Excellent food! I don't remember exactly what it was called but I ordered the autumn vegetarian…read moredish. So much variety on one plate, and a beautiful combination of sweet fruits and savory vegetables. Highly recommend. It was more expensive than the other reviews on here would have you believe though. All of the meat entrees were at least 43 CHF, and my vegetarian meal was 34 CHF

My friend and I came here based off the reviews and were pretty excited to try it out. When we…read morewalked in there were two main sections inside, one more casual and the other was a bit more upscale. We sat in the upscale part and the decorations were great, the wood around the room really set the atmosphere. I forget the name of the dish I got, but I know it was grilled veal wrapped around arugula with a side of lemon risotto. While the veal was tender and packed with flavor, the risotto cleansed the palate and kept the dish light and summer-y. There was an herbed butter served with the veal that was so incredible that could live on that alone - truly a wonderful meal! My friend got the traditional veal in the cream sauce with the side of rösti; she enjoyed it very much. I would come back here in a heartbeat - everything was wonderful!

Everything was amazingggg! Eat here!!! Great service and…read moregreat food, very fresh. I would eat here again

We are staying at this hotel and it's very nice. The second time we have eaten here and the food…read moreis excellent. The service speed is so horrible that I can't possibly recommend it. Think this is unacceptable and add 30 minutes. Then think the only way to pay is to leave and see if they chase you. This time we brought books. I've been trying to get a second beer forever.

I'd seen a video on social media recommending this cafe/bar and happened to be staying nearby, so I…read moredecided to try it out. The vibes were immaculate, and I would absolutely love to dine in. However we'd already had food, so I just got some food to-go. The vegan panini (about 12 CHF) was thin, tasted interesting, and wasn't my favorite flavor, but it was good for a quick lunch on the go after a hike. The staff were so friendly and helpful even though we didn't speak German.

The food was good. The atmosphere was great and very much a local hang out bar! Nice outdoor…read morepatio too.

We had a group of 9 people and the staff was very accommodating! Everyone was so kind and friendly…read more I got the Swiss version of Mac and cheese and it came with a side of their homemade applesauce. My favorite part was the crispy onions on top! We also got the chestnut Swiss dessert which was nicely presented and the flavors mixed well with the nut portion and ice cream portion of the dessert. Overall we had a great time here!

Wirtshaus Taube is a cozy little spot tucked away from the more touristy parts of Lucerne, and I…read morehighly recommend it for the lamb stew! We ordered the lamb stew, and WOW--this was mind-blowingly good. The flavors were deep, rich, and absolutely surreal. The lamb was incredibly flavorful, and this was easily the standout dish of our meal. We also tried the Chapel Bridge Rösti, which I had heard great things about, but unfortunately it was just okay for me. The bottled beer and rosé were also fine but nothing particularly memorable. We finished with the chocolate mousse, which was good, although again, nothing extraordinary. Service was quick and efficient, and our reservation meant we were seated promptly. The atmosphere is cozy and tucked away from the tourist crowds, making it a nice place to settle in for a meal. If you come here, get the lamb stew. That alone makes this place worth a visit!

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.

We stayed across the street for several nights this past August, and ate here almost every night…read more The food is great, the cellar is impeccably curated, and the service is top-notch -- Joseph made sure everything was perfect, night after night. We hope to be back in June!

Food ok. Service SLOW…read more I was with a large group tonight. We preordered our dinners (supposedly to make it easier for them and us)...when a dinner selection was set before me, it was not what i had ordered, the waiter with great gusto told me that soneone else must have received my order, and this was my dinner. No offer to fix or apology. I eould be hard pressed to ever eat here again.

Yelp Review 2026 #94:…read more Established in 1858, Old Swiss House is in a building that has served as a post office, then an antiques shop. "For three generations, it was lovingly run and brought to life by the Buholzer family, and every single piece here tells a story. On August 1st, the house passed into the hands of the Friedli-Studer family from Escholzmatt. Through Distillerie Studer, their name has stood for Swiss culinary excellence for generations. In this spirit, they now carry forward the tradition of the Buholzer family." It's an old upscale Swiss restaurant famous for its table-side Wienerschnitzel and table-side chocolate mousse. We didn't make a reservation but after 12pm and they had tables available. Not everyone was dressed up. Our server was friendly and very chatty. A few more people with no reservations walked in. Although I was curious about their Wienerschnitzel, the portion is for 2 people and I simply wasn't in the mood to eat that. I've been craving pasta and fish (not together) after a few days in Switzerland. I looked up their menu the day before and planned on getting their lobster pasta. Tagliata vom Rindsfilet Mit Hausgemachter Café de Paris und Pommes Frites: Beef fillet Tagliata with homemade café de Paris and French fries. So, basically, beef fillet with buttery breadcrumbs served with fries. 4/5 Zarter Rocklobster Aug Nüdell, Serviert Mit Hummersauce: Tender rocklobster on noodles served with lobster sauce. This was exactly what I wanted and needed. 4/5 Unsere Hausspezialität Mousse au Chocolat mit Schlagrahm - am Tisch geschöpft: "Our house specialty. Voted the best mousse in Switzerland by the NY Herald Tribune: Mousse au Chocolat with whipped cream - served at the table." I'm not sure I've heard of NY Herald Tribune so, I chuckled because it's not like it's the NY Times. I love chocolate mousse and don't care for awards and newspaper features for it. It's rich, dark, creamy and glorious. The table-side prep lasted about 2 minutes. It's not like they make it from scratch next to your table. The server just whips the cream and fluff up with mousse, serve two big dollops of chocolate mousse under the whipped cream on a plate. 4.5/5 Their best dishes are German and French which makes them truly Swiss. I left feeling satisfied. The restroom is downstairs. They have a wall of fame with pictures of celebrities and politicians that have dined at Old Swiss House such as Frank Sinatra, Pres. Nixon, Pres. Carter and Pres. Johnson, Gorbachev, Federer, etc.

Fabulous and scrumptious to describe the Wienerschnitzel…read more specialty of this restaurant for the past 80 years. They offered a smaller portion and at lunch time it was perfect. We did have the goat cheese & fig salad to start. The waiter was excellent.

Nice restaurant and a little pricey. The wine was paired nicely with the menu. The menu is fixed so…read moreno choice of your meal... but I knew that going in

Such a memorable dinner here in Lucerne. If you want to avoid tourists and have one of the most…read morecreative and delicious fixed price 5 course meals, this is the place! About 70 CHF apiece, but it is a special and memorable experience well worth it if you're only here once!!! So thankful our B&B owner knew about this place!