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 modern Mediterranean cuisine that makes the most of the city's market-fresh ingredients and complements the sterling wine list. The imagination of chef Markus Weiss is evident even in the soup selection, with out-of-the-ordinary suggestions like black salsify soup with truffle and rabbit filet in filo pastry, or a trilogy of clear venison soup, red cabbage soup, and a remarkable chestnut cappuccino. Amid such refined luxury, you'll do well to sample any of the local fish or meat dishes (all sourced in Switzerland) and to sample a dessert selection that's definitely out of the ordinary: Think warm grand cru chocolate soup with gingerbread croutons and tonka bean ice cream, in case the soups as starters weren't revelatory enough. Reservations necessary.
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Jasper
Palace Hotel, Haldenstrasse 10, CH-6002
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours
Daily noon–2pm, 6–10:15pm
Transportation
Bus: 6, 8, or 24
Phone
041/416-1616
Prices
Main courses 42F–140F
Cuisine Type
Modern European
Web site
Jasper
Map
Palace Hotel, Haldenstrasse 10, CH-6002 LucerneNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.