Ristorante Città Vecchia

Ristorante Città Vecchia is an Italian restaurant at Untere Gasse 5 in the old town of Unterseen, across the Aare from central Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Its cuisine is Sardinian-style Mediterranean cooking with pizza, offered on seasonal menus, and it holds a rating of 4.5 from visitors. The name means old city, and the setting in the historic Unterseen lane gives the restaurant a quieter, more local character than the Höheweg promenade. Sardinian influence sets it apart from the usual Italian restaurants of the region: seafood, pasta and Mediterranean ingredients feature alongside pizza, and the seasonal approach means dishes change through the year. Visitors should ask about the current specials rather than expect a fixed signature dish. The dining room is warm and informal, with moderate noise and no dress code. Italian wines are the natural pairing, and Sardinian bottles may appear on the list. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 10 PM, and closed Wednesday. Reservations are taken by phone only, on +41 33 822 17 54, and it is wise to call ahead for evenings in summer and on weekends. Prices are moderate to mid-range for Interlaken, with pizzas and pasta typically from CHF 18 to CHF 30. The restaurant is a short walk from the Höheweg across the Aare bridges and sits near other Unterseen old-town venues, making it easy to combine with an evening stroll through the lanes.