I'd seen a video on social media recommending this cafe/bar and happened to be staying nearby, so I decided 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. read more

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

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Kind of a quaint dive bar feel. Limited menu, friendly staff. Ask for the special. A little off the beaten path but did find it with gps on my phone. Beer was good. read more

Restaurant Parterre - This was some sort of vegan curry dish. It was good. - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

They no longer have Swiss food. It's burgers fries things like that. Very limited menu.

Restaurant Parterre looks more like a dive bar. It doesn't look like a place you'd expect good food, but that's exactly what we got. My boyfriend and I came in at around 9 or so for a late dinner. He ordered the Venison (served with spätzle, and brussel sprouts, 23.50 Fr). I don't remember if I liked the deer or not, but I probably didn't care for it. That's also because I'm not normally a fan of the gamier meats. I did like the spätzle though, especially with the sauce that came with my dish. I ordered the Tagliatelle (served with chicken breast in a saffron-cream sauce, 19.50 Fr). I really enjoyed it. The pasta was cooked to the perfect consistency, the chicken wasn't dry, and the sauce was flavorful. I really couldn't find anything wrong with this dish. For Switzerland, this place was pretty reasonably priced. Plus, they gave some pretty big portions. Would definitely recommend this place (although I read that they're renovating as of October 2017). read more

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Food was delicious and service staff was very attentive. There weren't English menu available, but the staff was patient and helped us with detailed explanation in English. Ambience of the restaurant was superb too! read more

Restaurant Parterre - Wochenspezial - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

We came in hoping for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and were told they were serving brunch. As we had not eaten that day, and it was about 2pm, we decided food, was food and had a seat. This is a very cute little restaurant. One group was sipping wine while playing a game of cards. Another group, two couples and a baby. A third group of male friends laughing and enjoying the day. Clearly a spot the locals visit. I opted for Eggs Benedict while my Fave got a salami panini. The panini was served hot and perhaps a bit over heated as the outside was quite brown. It was tasty, but not enough to fill to make a meal. My egg was absolutely, perfectly poached. The sauce was a bit salty and it was served on a piece of white toast. For me it was a good size. I ordered a tea, and did not specify I wanted anything with it, so it came 'black' with a small piece of Swiss chocolate on the side. The staff here were quite nice and if we weren't wanting to get out and see the city, this would have been a great place to hang out. read more

Restaurant Parterre - Salami panino served hot, and a cold beer - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

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I ordered the fish and chips. The fish is fishy. I end up only eating the chips. The food menu has very limited options.

This is a great local place where very few tourists hang out. The service is fantastic, the food is great and they have an English menu available. Be warned, they DO NOT accept credit cards. Make sure you stop at an ATM machine before coming here. read more

Restaurant Parterre - Make sure you bring cash, but then come in and enjoy the awesome food and beer! - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

After a long walk in Luzern in rainy and cold weather, I discovered this spot in the trendy neighbourhood Neustadt... the perfect place for warming up and eating at lunch surrounded by locals! The place has a very cool alternative/vintage vibe. It's both a local eatery and a spot for watching sport, have a drink, go on internet, shop in the cool vintage shop next door, listen to music in the lounge room or make a private party. Each day they propose 2 menus respectively at 15,5 CHF (12 EUR) and 18,5 CHF (14,5 EUR), which include a warm dish such as risotto, veggie meal, etc., and salad, soup, coffee. The portion are generous and fairly priced for the expensive Switzerland. They also have a selection à la carte of soups, paninis, pasta, fajitas, salads. I got the Kürbissuppe which came with bread, and a capuccino. They also serve you a free glass of water. The atmosphere is very laid-off, people, students, family with kids mixing very nicely, smiling back at you if you do so. It's very cool for eating solo, since you have free wifi and you can sit on the big communal table along with the other people. Just keep in mind that the menu is only in german, and they don't accept credit card, so cash is mandatory. read more

Restaurant Parterre - Nice laid-back atmosphere at lunch time - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

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As a student visiting Lucerne, I can very much say that this is one of the only restaurants that fit my budget, and for very appropriate reasons! Parterre really has a great ambience. They have a few staff members during Sunday night but they're always friendly and hand you an english menu without delay. First off, the food is delicious. Second, the servings are fairly big. I got full eating the Deer with Potato with pumpkin mix. It was very creamy, tender and juicy. At the same time, the potato with pumpkin mix was a great side to the already delicious deer. For 23.50 Francs, the size and taste of the deer dish are definitely worth it! Would definitely come back!!! read more

