I had a fantastic dinner here celebrating my friend's birthday with beautiful views of Lake…read moreLucerne, delicious food, and amazing service. I would give this place 6 stars if I could! We were traveling to Switzerland to celebrate my friend's birthday, so I wanted to make sure that on the day of his birthday, we had a nice meal to celebrate, and Scala didn't disappoint! The restaurant is located in the Art Deco Hotel Montana. I made a reservation on their website a couple weeks in advance with the note that we were celebrating a birthday, so they gave us one of the best tables with a view by the window. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with impeccable service, from the coat check to letting us try the house wine before committing to the complimentary birthday dessert. It was the best service by far that we received at any restaurant during our trip. The meal started off with a delicious complimentary baguette, paired with regular butter and curry butter. The baguette was super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and both butters were fantastic. We also each got a glass of their house wine for $10.50 each. Both the red and white house wines were delicious. One of the reasons I chose Scala is because the menu is very vegetarian friendly. There were multiple options for my friend. We had a large lunch and weren't super hungry, so we shared one appetizer and each ordered an entrée. The tomato carpaccio ($28) was delicious when paired with the fried burrata. My entrée was the braised veal cheeks ($56 for a large portion), which ended up being one of the best braised meat dishes I've ever had. The veal cheeks were super tender and flavorful in every bite and went well with the saffron risotto and spinach that comes with it. It was a HUGE piece of meat, and by the end I was struggling to finish, but I managed with lots of breaks. My friend got the burrata lime ravioli ($44) and said it was the best ravioli he's ever had. I tried a bite and I had to agree, it was pretty flavorful and amazing. We were completely stuffed but still wanted to end the meal on a sweet note, so we each got a scoop of their sorbet. I got the strawberry and he got the mango-passion fruit, and as you'd expect, both were on point with their flavors and were exactly what we were looking for in terms of a light dessert. They also came by and presented us with a complimentary birthday cake and candle, which was a pleasant surprise. Halfway through the evening, a pianist came and started playing the piano, so the meal here felt like such a classy and elegant affair. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion!

Excellent experience at the bar on a May evening for drinks and food in a classy, jazzy, relaxing…read moresetting! ARRIVING: Restaurant Scala is located in hotel Montana. There is a cute small funicular that takes you from the bottom of the street too. We didn't have a reservation when visiting, but our party of four was offered bar seating which we accepted graciously. VIBE AND AMBIANCE The ambiance is really nice, service is top tier (polite, efficient, friendly) and there was a live pianist playing on a weekday evening. There's views of lake Lucerne behind the windows, and the bar is extensively set up and seating on couches or bar seats or smaller table tops are all options. FOOD AND DRINK The menu is smaller but includes pasta, salad, mains, and an extensive drink list. We enjoyed aperitifs including red vermouth and sparkling wine. Food is excellent. The BEEF TARTARE comes in two sizes and also comes with a good portion of toasted bread on the side, with an option to adjust the spice level to taste. There was finely minced onions on one side And a shower of small sprouts on top. The PASTA WITH PESTO was a generous portion and delicious. The STEAK FILET was cooked medium as ordered, and served with an herb butter and roasted vegetables. All were seasoned wonderfully. The salad of the day was also excellent. The house red wine was fragrant, and the rose selection was good as well. SERVICE We never felt rushed at all, and service was polite and friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our stay so much that we would love to come back for dinner in the restaurant itself sometime. Reservations recommended as it seems like this is a popular place. Wonderful! Recommended for groups for dinner or bar or drink, in a beautiful setting with live music and friendly service.

Had an excellent dinner at Seehaus on an overcast evening. The views were great and the food…read morematched. We started with the caesar salad - it's the best we've had on our two week trip through Europe. For mains ordered the barbecued veal short ribs (which had great char and flavor) and the fried trout filets. The filets were very nicely breaded and fried, but needed a little salt and pepper to spice them up. Bonus points for the restaurant having a chili sauce to add as well. The included sides and sauces were very good too. Would eat here again on a return trip to Lungern.

Best restaurant in Luzern! WOW. The food is absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend sitting on the…read morepatio - views are amazing. The Zander fish was absolutely amazing. One downside is there is no English menu.

