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As we toured Lucerne, we knew we'd stop somewhere for lunch. We were hungry and with 6 people in tow, my wife and I made it our mission to secure a dining spot. We walked ahead looking for a table open along the Reuss River. Luckily, we spotted some people leaving and snagged a table with good shade. Our server was around and took our orders. This is a brewery and they make their own beer. They have naturally cloudy, unfiltered beers. It was golden yellow, crisp and had a light fruitiness to it. A kellerbier they called it. 100% Pilsner malts is right up my alley. I also had an amber Marzen that they do in spring time. For lunch, majority of us had the Kasekuche. A warm traditional recipe from the area that is made with Emmental, gruyere and sbrinz. It came with a side salad. While this was good, it didn't sit well with anyone at the table. About an hour later, we needed a bathroom. But the picturesque lunch was beautiful. Sunny, breezy as we looked over the water towards a church and the Kapellbrucke. Lucerne is a beautiful city to visit and Rathaus offered up a good lunch and good beer with friendly service.
First of all we were warmly greeted by our server. He was the most welcoming of our trip to Switzerland. Next he provided recommendations for our meal which we followed. As we waited for our food I looked around and I noticed how great the place looked inside. The projected lights on the ceiling were a great touch. Our food arrived quickly and it was delicious! I had the half chicken with gravy and potatoes and my husband had the pork chop. It was a lot of food but we managed to eat it all! My chicken was perfectly cooked and the gravy was so good. I don't normally order chicken at restaurants because a lot of times it's dry but not the case here and the gravy came in its on container so you can pour or dip as much as you wanted without the gravy covering everything. My husband really seemed to enjoy his pork chop with zero complaints from him and seeing how quickly it was eaten it must've been good. We were too full for dessert sadly. I would definitely recommend this place.
I enjoyed eating at this restaurant and recommend it for the food. Everything I ordered was delicious! The Rotisserie "Rathaus chicken" (500g) 1/2 Swiss Gourmet chicken with herb-butter-sauce, served with herb potato slices were fall apart tender. The potato wedges were crispy and seasoned well, best potato wedges I've has so far. I thought the Swiss veal "Cordon bleu" (300g) with dry cured ham from Muotathal and fried cheese from Nidwalden, glazed carrots and butter noodles were ok. The Ratskellertopf incorporated Juicy beef shoulder filet, bone marrow, frankfurter and Rathaus beer sausages, served in a stock pot with vegetables and potatoes, home-made horseradish mustard. Very comforting and thoroughly enjoyed. You can't leave without having the Beeramisu "Fortissimo" dessert. So delicious! The Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream was good. I would have given it a 4-star rating, but the service was unorganized upon arrival and while waiting to be seated. I had to ask someone for help as I stood waiting to be checked in while being passed by the workers. We were sitting indoors, and it was pretty warm inside. There were also irritating flies around.
Absolute chaos. Yet they manage to pull it off. Seating is both inside and outside with no real advantage to one or the other. Wait staff is overworked, extremely busy, yet still remain friendly and helpful. But get your order right, because you probably won't be able to flag your server down until it's time for the check. We bought the recommended beer (a light lager), comparable to a US beer. And we ordered pretzel sandwiches. We thought it would be a pretzel bun, but they were served in true Bavarian pretzels. Result? A lot of food spills through the holes in the pretzel. No one cared. A fun stop for a group of tourists. And if you're watching your carbs, "bread" with holes is a good thing.
After wandering about Lucerne for a while, viewing the sights, it was time to eat. The Rathaus Brauerei looked appealing and we were greeted in English, so we dove in (after taking advantage of their restrooms). At first we were seated indoors, but I decided I'd rather enjoy the lake view outside, which is outstanding. We both ordered the Lake Lucerne trout specialty - and it was delicious. It was served with butter sauce with tomatoes and capers, rice and salad bouquet with hops-dressing. It looked so good, a passer-by asked us what we were having, then went inside to order his own. Their beer was also excellent.
