Die Taube

Prices were in the typical Swiss high range. I got the pork sausage 27. CH and wife the fish 32. CH. large beer 8. Portions were large and good. Table nearby had the meatloaf and it had two large slabs. It’s a small place but you won’t go wrong with the food.

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!

Gute Schweizer Küche. Anständige Portionen zu einem guten Preis. Hunger mitbringen von Vorteil! Teilweise und bei vielen Besuchern etwas laut, jedoch erträglich. Personal ist freundlich und aufmerksam.

Die Bedienung ist sehr freundlich! Das Lokal ist im Erdgeschoss aber leider sehr ungünstig eingerichtet: in den historischen Räumen, sind die Tische derart eng gestellt, dass man beim Platznehmen nur auf Zehenspitzen mit eingezogenem Bauch zu seinem Stuhl gelangt, dabei lässt es sich dennoch nicht vermeiden mit dem Hinterteil fast den Nacken des Gastes am Nachbartisch zu streifen. (Masse der Verfasserin: 1.55m /​50 kg)
Sitzt man dann, hat man die Mäntel fremder Leute, die an der Wand über/​neben den Tischen hängt, «am Ohr». Aufgrund der Enge ist es auch unheimlich laut und entsprechend anstrengend Konversation zu betreiben. Das Essen ist qualitativ mittelmässig; Fertigsauce, zähes Kalbfleisch, kalter Rotwein zu gesalzenen Preisen. Es gibt definitiv bessere Restaurants in Luzern, ich würde hier nicht noch einmal einkehren.

Tolle einheimische Küche zu einem fairen Preis. Essen ist qualitativ sehr gut und doch nicht über-​stylish. Schönes, urchiges Ambiente, wenn auch zeitweise etwas laut. Personal freundlich.

Very good bratwurst.

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.

The restaurant is a typical traditional Swiss restaurant. Lots of wood and quite dark. I was there for lunch. From a local, I learned on
that the «Luzerner Chügeli-​Pastetli» is worth a try. Food was nice, but not special. The dough of the Pastetli was not crispy as I would have expected, but rather tough. Nice presentation though!

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.

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.