This is a popular restaurant with outdoor patio seating by the Reuss River. To get seating right by the water, a reservation is required; however, my husband and I were able to get seating on the patio in the shade close to the water as walk-ins. The wait staff were very friendly, but understandably quite busy. The food was tasty and it was such a pleasant experience to dine outside with beautiful views of Lucerne. Would recommend! read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Chapubrogg-Röschti - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

Wait staff and kitchen staff was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. SO SO KIND and was waving at us the whole dinner. I think we might be best friends. If I could give it 100 stars out of five I would. COME TO THIS PLACE!!!! read more

Wonderful Swiss bratwurst and rosti potatoes with red wine demiglase. Excellent lamb stew also served with hearty bread. Eat inside or out near the river with cafe seating. Al fresco dining can't be beat. Staff is superb! read more

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After we arrived and checked in to our hotel, we realized we were starving. This restaurant was recommended by our hotel since it was raining outside and close. So glad we experienced such a fine Swiss meal. There were 8 in our group traveling from the US. Our server was excellent in recommendations based on our wants. We opted for the pasta with creamy cheese sauce with onions, roesti (their signature dish), the fish fingers (actually fried fish that was delicious) with crispy fries, the lamb stew and the pork and veal sausage. Wow! The dishes were big enough to share too, if you are a lighter eater. A good wine and beer selection too. So glad we came today! read more

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We ate as a large group upstairs, but we all enjoyed delicious meatloaf (with brown gravy) and vegetables with mashed potatoes. Nothing but the sound of clinking spoons while everyone was eating the creamy Chocolate mousse! Service was perfect! read more

The ambiance was classic and the service was warm and inviting. The meal was wonderful! read more

When it comes to wanting a quaint and cozy European café/restaurant feel, this restaurant is certainly a great stop! Walking in it feels like you are walking into a café that the Snow White, and seven dwarves have sat and had a meal at! I was here with a group of 35 people And I always question if the service and food is going to be good since it's a set menu. They started us off with a butternut squash soup that was delicious especially served with the bread. It would've been nice if they would've had butter to go on the bread. Our second course was a chicken dish with rice and vegetables. The chicken was in a white mushroom sauce, and I just mixed the whole thing together. it looked so disappointing when it came to the table but it actually tasted amazing! I kind of wanted seconds. For dessert we had a chocolate mousse with whip cream, and the mousse was smooth and delicious and chocolatey but not overly sweet. Definitely something I would recommend if it's on their menu. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and would love to come back sometime. read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

Alles war in Ordnung...or meh, as they say in the States. Our greeting at the door was exceptionally bright and friendly- very welcoming. However, after being seated at a rather dimly lit table, Paulo took our order brusquely- perhaps having a bad day or annoyed at being seated with a party without a reservation? We attempted to communicate needing a second order to take away and somehow that was understood as wanting a box (even before we'd received our food?), however he decided not to bring the box, choosing instead to see if we'd actually need it. The food was as named in the menu, but nothing special: no crisp on the Rösti potatoes, cheese perfunctorily melted on top, Riesen Cordonbleu and French fries presented like a cafeteria order, and Rahmschnitzel noodles were strangely reminiscent of linguini, not German/Swiss Nüdeln. When we were finished eating he returned (no offer of a second beer or second mineral waters with our meal) and we reminded him we still needed our take away order. No apology, just the explanation that it would take some time-so we ordered dessert to pass the time. The mousse was a nice chocolate flavor and whipped crème was a generous portion, but the sliced apple and mandarin orange garnish were an odd addition. Might have just been an off night all around, but the food had neither a home-cooked taste nor the polish of a fine dining establishment. read more

Wonderful dinner sitting outside along the water. Food and drinks were delicious. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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Came here for traditional swiss food and was not disappointed! We got their Authentic Lucerne roesti with bacon, cheese, tomato, chive and egg, and their pork sausage with onion sauce and roesti which were both yummy. We also got their chocolate mousse for dessert (since you have to try everything chocolate when in Switzerland) but it was a pretty standard chocolate mousse (good, but nothing super wow). We got seated right away since we went at an off time. It also felt like eating inside a cave. A little on the pricy side, but that's Switzerland for you. I would recommend this place if you are looking to try traditional Swiss cuisine! I also like their little pigeon logo and they have a menu in english which was super helpful! read more

