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    Ristorante Riva

    3.9 (7 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    6 years ago

    Nice place to take a break by the viervalstatersee and have drink a icecream or a meal. Enjoy

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    Restaurant Grottino 1313 - Panna cotta with a rhubarb compote

    Restaurant Grottino 1313

    4.8(15 reviews)
    9.8 km
    $$$

    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.

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    Restaurant Grottino 1313 - Walking into the restaurant

    Walking into the restaurant

    Restaurant Grottino 1313 - Pesto pasta

    Pesto pasta

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    The entrance area

    Park Weggis - Park Weggis - The Sparkling Resort

    Park Weggis

    3.5(2 reviews)
    1.3 km

    My idea of heaven! Sunday brunch in a beautiful, gracious historic 5 star hotel with my love…read more beside me, and food and views to die for! The Park hotel Weggis has undergone a huge renovation including new very modern hotel accommodation wings and spa areas, but has retained its wonderful old World charm. I can highly recommend Sunday Brunch here as a nice alternative to a Sunday lunch! It was just as special, very relaxing but did nt take up so much time. As far as "brunches" go, the selection was extensive, very fresh and presented perfectly. There are very friendly staff at the buffet stations to guide you through your choices.. And I tried asking in English just to test and no problem for those of us that are not german speaking! You are spoiled for choices at the Entree station and you could go back more times to try the big selection, before making a choice of 2-3 main courses( besides the Roast Veal, there were fish and prawns and a vegetarian main course) A small but nice cheese selection completed the savory offerings, and then it was on to the sweets... Which was very dangerous as it was so tempting( see the photograph for just one part of it!) this "station" also included a selection of house made sorbets resting on ice inside a beautiful antique copper pot. There were house made chocolates. A wonderful way to end the meal! All this for CHF 74 per person and the Proseco and coffee was included in the price! We thought it was very reasonable by Swiss restaurant standards. Strangely enough, you did have to pay extra for sparkling or flat water. The weather played its role perfectly and we had a table on the outside terrace with a magnificent vista across the Hotel gardens to the Vierwaldstätter lake. We watched pleasure boats and even a magnificent paddle steamer go by. What was not to like?

    Way over rated. Our very high priced room has a view of the parking lot. The food is AWFUL…read more Bathroom the best part of the experience.

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    Park Weggis - Park Hotel Weggis.. Historic grand hotel direct on Lake Lucerne  at Weggis

    Park Hotel Weggis.. Historic grand hotel direct on Lake Lucerne at Weggis

    Park Weggis - The views are to die  for especially on a Summer Sunday like this!

    The views are to die for especially on a Summer Sunday like this!

    Park Weggis - Wonderful sunday brunch choices!

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    Wonderful sunday brunch choices!

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