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Page 3 of 3 LUCERNE RESTAURANTS Lucerne is not renowned for its cuisine. In and around the old town are many restaurants whose principal clients are here-today-gone-tomorrow-forever tourists—not a formula that makes for great meals. Michelin, in fact, confers not a single star or even a red Karte (good food at moderate prices) on any restaurant. Still, the careful traveler can find good food. Wilden Mann Burgerstube The elegant old-world Burgerstube, with its carved wood wainscoting, decorated ceiling beams, mullioned windows, and hearty stick-to-the-ribs dishes with a few modern twists, is a dream-come-true for the traveler seeking a traditional Swiss dining experience. Main courses CHF 19–39. Highly recommended. Hotel Wilden Mann, Bahnhofstrasse 30, tel. +41/041/2101 666, fax 2101 629 Restaurant Maihöfli The reward for the 15-minute walk from the center to this pleasant, woody restaurant is fresh, creative food and attentive, friendly service. Locals who know, say Maihöfli is one of the city’s best, and our one experience here merited a big thumbs up. Main dishes CHF 21–38. Reservations recommended. Maihöfli, Maihofstrasse 70, tel. +41/041/420 60 60 Hotel Rebstock Wirtshus Lighter, innovative dishes attract an eclectic mix of local celebrities and business types to this bustling room with its dark wood ceiling supported by thick wood timbers. Moderate prices. Recommended. Hotel Restaurant Rebstock, St. Leodegar-Strasse 3, tel. +41/041/410 35 81 Zunfthaus zu Pfistern In the old town near the covered bridge, the entrance to this ornately decorated former guild house is one floor above street level. Friendly service, simple Swiss dishes. Main courses CHF 18–36. Zunfthaus Zu Pfistern, Kornmarkt 4 Des Alpes The attraction here is the view of the Chapel Bridge, the lake, and the mountains, but there are better choices in town if a table is not available on the outdoor terrace. Restaurant, Hotel des Alpes, Rathausquai 5, tel. +41/041/410 5825 Restaurant Einhorn Avoid this popular and inexpensive first-floor restaurant on a main pedestrian street. The heavy, overly-spiced Italian food isn’t worth the calories. Slow, impersonal service and lots of cigarette smoke. Restaurant Einhorn, Hertensteinstrasse 23 Read the complete Lucerne profile from our August 2001 issue. |
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