Thun

Freienhof
Freienhofgasse 3

High-end gastronomy and bar in a more modern setting. (http://www.freienhof.ch)

Arts Restaurant Schadau

High-end gastronomy in a loire-style castle, but a tad expensive. impressive view of the lake and the bernese alps. (http://www.schloss-schadau.ch)

Rössli Berntor

Untere hauptgasse 32; phone 033 222 48 70. informal restaurant with a mix of swiss, italian and mexican cuisine. reasonable prices and huge portions.

Häxä-Chessu

Excellent service, authentic local food that's quite inexpensive. horse meat steaks are on the menu, along with the more traditional rã¶sti, raclette, and gemischter salat. beer on tap, along with a full bar. it's a bit out of the way, but worth it: allmendstrasse 172 tel. 033 221 56 05 . get there by taking the #6 bus from the center.