My meal at Cha Cha made me sad…read more After spending a whole week in Switzerland, I was craving a good Asian meal. There was no doubt that I was so excited to find out that ChaCha is located right across the street from the Radisson Blu where I've been staying. When I walked into the restaurant, I liked the vibe. Long community tables with bright and modern decor-hip, upscale, but casual. The wait staff was not particularly friendly, but efficient. The menu was pretty comprehensive with typical selections found in a Thai restaurant (comparing to the Thai places in the US). I ordered chicken satay, Tom yum goong, and a bowl of jasmine rice. First the chicken satay arrived- I looked at it and thought 'hmm, interesting looking skewers'. Well, it was interesting because the chicken on the skewer were not grilled, they were breaded and pan deep fried! I would have let it go since who can complain about fried food- however, I couldn't let it go because the chicken was so dry and bland. The dipping sauce tasted like the masala marinate that the chicken should have been marinated in- but it was served in a running gel like sauce for dipping. It wasn't good. Then, the tom yum and jasmine rice were served. The jasmine rice was cooked perfectly. Broken, aromatic, fluffy and good. The Tom yum on the other hand, broke my heart! The soup had no flavor of lemongrass, cilantro, or onion. It was extremely sour and the base was just a diluted tomato broth. It was also very strange that the soup was topped with a bell pepper slaw. The whole bowl tasted like a really sour, bell pepper flavored warm tomato water with a few pieces of mushrooms and chicken. I was starving but I couldn't finish my dinner. Perhaps the flavors were modified based on local preference, since the place seemed popular and busy. But it was definitely not for me. I would also caution those who like the way Thai food is flavored in the US and Asia to not expect the same flavor profile here. So disappointed in this meal. Light at the end of the tunnel was that I returned home just a day after this meal, and I made a straight line to my local hole-in-the wall Thai take out- I needed to mend my broken heart.

Nice and modern restaurant with good Thai options and vegetarian friendly menu. Will definitely…read morevisit again!

Very beautiful restaurant with amazing service and delicious food. The atmosphere is very romantic…read morewith candles and flowers on each table and low harp music playing during dinner.

Very expensive.l for what it is. Food is clearly made for a…read morewesternized palate. Good quality meat. And the server l, Who was nice, seemed stretched thin. On the positive the meat was good quality and plentiful and the physical space is fancy (if one likes that). If you want authentic delicious Thai food in Lucerne (and are ok w a simple decor) we much preferred our meal at Song Pi Nong. We would not recommend Restaurant Thai Garden and consider that meal disappointing. We are not affiliated with either restaurant.

Interesting find in the middle of Lucerne. It beat expectations as I never expect great Japanese…read morefood outside major cities. I was really curious about the corn tempura and was pleasantly surprised that it was whole kernels of corn. They could work on their ramen a bit as it was more like sukiyaki than shoyu. Lunch * Maguro tataki (Great) * Chicken karage (Great) * Corn tempura (Excelle

If you remember one thing from this review let it be: TOFU DONUT. Seriously, all the other dishes…read morewere good but this dessert was D.A. B.O.M.B. I came here based on a recommendation of a colleague, the service was extremely friendly and swift so no complaints on that part. We started with a bottle of sake and had several dishes, the sashimi was fresh and cheap (to Swiss standards): the tuna on it wasn't very special but I have not seen many sashimi platters which had fresh raw shrimp in Switzerland so kudos to that. Overall the food was of good quality and we were statisfied eating the recommended 3 dishes per person. However, my friend wanted a dessert so I choose a the tofu donut. Initially we were considering splitting since I don't really have a sweet tooth but decided against it since my friend wanted one for herself. Best decision ever. This was the best dessert I've eaten in a very very long time. I know that tofu doesn't sound appealing to most people but this is the most delicious creamy ice cream combined with a scrumptious fritter. My mouth waters just thinking about it. They should rename this place to AMAZING JAPANESE DONUTS and I am sure it would have a line in front of the door. I will be back just for the donut. Recommended!

Food was sooo good. We had bruschetta, lasagna and pasta with tiger shrimp overlooking the water…read more Great food and wonderful staff! Thank you for a great experience.

