I have to say that this was my favorite meal in Lucerne. Oh my goodness!! Our tour guide highly…read morerecommended it. I'm not sure that I would have seen it had it not been for Chris. It's quite the hidden gem. First of all, the rustic and unpretentious ambiance hit all the right notes. I mean, I couldn't have asked for a better lunch setting. Although, Lucerne is full of beautiful outdoor terrace scenery. This one was by and far the best indoor scenery. Seriously! Just look at the pictures. The 4 course pasta lunch was exactly what I wanted in a Swiss Italian meal. It's all served family style. There were 3 of us. We started with the soup & salad. It was a delicious seasonal pumpkin cream soup. She told us what was in it, but I totally forgot. It was also well-presented in a white soup tureen. The salad was equally as wonderful. I love the salad & dressing here! The quality fresh ingredients including pumpkin seeds (for Autumn) and croutons with that tasty homemade dressing is out of this world. I would have been happy & satisfied with just the soup & salad alone. The pasta dish came out not too long after the starters. Wow! Honestly, I thought the Pasta Amatriciana was better than any pasta dish I've had in Italy. I don't normally make statements like that. I just love the simple sauces made from fresh crushed tomatoes. This one had cured pork cheek in the sauce. Our server did tell us, but I don't think he heard that part. I was surprised that my husband didn't notice it. I still haven't told him because I'm not sure what he would think of that. Haha! We loved it! At the end, we had our choice of dessert. I think he had the tiramisu, and I selected the apricot mango one. It was a great ending. I also have to say that the Eichhof beer was light & refreshing, as well as the pitcher of naturally infused water. It's the little things that make me happy. There is an extensive wine menu as well. To be honest, I didn't see the rest of the menu. I think it's a daily fixed menu anyway. We were set on either the Pasta or Business (meat) lunch based on recommendations. We're glad we listened. The service was exceptional. Every course was proudly explained. Our server was friendly & professional. The atmosphere was amazing! The only thing you might regret is the price. But, I'm here to tell you that it's like that everywhere in Switzerland. Just get over it, and enjoy the meal. Take that advice for what it's worth. Seek this place out if you happen to be staying in Lucerne. We have no regrets whatsoever.

We had reservations in advance so I'd recommend them on the weekend - it was Easter weekend for us…read more I only imagine this place is just as beautiful when the weather is nicer out. Ambiance is rustic - good for groups of 8 or less or even just two people. Warm and cozy space as if you were at home. It was a set menu with salad/soup, pasta, main and dessert and/or cheese for dinner. I loved the fact that it was family style. So I maybe wouldn't choose this place if you have picky eaters. The salad was fantastic. Loved the dressing. The soup for me was the selling point. We had a root vegetable soup that was aromatic, creamy, a slight kick. The pasta was a Bolognese where I loved the chilis that they added. For the main, they were serving veal on a risotto and carrots. The meat was tender and flavorful. The chocolate mousse was rich, creamy and the creme balanced out the sweetness. Now, my group finished eating and decided we'd come back for lunch a few days later because the menu is never the same. Lunch is a little different with dinner as you can choose either pasta or the business lunch. We opted to do two servings of business lunch and one of the pasta so we could recreate the similar family-esque dinner style. We had a potato soup with salmon bits for lunch. Next was a pesto pasta with garlic and ricotta cheese. Not that the Bolognese wasn't good, but I loved this pasta. So fresh, and the flavors melded so well. We had a beef cut with purple rice and veggies. I loved the Char on this cut of meat. And lastly for dessert, I had panna cotta with a rhubarb compote that was so creamy, not overly sweet and had maybe a twist with a hint of cinnamon? You really can't go wrong here. If I came back to Lucerne, I'd be back here! Service was stellar-we actually had the same waitress for both meal services and was phenomenal. She gave great wine recommendations.

Came upon this place on our way to the chapel bridge. It was such a nice and cozy place. We had an…read moreice cold beer and some truffle chips, cheese and olives. We also ordered some oysters. The oysters were very plump and very fresh. The service was great, very welcoming and attentive.

