Fodor's Expert Review Restaurant zum Zähringer

With a covered terrace overlooking the River Aare and a chef known as the "Ravioli King,"  this historic kitchen makes a worthy stop for house-made pasta, coq au vin, or wiener schnitzel, along with an extensive choice of Swiss wines. Three- or five-course surprise menus let you taste the chef's signature dishes at fairly gentle prices for Switzerland. The history of zum Zähringer dates back to the time when Badgasse (Bath Street) was Bern's red-light district, and the inn on the corner was a favorite with Giacomo Casanova.