Ristorante Da Ernesto was a nice stop after a long day. The portions are big, which was exactly what we needed, and the food was pretty good overall. The location is prime, so expect to pay a bit for the setting, but the ambience and river views make it feel worth it. Service was direct and efficient, but we got lucky with a really funny waiter who made the evening much more enjoyable. If you can get a table by the river and a good server, this can turn into a very fun dinner with great views and plenty of food. read more

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Our family had an outstanding dinner at Da Ernesto during our visit to Lucerne. We were fortunate to have an outdoor table by the water, just steps from Chapel Bridge, and the setting alone made for a memorable evening. We started with the bruschetta, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. For our main courses, I had the cannelloni, my wife and son each enjoyed a pizza, and my daughter ordered the ravioli with butter and sage sauce. Every dish was exceptional. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, everything was perfectly prepared, and each meal was absolutely delicious. The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming without ever feeling rushed. Combined with the beautiful waterfront atmosphere, it was one of our favorite dining experiences of our trip. We completely fell in love with Lucerne, and Da Ernesto was a big part of that experience. If you're looking for authentic Italian food in a spectacular location with excellent service, this restaurant is an easy five star recommendation. We would gladly return. read more

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We were able to snag a table around sunset by the water and we were so grateful. There was a one dish and one drink minimum per person which I thought was strange and it wasn't mentioned to us until after we all ordered waters. Food was yummy- we got the spicy salami pizza and pesto pasta. My favorite part was the to-go purse they made me!! Server was awesome! read more

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The most delicious Italian food I've had in a long time. I had the pesto, and it was outstanding. My husband had fish, which was also amazing. The desserts were a cut above anything I've ever had -- delicious sundaes in beautiful display. The outside seating was beautiful right next to the river, but the inside ambiance also looked very nice. Service was excellent. Our server was friendly, personable and unobtrusive, yet he was always there when we needed something. We have two young daughters and he was kind and patient with them also. I highly recommend read more

Da Ernesto - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

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The restaurant is located right along the water. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating right along the river. The place was very busy the night we were there and the service was a little slow but thats to be expected based on the crowd. We started with the Caprese salad which had fresh mozzarella, basil and plenty of tomatoes. I got the chicken penne and my wife had the spaghetti Bolognese. They were both fantastic. read more

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A little bit difficult to snag a outdoor seat next to the river but well worth it. The pizza was delicious and very affordable. The service was friendly and attentive. And the ambiance is spectacular when you are dining outside on a summer evening next to the river. read more

Da Ernesto - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

5+ star for the view, and service! We went during off peak season in September and there were plenty of outdoor seats for lunch. Our table was right next to the water with a gorgeous view of the bridge. Our waiter was friendly and accommodating! The pizza special was very good, with a nice thin crust. The spaghetti was pretty dry - maybe it was the style of cooking - but we added olive oil and that helped a lot. Overall I'd say it was 4+, but I couldn't justify giving 5 stars since we weren't that fond of the spaghetti. read more

Da Ernesto - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

The food was very tasty. We weren't expecting to get such great Italian food in Switzerland but it was delicious. Ivan was our server and was fabulous! We only speak english and Ivan's english was great which was really helpful. He was very friendly and a great waiter. Will definitely be back if we are in Lucerne again! read more

Da Ernesto - Penne Aurora & Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

Jurica is an amazing server very helpful with everything, nice conversation, explained his home country

We squeezed into this riverfront place for dinner after a day of touring Luzern. The kids liked the magherita pizzas they got as kids meals; they came looking like a bunny with two ears of crust added above the pizza. I had the carpaccio with arugula and romano, plus tagliatelli with pesto. Both were average. Nafisa had risotto with lamb; the lamb pieces were excellent but Nafisa would rather have had more lam b and less risotto. read more

Da Ernesto - Kid's pizza magherita - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

Food is wonderful visit this place twice. If you are here ask for Geraldo, he is not only a very nice waiter he is also a very wonderful and very accommodating host. read more

Da Ernesto - Is with Geraldo our wonderful host. - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

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Our service the best we have had. My wifes meal was great. Mine so so. The view was as great as the service by our waiter and host. read more

We had dinner here with a large tour group. The staff did a great job with the food and service! We had an excellent starter bar, then they brought our selection of entrees. I had fish and my ladies had pork. Everything was delicious and high class. read more

A great little Italian place in the heart of Lucerne! Outside seating or inside with the nicest servers to us Americans! The food was delicious and the drinks also very good! We ordered two pizzas and drinks. Would go back again if you wanted a quick lunch or a sit down dinner! read more

