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Serves meat, vegan options available. Upmarket hotel-restaurant with vegan options on the menu. Look vegan or "diet" section. Possibly willing to adapt other dishes when you ask. Open Mon-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm.


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7 Reviews

First Review by EllenLucinda

HC-Zurich

Points +38222

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Really vegan.

Two well marked vegan options (it's the V symbol) plus many starters and likely vegan sorbets make this the best option in Wengen. It's a little way down from the center, though.

Happycownml

Points +28

Vegan
01 Jun 2023

Really vegan?

I didn't eat here, but checked out the menu outside. I have to agree with the other review that questioned the vegan labeling. Several examples, but two "vegan" items included ricotta and cream in the description. I can't say for certain, but I'd guess these items are just vegetarian.

Cons: Likely mislabeled vegan items

HC-Zurich

26 Jun 2023

The ricotta dish is not marked vegan, the circle icon is for vegetarian. Only the V marks vegan. I think you should delete this review. See https://www.baeren-wengen.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Karte-Sommer-1.pdf

BrightonMD

Points +1296

Vegan
31 Aug 2022

Excellent High-End Meal

In a country that doesn’t respect veganism (trust me on this one- everything is meat and milk based), it is such a pleasure to find Baren, an upscale restaurant in Wengen. The fact that Wengen is a tourist town made it very difficult to find vegan options unless one travels down the mountain to Lauterbrunnen where a couple more options exist.

Then came Baren. What a pleasure to have celery root schnitzel! A vegan schnitzel. What a delicious surprise. I am enamored with restaurants that veganize native dishes, and the schnitzel is no exception. It was accompanied with sweet potato wedges seasoned to perfection and baby bok choi. The tomato soup starter was thick and beyond flavorful.

The sorbets - pear, lemon and raspberry - are vegan. The pear was exceptionally striking with small chunks of fruit and sweetened perfectly.

Updated from previous review on 2022-08-31

Pros: Superb upscale food, Vegan schnitzel , Excellent friendly service

megskifatface

Points +152

Vegan
17 Jun 2022

Suspect food

Unfortunately despite the labelling on the menu, the restaurant doesn't understand veganism and seems to have confused it with vegetarianism. I believe I got served bread with milk in, butter, and cream sauce with my 'vegan' meal. Staff were unattentive so I couldn't get their attention to check, I just left the suspect items.

NicoleTidwell

Points +17

Vegetarian
04 Jul 2021

Incredible food!

The staff was incredibly accommodating. The food was delicious without any sacrifices. I would highly recommend this place

Pros: Lots of vegetarian options, Lots of lactose free options

mt19

Points +371

Vegan
08 Oct 2019

Good they have some options

Menu had two vegan options, a Falafel or stuffed tomatoes with veg, both are ok if in Wengen but wouldn't travel specifically for them, better off at Air Time cafe in Lauterbrunnen. Pricey.

EllenLucinda

Points +152

Vegan
04 Feb 2018

Great service, limited options

You can be rest assured you will find something to eat here as a vegan, and it's a very nice place with lovely and attentive staff. Not sure if chefs are overly familiar with doing vegan dishes though. The curry sauce and falafels was enjoyable but a bit odd, and the salad starter (with meat removed) was a bit bland. The pear sorbet was delicious though!




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