Geissmatt — Restaurant in Lucerne

This was our first trip to Lucerne and we wanted to try the best food the city had to offer. Let me preface this with that we also tried the city’s only Michelin star restaurant in the city and Geissmatt was by far the best dinner we had. This quaint and beautiful restaurant is run by Bruno and his very sweet family. From the moment that we called to make the reservation, Bruno made it a priority to get to know my partner and I in order to make the already wonderful experience more personal. When we arrived, they welcomed us with open arms, immediately tended to our every need and informed us of every detail of the evenings agenda/course. We shared good conversation and laughs with Bruno. We had a romantic lakeside view and watched as the sunset. Now for the food - WOW! Every dish presented with such gorgeous detail and tasted absolutely delicious. Bruno spoiled us with his favorite wine pairings that went perfectly with each course and a nice surprise towards the end of dinner. The amount of time given for each course was also perfectly thought out. I think my favorite part of the whole evening was how intimate the setting was. Bruno serves a small group of people in this stunning patio on these beautiful summer night. Him and his family make you feel like right at home but at the same time have you join them on this wonderful culinary adventure. I want everyone to know about his place but I also just want to keep this hidden gem to myself. By the end of the night we left more than satisfied and absolutely delighted to have met Bruno, his family and wonderful restaurant. I can promise you, I will come back to enjoy another fantastic evening...

This was our last day in Switzerland, and we called them believing we might get lucky with a table last minute and we did, that was a wonderful surprise. The restaurant appears small from the outside, when inside its a nice size with an outdoor patio overlooking the lake, a little too cold to use that day. Completely packed when we arrived around 8:15pm and we could see there was absolutely no space for even one more person. Away from the tourist crowd, very traditional, family at dinner style environment and very loud. We loved it. Menu was a fixed 4 course dinner that changes every day I assume, so everyone was basically having the exact same meal. We knew this before we came and had made sure we would be ok with the fixed menu items when we had called for reservations, I would highly recommend doing this if there are any picky food eaters in the group. The owner was there doing a lot of the work himself and that was...

Geissmatt is a charming spot in Luzern offering Swiss classics with a modern touch. Nestled beside the river, its warm, rustic interior makes it perfect for a relaxed evening out. Bruno and his wife serve a fresh daily menu with genuine care and creativity. Starters like tiger prawns, beet salad, and salmon carpaccio are refined and flavorful, while the Swiss rotisserie chicken is simply one of the best- buttery, juicy, and unforgettable. We finished off with a hazelnut ice cream paired with peaches and nut brittle—a perfect ending. The wine selections were spot-on throughout, complementing each dish beautifully. Cozy, delicious, and full of heart. Highly...