Rialto, Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Freienhofgasse, Thun, Switzerland.
Rialto is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Freienhofgasse in Thun offering wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, risotto, gnocchi, and tortellini alongside meat and fish dishes. The place seats about 120 guests across indoor dining and an outdoor garden terrace.
The restaurant came under the management of the Demiri family in 2002 and quickly became a destination for Italian dining in central Thun. This marked a turning point for the business in the town.
The place draws on genuine Italian cooking methods, with chefs preparing each dish according to traditional recipes from different regions of Italy.
The restaurant is located at Freienhofgasse 13 with daily opening from 11:00 to 23:00 across both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Guests can reserve ahead or drop in depending on the time and day of the week.
The place has a dedicated wood-fired oven where pizzas are prepared using time-honored techniques. The kitchen also goes out of its way during birthday celebrations, adding special touches to make the occasion memorable for diners.
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