We came here on a whim. We were hungry and walking along the river when we came across Rathaus. Hubs wanted beer and this def looked like the place to get it from. FYI, he said it was great and surprisingly cheap. We didn't have ressies and for a Sunday night when most places are shut down, this place was open and busy. The indoor seating was already full but outside seats are first come first serve so we were able to snag a couple chairs at a communal table. Great views of the river but was not loving the girl next to me's cancer stick smoke slapping me in the face. Luckily a table opened up 15 min later away from her and we moved there. Hubs ordered the chicken and it was amazing. They must marinate that sucker for hours bc it was so juicy and flavorful. I thought I ordered a plain brat but must have had some miscommunication bc it came smothered in gravy and onions. Luckily it was tasty! It came with a side of rosti. Second time eating that and it was crispy! Loved it. The service wasn't quick but looked like our waiter was the only one for everyone that night so he was mad busy. We weren't in a rush anyways so that wasn't a problem for us. When he finally got to us he was always friendly and apologized. But of course when it came time to pay the bill, he pointed out the tipping area. Lols But "only if you want to, no pressure." Awkward turtle but the man deserved the tip so he got it! * I noticed a lot of Swiss restaurants with outdoor seating like this place offer blankets if you are cold. Nice! You have to pay two francs (which is like $2) to use their restroom. Not so nice, I'll just hold my pee pee then...
We stopped in for an early dinner, and a couple of beers upon our arrival in Lucerne. Our waiter was kind and gracious, and spoke great English. He was conversational and just lovely. All the tables outside on the river were filled, but we had a nice table inside by the window, and we could actually observe the really cool architecture inside. We split the Weisswurst and pretzel - it was absolutely delicious. We really loved the mustard with the pretzel as well. We would recommend the spot because of the ambience and views and also the food and lovely staff.
This place is located conveniently at the main train station. They have a good selection of beers on tap and a greater selection of beer in cans and bottles. We had a great, attentive server. The only downside was a pay bathroom. One franc is reasonable, but you have to pay 2 francs to use the bathroom here
Our family enjoyed a delicious lunch while looking out at the lake and scenery. The server was prompt, friendly and recommended food and drinks. We split the Luzern pretzel and sausage, Luzern sausage and sauerkraut, and the plate of rosti, gravy, and another sausage. Every sausage was different in flavor and size. The pretzel, mustard, rosti, and gravy were delicious. The lager and amber beers were smooth and light. We also had the Guinness brownie and ice cream for dessert. Overall, this was a wonderful and delicious experience! read more
2 months ago
We stumbled on the Rathaus Brauerei purely by luck, since it was near our hotel. It was a weeknight and they kindly squeezed us in between reservations. We sat inside for dinner on our first visit, and came back again for lunch outside the next day. The atmosphere at the Rathaus is warm and typically Swiss, and its views of the Luzern waterfront and Kapellbrücke can't be beat. The food is excellent, from lighter fare like sandwiches on pretzels to more traditional dishes like white sausage with mustard. My brother-in-law ordered two different beers, and said they were the best he's ever had in his life. The most lasting memory for us, however, was our absolutely amazing server on our second visit. She was warm, friendly, funny, and spoke excellent English, giving us tips and recommendations for our Luzern stay. We even shared hugs on our final visit. Don't miss the Rathaus Brauerei--it remains a highlight of our wonderful stay in Switzerland! read more
9 months ago
Came at the recommendation of the Viking cruise host at our hotel for views and menu of sausages. Wasn't disappointed good beer, sausage and pretzel and potatoes. Yea being across from the bridge a tourist trap with half of the customers sounding like tourist and the other sounding like local enjoying the good views and ambience. The poor waiter was so overworked and made for slow service and even slower food arrival is why - a star. read more
