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.

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!

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.

Not really tapas but fantastic Spanish food…read more The steak was out of this world. The crème brule was perfect. The service was fantastic atmosphere was romantic!

The restaurant is beautifully decorated with Spanish flair and ambiance. Our server Patricia was…read moreattentive and friendly. The Negronis are well crafted. Unfortunately the food was simply barely edible. We had the cod croquets and there was an entire fish bone and a piece of paper in the croquet. The lamb was undercooked and there was a piece of wood inside the lamb that I almost choked on and the mussels were not fresh. I left my findings on my plate in hopes that someone would take note so it didn't happen to someone else again. Maybe just stick to drinks at this hotel restaurant.

Had an excellent dinner at Seehaus on an overcast evening. The views were great and the food…read morematched. We started with the caesar salad - it's the best we've had on our two week trip through Europe. For mains ordered the barbecued veal short ribs (which had great char and flavor) and the fried trout filets. The filets were very nicely breaded and fried, but needed a little salt and pepper to spice them up. Bonus points for the restaurant having a chili sauce to add as well. The included sides and sauces were very good too. Would eat here again on a return trip to Lungern.

Best restaurant in Luzern! WOW. The food is absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend sitting on the…read morepatio - views are amazing. The Zander fish was absolutely amazing. One downside is there is no English menu.

This was the best fondue I've ever had…read more We got the Fondue made with Michel Tell Alpkäse and Gruyères and it was so delicious. Typically when I have fondue it's made with Gruyères and Ementale but I much prefer this cheese combo. It was so flavorful and the perfect consistency. The fondue was served with wheat bread and potatoes. In the past, I've had fondue with a white sourdough or French bread but when looking at the various menus in the area, all of them listed wheat bread with the fondue- maybe it's a regional preference on what type of bread it's served with? The service was very friendly and prompt. We were seated by the window and had a beautiful view of Reuss.

GREAT PLACE FOR FONDUE RIGHT ON LAKE LUCERNE…read more============================================ This restaurant is right on the water, so I recommend making a reservation for a table by the windows so you can soak that up. The various fondue dishes and wine selections were great. I enjoyed every last bite. The service was excellent too, so I recommend you visit while in town.

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.

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!

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

This establishment, in the middle of Zug does a good job when it comes to Mediterran food.read more

The Olive & Oregano fancies a very nice view to the place in front and the lakeside…read more They offer a decent variety of Tapas and Tapas Menus - a plate with a combination - mine named by the French City Nice... The Seafood sample was very good as was the homemade stuffed mushroom and other home made selections. The Nice selection ended being an all European Tapas Plate: - plain Olives from... - Dried Tomatos from Sparta (?) - Italien Errancies - French Mushrooms - Mediterian Aubergine salad - Spanish Seafood The rating of the plate varied from 3 to 4 stars (the higher ones for the excellent seafood samples). I would always return for a nice evening get together and an "international" tapas plate. And the outdoor view really reminds of vacations by the sea, oh, lake.