Lovely location. Typical excellent Swiss service. Had my first ever Aperol Spritz here. My…read morehusband had the ravioli special, and it was tasty.

Food was sooo good. We had bruschetta, lasagna and pasta with tiger shrimp overlooking the water…read more Great food and wonderful staff! Thank you for a great experience.

I ended up eating here as the restaurant next door was at full capacity and shares the same kitchen…read morewith Terrazza. I walked inside and it was very warm but decided to sit outside along the river. It was a bit chilly out but was an improvement over the warm indoor dining area. This experience took a few hours as they seemed to be short staffed even though the restaurant was about 50% capacity when we arrived. It took a long time to place an order. An order was placed for a carpaccio appetizer and I placed an order for the gnocchi pasta. Bread was served with olive oil and vinegar on the table top. The carpaccio was good and was served with cheese and arugula (forgot to snap a photo). The gnocchi was great! After we finished it took a very long time to get the check and head out. The place was almost empty by that time but still was a huge delay to get the check. The view to the river and the gnocchi were the highlight but much was to be desired for the speed of service. Three stars!

Excellent brasserie. Has the patina of a well loved place. Everything our table has was delicious…read moreand well plated. I love French food, especially in a "traditional" brassiere or bistro. This felt authentic (not touristy, not pandering to Americans). We were a table of four, everyone ordered a first and second course- and we had a great local Pinot. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and professional. It was really a wonderful experience.

Amazing service. Outstanding food. Great ambience. Will definitely return. Ratatouille was my…read morefavorite. Sea bass also great. Merci.

Cool place for food in the heart of a beautiful city…read more Fondue. Do not miss the fondue - made table side. Gorgeous views over the water. Oh, and fondue.

July 27, 2024. My husband and I were staying at Hotel Sweizerhof (across from Wiliiam Tell…read moreRestaurant) and decided last minute to grab dinner on the lake. We didn't have a reservation but were quickly and warmly shown to our covered decktop outdoor table. The evening view of Lucerne and Mt. Pilatas was breathtaking. The ambience was warm. I wished the old steamer could tell us its tales. The service was exceptional (yes, they gave us, without our having to ask, menus in English when we were seated) and the food (I'm not a foody by any means) was outstanding. I had the stuffed chicken breast (stuffed with pistachios and apricots, I think). It was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The accompanying vegetable based sides were out of this world. I would definitlely recommend William Tell. If I'm ever lucky enough to visit Lucerne again, I would DEFINITELY eat here again. However, I'd make a reservation first. I think we got lucky getting a table the first time.

Good wine list. The best risotto with truffles I have ever had…read more Tomato & mozzarella and beef appetizer were both excellent Linguine with seafood was perfect

We had a group of six. All six of us were so impressed with dinner. The food was excellent. 3 of us…read morehad the eggplant ravioli and 3 of us had the shrimp pasta. The salads were also delicious and very generous portions. Service was excellent!!

We had a great dinner at this Spanish tapas restaurant near the train station in new town. Our…read moregroup of 4 shared a variety of traditional items from olives, jamon iberico, patas brava, shrimp in garlic butter and more. The menu is contained on an iPad and you can "heart" things as you peruse and add to your "wish" list-just like online shopping-except the ordering is via a real person, who in our case was Alexis. The atmosphere is nice and prices pretty reasonable for Switzerland and a nice change of pace.

Not really tapas but fantastic Spanish food…read more The steak was out of this world. The crème brule was perfect. The service was fantastic atmosphere was romantic!

We were craving for some Mediterranean/Greek food and this place did not disappoint…read more Awesome service and great atmosphere. Be sure to try their Tyrokafteri...one of my favorites.

Everything was perfect! We love Greek food and wine. They are so knowledgeable and helped us pick…read morethe perfect bottle of wine! The place was quiet and inviting. The staff was eager to help with ordering too. Amazing!