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Balances

Weinmarkt 5, Lucerne 6004, Switzerland
+41(0)418 28 28
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Ranked #12 of 223 restaurants in Lucerne
Price range: $39 - $158
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Description: In Balances restaurant, Luzern, head chef Andy Fluri creates culinary masterpieces with great success. This master chef, who has been awarded 14 points by the prestigious Gault-Millau guide, takes his guests on a flight of fancy for the taste buds, with delicacies such: as cream of parmesan soup with basil Espuma and beef fillet steak carpaccio; braised veal cheeks in a truffle jus, served with a potato and onion mash and savoy bacon; or dumplings filled with chocolate and nuts, accompanied by apple mousse with sour cream and banana ice cream. All meals are prepared with only market fresh produce and everything is produced according to the season. Guests are welcomed with historic flair, which is also in keeping with modern design and makes for a stylish establishment decorated in warm, natural tones. This extraordinary ambience is even more enhanced by the terrace, which looks directly on to the Reuss, which sets the mood not only for the romantics, but for all diners, as there is a sense of being on the Venecian Grand Canal.
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Karlsruhe
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

They offer excellent menus paired with great wines. Wonderful combination of sea food and meats. The dessert is great too, not only to look at but also in taste. The service is excellent and competent. One of my favourites in Lucerne

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

With a balcony over looking Lake Lucerne as it flows into the Reuss River, this has to be one of the most romantic places in Lucerne. The cuisine is excellent and the service sophisticated. One of my most memorable meals ever.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We had the 5 course menu, which turned to be a very good decision, this way we had a chance to be very impressed by the uniqueness and creativity of the kitchen. Professional and friendly service. Nice selection of wine. Very expensive, even in Swiss standards.

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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105 reviews 105 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Great food, also a good place to have breakfast and/or a breakfast meeting. Not crowded in the morning.

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See 17 more reviews by Electroburger for Lucerne
Harbor Springs, Michigan
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46 reviews 46 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

this is one hotle bar and restaurant i would go to again. i did not eat dinner here, but would have if i was staying longer. the breakfast has excellent variey and top quality.

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See 2 more reviews by skifree57 for Lucerne
Zürich
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36 reviews 36 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We had dinner here because we stayed at the hotel, and breakfast / brunch the morning after. We actually did not have much time for dinner, as we had to head out for a show. The service was perfectly on cue (not rushed, yet leaving enough time at the end of the meal), the food was excellent, and we thoroughly... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013 via mobile

If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would. It was an excellent meal, the best I have had in the 5 years that I have lived in Switzerland. I had the 4 course dinner and my husband had the 5 course and each course was special, well thought out and tasted fantastic. The wine selection is also very... More

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See 2 more reviews by Sun lover S for Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Great food, a very elegant atmosphere, very good service. This is one of the best restaurants in Luzern. location is great, would be a perfect choice to celebrate a special occasion. It is very expensive tho..

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See 6 more reviews by Berna Y for Lucerne
Neuchatel, Switzerland
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67 reviews 67 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

The restaurant was part of an hotel restaurant package. The maitre d' was very pleasant but the service was excrutiatingly slow - we arrived just after 8pm with our children, the youngest is 12, - and finally left at 11pm not even having had dessert. Attempts to get the service speeded up did not work which was unfortunate as the... More

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See 2 more reviews by GrantR484 for Lucerne
Zurich, Switzerland
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

I went here for a dinner because the hotel is rated highly on tripadvisor - at least the last time I looked - although I did not stay in the hotel. I liked the old building in the Altstadt with the entrance on one of the old squares, no cars and it is overlooking the river from its back which... More

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