Fischerstübli Bern is located in the idyllic Matte neighborhood, right by the Aare River. Here, you can enjoy seasonal cuisine in a pretty restaurant or on the terrace. By the way, the restaurant Suresh Bern is only about 50 meters from Fischerstübli.
Quick Overview
- Location: Bern, Matte neighborhood
- Cuisine: French, Swiss
- Price Range: $$ (Moderate)
- Main Courses: CHF 36 - CHF 45 (from CHF 20 at lunchtime)
- Features: Pretty terrace in the beautiful Matte neighborhood
- Ideal for: Enjoying a Tatar variation
- Overall Rating: 4 / 5
Content:
Our Experience at Fischerstübli Bern
Lovely Restaurant with Wooden Interior
Whenever I go to the Matte neighborhood, I almost feel like I'm on vacation. The Aare River is very close, the street is cobblestone, and the buildings are very picturesque. Fischerstübli Bern and its beautiful terrace are located right in the middle of it all. Since the weather was a bit cool when we visited, we sat inside. Fischerstübli is really a small "Stübli" (small room/parlor), simply furnished with bistro chairs and wooden tables – combined with white walls. Simple, but cozy!
Small Menu with Homemade Dishes
A look at the menu shows a concise selection, which I always see as a good sign of freshly prepared food. According to the website, Fischerstübli also cooks the food themselves – without using pre-made products. A specialty is Tatar, of which there are many variations on the menu.
The waitress pointed out the daily specials to us. One of these was a beet and sweet potato soup as an appetizer. Although I originally intended to just order a salad, I decided to go for this soup. For the main course, I chose the chicken breast on wild garlic risotto. I was thinking of enjoying the Tarte Tatin for dessert. This is basically an upside-down apple pie where the apples caramelize.
Culinary Experience and Summary
The soup was good – not quite hot. The taste was as expected, slightly sweet – of course, from the sweet potatoes. I didn't really taste the beets – but I did taste the coconut milk that was also used. The croutons and pumpkin seeds were a plus. The main course, the chicken breast on wild garlic risotto with morel sauce, was also solid. The chicken was well-roasted, and the sauce was also tasty. However, the risotto was much too soft. In my ideal world, the rice in the risotto is still slightly al dente, while the risotto itself melts creamy and slightly liquid. The wild garlic risotto unfortunately did not meet this idea. There could be different reasons, but the consistency of the risotto just wasn't right.
The service was correct and friendly. I wouldn't describe it as warm, the service staff seemed almost a bit "strict" to me. Not impolite, but not overly enthusiastic either. Overall, the experience in this pretty restaurant was okay. Next time I would try the house specialty, the Tatar.
Detailed Rating for Fischerstübli Bern
| Criteria | Description | Value (from 1 to 5) |
| Overall Impression | Very pretty restaurant in the Matte district with a focus on homemade food and various Tatar variations. | 4 |
| Atmosphere | Uncomplicated atmosphere in the restaurant. The crowd is local. | 5 |
| Service | Correct service. | 4 |
| Selection | The menu is concise, but with a large selection of Tatar. | 4 |
| Quality | The soup and the chicken were cooked well. The risotto was overcooked. | 3 |
| Price | At lunchtime, the price for the main course was rather cheap. The prices are higher in the evening. | 4 |
Last visited on April 25, 2025. We ate at Fischerstübli Bern as regular guests and paid the full price. So this is an independent review.
Practical Information
Menus
You can find the current menus (lunch menu, dinner menu, wine list) directly on the homepage.
Contact and Reservation
Restaurant Fischerstübli
Gerberngasse 41
3011 Bern
Phone: +41 31 311 03 04
Directions to Fischerstübli Bern
We recommend using public transportation.
From Bern main station, you can reach Fischerstübli with bus no. 12 towards Zentrum Paul Klee. Get off at the Nydegg stop, from where it is about a 5-minute walk to Fischerstübli. In the evening Bus Nr. 30 also runs from Matte towards Bern main station. Please note the current departure times from the Bern Mühleplatz stop.
If you come by car, you'll need to find parking in the Matte neighborhood or in the surrounding area.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Fischerstübli Bern
Seasonal cuisine is offered. The specialty of Fischerstübli is Tatar. The menu contains several variations of it.
Vegetarian dishes are offered on the menu, e.g., a vegetarian Tatar. It is best to check the current menu on the website before your visit.
At lunchtime, a reservation is usually not necessary. In the evening and for larger groups, a reservation is recommended.
The restaurant does not have its own parking spaces. You will need to use parking options in the Matte neighborhood or in the surrounding area.
Yes, you can easily pay with all major credit cards.