Restaurant Parterre - Deer with Potato pumpkin dish. (Big serving for a 230 pound guy like me!) - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

It's definitely not a dive bar . It's a typical European coffee shop /bar . We had a group of four and we all ended up getting panini ,not because we all are obsessed will the panini but because they don't serve lunch after 1:30pm . The good thing about this place is being out of the touristy area of the town . It gives Travellers better feeling of what the city and people are about . read more

Tip: be sure to check times they actually serve their whole menu. If you go in between times, you might be limited to panini. Their craft cocktails are good, too. The bartenders do speak English and they have an English menu. read more

The service is fabulous. Friendly staff, spacious environment, reasonable price and excellent food in appropriate portion. English menu is available. Water is served even we did not ask for, plus it is free of charge. I had very bad experience at other restaurants during my stay in Lucerne and I thought I would never have a good dining experience there. This place definitely changes my impression of the town. I will dine at this restaurant again for sure. Highly recommended to everyone who is visiting Lucerne!!! read more

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This place rocks. Super friendly. Good service. Has English menu available. Staff spoke English. Venison was delicious. Well priced compared to other restaurants. Absolutely go here if your a tourist and want something that is great and regional cuisine. read more

Restaurant Parterre - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

While visiting Lucerne, we wanted to go to a local restaurant and try some swiss dishes.. This was a ravely reviewed restaurant, so we decided to walk to this place tucked away in a nice little street.. we had read up some reviews and were expecting to have asparagus soup(as it was in season) and some chicken "Swiss" dish.. (ya, I know but I m vegetarian and my husband has only chicken in meat, so we cud only try some versions of Swiss cuisine !).. but unfortunately for us, menu had changed.. Anyway, the staff was pretty friendly with us.. didn't have an English menu so detailed to us all the dishes we cud have and patiently waited for us to decide.. we finally ordered a small vegetable soup bowl and aubergine panini.. the portions are quite generous.. the soup was excellent and the panini was quite good.. two of us managed to finish everything on the table.. the only issue I felt was after the order they were not very happy that we shared a main dish and soup.. we wanted to save up for a nice dessert.. well we only ordered how much we wanted to eat.. so pls don't judge people for that! read more

Open on a Sunday night! And glad to have found it! Wasn't sure what to expect when categorized as a dive bar- but definitely a hipster vibe of a hangout for locals, which we loved! Reasonably priced pitchers of local beer and menu comprised of paninis, fajitas (for dinner only), and Swiss staples of schnitzel and rösti. Friendly wait staff and no pretentiousness. Very comfortable atmosphere and sorry we didn't find it sooner! read more

So sad for missing the dinner hour which is 9pm because the sunset was after then and we are on a tour on the lake. But still so fortunate for having a yami Panni which is the only food after dinner hour and stronly recommending by a nice lady bartender. So nice cheese taste of the Panni! read more

ordered asparagus wrapped with bacon and hollandaise sauce, sounded better than it looked and tasted. The food and drinks were served quickly. But the staff was a bit rude when we asked (in German) if they could help to call a taxi as we were tourists and from outside of Switzerland (hence roaming is expensive), she did call a taxi for us but was not so happy read more

Restaurant Parterre - Asparagus wrapped in bacon and hollandaise sauce - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

After a long day of sightseeing and walking in Luzern we decided to come here for dinner. We originally thought we'd just eat somewhere lakeside, but it's a bit pricey and nothing sounded that great. So, we looked on yelp and find this place. It is a little off from the city center, by not too far and it turned out to be a great choice! They have English menus and service is very friendly. Also, it has a great relaxed vibe which was a nice change of pace after dealing with the crowds. Oh, and the food was AMAZING!! We had the grilled pork steak with asparagus and the special that day. Both were very good, my fiance and I both agreed it was the best food we've had so far in Switzerland and it was a very reasonable price! Do yourself a favor and come here if you're hungry :) read more

Restaurant Parterre - Pork steak with asparagus, so delicious! - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

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Amazing food, one of the best in switzerland!! Place is very comfortable and easy to reach from Luzern main train station. Food and drinks price are very reasonable read more

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Great food, great service, great prices ! Had a panini and the curry and both were excellent!

