Tapis Rouge - Koeniz

I loved this place! great food, a lot of good salads and deserts. I really appreciate that they have two different coffee machines, one with regular milk and another for all drinks, but with oat milk:

Excellent view, normal prices, plenty of space for ppl, clean toilets

Going up to Gurten was so much more than we expected. The view was spectacular, but even more important were the options for how to have fun once you got there. The expansive, lush grounds offered a summer toboggan run, which my husband and son enjoyed, a tower climb that offered unparalleled views of the region (and especially fun for photography enthusiasts), a wonderful playground for children, a water feature for kids of all ages to cool off in, walking trails, biking trails, places to sit on a blanket to enjoy a glass of wine and bits of cheese, and more. We sat on the patio and enjoyed a meal overlooking the city of Berne before climbing the tower. The meal was good but not memorable the way some restaurants are. Still, I give it 5 stars because it was clean, the staff were helpful, the setting was charming, and the view was amazing. Why I rated it 5 stars: 1. It offered so much more than we realized and is a great place to explore. The options were nearly limitless: hiking, biking, water fun, picnicking, relaxing, exploring, photography, toboggan run, lookout tower, frisbee, children's play area, etc. 2. Even though it's a vast park, it was very clean and well maintained. 3. It is beautifully designed for people of all ages and physical abilities. 4. The were toilets and food choices available to visitors. 5. The expansive views were unforgettable. A wonderful place to propose marriage, celebrate an anniversary, or just to bring the family to enjoy. I highly recommend the Gurten for people of all ages, but be sure to give yourself at least half a day to enjoy all it offers.

Tapis rouge is in a great spot looking over the city of Bern. It costs money to get to the top of the hill and then more money to pay for the restaurant. The restaurant is buffet/cafeteria style swiss food and it isn't bad. There are a few premade meals you can choose from or you can pick out items a la carte and pay 3.30 fr/100g of food. This isn't cheap and the food isn't great but it isn't bad either. The Bratwurst and Rösti tastes like the Fast food version of the same dish at an authentic swiss restaurant. If you are at gurten and hungry then this isn't a bad option. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here though.

Extremely friendly staff especially if you are there during the speaking hours. The food and drinks are affordable and the place is friendly for families and individuals. During lunchtime and weekends, due to the many families with small children it can be packed a bit and occasionally loud so that according to your needs plan.