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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sauerbraten was tough as leather, as if the sauce was just poured on top. Traditional sauerbraten…read moreis beef that has been marinated for several days in a vinegar‑wine mixture and then slowly braised in that same liquid until very tender, so it almost falls apart. In this restaurant the only infusion time between the meat and the sauce occurred when the chef poured that sauce over the meat in the kitchen and that plate arrived at my table. I've had more authentic sauerbraten in Queens, NY, than this restaurant. I mean, I could make a pair of shoes with this version. The worst part? Noah came to $74 USD... one glass of wine, one leatherbraten dish.

We first stopped by this restaurant for lunch and were absolutely blown away at how good the Wiener…read moreschnitzel was, with a delicate, crisp crust and ultra tender pork inside (for lunch it's actually Schweineschnitizel). The accompanying pommes-frites were also wonderful. A few nights later we went there for dinner so my wife could get the incredible schnitzel and I ordered Walliser-style Rösti (with tomato and cheese melted on top). I like crispy Rösti, but in this case the potatoes were cooked to an ultra-crispy texture, making it a tasty, crunchy delight. Truly superb food served by a courteous, friendly and efficient staff. This restaurant was truly a culinary highlight of our visit to Engelberg.