Schwellenmätteli Bern – Terrace Restaurant: A Bern Experience Par Excellence

Schwellenmätteli Bern – Terrace Restaurant: A Bern Experience Par Excellence

💎
★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5
$$$ French Kirchenfeld Bern Special Occasions, Business Lunch, Romantic Dinner, Tourists, Foodies, French Cuisine

Highlights

  • 🏠 Breathtaking terrace location right on the Aare with a view of the Parliament Building
  • 💁 Excellent, authentic service – flexible, attentive, and warm
  • 🥩 Roast suckling pig with crispy crackling, tender meat, and creamy risotto
  • 💰 Unbeatable value for money – lunch from around CHF 27

    Choose fine dining at Schwellenmätteli Bern amidst a breathtaking setting right on the Aare! The restaurant offers not only excellent cuisine but also an unparalleled view of Bern’s Aare and the Parliament Building. A place that invites you to linger and conveys a true Bernese way of life.

    • Location: Bern, right next to the Aare
    • Price range: $$$ (Upscale)
    • Ideal for: Special occasions, business lunch, tourists, connoisseurs

    Our Visit Experience at Schwellenmätteli Bern

    Exterior view of Schwellenmätteli restaurant in Bern: River terrace with parasols, historic Bern Old Town in the background under blue sky, flower boxes in the foreground.

    A breathtaking setting right on the Aare

    Authentic Service and Culinary Fireworks

    The service at Restaurant Terrace was excellent. We were treated extremely friendly and attentively, yet always authentic and never forced. Particularly noteworthy was the flexibility of the staff: even though we arrived a bit late for our reservation, the restaurant was very accommodating and understanding.

    Roast suckling pig at Schwellenmätteli Bern with risotto and cucumber vegetables

    Our main course, the roast suckling pig, was a true fireworks display for the taste buds. The crispy crackling, tender meat, and the partially aromatic layer of bacon were perfectly prepared. The sauce was of the highest level and wonderfully rounded off the dish. Everything was served on a very hot plate, which preserved the quality of the food for a long time. The suckling pig was accompanied by a creamy risotto and fresh cucumber vegetables. Given the excellent quality of the lunch special at around 27 francs, the value for money was truly unbeatable.

    Overall, Restaurant Terrace offered a thoroughly convincing experience that delighted both culinarily and atmospherically.

eateryfinds.com Rating

Ultimate Find

💎 Ultimate Find — 4.6 / 5

Schwellenmätteli Bern: Fine dining with a breathtaking view of the Aare and the Parliament Building. A truly unique Bern experience.

Plus:
  • Unique location right on the Aare with an unparalleled view of the Parliament Building
  • Excellent, authentic, and attentive service – never forced
  • Roast suckling pig with crispy crackling and tender meat on a very hot plate
  • Unbeatable value for money with the lunch special (approx. CHF 27)
Improvement:
  • Very popular – reservation strongly recommended
  • The terrace fills up quickly in good weather

For whom? Special Occasions, Business Lunch, Romantic Dinner, Tourists, Foodies, French Cuisine

🏠 Loved the Aare view? Then discover Haberbüni!
🏠 Schwellenmätteli: Terrace on the Aare
⭐ Haberbüni: Liebefeld insider tip
👉 Discover Haberbüni

Practical Info

📍 Address

Dalmaziquai 11, 3005 Bern
Bern

📞 Phone

+41 31 350 50 01

🌐 Website

Visit

📋 Menu

Menu

🚆 Public Transit

From the station, take a bus or tram to the Bern Helvetiaplatz stop – e.g., tram no. 8 towards Bern, Saali. Schwellenmätteli is then about 400m on foot.

🕐 Opening Hours

Mon 09:00–23:30 Tue 09:00–23:30 Wed 09:00–23:30 Thu 09:00–23:30 Fri 09:00–23:30 Sat 09:00–23:30 Sun 10:00–23:30

🅿️ Parking

Casinoparking

📅 Last visited

2025-11-01

🗓️ Published

2025-11-01

🗓️ Updated

2026-05-24

FAQ

Is a reservation required at Schwellenmätteli Bern Restaurant Terrace?
Since Schwellenmätteli is very popular, we generally recommend making a reservation.
Does Schwellenmätteli have a terrace?
Yes, the terrace right on the Aare is the heart of the restaurant and offers a breathtaking view of the Aare and the Parliament Building.
How much does lunch at Schwellenmätteli cost?
The lunch special is around CHF 27 – an unbeatable value for money given the high quality.
What is the price range?
$$$ (Upscale) – prices match the level, but the lunch offering is very fair.
← Back to Restaurant List