Had just about an hour or so in Lucerne and had to find somewhere to eat. This restaurant is right on the water and has outdoor seating as well as 2 floors. We had to wait for dinner to be served as it was only at a certain time. The menu was not extensive but they had a decent amount of Italian fair. The prices were a bit steep compared to what I'm used to back in America , but we were also made well aware that prices in Switzerland were higher. I got the canelloni florentina which was flavorful but over 20 so over $22 usd for a small baked dish of pasta. No salad, no bread. Again I know this is customary for Europe but it's very different from America. The biggest sticker shock was paying almost $3 for a juice glass of tap water. Our waitress was nice and the food tasted good. The place was a little dated in decor but overall not a bad spot if you're in the mood to try something other than local cuisine. read more

Da Ernesto - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

Nice location along the lake. The outdoor dining is one of the best spots on the lake. The Italian food is quite good and they have a good selection of beers. Service was quite prompt and friendly. read more

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Loved this place. We were in town vacationing and wanted some pizza. Welcomed immediately and shown to our table inside. Had some great pizza and excellent service. Relaxing informal tasty. read more

Luzern is full of restaurants and full of tourists. We wanted to sit by the lake or river but realized that many of these restaurants might be tourist traps. We took a chance on Da Ernesto, an Italian restaurant that is on the river and not far from the lake. They have a large outdoor and indoor seating area. Our choices were simple, salads and pizza's. Both the salads and pizza were better than average. The other dishes being delivered also looked nice. Da Ernesto is a safe choice for a lunch in Luzern. read more

The food was pretty decent and they served us quickly even with a big crowd! We got the magherita pizza and pasta bolognese. I wish the pizza had basil embedded in it but the bolognese was great! read more

Food was very yummy and the view was absolutely spectacular. The servers are very attentive. Overall ate left no crumbs.

Walked in and were immediately told they were full. There were about 4-5 tables at the front that didn't have anyone sitting at them...maybe full means we don't want your business? I asked the gentleman politely, how long the wait might be. He stated: "I don't know" and walked away. Ok I guess you don't want our business. Guys body language was even hostile. One star! Wish I could give it less! I won't say they are racist because I have no evidence of that, but I did see how he spoke to us vs the Caucasian people waiting and it was VERY different. read more

Kind of a tourist trap but hey, it's right on the river and great for people watching. We had the Caprese salad which was just ok...they don't add balsamic glaze or vinegar. Come for the experience and environment. Beer and wine are priced well and most of the staff speaks English. read more

Pino was outstanding. The food is top notch. The view are incredible. Drinks are perfect read more

We just dined here. Jurica was prompt, spoke English very well and was an attentive server. The food was delivered quickly, it was hot and delicious. I highly recommend Da Ernesto. I had Canonolli Florentino. My husband had penne aurora. Both dishes were reasonably priced and delicious. The restaurant was clean quiet and pleasant. read more

I've been here twice now, and it's a great place to stop in Luzern. Definitely more geared towards tourists because it has a great location overlooking the river and wooden bridge, but because of its prime location, this is a great place to go. It is easy to make a reservation from their website, so I'd recommend making one in advance. The first time I ordered the bolognese and it was yummy and the second time I ordered the spicy salami pizza and that was also good. Wide selection of spritzes, beers and wines. And a good dessert menu too. read more

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Not sure how this isn't higher rated. Granted I've tried one item but the food came out quick, i threw a curveball by asking for take away after we sat down, but the take away service and food was excellent. Highly recommend the Pizza Tirabaci. It would put any new york city thin crust to shame. read more

We had the best margarita pizza and sea food pasta. The service was quick and attentive. We certainly enjoyed our dinning experience. read more

Da Ernesto - Our enjoyed dinner! - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

Food was good and service was great I highly recommend. It's right by the water tower. Great view

I was very hesitant to try this place since it was a 2-star rating on Yelp. Our experience wasn't terrible as other reviewers had wrote about. After walking around Lucerne for a few hours, we were super hungry. We didn't want to eat burgers or at a nearby cafe and we decided to eat here for lunch. I got the small size Tagliatelle pesto and it was salty to my tasting. The pasta wasn't filling too and I should have ordered the large size. My cousin ordered the Tirabaci pizza, which has onions and salami toppings. I got to try a slice and that helped fill me up. The place wasn't overly crowded during the time we were there. Our service was fine as well. Prices are ok and expect to pay 20+ CHF for an entree. read more

Da Ernesto - tagliatelle pesto (20.30 CHF for small) - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

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If I was rating on food alone this would be five stars. My carbonara was the BEST meal I had in my entire Switzerland trip. However, I had one of the worst waiters and service I have ever experienced. Beautiful view overlooking the water. I wish I could have enjoyed the meal more without feeling so uncomfortable by the waiter. read more

