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Ô Capitaine
Best brunch spot in town
Who doesn't love brunch? At Ô Capitaine in Bern you'll find everything your heart desires and more! I really like the variety of the food here...
By
Sarah
Dennler
Trallala
Where The Wild Wines Are
I especially like that they have about a dozen bottles by the glass and that they offer you to try several wines before you settle for a good drop.
By
Sebastian
Meier
Kreissaal
Late Night Cocktails
Their house specialties "Black Cuban" (a rum coffee cocktail) and "Fado" (port wine and whiskey) are worth spoiling yourself for.
By
Sebastian
Meier
Wasserspeier
Spoiler alert!
"Wasserspeier" in Bern is a trick spot! Just go there and be surprised... it's an installation by local artist Luciano Andreani
By
Sebastian
Meier
Jusq‘a
Enjoy the best coffee in town
"Jusq‘a" in Bern makes hands-down the best coffee in town. The personal and simple atmosphere just makes it for me...
By
Sarah
Dennler
Landhaus
An experience from cellar to attic
"Landhaus" is a beautifully renovated, rustic restaurant in Bern! From the attic to the cellar to the beautiful garden, it's all an experience...
By
Sarah
Dennler
Palette
Zero-waste shopping
"Palette" in Bern is a zero-waste shop for unpackaged, organic food as well as hygiene products. Shopping here makes cooking twice as fun!
By
Sarah
Dennler
Süder
Delicious food in a great atmosphere
"Süder" is a nice restaurant in Bern where the food is excellent from the starter through to dessert. I especially like the friendy staff & atmosphere...
By
Sarah
Dennler
Lieblings Café Bar
A secret spot
"Lieblings Café Bar" is for you if you fancy a glass of wine in a cute, little bar in Bern's old town. I like it for the cultural events & concerts, too!
By
Sarah
Dennler
Soriya Restaurant
Tasty Asian food
"Soriya Restaurant" serves Asian food in Bern in a simple and relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend the massaman curry with tofu or vegetables...
By
Sarah
Dennler
Casa Novo
Incredible location at the Aare River
"Casa Novo" is one of the most exclusive and superior restaurants in Bern that I know. Its location by the Aare is special and beautiful...
By
Sarah
Dennler
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