Wow. What an extraordinary and delicious dining experience. We just happened to be staying at the…read moreHotel la Paix, and made dinner reservations at the adjoining restaurant. We got a table at six, and as the other diners sat down, quickly understood that the popularity of this place was based in a solid reputation. I started with a stange lager, followed by the tomatencreuemuss (tomato bisque). So far so good. The soup was from fresh tomatoes with real cream and a shot of vodka that spiced it up just right. The I got the frischipastetli, a pot pie made with a beef and veal ragout with wild morels from the surrounding forest. The stew was well seasoned and tender, the potatoes still had their firmness, and the flaky pastel was perfect. Penny got the steinpilz ravioli, which she enjoyed. A fun family atmosphere, really good food, and kind attentive service (from people who speak at least four languages!) makes me want to go back.

We were recommended to go here and it's was such a cute spot and the food was DELICIOUS it was…read moresuper tender and came out at perfect timing. Our waitress was so nice an a to our requests and understood our English. I would come back and try something else!!

Apparently if you are a customer of color you are not provided service. We should have know when…read morethe waitresses practically tripped over each other to avoid seating us. We sat and watched others who sat after us receive their menus, water, bread and what looked like pleasant service. We almost walked out twice since it took so long to provide us with menus and then a very long time to get our food (served 25 minutes after ordering a simple pizza). As we waited we watched others who arrived after us receive their food. Waitresses struggled not to make eye contact with us as we looked for help. There were two other tables with people of color and they seemed to receive the same treatment. What a way to ruin a travel experience. Clearly African Americans are not welcomed in Lucerne.

We got a few pasta, pizza, and meat dishes. The favorite hands down was the Hawaiian pizza- it…read moretasted very fresh and tasted very authentic. The food is good and service was relatively quick mid-day Friday. The restaurant itself was cute and spacious. Docking a few stars down since after already paying a hefty bill (~$200 USD for 4 items), we were asked to tip with the waiter holding the keypad in front of us. This is the first time we were asked to add gratuity in Europe and it was a bit uncomfortable on the spot. Food was tasty but that interaction left a sour taste.

Mark the host/owner gave great service. The thin crust pizza was amazing. Clean place.read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Cute little place. Would highly recommend to anyone!!!read more

Excellent service, quality musicians, and delicious food! It was the perfect food experience to…read morebegin our vacation.

This was recommended by our Viking Tour "Guide". We decided to try Bellinis for dinner since it was…read morea three minute walk from our hotel. Our waiter was very outgoing. He made it a point to try and make us laugh. He recommended some entrees and we ended up with pizzas, the monkfish and the burrata. Loved the monkfish dish. I also got to try white merlot for the first time which I enjoyed. We also ordered lasagna which never got to our table so we decided to cancel it. Truth be told, we ordered enough food for our group. We sat outside and the weather could not have been more perfect!

The service was impeccable! We went in for raclette but wanted to sit at the terrace. The server…read moreallowed us to e hog our starter on the terrace and move back indoors for our main attraction- raclette

Service was great. Nice people, helpful, and attentive. We enjoyed our food. We got the fondue as…read morean appetizer and found it to be better than in the US. Two got surf & turf and it didn't disappoint. One got the chicken and it was flavorful. I got the bratwurst and definitely would get again. Enjoyed the vibe. The outdoor, medieval sort of feeling. Worth visiting.

Excellent experience at the bar on a May evening for drinks and food in a classy, jazzy, relaxing…read moresetting! ARRIVING: Restaurant Scala is located in hotel Montana. There is a cute small funicular that takes you from the bottom of the street too. We didn't have a reservation when visiting, but our party of four was offered bar seating which we accepted graciously. VIBE AND AMBIANCE The ambiance is really nice, service is top tier (polite, efficient, friendly) and there was a live pianist playing on a weekday evening. There's views of lake Lucerne behind the windows, and the bar is extensively set up and seating on couches or bar seats or smaller table tops are all options. FOOD AND DRINK The menu is smaller but includes pasta, salad, mains, and an extensive drink list. We enjoyed aperitifs including red vermouth and sparkling wine. Food is excellent. The BEEF TARTARE comes in two sizes and also comes with a good portion of toasted bread on the side, with an option to adjust the spice level to taste. There was finely minced onions on one side And a shower of small sprouts on top. The PASTA WITH PESTO was a generous portion and delicious. The STEAK FILET was cooked medium as ordered, and served with an herb butter and roasted vegetables. All were seasoned wonderfully. The salad of the day was also excellent. The house red wine was fragrant, and the rose selection was good as well. SERVICE We never felt rushed at all, and service was polite and friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our stay so much that we would love to come back for dinner in the restaurant itself sometime. Reservations recommended as it seems like this is a popular place. Wonderful! Recommended for groups for dinner or bar or drink, in a beautiful setting with live music and friendly service.

I had a fantastic dinner here celebrating my friend's birthday with beautiful views of Lake…read moreLucerne, delicious food, and amazing service. I would give this place 6 stars if I could! We were traveling to Switzerland to celebrate my friend's birthday, so I wanted to make sure that on the day of his birthday, we had a nice meal to celebrate, and Scala didn't disappoint! The restaurant is located in the Art Deco Hotel Montana. I made a reservation on their website a couple weeks in advance with the note that we were celebrating a birthday, so they gave us one of the best tables with a view by the window. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with impeccable service, from the coat check to letting us try the house wine before committing to the complimentary birthday dessert. It was the best service by far that we received at any restaurant during our trip. The meal started off with a delicious complimentary baguette, paired with regular butter and curry butter. The baguette was super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and both butters were fantastic. We also each got a glass of their house wine for $10.50 each. Both the red and white house wines were delicious. One of the reasons I chose Scala is because the menu is very vegetarian friendly. There were multiple options for my friend. We had a large lunch and weren't super hungry, so we shared one appetizer and each ordered an entrée. The tomato carpaccio ($28) was delicious when paired with the fried burrata. My entrée was the braised veal cheeks ($56 for a large portion), which ended up being one of the best braised meat dishes I've ever had. The veal cheeks were super tender and flavorful in every bite and went well with the saffron risotto and spinach that comes with it. It was a HUGE piece of meat, and by the end I was struggling to finish, but I managed with lots of breaks. My friend got the burrata lime ravioli ($44) and said it was the best ravioli he's ever had. I tried a bite and I had to agree, it was pretty flavorful and amazing. We were completely stuffed but still wanted to end the meal on a sweet note, so we each got a scoop of their sorbet. I got the strawberry and he got the mango-passion fruit, and as you'd expect, both were on point with their flavors and were exactly what we were looking for in terms of a light dessert. They also came by and presented us with a complimentary birthday cake and candle, which was a pleasant surprise. Halfway through the evening, a pianist came and started playing the piano, so the meal here felt like such a classy and elegant affair. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion!

This restaurant was suggested by a local friend. It is best to take a small boat as it is truly a…read more"fisherman's restaurant." However you can take the ferry into Treib and walk about 45 minutes or you can drive. The drive has some narrow roads the last few kilometers and you must park about 1/2 km away from the restaurant. Nonetheless, it is worth it! The fish is fresh (probably caught within the last 12 hours). We had the mixed fish plate and it was wonderfully prepared. It was fresh tasting and fabulous for a mid afternoon meal. It wasn't heavy and left us feeling reenergized. Spectacular view from their outdoor patio as well! Bring cash and enjoy your afternoon.