I didn't Yelp the restaurant before sitting down, so was nervous about the meal. However I was hungry and it had a fantastic view outside. There is a large menu with options of pasta, vegetarian, meats, and pizza. I was in the mood for seafood so I ordered their special, calamari salad. Service was quick and she even checked in on me, which is unusual for Europe. The wine pour was weak for 7 CHF but I find that common in Switzerland. The dish tasted good but considering I had some amazing meals recently, it could have been better. The portion size was ok but the calamari did not taste super fresh, a little chewy bite. Salad was plentiful and good dressing. This is a decent place for what it's worth. I felt like I got my money's worth considering the gorgeous location. read more

Very good pepperoni (with spicy salami) pizza. An excellent lasagna was flavorful and served in a small skillet. The minestrone soup was very good. Service was excellent and friendly. read more

This was the MOST UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE I'VE HAD IN SWITZERLAND. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! In the 3 weeks we've been visiting Switzerland never once was I rushed out of a restaurant...until tonight. Everything was going well with the food/atmosphere. Our actual server was nothing short of amazing. We were about an hour into dining when it was 22:00 and it had hardly started to drizzle. That's when we had some random server continually walk past us telling us we were the last ones there, and that we need to hurry up bc of the pending rain (it never rained). All the while LITERALLY EVERY OTHER RESTAURANT IN PLAIN VIEW WAS STILL SERVING THEIR GUESTS. We eventually caved to his pressure and asked our server for a check to just avoid being completely uncomfortable. We walked around Luzern for another half hour and saw multiple other patrons happily being served outside at extremely close restaurants. AGAIN AVOID AT ALL COSTS. GO LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE TO HAVE A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE. IT'S EXPENSIVE AND WE FELT TOTALLY RUSHED. NOT WORTH IT. Again my actual server did not do this. Just some other server we had no interaction with until he started rushing us to leave so he could go home early himself. It was the guy who only wears his glasses to read the checks to customers. I don't have any other way to describe him. RUN AWAY FROM HERE!! read more

I tried to order the risotto pescatore and was told that dish was not available. I then went to the spaghetti ai fruiti di mare and was told the same thing. I then ordered the calamari and it was not fresh and rubbery. Very poor food! Would not recommend. read more

We had a pretty good experience at this restaurant. Not quite sure why the reviews are so low. The service and food was good. We ordered a pizza and soup to share and both were brought out quickly and tasted good. Nice easy lunch spot close the the famous bridge. Also its a good place for people watching if you sit outside or near the window. read more

Da Ernesto - Pizza and soup to share for lunch. - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

The Italian food here is pricey and below average. The location is great if you can get a table outside. This is the most touristy area in Lucerne so they don't have to try very hard to get business and it shows. My waiter was awful. The bill could have been three times what is was if he was attentive with our drinks, but we were mostly ignored and everything took 5 times as long as needed. I was under the impression that the wait staff in Switzerland is on salary and doesn't work for tips, so I kind of get it. But then the guy had the gall to ask for a tip on the credit card machine. Hey buddy, "F" you, I hope your manager sees this. I've been eating three meals a day in Switzerland for a month and only had one other person ask me for a tip, it was in a different tourist town, very shady. read more

Came here after the lunch service around 2'am. The place was not full and not crowded. My wife and I were really disappointed with the service. We came in, they saw us, was not greeted nor given quick attention to. Took 5 minutes for someone to come to us. No menu. Server came 10 minutes after. No table settings for the next 20 minutes as we waited for food. We ordered just one pizza monica because we were worried about how long it takes them just to attend to us. Very bad service. Adding one star because the food tasted good. However a well prepped kitchen shouldn't have take. 30 minutes to cook a pizza. read more

A tourist trap no doubt but a nice spot to eat and enjoy the view. However my meal arrived seemingly piping hot only to be stone cold in the centre. the waiter replaced it very quickly with a fresh meal which suggested it may have been pre-cooked and heated up or worse still frozen. i did enjoy the second dish but was annoyed that there was no offer of a complementary drink given the nature of the complaint. read more

Da Ernesto - Italian Near Me - Luzern, LU

Surprised this place doesn't have better reviews! As a tourist from SF, this place was absolutely amazing. Even on a super busy Friday night, we were able to find outdoor seating right by the bridge. Service was amazing and food was served promptly. Highly recommend the Sicilian pizza! read more

Food Ok. service: not polite (ordered a salad - didn't come - she said I didnt ask for it - I said she didn't write it down... result: pissed-off-squinted-eye-waitress. So: decide yourself - but nothing for me here. Cheers. read more