Luzern (CH)
A great steakhouse, which does all the right things: Restaurant Ampersand (15. July 2023)
The Ampersand is known as a steak restaurant, and I would say that this assessment is absolutely correct – and it’s not only a steak house, it’s a good steakhouse. I went for the “menu classic summer” (CHF 84.00), which started with “lemon foam spread and bread” and while it looked quite heavy, it turned […]
Traditional Swiss dishes and beers from central Switzerland: Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei (15. July 2023)
When you are looking for very traditional Swiss dishes, then the “veal cordon bleu (300gr) with ham from Muatathal and cheese from Nidwalden, served with salad” (CHF 42.50) is absolutely the perfect thing to eat. The portion is generous (and usually comes with fries instead of salad) and the meat is actually good. Sure, it’s […]
A nice French bistrot with a few smaller flaws: Restaurant Chez Be (22. April 2023)
Visiting the Chez Be was on my to-do list for a longer period of time since my sister had recommended it to me. So, it was time to leave Zurich and drive to Sursee, which is a good one-hour drive. And I must say, it was worth the drive. Once you’re seated, you get a […]
A truly delicious Japanese food experience for an incredible price: Restaurant Izakaya Nozomi (24. February 2023)
We were a group of six, so the majority of us decided to go for the “Izakaya Experience Menu” (CHF 78.00 per person) since it would allow you to taste a variety of different things like the “Senmaizuke (Japanese pickled turnip)” (usually CHF 5.00), which wasn’t the best bite I’ve had, but overall nice. The […]
Quite okay, but they could definitely work on their service: Karel Korner (18. February 2023)
It’s about two years ago since I’ve last been to Karel Korner and nothing much has changed. They are still serving nice drinks in relatively uneventful but appealing surroundings. I went for the “Apricot Chic! (Humbel Wodotschka Vodka, Morand Apricot Liquor, Tessiner Risotto-Horchata, Apricots from Valais, Sexy Bitters)” (CHF 17.00), which was looking nicer than […]
A quiet spot during the carnival period: Das weisse Schaf (18. February 2023)
When you’re going to Lucerne during carnival, it is not easy to find a place, which is kind of peaceful and quiet. Das weisse Schaf (the white sheep) is exactly that though – peaceful and quiet. To start with, I went for the “Mexicana (Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Cointreau orange liquor, mango purée, orange juice, […]
Much better on paper than in reality: Restaurant El Rincón Argentina (30. April 2022)
Great and not great at the same time. The El Rincón Argentina is – as the name suggests – an Argentinean restaurant and offers what you would expect: meat. The evening starts with “bread and aioli” though, which is simple and intense but enjoyable. The “tatar de morcilla with apples and onions, served with celery […]
An authentic Italian coming-home experience: Restaurant Grottino 1313 (21. January 2022)
It is more than four years ago since I’ve last been to the Grottino 1313 and I must say that I still like the concept. What you get is basically a pre-determined menu – in this case a “four course menu” (CHF 74.00) which is set – there is nothing to decide for you. You […]
