4 Best Restaurants in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

This charming retro-style eatery, part of the bed-and-breakfast of the same name, serves up eggs, smoothie bowls, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch at a lovely location along the Aare River. You can also swing by for cake and coffee, or order wine or local craft beer with snacks throughout the day.

Choose between a marble-columned pizzeria in one wing, a Swiss-focused restaurant in another, and a terrace that stretches comfortably along the waterfront where you can enjoy food from both. The lake fish specialties are solid, but there is also a nice range of steaks, pastas, and salads, plus a children's menu.

See all the famed Berner Oberland peaks as you dine on a 007 burger or James Bond spaghetti at this revolving restaurant atop the Schilthorn, featured in the 1969 Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service; it makes a full rotation in 45 minutes. The food is better than it has to be, and most opt for the substantial James Bond brunch buffet, with a large selection of everything from pancakes to soups, served daily until 2 pm; otherwise, choose from a salad or soup buffet, cheese or meat platters, and eclectic dishes ranging from Swiss Rösti and pork schnitzel to hearty pastas.

Whether beneath the yellow-and-white striped awning out front or under the chestnut trees of a beer-garden-like side terrace, this is an excellent spot for a late-day Prosecco accompanied by an Alpine charcuterie board. Situated across the road from the Höheweg parklands, sidewalk seating offers postcard-perfect views of the Jungfrau—and if dinner hour sneaks up, you can always stay for a tasty Caesar salad or burger.