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…
Must-see restaurants in Bernese Oberland
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…
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…
Wengen
At Hotel Schönegg, Restaurant 1903 serves seasonally inspired, Italian-driven dishes such as Valais lamb sashimi with herb pesto and feta cream, and…
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…
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…
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…
Wengen
Mixing tradition with creative flair, this excellent restaurant (attached to the hotel of the same name) prides itself on using regionally raised meats,…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 – …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Brienz
In a prime spot right on the lakefront, the Bären is a top pick for alfresco dining. The chef makes the most of regionally sourced ingredients, from pike…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Interlaken
Even fussy eaters will find dishes that please at this beamed restaurant. The globetrotting menu tempts with everything from sizzling fajitas to red…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Grindelwald
This cheerful Italian in Hotel Steinbock rolls out delicious wood-fired pizza. There are 110 different kinds of grappa on the menu.
