A very authentic Italian restaurant. Highly recommended for a break from continental or traditional…read moreSwiss/German cuisine. Lots of locals spending a relaxing evening socializing. You may practice your Italian and German here, but the staff speaks English as well. Lovely, contemporary décor and an open kitchen.

Did a Guru Walking Tour with Sophia. She was such a great guide sharing the history of her…read morehometown. The Restaurant Fritschi in Lucerne has a mural that shows the history that reflects the city's carnival traditions. The mural is so colorful. The restaurant has been around since the 1600s. Carnival Tradition in Lucerne Bruder Fritschi is a central figure in Lucerne's Fasnacht (Carnival) celebrations. In Lucerne, the tradition of "Fritschi Thursday" is a key part of carnival. Actors dressed as Brother Fritschi and his wife, Fritschene, ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Lucerne throwing oranges and sweets. This reflects a local legend of a 15th-century farmer known for his generosity, who left money to a guild to provide wine to the poor during Carnival. The restaurant is just steps from the Kapellbrücke in the heart of Old Town. A nice stop on our Guru guided tour of Lucerne.

Yelp Review 2026 #106:…read more Restaurant Fritschi has been around since the 1600s. They serve traditional Swiss food. Fondue, raclette, schnitzel, rosti, etc. A lot of people would have their picture taken in front of this restaurant whether they eat/ ate here or not. Rindgeschnetzeltes Stroganoff mit Nudeln, Peperoni Champignons und Essiggurken: Sliced beef stroganoff with pasta, pepperoni, mushrooms, and pickles. The "pepperoni" in Europe means peppers. No actual pepperoni came with this dish. LOL. Stroganoff with a little kick. They could've added a bit more beef though. 3/5 Fritschi Pastetli: Fritschi puff-pastry from a very old house recipe. They had 3 menu items that are house specialties so, I wanted to give one of them a try and I picked this. I Googled what Fritschi Pastetli before coming here. Puff pastry pie - I can eat that. You can taste the alcohol. The puff pastry was nice but overall the dish was salty and again, not enough meat. 3/5 A lot of people complained about the service here on review sites but our server was great. The artwork, the old furnitures give it character. The food was mediocre.

This review is for the "American Bar." Pro tip, look for the elevator to Gutsch in google maps. The…read morefree funicular takes you all the way to the top for a fantastic view. We first try to get seated at the restaurant patio around 3pm but the host said that we weren't allowed to have only drinks on the patio and pointed us to the "American Bar" I'm not sure why they called it that as it as there was no signage indicating that was the bars name. Anyway, I digress. The American bar was a great vibe and their comfy leather couches made you want to spend the afternoon drinking cocktails paired with chocolate and complimentary olives and almonds. An afternoon well spent!

We dined in the bar and restaurant and enjoyed the gorgeous view. The hotel reminds me of the…read moreBeauty and the Beast castle and has modern interior touches amidst the older castle feel. The bar boasts great views and we had drinks and appetizers there. Then we had a group dinner at Restaurant Lumieres and had a pre-selected menu. The burrata was amazing and the fish was very good. We did have a few hiccups where one cannelloni was not prepared (even after submitting all the orders ahead of time) yetthey quickly made another one. The service was good and they always kept the drinks filled and brought out the courses at the right time. I cannot speak to the hotel rooms however the views from the bar, patio and restaurant were breathtaking!

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!

Scammed me on my credit card but they are not going to get away with it. Tried charging my credit…read morecard long after I had checked out. Argued at me about it and never issued an apology. These people are greedy and scammers. Please check your credit card statements carefully because they will wait weeks later to put more charges on your credit card.

We dined in the Brassiere Juliette inside the Grand National Hotel and it was an outstanding meal…read morewith wonderful service. The promenade and outdoor seating is beautiful with views of the lake. Inside you will find the opulence of the late 19th century, high ceilings, exquisite furnishings and an amazing experience for a drink or dinner. We had a shareable meal with various courses and the steak frites were a team favorite. The risotto with goat cheese and beet was also outstanding. It was truly an unforgettable evening and thank you for the culinary excellence and service!

