Location: Bern
Top Restaurants in Bern
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- 2. Gurten
- 3. Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum
- 4. Rose Garden (Rosengarten)
- 5. Federal Building (Bundeshaus)
- 6. Cathedral at Munsterplatz / St. Vincent (Munster Kirche)
- 7. Tierpark Dahlholzli
- 8. Bundesplatz
- 9. Clock Tower - Zytglogge
- 10. Zentrum Paul Klee (Paul Klee Center)
Where to eat Mediterranean food in Bern: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Bern. 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. Brasserie Obstberg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
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.
9. Azzurro Terra e Mare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Virgil S
Walking into Azzurro, you feel that you must have come here in another life because you're greeted with warmth and sincerity offered only to dear friends. Plus, the food did not disappoint!! Whatever you order you can be assured that it will be fresh, tasty, and perfectly prepared. While here for a business lunch, I felt like I wanted to order a bottle of wine and just keep eating all the way through dinner. Definitely a place that is a Must Go!
8. Metzgerstuebli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 204 reviews
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!
7. Casa Novo Restaurante & Vinoteca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
Reviewed By chris6708
On a summer evening, sitting on the terrasse looking at the river with excellent food and service: what else can you want ?The beef filet was just perfectly cooked and so tender, nicely presented with vegetables. The lemon dessert was also exquisite, full of taste !Don´t miss it !Dear Chris, Many thanks for your very nice rating. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and looking forward to welcome you soon again. Thank you very much for your lovely recommendation.Culinary greetings, Your Casa Novo-Team
6. Mille Sens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By chris6708
Not directly on the mainstreet, you have to go into a small alley and then go to the 1st floor, but it is definitely worth it ! The service is really customer oriented with the chef coming to welcome you, explain the menu and wave you thanks and goodbye when you leave.The food is just excellent and original, with various sides before starting the meal and during it as well.Highly recommended !Oh thank you so much! you made our day a perfect one! Hope to see you soon!
5. Ristorante Ottimo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
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.
4. Meridiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 275 reviews
Fine dining restaurant Meridiano - the choice of connoisseurs (16 Gault-Millau points, 1 Michelin star). High above the rooftops of Bern, gourmet guests are offered superior culinary quality, the purest taste sensations and views of the distant Alps. They
Reviewed By BunburyTim61
Came for dinner as a group function. We were seated outside in the terrace with beautiful views of Bern Old Town. The wait staff were pleasant and polite and the maître d introduce the meals which was prepared beautifully. So the meal, hors d'oeuvres , entrée, mains and dessert was lovely unfortunately the let down was that I asked for tea at the end. Beautifully presented with nice tea pot and Chinese tea cup but unfortunately with a Lipton T bag hanging out of the tea pot!. Not what I expected after a beautiful meal. If the bag was removed I would have been non the wiser!Overall a nice dinning experience.
3. Restaurant Essort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
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.
2. Casa Novo Restaurante & Vinoteca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
Reviewed By chris6708
On a summer evening, sitting on the terrasse looking at the river with excellent food and service: what else can you want ?The beef filet was just perfectly cooked and so tender, nicely presented with vegetables. The lemon dessert was also exquisite, full of taste !Don´t miss it !Dear Chris, Many thanks for your very nice rating. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and looking forward to welcome you soon again. Thank you very much for your lovely recommendation.Culinary greetings, Your Casa Novo-Team
1. Schwellenmaetteli Restaurants
Overall Ratings
3 based on 522 reviews
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.
Most Popular Italian food in Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
