We reveal ten restaurants in the heart of Switzerland that offer particularly beautiful outdoor summer terraces and outdoor spaces.
With an impressive view from the large lakeside terrace, dine at Restaurant Olivo in the Casino Lucerne directly on Lake Lucerne. Guests can enjoy chef Hugues Blanchard's Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner.
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You can sit on the terrace of the Hotel Schweizerhof, which is also directly on the lake. Delicacies from the five-star hotel's restaurants are served here daily under palms and olive trees.
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On the terrace of Le Piaf in the KKL Lucerne, various delicacies such as sandwiches, Plättli, soups and salads are served daily, as well as the house-roasted Le Piaf coffee and sweet specialities. On Sundays, a special brunch is offered and since 1 May, the Kalte Lust ice cream stand with 18 types of ice cream has been open for business.
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"Lunch with a view" is the motto of the French restaurant Bodu in Lucerne's old town. In fine weather, you can enjoy selected brasserie classics and exquisite wines on the terrace and the brasserie's balcony.
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The Bindella restaurant Barbatti in the heart of Lucerne's old town also offers its popular Italian classics on a summery terrace. These are accompanied by superb Italian wines from the range of the Italian specialist Bindella.
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On the boulevard terrace of Vesper in the Hotel Rebstock you can enjoy southern flair in the middle of Lucerne – the menu offers fresh and varied delicacies, and on Sundays there is also a Lazy Sunday brunch.
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Mill'Feuille, which is located right on the river with a magnificent view, serves fresh coffee in the morning, a large selection of breakfast delicacies and homemade sodas. Later, you can enjoy fine aperitifs and tapas, and multi-course menus in the evening.
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When the weather is nice, the Libelle team welcomes guests daily on the popular terrace in the Maihof Quartier. On Saturdays and Sundays there is also an extended brunch from 10am.
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The traditional Storchen wine bar offers a selected range of wines in the middle of Lucerne's old town. Mediterranean delicacies are served to match - including patatas bravas, arancini, tortilla, pimientos de patron and various croquettes.
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Jazzkantine, which was awarded "Opening of the Year" in the Falstaff Restaurant and Inn Guide, serves fresh sourdough bread with various toppings on its terrace every day. In the evening the chef creates a seasonal menu that varies in size depending on the mood.
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