Verdi
This traditional restaurant in the Old Town of Bern is dedicated to Giuseppe Verdi and his passionate music. An architectural gem that has been renovated in keeping with its original design, offering numerous cosy nooks as well as an impressive vaulted cellar.
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Ristorante Verdi
Gerechtigkeitsgasse 7
3011 Bern
Opening hours
Day | Time | Kitchen open |
|---|---|---|
Mon. – Wed. | 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. | 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. |
Thur. | 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. | 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. |
Fri. | 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. | 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. |
Sat. | 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. | 11.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. |
Sun. | 12.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. | 12.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. |
Verdi
Bern’s «Verdi» has a gallery with an accessible wine cellar, three dining areas on the ground floor, a cosy lounge with a fireplace as well as two beautiful underground spaces: the vaulted cellar is ideal for an intimate tavolata as well as larger banquets, with room for up to 50 people.
The team
Rexhep Jefkaj
Managing Director
I developed my passion for gastronomy when I was just 15 years old, back when I was working as a temporary employee at an Italian restaurant in Kerzers, a town in the Canton of Fribourg in western Switzerland. It was there that I fell in love with Italian culture and cuisine. In 2011 I began my journey with Bindella, which has taken me from the Kornhauskeller to the Waisenhaus to Verdi and then to the Bindella Restaurant in Solothurn. But it was Verdi that really stole my heart, and now I am drawn back to this special place.
When you are managing an establishment named after Giuseppe Verdi, you have a duty to deliver the highest level of quality and authenticity. The unique ambience at Ristorante Verdi fills me with pride. Through my passion and dedication, together with my whole team, I endeavour to create memories that our guests will cherish for a long time.
Sajme Limani
Chef de cuisine
I am originally from Macedonia, but I grew up in Italy – two cultures that have deeply influenced my love of cooking. Four years ago, life brought me to Switzerland, where I started as a cook at Ristorante Più. Thanks to my passion and a lot of hard work, I advanced to the position of sous-chef. In February 2024 I transferred to Verdi, and then in September I had the good fortune to become chef de cuisine here. Creating new dishes, combining different flavours and surprising our guests with unique taste experiences – this is what drives me day in and day out.