Okay, my experience with Switzerland isn't all that huge, considering it simply involved going in,…read moreand then out, and then from one side to the other, and all in three days. Still, pulling off the motorway for an hour was certainly something that was called for, and basically I ended up in this little lakeside town, and this little pub. Well, not quite little, but the outdoor deck was pretty awesome. Well, the mountain and lakeside views in Switzerland are nothing short of awesome. In the end it is certainly worth sitting out here on a summers day and staring at nature with a beer in your hand.

we stayed at a house not far from here. we were in Switzerland for 9 days and i have to say the…read morefood here was just great. we had the 2 types of fish from the lake over a bed of rice, a salad that we shared, and a very very good bottle of local wine made in Lucerne. the service was spot on and man you can't beat the view out the window i dont know why anyone would ask for curry in a place like this you want curry go to an indian restaurant. so for Ireland and Virginia who say they had bad meals here DON'T travel and stay home when we come back to Switzerland we will be eating here again that is for sure

Hiked 30 minutes uphill to try this restaurant. It was a great reward for such a tiring trip. The…read moreviews from this restaurant were gorgeous and the environment of the restaurant was cozy and homelike. Our waitress was really nice and even helped us order a taxi home. Food and drink reviews below: Aperol Spritz: 10/5 Delicious and refreshing! Cheese Fondue: 5/5 This was a unique flavor and I loved it! The cheese fondue has a lot of wine it it. Alpine Macaroni with Applesauce: 4/5 Gammon (2 Hot Dogs): 2/5 These did not come with bread and they were really underwhelming.

Each Tuesday evening, Edelweiss hotel will take their guests to this wonderful family run…read morerestaurant. We had a macaroni and cheese potato dish with caramelized onions and a home made cake. Wonderful! This place is a gem! Probably the most quaint restaurant ever! You must try this gem!

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.

Walked in the general direction of a restaurant that had been recommended by our guide. Found…read moreRebstock and was seated at the back, without a reservation. Hubby ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the veal sausage. We also ordered a green salad to share. All were good, just too big. We had strawberry ice cream for dessert. I had the veal and some of the potatoes boxed up for placing in our room's refrigerator. We ate the veal (cold) as snack the next day, and I planned on taking the Rosti potatoes home to Portland, the next day. (Hubby forgot, he almost forgot our left over pizza too). Negative: Waitress didn't ask us, if we wanted French or Italian Dressing on our salad. Because it was part of a hotel, the restroom of course looks like one of our hotel restroom. First Class!

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful place, with excellent service and good food. The breakfast buffet is…read morevery impressive.

We got a few pasta, pizza, and meat dishes. The favorite hands down was the Hawaiian pizza- it…read moretasted very fresh and tasted very authentic. The food is good and service was relatively quick mid-day Friday. The restaurant itself was cute and spacious. Docking a few stars down since after already paying a hefty bill (~$200 USD for 4 items), we were asked to tip with the waiter holding the keypad in front of us. This is the first time we were asked to add gratuity in Europe and it was a bit uncomfortable on the spot. Food was tasty but that interaction left a sour taste.

The food was good, however our server was very pushy and we could not get any tap water. We paid…read more8CHF for 1/2 l of bottled water which was outrageous. There are so many options in Lucerne, I would recommend going elsewhere.

Beautiful views, nice ambiance. Many options on the menu. Vegan options as well. Quite a selection…read moreof desserts

This is a restaurant at the Seehotel Waldstätterhof Brunnen, right on the waterfront by the Brunnen…read moreboat docks. The restaurant is modern and well-appointed. Prices are right up the middle for Swiss dining standards, which is almost a surprise given the location, view, and menu quality. Indeed, they're slightly cheaper than I'd have expected. The restaurant is very aware of vegetarian food -- which is rare in many parts of Switzerland -- and actually has multiple options, which is rarer still. To further push the rarity, the dishes have been prepared with some thought, rather than just subtracting the meat or tossing together some indifferent carbohydrates. The service is outstanding: proper and solicitous, not what it could so easily have been (stiff or snooty) given the posh restaurant and fancy hotel surroundings. Overall, a really pleasant surprise. I virtually never eat at the restaurant in a hotel where I'm staying, but the veggie options had already made me very curious; the view compounded it; and the poor weather outside sealed the deal. No regrets at all: this was a winner.