wine and Beer [email protected] +41 31 371 11 81 http://www.ristoranteottimo.ch
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5 based on 73 reviews

Ristorante Ottimo

Reviewed By Giggles123

Was pleasantly surprised by the value for money of this restaurant. Two of us ate here for under CHF 60 which is unusal for Switzerland! I had a vegetarian pizza which was very tasty and the base was thin and crispy and not soggy. Additionally, they were very accomodating with my dietary requirements. My husband had a pleasant surprise when he found 4 Indian set menus to choose from as well as the Italian options. So he went for the chicken curry menu which came with rice, raita, poppadum, pickle and some lentils, and he ordered a naan on the side too. We had two bottles of sparkling water as well. The Indian food was a little bland but that's not surprising when comparing to other Indian restaurants in the locality (the spice seems to be toned down for the local palate). The restaurant was clean and my husband went to wash his hands after eating and said the men's toilets were very clean too. The only slight criticism was that service was very slow as they had just one waiter for the first part of the evening (he was joined later by another) but more walk-ins than they would usually expect. It didn't bother us because we weren't in a hurry, but if you were, it may have been slightly annoying. However, we would definitely still go back there again. A nice little neighbourhood restaurant.

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3. Wein&Sein mit Haerzbluet

Muenstergasse 50 3011 Bern, Bern 3011 Switzerland Diner, Swiss, European, Wine Bar, Central European Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +41 31 311 98 44 http://www.weinundsein.ch/
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4 based on 236 reviews

Wein&Sein mit Haerzbluet

Wein&Sein invites diners to enjoy a meal in their vaulted cellar or on their summer terrace. The 24-seat restaurant is in the back, and the front houses the bar with its wine cabinets containing 300 bottles on display. The kitchen team will spoil you with

Reviewed By BreshnaOrya

It’s a small underground restaurant in the center of Berne. The food is excellent, they only have menus with set prices, starting with a 3 course menu for CHF 78 (no option below it), going up to 7 course menu (much higher price). The food is great, portions small and service very friendly. The ambience is cozy and quiet. I recommend if you have some extra cash to spend :)

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2. Restaurant Essort

Jubilaeumsstrasse 97, Bern 3005 Switzerland Swiss, Mediterranean, European, Central European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +41 31 368 11 11 http://essort.ch
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4 based on 333 reviews

Restaurant Essort

Reviewed By The_Lantern-Bearer

A gem of a restaurant located in a wing of the former US embassy in a quiet corner of Bern. Run by a very welcoming husband-and-wife team who put their names on the restaurant's documentation (i.e. they're independent and not part of some ghastly chain.) Menu changes with availability of seasonal produce. Although the menu is short (a good sign) there's a pleasing choice of sophisticated fish, meat and vegetarian dishes allowing you to build a dinner of up to 6 courses. We were 4 and a bottle of champagne (Bollinger) apéritif followed by a three-course dinner with a bottle of excellent red wine from eastern Switzerland (think global, drink local) came to just under CHF 500. That's not bad by present-day Swiss standards. Genuine, unpretentious but excellent cuisine served by a young, enthusiastic and multilingual team. In summer you can dine in the garden. We've been twice and will definitely go back.

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1. Schwellenmaetteli Restaurants

Dalmaziquai 11, Bern 3005 Switzerland Italian, Mediterranean, Swiss, European, Central European Lunch, Brunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, T [email protected] +41 31 350 50 01 http://www.schwellenmaetteli.ch/
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3 based on 522 reviews

Schwellenmaetteli Restaurants

Integrated into the unique environment between water and forest, the gastronomic oasis in the Bernese Riviera has an uninterrupted views of the Bernese old town. Recreation meets urban lifestyle and modern architecture surrounded by diverse nature.

Reviewed By 1970fog

We were a medium sized group at Casa Schwellenmätteli and enjoyed the evening with a Tavolata. The food was very good, the portions very generous (a discretion). What I found very fine was the pasta dish (4 different variations), the wine accompaniment also fit very well, our service was very nice. The evening was great.

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