I was craving fondue, but then I discovered raclette…read more Fondue House Du Pont is a great option for anyone craving an authentic fondue experience in Lucerne. This cozy spot offers a wide selection of delicious fondues with unique flavors. Make a reservation for the patio as the restaurant's prime location gives you an amazing view of the Chapel Bridge and Old Town Lucerne. Our classic cheese fondue was tasty, but I loved the raclette! What is raclette? Raclette is a Swiss dish in which a wheel of semi-soft cow's‑milk cheese, traditionally from Valais, is heated and the melted layer is scraped onto potatoes, bread, and pickled vegetables. Raclette refers both to the cheese and the dish. The name comes from the French racler, meaning "to scrape," describing how the melted cheese is served. Our traditional raclette had a wedge of cheese that was heated on a special tabletop electric raclette machine. It was served with bowls filled with boiled red potatoes, cornichons, tiny, pickled pearl onions, steamed veggies, cubes of bread and sliced fruits. Loved the melted cheese that topped the fruits, veggies, pickles, potatoes and bread. Note: Although they do have chocolate fondue here, many Swiss Fondue restaurants do not.

We had a group of 9, but had a reservation. We were unsure of the best way to order food for that…read moremany people so we asked our waitress. She was very helpful in deciding what to order, but she disappeared the rest of our meal. It was unfortunate because we wanted to get more bread, potatoes and other things, but decided against it since she was not available to ask for those. The food itself was decent. My favorite fondue cheese was the herb/spiced one. It was very flavorful. The restaurant was very busy and the staff were frantic the entire time we were there. The food was good but was hoping for better service :(

The cordon bleu was described as legendary. It delivered on being the best cordon bleu I've ever…read morehad. It was especially amazing to see a constant stream of cheese melting out after cutting it open. Paired well as a dipping sauce for the side of fries.

We stopped here for lunch along the picturesque Rathausquai. It's located west of the iconic…read moreKapellbrücke overlooking the Reuss. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff, who promptly seated us at a comfortable table. The service throughout our visit was outstanding, with a very attentive waiter ensuring we had everything we needed. I decided to try "The Legendary" Cordon Bleu, which is a mouthwatering pork schnitzel layered with ham and generously stuffed with Lucerne mountain cheese, then expertly breaded and fried. It was delicious--crispy on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside. My travel companions opted for a variety of dishes, including grilled fish, fried fish, and a rich mushroom risotto. Each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I highly recommend.

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!

WoW... just WOW!!! We had puff pastry w/cream sauce Lucern…read morestyle, asparagus w/hollandaise sauce for our appetizers. So SO GOOD!!! Then for dinnerFilet stroganoff and Wienerschnitzel. Crazy Crazy good!!! Dessert was Carmel custard and apple strudel and both were the Perfect ending to a GREAT meal. We were nervous when we walked in, because it was empty, which usually isn't a good sign, however it slowly started filling up, and then we got our food, and immediately we knew we were in the right place. Two Very BIG thumbs UP!!!!

Made a quick pit stop in Lucerne and wanted to try some traditional Swiss food during our visit…read more The restaurant has an old-fashioned, homey ambiance and was brimming with locals! The staff were also super friendly and welcoming, although service was a tad bit slow. The food is quite expensive but normal for Swiss standards, and honestly felt it was worth it given the large portion sizes. The spicy pork bratwurst was juicy and satisfying but a bit too salty for my liking. I also wish it was a bit spicier! It came with some caramelized onions on the side which were drenched in sauce and paired well with the sausage. The potatoes were buttery and delicious. I've had a lot of potatoes during the past two weeks in Europe and these were among the best. The veal schnitzel was also quite good. It was lightly breaded on the outside and succulent on the inside. We ordered the risotto on the side which was creamy and flavorful, but we had a hard time finishing due to the heaviness of the dish. Definitely worth a visit if you're seeking traditional Swiss food - you won't be disappointed!

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.

Walked in the general direction of a restaurant that had been recommended by our guide. Found…read moreRebstock and was seated at the back, without a reservation. Hubby ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the veal sausage. We also ordered a green salad to share. All were good, just too big. We had strawberry ice cream for dessert. I had the veal and some of the potatoes boxed up for placing in our room's refrigerator. We ate the veal (cold) as snack the next day, and I planned on taking the Rosti potatoes home to Portland, the next day. (Hubby forgot, he almost forgot our left over pizza too). Negative: Waitress didn't ask us, if we wanted French or Italian Dressing on our salad. Because it was part of a hotel, the restroom of course looks like one of our hotel restroom. First Class!

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful place, with excellent service and good food. The breakfast buffet is…read morevery impressive.

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.

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.