Lamb is from family farms You can sit near restaurant or by the roaring river near water.. windy and loud read more

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Delicious fresh veggies, well prepared meatloaf. Charming ambience and very attentive staff. Ate here during the Blues Festival and the staff totally took special care of us. Very flavorful mousse with espresso to complete the meal. Excellence read more

When in Rome, errr, Luzern Switzerland, eat what the city is famous for, Stunggis, AKA lamb and vegetable stew. Reservations for lunch made a month in advance guaranteed an incredible table at this cozy, unpretentious restaurant recommended by the Michelin guide. Classic Swiss food of the region done right. Seasonal, of course, this is Switzerland. Autumn brings with it wild boar and venison but sticking to the classic, the Stunggis. Wow, just wow. Extremely well braised lamb, not stringy, not fatty, no connective tissue to worry about. The lamb is soft, very gamy, with excellent mineral notes. You can taste the grassy fields that these animals grazed on. The stew, very simple water, root vegetables (carrots, parsnips and silky low starch potatoes), and red wine and mounted with some excellent, rich butter. Warm and comforting. Not to be out shown, Switzerland's favorite sausage, the St. Gallen Bratwurst. No exaggeration, this sausage is a full 16". Naturally cased with a good snap. Extremely rich, oozing fatty juiciness with each bite, almost fluffy consistency, the mild taste of free ranged veal with a hint of the mysterious mountain herb seasoning. It pairs perfectly with a sweet caramelized onion sauce. Served with rosti, think hash browns crisped in rich Swiss butter that makes for a true stick to the ribs belly buster. Simple wine list with emphasis on Swiss producers. Luzern is well represented. As with all Swiss wines, alone, not very impressive but paired with the food of the region, beautiful. Tip: Be eco friendly and drink tap water. In is Switzerland, the water is pristine and free from chemicals. Extremely friendly local service. German, and English spoken. Prices in line. Lunch for two with a bottle of wine, 160CHF (162USD). Card accepted. Highly recommended for a real taste of classic Luzern. * Prices - Dining out in Switzerland is EXPENSIVE. Expect to pay 35CHF-50CHF for a single dish. ** Dining etiquette - Sharing a plated dish is NOT acceptable. Pour your own water and wine. Bread is placed directly on the table, pieces to be eaten, torn then buttered. Speak quietly. Absolutely NO mobiles at the table (includes talking, texting, or using the device for anything other than pics). ***Tipping - NO. Unless service was exceptional. 10 percent to show your appreciation in CASH will bring a smile to your servers face. read more

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Looking for a bite of Switzerland before heading out? Stop by this place, they have a great selection of beer and wine. Also a great menu for everyone, including vegan options. Today I ordered their house beer , light and bitter was what u got from it. Service here is good as well. Ambiance was quite calm and quiet ... great way to really end the day in Switzerland. Food and service was amazing here! Definitely recommend coming here for a great experience and Swiss and German food Thank you read more

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Great service, relaxed atmosphere, Old Towne, right by a waterfall. Perfect! Nice Hefeweizen. read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Burrata - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

We had a nice dinner on the water for an evening booking (we made a reservation but probably didn't need it even for a Friday night). The charcuterie and cheese starter was nice and we especially liked the Swiss sausage. For our meals we had the meatloaf and a daily (seasonal?) special which was chicken with rice noodles and asparagus, which was the better of the two dishes. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse which wasn't really worth the 15 Franc pricetag, but we found the meal reasonable otherwise. read more

