The O bolles restaurant in Bern is a very simple, somewhat alternative place near the Bollwerk. This is reflected in a very basic interior, a small menu, and a relaxed but always respectful attitude towards guests. Because the food tastes good and is cheap, and the guest is served kindly, it's worth a visit!
A visit to O bolles is a good idea for different occasions:
- Lunch with easy-going colleagueswho can handle a limited menu.
- Dinner with relaxed friendswho like a slightly alternative environment.
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Visit to the O bolles Restaurant in Bern
When I visited, I was late, and my tablemates were already ordering. Because the server immediately told me the options – a menu with meat and one without – I could decide right away. Spontaneously, I ordered the pork chop.
The interior of the restaurant is very simply designed – guests sit at plain wooden tables. Also, the service is friendly, warm, and uncomplicated.
After ordering, the salad was brought to the table very quickly. The chop didn't take long either. It was gently roasted, meaning the inside was nice and juicy and not completely cooked through. It's not a problem anymore if pork isn't cooked all the way through. My dinner guest ordered a simple red wine from the Valais region.
When it came to dessert, the option was strawberries with vanilla ice cream. Otherwise, no desserts were offered. Also, when we wanted to drink a limoncello with our coffee, it wasn't available. Additionally, we couldn't order the cocktails that were advertised on the board, because the server couldn't mix them. Still, we left the restaurant satisfied.
Rating
| Criteria | Description | Value |
| Rating | Overall, we had a good experience at the O bolles restaurant. The decor and menu are minimalist. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the service is friendly. The food is tasty. Also, the quality of the food and drinks served is good. O bolles in Bern offers a consistent and good overall "package." | 4 |
| Atmosphere | The decor is minimalist and simple. This is also reflected in the atmosphere, which is uncomplicated and somewhat alternative. | 4 |
| Service | The service is friendly. However, on our visit, one person was alone and could not cover the entire menu. | 4 |
| Selection | The selection is very minimalist. This allows the restaurant to offer good quality. However, it's almost too limited. | 4 |
| Quality | The quality was flawless. | 4 |
| Price | We can't document the prices exactly. However, we paid about CHF 50 per person for 4 people including wine, which is OK. | 4 |
Atmosphere at O bolles in Bern
O bolles in Bern deliberately keeps the interior simple, for example with plain wooden tables. Also, the menu is very limited. This contributes to the atmosphere exudes alternative charm. The clientele fits the ambiance of the restaurant, meaning it's more urban and uncomplicated.
Service
The server took our order immediately upon arrival. She also served the food quickly. However, there was only one person in service. Also, this person could not cover the entire range (e.g., drinks). However, the place is small, so an extra person in service would be too expensive.
Selection at O bolles in Bern
The selection is very limited, at least at lunchtime. In addition to two menus, there is exactly one dessert. Especially for dessert, O bolles could easily expand the menu by offering, for example, a cake or brownies. These dishes can be easily prepared and don't cause any effort to serve.
The guest would certainly would appreciate if at least a limited offering of drinks was available at noon. However, the service staff would have to be trained to make those drinks.
Quality
The quality of the food, salad and main course, was perfect. For example, the pork chop was still nice and juicy. In addition, the sweet potato puree side dish was creatively chosen and accompanied the meat perfectly. Also, the vegetables were cooked just right. This shows that a focused menu allows you to serve guests high-quality food.
Price
We didn't write down the prices. The O bolles website also doesn't list prices. However, from what we remember, the prices for the menu including salad and for the drinks were reasonable. So it's certainly possible to get a lunch with mineral water and coffee for about CHF 30. Including wine, we paid under CHF 50 per person.
Details
| Topic | Description |
| Menus | Food Menu On the website, there is a page about the menus. But these pages do not contain the specific menu and prices. |
| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (midnight) Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (midnight) Saturday: Closed Sunday closed |
| Contact | Homepage Bollwerk 35 3011 Bern +41 31 318 35 45 |
| Special Notes |
Directions
You can reach O bolles from the Bern main train station (Hauptbahnhof) in 5 minutes on foot.
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