I'd seen a video on social media recommending this cafe/bar and happened to be staying nearby, so I…read moredecided to try it out. The vibes were immaculate, and I would absolutely love to dine in. However we'd already had food, so I just got some food to-go. The vegan panini (about 12 CHF) was thin, tasted interesting, and wasn't my favorite flavor, but it was good for a quick lunch on the go after a hike. The staff were so friendly and helpful even though we didn't speak German.

The food was good. The atmosphere was great and very much a local hang out bar! Nice outdoor…read morepatio too.

Nice restaurant and a little pricey. The wine was paired nicely with the menu. The menu is fixed so…read moreno choice of your meal... but I knew that going in

Such a memorable dinner here in Lucerne. If you want to avoid tourists and have one of the most…read morecreative and delicious fixed price 5 course meals, this is the place! About 70 CHF apiece, but it is a special and memorable experience well worth it if you're only here once!!! So thankful our B&B owner knew about this place!

Nope, with all the other cafes, the service is literally not there for this location. It's right…read morealong the canal and has inviting chairs. There's even blankets to ward of the chill. Our waitress simply didn't want to wait on us. It was the mid afternoon and no where near closing time. We wanted a light bite and she said there was no such thing. We never saw a menu. We ordered our respective beer (for him) and cappuccino (for me). We had to search someone down to pay our bill. They don't care about you or your money.

My wife and I had dinner at this cozy restaurant down by the river. I had a personal size pizza…read morethat could have easily fed the both of us. Great Swiss style pizza with a fantastic thin crust. My wife had a pasta that was superb. If it hadn't been raining, we would have certainly eaten outside right next to the River Ruess.

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!

I was surprised with how lovely this place is! I walked in and was immediately welcomed with a warm…read morestaff. My waitress was lovely, and gave great drink recommendations. I am usually not a beer fan, but I asked what she would recommend since i was willing to try one, and it was delicious! I also asked for the pork schnitzel, since i don't eat veal. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't breaded, but it was still delicious! the butter and herbs was also phenomenal!

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.

One of my favorite meals I had in Switzerland. I'm so happy I ended up coming here! I got a taste…read moreof some of the best Italian food I've ever had. I ended up getting the lunch special which came with pasta and if I remember correctly, a pork filet with orzo and wow I ate every inch of both dishes (it was alot and I could not stop eating) I hope to one day come back!

Hubs and I were looking for a place to eat while on our way from Lugano to Zürich and came here due…read moreto its Yelp rating and location by the water. Everything was spot on - huge selection of pizzas and also some traditional Italian/pasta entrees. Hubs and I tried two different mushroom pizzas. Mine was the one with the porcini mushrooms and garlic, his was the plain mushroom pizza. We both liked his a tad bit more than mine, which was a bit more "wet" while his mushrooms dried nicely in the oven. Nothing wrong with mine per se, it's just his was more to our liking. For dessert, he got the flan and I got the banana split. Both delicious! If you're in the area, it's worth a visit!

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.

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.