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We visited Wirtshaus Taube for dinner during a 2-day trip to Lucerne and it was fantastic. The restaurant is centrally located in Lucerne city. We did not have a reservation but our party of 4 people was promptly seated on a weeknight. The restaurant setting is historic and quaint. We ordered the Wildbratwurst mit Wildjus (venison sausage), Herschschnetzu anere Wacholderbeerisauce (venison schnitzel) and Stunggis Eintopf met Lamm vo de Göschener Alp ond Gmües (lamb stew) as main courses, and all were absolutely delightful. The traditional accompaniments of spaetzel, chestnuts, cabbage, and brussels sprouts did not disappoint. The vegetables were slightly overcooked but this seems to be the swiss way. For dessert we had the Willisouerringli-Parfait met lauwarme Waldbeeri (parfait of pastries with a warm berry compote) and it was really unique and tasty! Swiss food prices are high, but the value for money at this spot was a fair balance. We would recommend this lovely restaurant to anyone visiting and looking for a taste of Lucerne. read more

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I know it's schnitzel, but come on! Make an effort to make this dish appealing to the eyes. I didn't say yum when I looked at it and sadly, not when I tasted it either...boring. The view of the river was the only thing I enjoyed. read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Schnitzel and fries with ketchup - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

Great service and food! I got the stunggis (lamb stew) which was delicious, and my girlfriend got the roesti which was also very tasty. The beer on draft was great. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic luzern food. read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Roesti (Egg, tomatoe, bacon, cheese, potato, chives) - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

The service and the ambiance were fantastic! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to have some good Swiss (local) food. Portions were very large and extremely filling. The service was fabulous, made us feel so at home. read more

Popped in on our first day here. Sat at the bar and enjoyed some drinks. I had macaroni with asparagus and a blend of Swiss cheeses. Delicious, but the portions were so great that I couldn't finish. The staff were solicitous and helpful. The place was full but quiet. Everyone must have been chowing down. read more

We were greeted by our waitress (I think her name was Selina, but I could be totally wrong) Needless to say, she was AWESOME. The food was great as well! After traveling around Europe we became aware of how Americans are so impatient and in a rush to eat and leave, so by this point we had embraced the slow process of eating and enjoying. The portions are pretty big, we had the meatloaf and a pork dish of some sort. Both were great! We ordered the chocolate mousse and walnut ice cream for dessert-SO GOOD. I'm still thinking about the mousse. Overall, we would highly recommend this place! read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

We loved our server Jola and the friendly atmosphere. The food was very good, Kuchenkasse and the Local dish Ham and Cheese Rrrosti were delicious. We spoke with french travelers and enjoyed a delightful dinner in Lucern. read more

Great food and eating by the water was fantastic! Would recommend if visiting Lucerne to try it out -- Worth it!!!

We just had a lovely dinner sitting outside near the needle dam. Authentic food, nicely served at very reasonable price. Didn't even charge for the water which most Swiss restaurants have done. Selina was an excellent and personable waitress. The lamb stew was delicious with potatoes and carrots. Brat was a hit as well as cheese pie. read more

This is some pretty high-end Rösti. We got the Chögelipastetli --- veal dumplings in a pastry shell, with rice and veggies --- and the veal Bratwurst with a savory onion sauce and Rösti (fried potatoes, something like a giant hashbrown). The Rösti here is more fried than usual --- almost a cloth woven of very thin, crunchy french fries. The veal pastry was also delicious; tender dumplings (like little balls of bratwurst), chunks of veal, and a savory gravy. The rice wasn't especially memorable, but the veggies (including some fennel) was a nice addition. For drinks, we got a nice prosecco and a passable pinot grigio, both by the glass. Wirtshaus Taube is more of a nice restaurant specializing in countryside food than an actual countryside pub; there's something self-referential about the food. However, that's not a bad thing --- this was delicious. They were booked up on a Saturday evening; we got a table by bartering to be out by the time the reservation arrived. Calling ahead is probably worthwhile. read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Kalbsbratwurst mit Rösti. - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

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Great traditional Swiss food - loved this place. I had the veal cordon blue with alpine cheese and it was pretty incredible - ate the whole thing and it was pretty big. Tried the Swiss beer and had a nice bottle of Swiss white wine suggested by the server. Beautiful historic building too. Can't recommend highly enough!!! read more

We really enjoyed eating here. The service was good, the food was good, the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for and it was a pretty decent value. Not that we will be travelling again soon to Luzerne but if we were we would most definitely come back here again for a meal read more

Great food and service. Amazing taste in a cozy environment and yummy taste ......::::.:

Each time I come to Luzern I book a reservation at Taube. The food is great every time, and the various friends we have brought here have always had a positive experience. You definitely want to reserve in advance as this place gets packed. The atmosphere is incredible inside. The walls are a type of white stucco, that creates a cozy almost romantic atmosphere. Their is a good wine list to choose from, and the menu offers a great selection of Swiss German food choices. My favorite is the rosti. It's hard not to order that when I come here, as it is one of the best I have had in Switzerland. read more

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Really fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. We made a reservation the night of and we're seated right next to the river. It was a perfect start to our trip in Switzerland. I had the lamb stew (very tasty) and my boyfriend had the pork sausage with rosti. We had some Swiss wine to finish it off. Like everything else in Switzerland, the food is ridiculously expensive, but it was very tasty and we left satisfied. Highly recommend it! read more

Cordon Bleu was amazing, and with a side of rosti. The best meal in Lucerne! Excellent service and comfortable atmosphere... and add some chocolate ice cream for dessert! read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

During a 10 day tour of Europe and spending 2 days in each city it's hard to pick just one place to go to eat. This place happen to make it on our list and I am very pleased. There were a lot of locals inside so that made it even better. I ordered their house blonde ale and throughly enjoyed a pint. I'm not sure how it happens but there is less bubbles in the beer so you actually taste the beer more. On to the food!! I ordered the homemade meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes and loved every second of it. It was made with pork and bison meat which made it savory and the dark gravy on top just enhanced the favors. My dad and sister ordered the traditional pork sausage with pan fried hashbrowns and loved it so much then didn't want to share. Mom got a white fish and rice, covered it a light butter and herb sauce. The place was a bit price but if your traveling to Lucerne you must try this place!! read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Meatloaf!! - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

The pork cordon bleu was easily the best meal I had in Switzerland, absolutely superb. The ambiance is not fancy but charming and cozy, and the service was efficient and friendly. Excellent local red wine on offer as well. While it was no doubt pricey for relatively simple fare, it was worth it for a meal that was memorable in every way. read more

We know that Luzern is expensive, you'll have work with it. Having said that, the meal was worth the price for Luzern. I had the meatloaf wrapped with bacon, yes I did say that! Was on point. The vegetables on the side were cooked to perfection. My wife had the wurst with rosti, with beef an onion reduction that was delicious. My daughter had the schnitzel with fries. The meat was the size of a baseball mitt. I highly recommend this place read more

Food was excellent! The signage for the restaurant is Wirtshaus Taube though so don't be confused by the Yelp listing naming it Die Taube. read more

Wirtshaus Taube - Swiss Food Near Me - Luzern, LU

Die Taube is my favorite restaurant in Switzerland. They offer true, traditional Swiss food and amazing service. There is beautiful outdoor seating, overlooking the Reuss River and the indoor seating has such an intimate beerhall-feel, you will have to try Eichhoff, Luzern's native beer. The service is so-so; but, worth the wait and trouble. Must have dishes include the Alper Magroni and the Geschnezeltes or anything on the seasonal menu. Look behind you, if you are facing the river, and you have a gorgeous view of Mt. Pilatus, Luzern's beautiful protector. Enjoy! English, Swiss-German, and German spoken. read more

I've been in Switzerland for about a week, and have overall been unimpressed with the food. Die Taube changed all that! First, it has a fantastic atmosphere - stucco walls and dark wood paneling downstairs. Upstairs the wood paneling carries through, making for a much larger space. I had the veal meatball, which was amazing! It was essentially a small meat cake, wrapped in bacon and with an egg on top. The meat was so tender and well seasoned! It also came with a side of green beans and mustard mashed potatoes. Even though I was full, I couldn't help but continue to clean up those taters! My friend had the veal dumplings, which was also amazing. Sorbet for desert came on chilled slate spades. Moderately priced for Lucerne (especiallly the amazing meatball!) read more

Sitting along the river is so lovely! We thoroughly enjoyed the rösti and the lamb stew. Wish they had a wider selection of beers.

A really wonderful dining experience. Food was excellent well-prepared and well served. We ate outdoors and it's a great venue for enjoying the evening, the dining experience and people watching -- not to mention the beautiful riverside setting. read more