Restaurant Taverne

Restaurant Taverne is a traditional Swiss tavern at Höheweg 74 in Interlaken, in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. It sits on the Höheweg promenade east of the Höhematte meadow, within walking distance of Interlaken Ost station, and is best known for cheese fondue served in a rustic, wood-panelled setting. The kitchen focuses on Bernese tavern food, with fondue as the centrepiece of the menu. The house Älpler cheese fondue blends Vacherin, Alpkäse, Gruyère and Raclette cheeses and is priced at about CHF 30 (~$37) per person, with a smaller tasting portion at CHF 15 (~$18). Variations include a truffle fondue at CHF 32.5 (~$40) and a chili fondue at CHF 31 (~$38), so groups with different tastes can order several pots. The dining room has a convivial, informal tavern character, with a lively crowd on fondue evenings, particularly in the cooler months when visitors arrive from the surrounding ski and hiking areas. Opening hours are staggered through the week. From Wednesday to Monday a small menu including fondue is served from 2 PM, with the evening menu starting at 6 PM and last orders at 9:30 PM; on Tuesday drinks are served from 4 PM and the evening menu from 6 PM. The kitchen pauses between 5 and 6 PM, which matters for visitors planning an early dinner. The restaurant closes on 24 December and from 17 January to 7 February 2027. Beverages follow the Swiss tavern tradition, with local wines and beers suited to cheese dishes. Reservations can be made online through the restaurant's website or by phone on +41 33 826 68 68, and booking is recommended for fondue evenings, especially in high season from June to September and in December, when tables fill quickly. Walk-in seating is sometimes available earlier in the afternoon. With a rating of 4.5 and a mid-range price level, it is a dependable choice for a first fondue in Interlaken without leaving the central promenade area.