6 GaultMillau restaurants in Bern
Fine wines, candlelight, refined cuisine: these GaultMillau restaurants in Bern invite you to dine.
"Steinhalle": culinary world tour at Helvetiaplatz
The "Steinhalle" in the Historical Museum serves creative cuisine with a global flair. Head chef Markus Arnold and his team serve regional dishes with influences from all over the world, from Korea to Madrid.
The dishes combine local products with international techniques, such as cherrywood-smoked Scottish salmon or short rib bao with Black Angus and Korean accents.
As a guest in the restaurant with its modern, open design in a historic setting, you can look over the shoulders of the kitchen team at the Chef's Table or take a seat on the terrace surrounded by greenery. The "Steinhalle" has been awarded one Michelin star and 17 GaultMillau points.
"Huayuan": Asian finesse in the heart of the city
At "Huayuan" near the Inselspital in Bern, you can experience authentic Chinese cuisine in a historic setting. The menu is illustrated and described in detail. Head chef Xiuhan Wang focuses on quality and originality: with classics such as dim sum, wan tan soup and general tso chicken.
The restaurant team is attentive and happy to explain the dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. The "Huayuan" is wheelchair-accessible and opens its terrace in summer. The excellent restaurant in Bern has 14 GaultMillau points.
Good to know: Beijing duck is prepared in the traditional way, as a classic Chinese feast.
"Jack's Brasserie": traditional fine dining
In the heart of Bern, directly on Bahnhofplatz, you will find "Jack's Brasserie" on the first floor of the "Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa". The GaultMillau restaurant is a Bernese institution: it has been around since 1911. History meets indulgence here. The exceptional dishes, which are served with authentic Parisian flair, have been awarded 14 GaultMillau points.
The menu offers classics such as Wiener Schnitzel, Chateaubriand and beef tartare - prepared at the table. Head chef Wolfgang Schmidt focuses on regional ingredients and seasonal dishes. In addition to the brasserie classics, he surprises with modern creations such as poached pike-perch fillet or asparagus panna cotta.
"ZOE": top vegetarian cuisine in the old town
Located on the second floor of an old town house on Münstergasse, "ZOE" is a Bernese restaurant dedicated to sustainable, vegetarian cuisine. Head chef Fabian Raffeiner and his team interpret vegetables creatively and seasonally. There is mustard parfait on red cabbage salad, Hasselback potato with truffle or acquerello risotto with confit egg yolk.
The interior is modern, the atmosphere relaxed. The "ZOE" has been awarded a Michelin star, as well as the green Michelin star for sustainability and 15 GaultMillau points. If you are looking for special restaurants in Bern, you will find a prime example of vegetarian fine dining in "ZOE".
"Casa Novo": Mediterranean lightness and Bernese charm
The "Casa Novo" in Bern's Old Town combines a stylish ambience with family hospitality, both indoors and on the beautiful terrace right on the River Aare. The restaurant in Bern, which has been awarded 14 GaultMillau points, is known beyond the city limits.
Head chef Dirk Wagner combines Mediterranean and Iberian influences, but also looks outside the box for inspiration. The menu ranges from the "Petit Tender" duo to ceviche with black tiger prawns and surprising vegetarian dishes.
Good to know: The Vinoteca in the historic sandstone vault offers a choice of more than 120 wines.
"Brasserie Obstberg": French brasserie in the Bernese quarter
The "Brasserie Obstberg" is somewhat hidden in the Obstberg quarter, close to the Bärenpark. The 1930s-style restaurant combines a neighborhood pub with a French brasserie. Head chef Raphael Kipfer serves classics such as coq au vin, bœuf bourguignon and cordon bleu. The "Menu du plaisir" offers three to five courses, which change seasonally.
In summer, the garden under the old chestnut trees is the perfect place to sit and relax: It's not for nothing that the subtitle of the brasserie says "tree-filled dining". The wine list has a European influence and the prices are fair.
GaultMillau restaurants in Bern: discover the diversity of flavors
Whether you are looking for a restaurant in the old town, a good place for special occasions or an insider tip - you will find a good hit among the GaultMillau restaurants in Bern. You can choose from vegetarian gourmet cuisine to Mediterranean lightness and French brasserie tradition.
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Frequently asked questions and answers
GaultMillau points are a reliable indication of quality. Many restaurants in Bern are listed in the guide, and you have a wide choice of different styles of cuisine.
The GaultMillau Guide currently lists more than a dozen restaurants in Bern and the surrounding area that have been awarded GaultMillau points. The list is re-evaluated every year - so it's worth taking a regular look at the latest edition.
Yes, many GaultMillau restaurants in Bern offer vegetarian or even vegan menus. Particularly noteworthy are restaurants with a seasonal-regional focus that creatively showcase plant-based ingredients. The "ZOE", for example, is a purely vegetarian restaurant.
