The Haberbüni Bern restaurant is well-known in Bern's food scene. Located in a big building with lots of space around it, it attracts people who love gourmet food to Bern-Liebefeld. Because of where it is, it might be more accurate to call it Haberbüni Liebefeld.
Quick Overview
- Location: Bern, Liebefeld
- Type of Food: French
- Price Range: $$$ (High-End)
- Main Dishes: CHF 36 – CHF 57
- Special Features: Creative, seasonal food
- Great For: Special occasions, relaxed meals with friends
- Overall rating: 4.4 / 5
Content:
Our Visit to Haberbüni Bern
Elegantly Hidden in the Attic
People don't just find Haberbüni Bern by accident; they come on purpose. It's in Liebefeld, away from busy roads. When you drive in, simple signs that say "Haberbüni" point you to the restaurant. They don't get many people just walking by.
From the outside, the restaurant looks like a stylish farmhouse. It's surrounded by trees and a gravel area with tables. The entrance is a little hidden too: you have to go up some stairs first. When you enter, you see a large attic space with wooden beams and white walls – a classy atmosphere.
The service is friendly and helpful. The staff serves well, like when they're pouring the soup, but they aren't pushy. But there were no moments when we all shared a good laugh together. Never mind.
Seasonal Food with Creative Dishes
We visited Haberbüni for lunch. The lunch menu has daily specials and a business lunch option. The daily specials come with soup and salad, which I haven't seen anywhere else. Plus, at around CHF 30, they're a good deal. The business lunch has four courses that sound creative and interesting. At about CHF 70, it's on the expensive side.
You can also choose from the regular menu. Here, Haberbüni serves classic dishes like Piedmontese steak tartare or Entrecote. The menu also includes seasonal dishes.
I chose the lunch special: Barbecue-style veal neck roast, with seasonal vegetables and noodles.
Gourmet-Level Lunch Special at Haberbüni Bern
First, they served the soup, stylishly from a soup pot. The ladle fitted exactly into the plate. Haberbüni Bern served a white wine soup with white asparagus. The color was a little pale, but that makes sense since the ingredients are pale. Because the server pours the soup right at the table, there's no extra decoration. You could really taste the white wine, along with a nice asparagus flavor. The soup was nice and creamy, but it could have been a little hotter.
The salad had different kinds of lettuce, plus cucumber cubes. Different seeds and a balsamic vinaigrette made the salad complete. For a salad that comes with a set menu, it was varied and delicious.
The main course was a Barbecue-style veal neck roast. The kitchen cooked it perfectly, as you can see from the beautiful pink color. It had wonderful barbecue flavors, which suggests that it was smoked. Perfectly cooked vegetables came with the dish: spring onion, small turnips, and spinach. There were also broad, wide noodles – probably Papardelle – and a dark, rich sauce. You only find sauces with that amazing roasted taste in good gourmet restaurants; they take a lot of work to make.
For dessert, I ordered a small Lemon Cheesecake. It was made of a very light cream cheese mousse on top of cookie crumbs. The combination was like a classic cheesecake, but lighter. The delicate lemon flavor and the crunchy, sweet cookie crumbs were amazing. At CHF 6.50, it was a real bargain.
I would love to eat at Haberbüni again anytime, for lunch or dinner. Preferably with good friends who appreciate the atmosphere and good food.
Detailed Rating of Haberbüni Bern:
| Criteria | Description | Value (from 1 to 5) |
| Rating | Classy and upscale restaurant with very good food. The lunch specials are a fantastic value. | 4.4 |
| Atmosphere | The attic setting and the overall feel create an exclusive atmosphere. The customers are upscale and mostly local. | 4 |
| Service | The staff is polite and professional, but a bit reserved. | 4 |
| Selection | Haberbüni Bern offers creative lunch and dinner menus. These are combined with classic dishes and dishes made only with ingredients that are in season. There’s something for everyone. | 5 |
| Quality | The quality of the food is excellent. The main course was especially good – flavorful meat, a delicious sauce, light vegetables, and perfect noodles. Everything was cooked perfectly. | 5 |
| Price | The lunch special is an amazing value for the money. The regular menu is definitely on the expensive side. | 4 |
Last visited May 23, 2025.
Practical Information
Menus (Food, Wine)
You can find the Haberbüni Bern food menu on their Homepage.
Contact and Reservation
Haberbüni
Könizstrasse 175
3097 Liebefeld
Phone: +41 31 972 56 55
Getting to Haberbüni Bern
From Bern's main train station, the easiest way is to take bus number 17 towards Köniz Weiermatt and get off at the "Liebefeld, Neumattweg" stop. Haberbüni is very close to the bus stop. If you come by car, there is plenty of parking in front of the building.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Haberbüni Bern
Because Haberbüni is popular, it's a good idea to make a reservation.
The menus mostly have dishes with meat and fish. But, there are vegetarian options like a vegetarian lunch special or a vegetable tartare that can also be made vegan. It's best to ask about the latest options when you make your reservation.
Yes, there's parking right in front of the restaurant for drivers.