Restaurants in Lucerne

Tucked away below street level in chic The Hotel (the city's hippest boutique bolthole), Bam Bou resembles a perfectly polished red-and-black bento box bursting with beautifully prepared and presented pan-Asian cuisine (some of the best in town). Service here is five-star smooth and…

Lucerne's much-loved Wilden Mann boutique hotel has two restaurants, and the Burgerstube (the older of the two dining options) maintains a carefully cultivated old-fashioned air with its period details; the room dates from at least 1517 and features coffered ceilings, coats of arms,…

You could easily be forgiven for thinking that you've been transported to another time and place once you step inside this high-ceilinged, atmospheric charmer, located on the 'wrong' side of the tracks near Lucerne's main train station and in a once-industrial area frequented by…

There's more than one character-filled dining area to choose from at the popular half-timbered Hotel Zum Rebstock, which is often filled with locals and visiting guests, thanks to its nicely handled take on central Swiss and French specialities, plus an ideal location close to the…

With its plum position in Lucerne's Old Town, historic building with magnificent frescoes, and riverside ambience (terrace seating during the summer months definitely requires advance reservations), the Des Balances (also a recommended hotel) is a great place to "push the boat out."…

In the Palace Hotel (one of the city's premier establishments), Jasper is one of Lucerne's culinary marvels, combining exquisite service, elegant contemporary interior design (cream leather seating, wooden floors, and conversation-starter light fittings), and perfectly prepared…

Medieval stone vaulting, a stone floor, and wine wherever your gaze falls sets the scene here, and the dozens of vintages available from Switzerland and around the world only heighten the mood; La Bonne Cave (The Good Cellar) accompanies its drops with good-value midday meals,…

For Italian-style theatricality and atmosphere, you'll not find a better spot than La Cucina, with its elaborate painted and brickwork ceilings, dramatic lighting, hanging copper pans, chandeliers, white napery, and exuberant waiters who know that performance is part of the charm (as…

The Old Swiss House, a landmark half-timbered building dating from 1858 and located a stone's throw from the city's Lion Monument, attracts tour groups galore with a mix of fine European cuisine and a sense of occasion (the staff is attired in traditional local dress). It's something…

The diminutive proportions at this cheap-as-chips and bustling Thai spot give no indication of the big flavors sizzling away in the open-plan kitchen's woks. If Switzerland's love affair with cheese, veal, and onion sauce has left your taste buds looking to recharge, then this is the…

Run by the same family for four generations (since 1856), Wirtshaus Galliker is one of Lucerne's best-loved spots for generous portions of traditional local cuisine in a traditionally decorated atmosphere that encourages the feeling you've left the modern world and all its travails…