I ended up eating here as the restaurant next door was at full capacity and shares the same kitchen…read morewith Terrazza. I walked inside and it was very warm but decided to sit outside along the river. It was a bit chilly out but was an improvement over the warm indoor dining area. This experience took a few hours as they seemed to be short staffed even though the restaurant was about 50% capacity when we arrived. It took a long time to place an order. An order was placed for a carpaccio appetizer and I placed an order for the gnocchi pasta. Bread was served with olive oil and vinegar on the table top. The carpaccio was good and was served with cheese and arugula (forgot to snap a photo). The gnocchi was great! After we finished it took a very long time to get the check and head out. The place was almost empty by that time but still was a huge delay to get the check. The view to the river and the gnocchi were the highlight but much was to be desired for the speed of service. Three stars!

Top 3 restaurants I've ever been to hands down! This family owned restaurant knows what they're…read moredoing. Francesco, Domenico, & Dario are true artisans of their craft. You can tell they pour so much love into this restaurant. Literally every dish melts in your mouth and the tableside cooking is such a delight. Their wine selection is top notch. So much they we ended up taking 2 bottles back to the States with us. If you're looking for the best Italian food in Lucerne, Casa Tolone is your place.

Incredibly authentic and delicious food. Warm and friendly owners and ambiance! Highly recommend.read more

Recently, while traveling in Switzerland, I was hungry for more than the usual local fare of Swiss…read moredishes. I truly wanted something which wasn't super rich but very flavorful. I was walking near my hotel and ran into this awesome little Chinese restaurant. I didn't want a big meal, only a bit of dim sum. I and my companion walked in and were seated immediately. I asked for dim sum and was immediately served some of the best Chinese appetizers I've had! Needless to say, I had just returned from San Francisco the month before and this small place in Lucerne, blem them away! I quickly ordered another plate full of dim sum. It was so wonderful. I told the husband and wife team how impressed I was at the meal and thanked them for the care they put into preparing it. This place is easy to find. I am attaching a pic of the card that I took from the restaurant. They deserve to have more exposure since their meals are awesome! I NEVER expected to love a Chinese restaurant in Switzerland but it was awesome.

Courteous staff but unfortunately the food is terrible not to mention the price (it's around 16…read moredollars for an entree to go which is consider decent price per Swiss standards). I ordered a noodle dish for my sister and spicy chicken to go. I asked them to separate the noodles from the soup because I didn't want it to get soggy on my walk back to the hotel. They charged 50 cent extras for an extra container to put the soup. The chicken was way too soft. The fish was very saucy which caused it to spill all over on my rice. It didn't have much taste either and barely any heat. My sister said her noodles extremely bland as well.

This place seems to be very popular with locals. We came for a very early dinner (around 4:30) and…read moresaw that most of the tables had reservation cards, so it was likely fully booked for the evening. We had the Tajine Kefta with fries and a small Mezze plate with Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Falafel, and Taboulé. The Kefta was moist with a loose texture. It was a little bit spicy and had generous amount of tomato sauce. The hummus and falafel were the weaker of the two mezze items. The hummus is a bit chunky (not super smooth or fluffy). The falafel came with Tzaziki (super creamy and very garlicy). They had good texture, but not super crunchy and crispy on the outside. The Baba Ganoush was really flavorful, deep, fresh, with good texture (smooth with some chunks of eggplant). The taboule was also really fresh tasting and moist. The service here was also notably great. Servers were super helpful and kind. Their bathroom was also quite nice.

Ok. We went there tonight. Read the reviews. Bluntly. You must not have many restaurants that can…read moreserve similar cuisine. I had the Kafka dish, basically lacking in spices and really with a tomato sauce would have been something a college student could have made for ten dollars for four people! My wife ordered vegetable couscous. Couscous( dry) with some sticks of carrots and zucchini. Keep in mind, we have to pay $34 CDN for EACH of these meals. If it wasn't for the beer and the feel to the place....1/2 a star would have been it. Ps. The bar was busy! Yes. I've downgraded to one star. The important part. My Kafka dish was not made fresh or had been sitting so long that it started to have the fat congeal. When I took the fancy cover off my dish when it arrived...a skin had formed over the whole dish and the edges had solid fat forming.

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.