Popped in on a rainy night in Lucerne without a reservation. We were sat immediately. Every single…read morestaff we interacted with were prompt, professional, and surprisingly kind. Leka was our server. The restaurant was casual but was still quiet and somewhat reserved. There were a handful of families and some small children; no one felt out of place. The food was unbelievable! The pizza was perfect and all of us enjoyed the well balanced flavors. One of the waiters warned me the Piccante was spicy, but I found it mild with just a little kick. Every dish was delicious and we left feeling quite full. After a long day of walking and enjoying time by the river, this was a perfect spot for sitting down and filling up. Strongly recommend you check this place out! We hope to return!

Excellent food and great staff. Ate there three times in three days and the food was so good we…read morehighly recommend to anyone visiting Lucerne. Try the chicken skewers with house salad! Steve Burns Indianapolis

Pasta done right!…read more Since this restaurant was a suggestion from my Tour Director on my trip to Switzerland, I figured, what the hell? It is pasta, and Switzerland borders Italy, a country highly associated with pasta. What did I have to lose? I ordered the ravioli because it was highly suggested by the wait staff and it is everything you would expect in a homemade ravioli dish. Expensive? Sure. But you get what you pay for here. The meat special works best because you get some delicious ham with all of it, and it is already a generous portion. It was such a lovely meal that I thanked the staff for making it. Well done!

Make reservation! We had to wait for about 30-45 mins! The waiter jokingly said that if you made…read morethe reservation, you would've already been seated :) Friendly wait stuff! They all speak English which is a plus! Lol Food was fantastic! You can tell the locals comes here as well! It's off to a quieter side of the street which I love! Get that tiramisu to end the meal! :)

I ended up eating here as the restaurant next door was at full capacity and shares the same kitchen…read morewith Terrazza. I walked inside and it was very warm but decided to sit outside along the river. It was a bit chilly out but was an improvement over the warm indoor dining area. This experience took a few hours as they seemed to be short staffed even though the restaurant was about 50% capacity when we arrived. It took a long time to place an order. An order was placed for a carpaccio appetizer and I placed an order for the gnocchi pasta. Bread was served with olive oil and vinegar on the table top. The carpaccio was good and was served with cheese and arugula (forgot to snap a photo). The gnocchi was great! After we finished it took a very long time to get the check and head out. The place was almost empty by that time but still was a huge delay to get the check. The view to the river and the gnocchi were the highlight but much was to be desired for the speed of service. Three stars!

Good location right on the water, attentive service and good quality Italian food. The clam pasta…read morewas quite nice as was the margherita pizza with arugula on top.

First day at Lucerne, Swiss. Great Italian restaurant. I think it is the best in town.read more

We really enjoyed our dining experience at this Italian restaurant. Having outdoor seating on a…read morebusy plaza/street can be challenging at times with a crowd moving around. It's a good thing this plaza being in a pedestrian-only section. It's about a block and a half away from the Lake Luzern where all the fancy restaurants are located on the lake front, so it is a little more reasonable place even with a very pricy Swiss standard. I read some earlier (older) reviews about high prices, but you really have to remember it's in Switzerland. Everything is expensive here!! You just have to spend some more money and enjoy yourself. Service was very decent with several cheerful servers. Drinks and food came out pretty quickly after ordered. It might have been largely due to not being too crowded when we got our table since we were having a late lunch/early dinner. They checked our COVID-19 vaccination certificates as we expected. Food was very good. Ravioli with mushroom sauce (24.50 CHF = $26.75) was excellent. Initially, it didn't appear to be too large of a serving to me, but I was completely full when I finished my meal. Chicken on the Cesar salad (17.50 CHF = $19.10) was well-seasoned, and my wife really enjoyed it. It was altogether very enjoyable dining experience here at Mama Leone!

We stopped in on a Thursday night without a resrvation. We were early, so we got a table, thank…read moregoodness. This restaurant is amazing. The service was incredible, from the welcome to the goodbye, it was warm and welcoming. The food was delicious We had tagliatelle with truffle, Rocket Salad, and a pizza. We had a wonderful time and a wonderful meal. We are still talking about it. If you are close by, do yourself a favor and stop in!

Probably the best meal that we had on our 12 day Viking River cruise!! This little Italian…read morerestaurant is a jem in Lucerne. We had a rather large group and made three reservations of 8 each!! You would think that this would overwhelm the staff, but no, they were friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. The ambiance is bright, clean and upscale. The wine selections were diverse and prices quite reasonable. The food was well prepared and off the hook good!! Everyone was absolutely delighted with their entrées and the desserts were yummy. I highly recommend that you have dinner here on your next trip to Lucerne.

