Must-see restaurants in Bernese Oberland

  • Cafe 3692

    Grindelwald

    Run by dream duo Myriam and Bruno, Cafe 3692 is a delight. Bruno is a talented carpenter and has let his imagination run riot – a gnarled apple tree is an…

  • La Terrasse

    Interlaken

    Housed in Interlaken's plushest belle-époque hotel, La Terrasse is a class act, with a season-driven menu and a sumptuous setting redolent of a French…

  • Beau-Rivage da Domenico

    Bernese Oberland

    Beau-Rivage da Domenico serves Italian food with the warmth and generosity of the Bel Paese in a graceful old-world building. High-quality, seasonal…

  • Chesery

    Bernese Oberland

    Founded by the Aga Khan in the 1960s, this dairy-turned-Michelin-starred-restaurant is the pinnacle of fine dining in Gstaad. Taste sensations as simple…

  • The Verandah

    Interlaken

    This restaurant at Hotel Royal-St Georges is a winning combination of old-school elegance and contemporary style, with its stucco trimmings and slick…

  • Nico's

    Bernese Oberland

    The chef takes pride in using locally sourced, organic and foraged ingredients at this refined restaurant in Alfa Soleil hotel. Whether you go for a…

  • Airtime

    Lauterbrunnen

    Inspired by their travels in New Zealand, Daniela and Beni have set up this funky cafe, book exchange, laundry service and extreme-sports agency. Munch…

  • Mani's Coffee & Bagels

    Bernese Oberland

    With its slick, monochrome, wood-floored interior, this industro-cool cafe and wine bar wouldn't look out of place in NYC. On the drinks menu you'll find…

  • Michel’s Stallbeizli

    Bernese Oberland

    Dining doesn’t get more back-to-nature than at this converted barn. In winter you can feast away on fondue, drink Alpine herbal tea, or munch home-cured…

  • The Barrel

    Interlaken

    Swiftly becoming one of Interlaken's preferred haunts, this easygoing cafe makes a fine pit stop for coffee with homemade cake, lunch or a craft beer …

  • Little Thai

    Interlaken

    This hole-in-the-wall den is authentically Thai, festooned with pics of the King of Thailand, kitschy fairy lights and lucky cats. Snag a table to chomp…

  • Benacus

    Interlaken

    Super-cool Benacus is a breath of urban air with its glass walls, wine-red sofas, lounge music and street-facing terrace. The menu swings from creative…

  • Memory

    Grindelwald

    Always packed, the Eiger Hotel’s unpretentious restaurant rolls out tasty Swiss grub such as rösti, raclette and fondue, as well as – titter ye not – …

  • Hotel Oberland

    Lauterbrunnen

    The street-facing terrace at this traditional haunt is always humming. On the menu are Swiss and international favourites from fondue to pizza, vegetable…

  • 16 Art

    Bernese Oberland

    Huddled away down a pretty backstreet, this former bell factory now chimes with a season-driven, largely regionally sourced menu, be it white-asparagus…

  • Stägerstübli

    Bernese Oberland

    The kind of heart-warmingly cosy chalet where you just pray for the flakes to fall, Stägerstübli is a real locals' haunt. With a nod to the seasons, the…

  • Genuss am Fluss

    Bernese Oberland

    Right on the banks of the Aare River, this contemporary glass-walled lounge restaurant attracts a young crowd who come for the relaxed vibe, pinchos …

  • Restaurant Brandegg

    Bernese Oberland

    Families are herzlich willkomen (warmly welcome) at this nicely traditional mountain hut on the trail to Kleine Scheidegg. There's a big summer terrace…

  • Bernerhof

    Bernese Oberland

    Locals sing the praises of this cosy tavern snuggled away in the chalet-style Hotel Bernerhof. It's a good choice if you're in the mood for some hearty…

  • Alpiglen

    Bernese Oberland

    Eiger seems close enough to touch from the terrace of this endearingly old-fashioned mountain hut. Platters of cured meats and Hobelchäs (Alpine cheese)…

  • C & M

    Grindelwald

    Just as appetising as the menu are the stupendous views to Unterer Gletscher from this gallery-style cafe’s sunny terrace. Enjoy a salad, coffee and cake,…

  • Wasserngrat

    Bernese Oberland

    Marvel at views of Les Diablerets glacier and Gstaad from the slope-side perch of Wasserngrat, where a fire crackles in the rustic-chic restaurant and…

  • Rössli

    Bernese Oberland

    This softly lit tavern has been going strong for 200 years and shows no sign of waning. It's a solid choice for a hearty Swiss feed, with a few one-offs…

  • Café de Paris

    Interlaken

    Right in the heart of town, this bright, modern cafe rustles up inexpensive snacks and mains, from wraps, club sandwiches and salads through to numerous…

  • Piz Gloria

    Bernese Oberland

    See the mountains move at Schilthorn's 360-degree-view revolving restaurant as you dig into classic Swiss and international grub. The menu covers all…

  • Flavours

    Lauterbrunnen

    Whether you fancy a slap-up egg-and-bacon breakfast, a burger, salad, homemade cake with locally roasted coffee or freshly pressed juice, Flavours is the…

  • Rama Thai

    Bernese Oberland

    At first glance it may look like an old-school tavern with its wood panelling and bistro seating, but the menu surprises with bang-on-the-money Thai…

  • Arcobaleno

    Interlaken

    Italian in the best of traditions, with smiley service and generous home cooking, Arcobaleno is a find in Interlaken's Unterseen district. The antipasti,…

  • KafKa

    Bernese Oberland

    This stone-vaulted, candlelit cellar has an arty vibe and invites lazy days spent reading, guzzling coffee and lingering over brunch. The homemade food,…

  • Grindel Lounge

    Grindelwald

    This lounge-cafe has a nicely laid-back vibe and vintage touch. Nab one of the leather sofas to unwind over a speciality hot chocolate, or snacks such as…

  • Goldener Anker

    Interlaken

    Even fussy eaters will find dishes that please at this beamed restaurant. The globetrotting menu tempts with everything from sizzling fajitas to red…

  • Onkel Tom’s Hütte

    Grindelwald

    Tables are at a premium in this incredibly cosy barn-style chalet. Yummy pizzas are prepared fresh in three sizes to suit any appetite. The encyclopedic…

  • Frutal

    Bernese Oberland

    A kitsch plastic meringue licks its lips in the window of this old-fashioned tearoom. You’ll do likewise when you taste the feather-light meringues here…

  • Blun Chi

    Bernese Oberland

    This convivial spot rustles up authentic Asian food from spicy Malaysian beef to Sichuan-style pork, dim sum to tom yum. There’s a bamboo-flanked terrace…

  • Restaurant La Grotte

    Bernese Oberland

    Brimming with cowbells, cauldrons and Alpine props, this kitsch-meets-rustic mock cave of a restaurant is touristy but fun. Fondues and flambés are good…

  • Tham’s

    Bernese Oberland

    Tham’s serves Chinese, Thai and other Asian dishes cooked by a former five-star chef who’s literally taken to the hills to escape the rat race.

  • Pizzeria da Salvi

    Grindelwald

    This cheerful Italian in Hotel Steinbock rolls out delicious wood-fired pizza. There are 110 different kinds of grappa on the menu.

  • Molki Meiringen

    Bernese Oberland

    Stop by this local dairy for tangy Haslital cheeses and homemade ice cream.

  • Coop Pronto

    Interlaken

    Handy supermarket for stocking up on essentials.