As we toured Lucerne, we knew we'd stop somewhere for lunch. We were hungry and with 6 people in tow, my wife and I made it our mission to secure a dining spot. We walked ahead looking for a table open along the Reuss River. Luckily, we spotted some people leaving and snagged a table with good shade. Our server was around and took our orders. This is a brewery and they make their own beer. They have naturally cloudy, unfiltered beers. It was golden yellow, crisp and had a light fruitiness to it. A kellerbier they called it. 100% Pilsner malts is right up my alley. I also had an amber Marzen that they do in spring time. For lunch, majority of us had the Kasekuche. A warm traditional recipe from the area that is made with Emmental, gruyere and sbrinz. It came with a side salad. While this was good, it didn't sit well with anyone at the table. About an hour later, we needed a bathroom. But the picturesque lunch was beautiful. Sunny, breezy as we looked over the water towards a church and the Kapellbrucke. Lucerne is a beautiful city to visit and Rathaus offered up a good lunch and good beer with friendly service. read more
5 months ago
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1 month ago
First of all we were warmly greeted by our server. He was the most welcoming of our trip to Switzerland. Next he provided recommendations for our meal which we followed. As we waited for our food I looked around and I noticed how great the place looked inside. The projected lights on the ceiling were a great touch. Our food arrived quickly and it was delicious! I had the half chicken with gravy and potatoes and my husband had the pork chop. It was a lot of food but we managed to eat it all! My chicken was perfectly cooked and the gravy was so good. I don't normally order chicken at restaurants because a lot of times it's dry but not the case here and the gravy came in its on container so you can pour or dip as much as you wanted without the gravy covering everything. My husband really seemed to enjoy his pork chop with zero complaints from him and seeing how quickly it was eaten it must've been good. We were too full for dessert sadly. I would definitely recommend this place. read more
11 months ago
I enjoyed eating at this restaurant and recommend it for the food. Everything I ordered was delicious! The Rotisserie "Rathaus chicken" (500g) 1/2 Swiss Gourmet chicken with herb-butter-sauce, served with herb potato slices were fall apart tender. The potato wedges were crispy and seasoned well, best potato wedges I've has so far. I thought the Swiss veal "Cordon bleu" (300g) with dry cured ham from Muotathal and fried cheese from Nidwalden, glazed carrots and butter noodles were ok. The Ratskellertopf incorporated Juicy beef shoulder filet, bone marrow, frankfurter and Rathaus beer sausages, served in a stock pot with vegetables and potatoes, home-made horseradish mustard. Very comforting and thoroughly enjoyed. You can't leave without having the Beeramisu "Fortissimo" dessert. So delicious! The Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream was good. I would have given it a 4-star rating, but the service was unorganized upon arrival and while waiting to be seated. I had to ask someone for help as I stood waiting to be checked in while being passed by the workers. We were sitting indoors, and it was pretty warm inside. There were also irritating flies around. read more
1 year ago
Great beer, great service, great views and great food. Make this your final stop after an extra-ordinary day, around Lucerne. read more
Absolute chaos. Yet they manage to pull it off. Seating is both inside and outside with no real advantage to one or the other. Wait staff is overworked, extremely busy, yet still remain friendly and helpful. But get your order right, because you probably won't be able to flag your server down until it's time for the check. We bought the recommended beer (a light lager), comparable to a US beer. And we ordered pretzel sandwiches. We thought it would be a pretzel bun, but they were served in true Bavarian pretzels. Result? A lot of food spills through the holes in the pretzel. No one cared. A fun stop for a group of tourists. And if you're watching your carbs, "bread" with holes is a good thing. read more
After wandering about Lucerne for a while, viewing the sights, it was time to eat. The Rathaus Brauerei looked appealing and we were greeted in English, so we dove in (after taking advantage of their restrooms). At first we were seated indoors, but I decided I'd rather enjoy the lake view outside, which is outstanding. We both ordered the Lake Lucerne trout specialty - and it was delicious. It was served with butter sauce with tomatoes and capers, rice and salad bouquet with hops-dressing. It looked so good, a passer-by asked us what we were having, then went inside to order his own. Their beer was also excellent. read more
4 years ago
