Per Bacco

Per Bacco is a Northern Italian restaurant at Rugenparkstrasse 2 in Interlaken, Switzerland, near Interlaken West station. It stands out for a rating of 4.9, the highest among Interlaken restaurants, and serves Northern Italian cooking with seasonal specials and a list of Italian wines. The name refers to Bacchus, the god of wine, and the beverage programme is part of the identity of the venue: Italian wines are chosen to accompany the pasta, meat and seasonal dishes on the menu. Seasonal specials change through the year, so visitors should ask at the table for the current offering rather than expect a fixed set of signature dishes. The dining room is calm and welcoming, closer to a neighbourhood trattoria than a tourist restaurant, with moderate noise and no strict dress code, although smart casual is typical for dinner. The restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, and Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM; it is closed on Sunday. Weekday lunch is therefore possible, but Saturday is dinner only. Reservations are taken by phone on +41 33 822 97 92 or by email at info@per-bacco.com, and a booking becomes binding once the restaurant confirms it. Given its high rating, booking several days ahead is advisable, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and in the summer high season. Prices are mid-range to upper-mid-range for Interlaken, with main courses typically in the CHF 28 to CHF 45 range. The location near Interlaken West station makes it convenient for visitors arriving by train and for those staying on the western side of town.