Luce Restaurant & Bar is inside the Radisson Blu Hotel near Lake Lucerne. We had the buffet…read morebreakfast there daily during our stay. It's conveniently open at 6:30 am. That's actually the best time to arrive because it does get full. There are groups of people staying there for excursions through Viking and other river cruise lines. Just something to be aware of when staying at the hotel. The breakfast was good. The buffet isn't as expansive as the ones at the Marriott, but what they had was pretty good (but basic). There were scrambled eggs and fried eggs. I eventually learned that the fried eggs that were turned over were cooked all the way through. That's how I like it. Otherwise, it was an over easy egg. They have rice and curry as well. I'm not sure if they are catering this to Asians or Vegetarians. Either way, it's nice to have that option. The bread & cheese were surprisingly good. I especially enjoyed the fresh croissants. There were a few pastries as well. We were happy with the coffee machines. The milk is extra creamy & foamy. There are different sized cups. I usually went with the biggest one and selected the espresso macchiato 3 times to fill it up. It was perfect. There is also a tea station with loose leaf teas, hot water, and little teapots. A very nice touch for those who don't drink coffee. The service was great. The plates were cleared away when needed. The restaurant was clean. There were glass bottles of water available to take to your table. It was a good start to the day.

Still trying to catch up on reviews from this trip…read more.. Luce is the restaurant in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Luzern. The name is actually Luce Restaurant and Bar and it's definitely more of a restaurant than a bar. There is a very nice bar in the hotel lobby but this restaurant is separate from it. So anyway, our meal was excellent. There was a very unique mix of flavors in all the dishes were tried. There were seasonal items for winter with the savory spiced flavors to match. We stared out with some soups, a Pumpkin cream with vanilla foam and a Creamy chestnut with roasted mountain fig and truffle. I was a little skeptical of the Pumpkin soup thinking it would be like eating a dessert but it was savory with just a slight hit of sweet from the vanilla. The Chestnut soup was my favorite of the two. It had a very nice, creamy texture with mellow nuttiness from the chestnuts and bold earthiness from the black truffle. The figs made for a nice sweet hit to this soup as well. Some of the other starters that were ordered were a House salad with roasted chicken, and a Caprese flatbread. The flatbread I thought was excellent. The crust was cracker thin crust and had just enough toppings to not overpower it. It was also quite large and and would be great for sharing. For dinners, we ordered a Ribeye steak, a Fish dish (but I forget what kind of fish it was) and I had the Duo of venison and rabbit. I tried all of them but my favorite was the Duo. Both meats were quite gamey but that was perfect for me. Each was paired with a bold sauce which balanced the flavors out very nicely. Since it was gamey, the others didn't really care for it so more for me anyway. :) For dessert we all had house-made ice cream. They have a fairly large assortment and all the ones we ordered were very rich and creamy. The only downside was that it's pretty pricey but, Switzerland is pretty pricey all around so it was expected. Also want to add, in the mornings this restaurant serves a great buffet breakfast.

Our big dining out meal in Lucerne was dinner sitting outside along the Reuss River by Scbiff…read more While my wife tried cheese fondue one last time and loved it, I decided on their Cordon Bleu, ham and a creamy cheese deep fried to a golden brown. It was excellent, and came with veggies and thin cut fries. The ham and melted cheese was wonderful and I love thin cut fries. It was a very pleasurable evening, watching the ducks and the other tourists. Service was quick, as in abrupt. He was running at high speed taking our orders, getting drinks, setting up the fondue, etc. If we were indecisive whoosh he was gone but he would be back ready to try again. While he rushed, we were not rushed at all.

A busy travel day from Basel to Luzern. So after checking in I was asking the desk associate where…read morea nice place to have a cocktail and a nice meal would be. She recommended the Schiff. A short walk across the famous Chapel Bridge. An old wooden bridge lined with art from the 1300's. I should have done a Yelp check in walking across it but forgot. Lol Schiff sits right on the Reuss River which empties into Lake Luzern. A beautiful setting with a stunning view of the Swiss Alps for a backdrop. The service was excellent. I think they can tell if you're a tourist right away and take pride explaining the menu. The Ham & cheese quiche with a nice fresh salad was delicious and delightful. It was lite and so flavorful and the Turkey escalope piccata with spaghetti, zucchini was a tender cutlet and the spaghetti with zucchini was fresh tasty. A delicious meal with a picturesque setting made this a delightful experience.

Schmiedstube is THE restaurant in the small village between Aarau and Sursee…read more.. You don't go there for vegetables only, they are proud of the meat they are serving and this is for a good reason. I have chosen the small Cordon Bleu which was 280 gramm in total - I would rather have ordered the more plain style but this one was definitely not my size - served as a 400 gramm piece... We visited several times already for family reunions, regardless of how many people they serve, it is always very tasty and we did have a wide selection of side dishes - it is not only meat;) Worthwhile to mention that the salad we ordered as a starter comes with great home made dressing! We always enjoy staying at the Schmiedstube.