The Best of »Falstaff Restaurant & Pub Guide 2026« in Canton of Nidwalden
At the Bijou des Kreuzes, eating becomes almost a ritual: in the evening, the historic restaurant is transformed into a micro fine dining venue with just a few tables. A surprise menu that combines Swiss and Asian flavours - personal, intimate and brilliant.
Where vegetables become art, the vegetarian menu surprises with sensual nuances. So much gastronomic sophistication that even carnivores will be swayed. At the Belvédère lakeside restaurant, you can taste and feel the passion of the two hosts with every bite.
Here you feel like you are part of a gourmet spectacle and a guest at a friend's house. You dine in a flat, Christoph Aebersold prepares his elegant dishes at a kitchen island. Host and sommelier Agron Tunprenkaj finds the right match for every plate.
The magnificent Bürgenstock not only impresses with its priceless view of Lake Lucerne. This is where Ritzcoffier meets the French brasserie feeling - only sharpened up. Timeless classics rethought with sophisticated modern accents.
In this historic house, ancient Alpine tradition meets modern refinement and the menu is a true gastronomic delight made from the best ingredients from the forest, meadows, mountains and lake. Vaulted old beams and relaxed elegance make for a cosy gourmet dinner.
Fantastic views over Lake Lucerne - and into the open kitchen - as well as tasty pan-Asian dishes. Whether Indian, Japanese or Thai, the food is cooked authentically with selected produce. The experienced chefs come from the countries of provenance.
Where Lake Lucerne shines, the Belvédère spoils you with gastronomic moments. Local ingredients dance on the plate in the lakeside bistro: tartare with fragrant herbs, homemade rigatoni and tender fallow deer entrecôte, accompanied by surprising side dishes.
In the panelled parlour, the kitchen wields the creative cooking spoon: a daily fresh three-course menu, elegantly composed with a regional touch - from steaming Alpine salmon to veal fillet and exquisite cheeses. A perfect address for gourmets.
The wood-fired grill in the barbecue restaurant is manned by grill masters who are masters of their craft. Succulent meat specialities and seafood cooked to perfection are served with a fine selection of sauces. Super: the Oak Burger with bacon confit.
High above Lake Lucerne, Parisa at the Bürgenstock Resort offers Persian cuisine based on a concept from Qatar, charmingly combined with a Swiss panorama. A four-course sharing menu is served in the elegant lounge, accompanied by the sunset over the lake.
Calling a restaurant Asian Soulfood is bold, as Asia has an infinite number of gastronomic cultures. Chef Ton's cuisine tends to be Thai, but China has also left its mark on the menu. Eating crêpe suzette is not in style, but it is advisable.
In the historic "Rosenburg", as the owners like to call the restaurant, you can treat yourself to lunch at a fair price. In the evening, there is an à la carte menu with great products from selected producers labelled "Guets vo hie".
The kitchen at Villa Honegg works with precision, stylistic sensitivity and a clear signature. Seasonality is taken seriously, as is quality. If you like, you can reach the house by boat. The terrace is characterised by tranquillity, far-reaching views and understated elegance.
This cosy inn shines with seasonal delicacies. In summer, it serves barbecues - preferably with Swiss meat -, in autumn it serves display - including display from its own hunt - and in the cold season it serves butcher's meat - which is sausaged on the premises.
The name says it all; at the Culinarium Alpinum, local ingredients are cooked to bring out their specialities and facets, resulting in unique Alpine cuisine made from authentic produce. Here, tradition and innovation land on the plate in equal measure.
At the Engel in Stans, down-to-earth Swiss cuisine meets a stylish bistro ambience. Regional, fresh produce on the menu of the day, plus a cosy parlour inside and a sunny terrace with a view of the village square - elegant, relaxed and inviting.
A touch of Paris wafts through the authentically furnished brasserie, where fine bistro dishes are served. Le Mistral celebrates contemporary French cuisine. The French soup classics and classic desserts are superb.
At the Unterlauelen alpine restaurant, day trippers can enjoy delicious farmhouse fare. The family business comprises a farm and a restaurant, so guests mainly eat what grows in the immediate vicinity. There are Central Swiss specialities and everything from the animalistic.
The charming lakeside restaurant focuses on regional ingredients that are transformed into seasonal delicacies. The menu tells the story of the products so lovingly that you will want to visit the goats responsible for the delicious cheese straight away.
In this cosy pub, you can enjoy a beer after work and are sure to find someone to chat to. There's laughter, a display of Jass and because it's so nice, you stay for a meal. Giant sandwiches to share, pizza or Huuswurst are the best soul food here.