Absolutely amazing experience! We left the fondue house nearby due to poor atmosphere and service…read moreand ended up at this peaceful calm spot right on the lake with exceptional service. The waiter was a true pleasure. A young Hispanic man that had lived in Spain. He was very accommodating and attentive. The view and atmosphere was unbeatable. The food was so delicious. We had wine and salad followed by the chorizo fondue and perch fillets. We had to finish with dessert after such a great meal! Warm gingerbread and the most beautiful Irish coffee. Truly great and I highly recommend this restaurant. The bathroom is also something to behold with chandeliers and an original vintage toilet. 10/10!

Come here for the view, and not the outrageously expensive, mediocre food. The tables sit right…read morenext to the river, providing stunning views and little ducks that pop by to wink hello (do not feed them). We didn't have reservations and were able to walk right in. Plenty of indoor seating is available, but seems like a waste of a gorgeous view and a clear day. Check out the bathroom inside-- hand painted porcelain bowls and an oil painting in the stall make you feel like royalty as you wee. The Hugo cocktail was nice, but a little diluted by ice. Ironically, the drinks here usually do not arrive with ice (and I love my ice). We thought we requested tap water, but received 2 small carafes of iced water for a 9 charge of Swiss francs. At least the water was served with lemon slices. The pasta dish was tasty-- a creamy Parmesan sauce with bits of bacon. The beef tartar looked better than it tasted-- it was infused with some sort of tomato sauce that didn't work well with the dish. If you want the view and can find a seat, go for it. If you are looking meticulously for fine dining, skip it.

We ordered prosciutto pizza and sea bass. The food came out quickly. Armando was a great server! It…read morewas busy but he was very attentive. It was a popular place so we knew we had picked a good spot. The tiramisu was also very delicious! Definitely a good place for Italian food !

Hands down some of the best aglio olio and peperoncino. My daughter and I roam Europe for this dish…read moreand this restaurant delivered. Friendly staff. Comfortable dining area. We will be back/ probably for dinner.

Ristorante Da Ernesto was a nice stop after a long day. The portions are big, which was exactly…read morewhat we needed, and the food was pretty good overall. The location is prime, so expect to pay a bit for the setting, but the ambience and river views make it feel worth it. Service was direct and efficient, but we got lucky with a really funny waiter who made the evening much more enjoyable. If you can get a table by the river and a good server, this can turn into a very fun dinner with great views and plenty of food.

Our family had an outstanding dinner at Da Ernesto during our visit to Lucerne. We were fortunate…read moreto have an outdoor table by the water, just steps from Chapel Bridge, and the setting alone made for a memorable evening. We started with the bruschetta, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. For our main courses, I had the cannelloni, my wife and son each enjoyed a pizza, and my daughter ordered the ravioli with butter and sage sauce. Every dish was exceptional. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, everything was perfectly prepared, and each meal was absolutely delicious. The service was warm, attentive, and welcoming without ever feeling rushed. Combined with the beautiful waterfront atmosphere, it was one of our favorite dining experiences of our trip. We completely fell in love with Lucerne, and Da Ernesto was a big part of that experience. If you're looking for authentic Italian food in a spectacular location with excellent service, this restaurant is an easy five star recommendation. We would gladly return.

We came here because it was one of the only places open near our hostel when we arrived in Lucerne…read more(since it was a Sunday) and when we walked in the restaurant was pretty full, which is usually a good sign. I got a Quattro Stagioni Pizza and my friend got one with asparagus, mozzarella and an egg and we both loved them! Delicious! The service was great as well and there were tons of choices on the menu--not just pizza but pastas and other Italian dishes.

Let me set the scene. It was a cold and rainy summer afternoon and it was too early to check into…read moreour hostel. We decided to wander about and see what was open nearby. We expected to find nothing open as it was a Sunday afternoon in a not-that-touristy area. At first glance this place looked closed, but (waaaaait for it...) it was actually open and pretty packed. My friend and I obvioulsy went in (we're like ninja turtles and can't say no to pizza). The menu was quite large. I ended up ordering the Pizza Gelsomi, which had mozzarella, asparagus, oregano, and an egg on it. I ate the entire thing #judgementfreezone. My friend ordered a Quattro Stagioni Pizza, which she said was incredible. She lived in Italy before, so she knows her stuff. We definintely stayed a half hour past their closing time (I think they close for a bit between lunch and dinner hours), but they didn't rush us or kick us out. In fact, we had to flag down our waiter to get our check. Recommend.