Excellent food! Service is great! Loved having the English menu available! Asparagus is in season and the soup is delish!!! Glad we found this on our last evening! read more

I actually came here once a few years ago for a drink with a friend, and then promptly forgot about it. (Not a reflection on the place at all, which is nice and has a sort of hipster-y vibe.) But thanks to a gift certificate given to my dad, the whole family recently came for breakfast one day - and it's quickly becoming a staple in the family (breakfast) diet. It's a decent place for breakfast, and they actually do serve you quite a lot of food. The English breakfast actually comes with a side salad - and by side salad, I actually mean a salad large enough to be a meal on its own. Ham and eggs are good, and ingredients are fresh. read more

I've been here twice and everything I've ordered was delicious. Sausage, pasta of the week, fried chicken, it's all good! The staff is also extremely warm and friendly! Great prices as well. read more

Very nice and easy place. For a coffee or beer. Some good food too. Friendly Staff. Nice meeting point in Town. read more

I have no idea how there are positive reviews.. very strange..... the dinner menu is very poor...only cold soup because something is wrong in the kitchen! One type of pasta. One type of meat (burger which was way too done). No chicken ..The waiting time is too long.. they forgot one of the courses... The food is really bad..oily with no finesse.....not friendly at all...not recommended! read more

Great place for supper. Wait staff was friendly, English menus and the prices very reasonable. Entrees were between 18 and 30 CHF, which is very reasonable. We had their daily specials, which were fresh and flavourful. Would definitely recommend this to others. read more

Even though Yelp said this place was open, when we got there it was closed for rennovation.

LOVE THIS PLACE! We came here from Indonesia to try Swiss food since it was close by from our Airbnb and we ordered hella food. We got treated really well eventhough we were tourists. It was busy but the service remains good. Order the italian-swiss style hash brown Rôsti, it was sooo delicious. They open till late where the rest of the restaurants shut down earlier in the night. Will def come back!! Good service, good food. read more

Very nice selection of wines beers and spirits the menu is rather small with a short man of different sort of populations of olives and vinegars. A lot of panini on this menu I know very well done. Simple does very well here and very well done the menu can also be in English read more

Randomly found myself in Switzerland. After walking around Lucern looking for a place to just relax and not pay 20+ chf for a simple meal, came across this awesome find tucked away in a small street. Prices for drinks and food are reasonable, really chill vibe, and mostly locals at this spot. It's open seating so just grab an open spot. It's bit off the beaten path but if you're looking to not pay the tourist prices then you kinda have to get away from touristy areas. read more

Found this gem while on vacation and it was a fantastic find! There was an English menu for those who don't speak German which was very helpful. Had the schnitzel with fries and veggies. The pork was cooked perfectly and was so tender and juicy, the fries and veggies were a great pairing. Easily the best meal I had in the two weeks I was in the country. Highly, highly recommended. read more

This place has great food and excellent service. I ordered the hash browns and am so glad I did so! Definitely coming back next time I'm in Lucerne. read more

We wanted to stay out of the tourist areas of old town and find a meal locally. The food was great and we were the only English speakers in the restaurant. The waitresses were very friendly and provided us an English menu. We had the gazpacho which was delicious and the chicken fajitas. It came to SFranc 60, pretty reasonable around here! read more

My family (two adults, two teens) came for dinner and sat on the patio. Parterre sits among apartment buildings, so there's not a lot of traffic which makes the atmosphere very relaxed. We all had one of the specials - rigatoni was the pasta of the week, and stuffed eggplant with couscous was the plate of the day. Both were excellent and came with soup or salad and reasonably priced. We would definitely come back. read more

excellent! Too many local people eat in their foods, easy to find the location. And there are really kind that they're translated the menus to English, also introduced the details individually! read more

We found this through Yelp and thought we would try. Very basic interior and there was a pretty good flow of locals through it. We ordered a daily special and a pork steak dish. Both came with asparagus and both meals were very good. My only caution would be that they love their hollandaise sauce and it is very tasty but there is a lot of it. We had wine and dinner for about 58sf. Not bad at all compared to other menus we looked at and it was good. For a good meal with lots of food at a reasonable price, try this place. read more