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 out to be a super light bite.
Then it was time for the “Ampersand leaf salad with grill croûtons, herbs, seeds and nuts”, which was surprisingly delicious. I mean, I love a good salad, but I am always a bit sceptical about these ‘menu salads’, but this one actually turned out to be great.
As one of the mains, we had a “T-bone steak (900gr)” (CHF 228.00), which was delicious. The meat was of marvellous quality, perfectly cooked to temperature and just a very enjoyable piece of meat.
The side dishes like the “sweet potato fries” …
… the “regular fries” and the “rosemary potatoes” (forgot to take a picture) were nice as well, so you would really have a great meal as a main. Lots of tasty meat accompanied by semi-healthy, but tasty side dishes.
And with the selection of “three sauces”, which was part of the meal, you would have everything you needed and wanted.
What I really liked about the Ampersand were a few things. Despite the uncertainty of the weather, they accommodated us outside, but made sure that there would be still enough space inside in case the weather turned bad (which it did for a very short period of time). Secondly, the service was actually exquisite. I mean, a group of 12 semi- to not-so-semi-drunk guys is not necessarily an easy group to deal with, but the waiter did an outstanding job in doing so. And, last but not least, they have a great wine selection, which is really worth trying, and even a separate humidor. So, frankly, the Ampersand is a restaurant once should absolutely appreciate and visit when in Lucerne.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Ampersand
Habsburgerstrasse 16
6003 Luzern (CH)
Tel.: +41 41 210 10 07
E-Mail: info@ampersand-luzern.ch
Homepage: http://www.ampersand.lu
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