We came here on a whim. We were hungry and walking along the river when we came across Rathaus. Hubs wanted beer and this def looked like the place to get it from. FYI, he said it was great and surprisingly cheap. We didn't have ressies and for a Sunday night when most places are shut down, this place was open and busy. The indoor seating was already full but outside seats are first come first serve so we were able to snag a couple chairs at a communal table. Great views of the river but was not loving the girl next to me's cancer stick smoke slapping me in the face. Luckily a table opened up 15 min later away from her and we moved there. Hubs ordered the chicken and it was amazing. They must marinate that sucker for hours bc it was so juicy and flavorful. I thought I ordered a plain brat but must have had some miscommunication bc it came smothered in gravy and onions. Luckily it was tasty! It came with a side of rosti. Second time eating that and it was crispy! Loved it. The service wasn't quick but looked like our waiter was the only one for everyone that night so he was mad busy. We weren't in a rush anyways so that wasn't a problem for us. When he finally got to us he was always friendly and apologized. But of course when it came time to pay the bill, he pointed out the tipping area. Lols But "only if you want to, no pressure." Awkward turtle but the man deserved the tip so he got it! * I noticed a lot of Swiss restaurants with outdoor seating like this place offer blankets if you are cold. Nice! You have to pay two francs (which is like $2) to use their restroom. Not so nice, I'll just hold my pee pee then... read more
3 years ago
We stopped in for an early dinner, and a couple of beers upon our arrival in Lucerne. Our waiter was kind and gracious, and spoke great English. He was conversational and just lovely. All the tables outside on the river were filled, but we had a nice table inside by the window, and we could actually observe the really cool architecture inside. We split the Weisswurst and pretzel - it was absolutely delicious. We really loved the mustard with the pretzel as well. We would recommend the spot because of the ambience and views and also the food and lovely staff. read more
2 years ago
This place is located conveniently at the main train station. They have a good selection of beers on tap and a greater selection of beer in cans and bottles. We had a great, attentive server. The only downside was a pay bathroom. One franc is reasonable, but you have to pay 2 francs to use the bathroom here read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Our group of 4 all enjoyed the same delicious meal. It was so much food no one could eat it all. The service is spectacular and the location was perfect for our first visit to Luzern. The apple strudel with vanilla cream sauce is a must. Enjoy! read more
I actually liked the food here better than I had expected. It's right in front of the lake and if you are sitting outside, it's great outside to people watch. They also provide you with a blanket if it's cold out. The food was good and their house beer was on point. read more
5 years ago
We love to come here. Mostly in spring or in fall. Less people than in the high summer season, but the weather still nice enough to sit outside. Mostly to enjoy a beer or two. That's what they are famous for. And rightly so, their beer is fantastic, worth every Franken. Our favourites are the "Seidel" (lighter) or the "Weizen" (darker, heavier). Depending on the season there are different special beers. If you feel a bit hungry, I recommend the "Braui Apéro Plättli". A great deal at 24.- and is fine for two. Some meat, some cheese. All good quality items. Last time we went for some wine. Ordered a bottle of Fiano, Li Veli for 56.- A bit heavily priced. But Fiano is so good. Great wine from Puglia, Italy. One of our favourite white wines right now. It's great to have a bunch of drinks here and maybe a bite or two. Staff is nice and friendly. And you just can't beat to location by the river, overlooking the Kapellbrücke und Jesuitenkirche. Luckily we live not far from here. And hopefully it will be open again for spring 2021. We'll be back. read more
2 years ago
Great food and cool environment - The dishes are pretty big, service was a tad slow but our server was very kind! We ordered the beer sausages, cordon bleu and the 1/2 rotisserie chicken. The potatoes with the chicken were amazing! read more
2 years ago
The beer is great. Their food menu is awesome too. I couldn't finish my food. It is a big portion. The waiter was friendly. The environment is great too. We were a large group. It was very convenient and good experience especially the location of this restaurant is great. read more
