A little hole in the wall, homey, opposite of corporate, family run gem in the middle of…read morebiel-bienne, with just the warmest hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. Nothing fancy yet expertly prepared eggs and toast. Very reasonably priced, exceptional service, I will be here each morning for breakfast while here on a business trip:)

This was a last minute decision to eat here as we wandered Old Town. While we originally thought to…read moresit outside, it was rainy and cold, so they cleared a table for us inside (without a reservation!) Very nice wait staff and get helpful with English skills. I got the steak, which was amazingly tender and cooked to perfection. I really wish the weather had cooperated cuz this seems like it would've been amazing to sit and relax with wine on their patio.

We had a tour dinner here at the end of our time in Switzerland. While the food was good the…read moreservice was extremely slow. They had one server taking care of 26 people. The food took forever to come out and the time between dishes was extreme. Once the main entree came out, it was forever before we could eat it because we needed condiments. Based on this I wouldn't come back.

We ended up here by a stroke of luck --- the restaurant we were aiming for wasn't open for dinner…read moreyet, and after a round of overstuffed pitas at the Pittaria, I don't see how it could have compared. The owner is really the centerpiece of the place --- friendly, conversant in several languages, and happy to tell how he followed the girl of his dreams to Switzerland 30+ years ago. (The only other staff member we met has an annoying affinity for loud vacuum cleaners). Rolling in post-hike on a Saturday, the owner mentioned he was out of several fillings; in particular, the eggplant-and-peppers Betenjan that grabbed my eye first wasn't available. That turned out to be fine, as the standards he did have were excellent. Our group ended up with a mix of lamb Shish Kebab, veggie Falafel, and simple Hummus. All were heavily laden with extras --- veggies, lettuce, a sweet chutney that nicely complemented the main flavors, and hot sauce to order. The hummus and falafel options are variations on a theme --- either a large scoop of hummus and two falafel balls, or 6+ falafel balls and a small dollop of hummus. The lamb in the shish kebab is in large, tender chunks, and nicely roasted. The bread is much more substantial than many pitas --- more of a crusty roll, but so filled with goodies that the ratios are still right. Drinks are fairly standard --- a few beers and sodas, boxed Ayran yogurt drink, and a giant urn of oddly spiced tea by the glass. Definitely a must-eat for a day around Solothurn.

Jedes Mal, wenn ich wieder in Bern bin, besuche ich gerne den Café Aarbergerhof, oder Araber, wie…read morewir es in Bern nennen. Die Bar ist gemütlich, wo man immer interessante Leute trifft, wie auch das Restaurant, wo es immer ausgezeichnet schmeckt. Wir gingen mit meiner Mutter zum Mittagessen. Wie immer war es schön gedeckt und sehr einladend. Meine Mutter hatte den Tagesteller mit Schweinekotelett, Kroketten und Gemüse, was sehr lecker war. Mein Freund wählte die Hausgemachte Pasta mit Burrata, Pesto, Tomaten, Spinat, Knoblauch und Chili. Ausgezeichnet!!!!! Ich hatte Lust auf feuriges Beefsteak Tatar mit grünem Salat. Hervorragend!!!!! Der Service war, wie immer, ausgezeichnet. Ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Mal!

The menu here is weird, a mishmash of different cuisines, but the reviews were positive so we just…read moregave it a try. Food was very good, we ordered an appetizer but got it prepared differently (shrimp cocktail came out cooked in some shallot juice, but it was really good so no complaints). As I said, the menu is weird so I ordered fish and chips, fish was really good, light batter and cooked well. Fries were solid and the tartar sauce was different than I expected was actually great. Better than most tartar sauces I get usually when I order fish and chips My wife ordered the Spanakopita, she said all the ingredients were fresh though the dough was more like a calzone than a filo dough, but it tasted good Switzerland isn't cheap, so the cost was a bit more than the US (I live in NYC) but with the service fee included it really was close to a wash as to what we would have spent on NYC when you include tip. Service was good, besides getting a different shrimp dish. If I am ever in Bern again, I would go here again. I can see why it's been open since 1973

A friend and I ended up here on a rainy night and luckily got a seat outside (but covered) without…read morehaving to wait too long. The food was fantastic! I had the moules et frites, which were garlicky and delicious. My friend had some chicken and enjoyed that as well. I would highly recommend visiting if you're in the area!