Best authentic Swiss food we have had so far. This sauce and chicken were amazing. They allowed me to switch the original side for the spietzel because I had never had it before. This was the best meal we had in Lucerne. The waitress was very nice and we sat right next to the water. I definitely recommend this spot. read more
Great location, ample outdoor seating. The beers were good and the service was prompt. Sharing tables is practiced here. Get the pretzels. Lucerne cheesecake: savory quiche with Gruyère and Sbrinz cheeses Munich white sausages with pretzel: two mild sausages served with delicious pretzel. Mustard was very good. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Food and drinks are a bit pricey but they do taste good, service wasn't the best but understandable because it was a full restaurant. Amazing location right near the river and they have blankets if u sit outside. read more
2 years ago
Was the beer very good, yes. Was the view amazing, yes. However, we were sitting for about 25 minutes, beers already served before they told us we had to move so they could set up for a private party. Didn't offer to give us another seat and honestly we should have just left. But we sorted it out and sat in what I'd call a wind tunnel, which was a bummer. I really wanted to go here and I really wanted to love it, but we were largely ignored for the next 30 minutes before another waiter came over and asked where our waiter was, Idk. Maybe pop in here in the afternoon for a beer, but I'd swear away from sitting down and eating dinner. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
My favorite meal I had in Switzerland! Definitely do yourself a favor when you're in Luzern check this place out for a drink or proper meal. Authentic and delicious food, delicious beer, fair prices (by Switzerland standards), friendly wait staff. This restaurant has great outdoor seating with a view of the bridge and snow capped mountains in the backgrounds as well as a cozy interior that has a true beer-hall feel. The vats that are used when brewing the beer (twice weekly) are on display in the main area of the restaurant. Our waitress was very welcoming and made our dining experience a pleasant one. We did not feel ignored nor rushed, and she took the time to ask us where we were from and what are plans were for our holiday. I found most of our waiters/waitresses in Switzerland had been rather indifferent or plain rude so it was a great change of scenery. The food was delicious. I've had German spatzle before but it was never this light, delicious, or pretty to look at. The sausages were cooked perfectly and paired super well with the tangy mustard it was served with. Lastly, the apple strudel was a perfect way to end our dinner after a long day of hiking. It was served warm, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. read more
Great food, fun service, fresh beer; is there more needed for a perfect fall evening? The menu was all in German, the portions are huge! Two very hungry people can share with no problem. Outside is open and community style seating. The bier (see what I did there?) list is on the back of the coasters. They will pack you a 2 litre bottle to go in case you want to chill at your hotel and not keep buying rounds. We had the half chicken plate, the Pilsner and sommer beers and it was all with great service. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
5 years ago
Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday in summer with some friends. Drinks were fantastic! We shared beers and wine and no one had a beverage they didn't like. As for the food, I had the Rösti and sausage. I enjoyed the dish, but may have been a bit heavy for lunch. We also had the half chicken (delicious with a thick gravy!), Nürnberger sausages with sauerkraut (also good), and the Bretzel mit Lachs. I wouldn't recommend the pretzels. They are very average in my opinion, especially if you've ever had pretzels from a German bakery. If the weather it nice, sit outside! The view is great and it's nice to enjoy the fresh air and a beer. Service was exceptional! read more
4 years ago
Great service and beer, food was pretty good as well. Staff were super helpful, spoke English and the restrooms were clean. read more
Located at the Luzern river with a large indoor and beer garden outside facing the river with a view on the famous Kapellbrücke aka Chapel bridge from the 14th century, the view on Mount Pilatus, already is amazing. They brew two beers, a Zwickel house beer and a seasonal which we had both. My wife tasted the Swiss cheese platter with home made bread and I had the Swiss sausage salad, both good and for Switzerland fairly priced. read more
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