Restaurants and bar at the Grand Hotel National
A culinary journey under one roof: three restaurants with lakefront terraces, a café, and the legendary National Bar. Experience flavors from France and Italy to China.
Sharing Brasserie Juliette
The Sharing Brasserie Juliette serves classic French cuisine with a modern twist, accompanied by an exquisite selection of wines and cocktails.
The young, ambitious team of chefs and hosts will make you feel like you're in Paris in Lucerne. How about Lobster Roll and Louis Roederer Champagne, tartare, entrecôte double or Foie Gras? Combine several dishes to share, celebrate life with a Big Sharing Plate or enjoy a classic meal. Bon appétit!
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Monday - Friday
12 pm until 2 pm
6 pm until 10 pm
Saturday - Sunday
12 pm until 3 pm - only National Brunch
6 pm until 10pm
National Brunch
At the Grand Hotel National, breakfast meets lunch – stylish, varied, and delicious.
Choose from classic à la carte breakfast dishes, help yourself to the extensive buffet, or indulge in fine specialties from our lunch menu. Whether fresh croissants, eggs Benedict, sophisticated appetizers, or a tender entrecôte – at the National Brunch, you can combine whatever you fancy. The perfect moment of indulgence in the elegant interiors of the 5* hotel.
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Saturday and Sunday
12 pm until 3pm
Afternoon Tea in the National Bar
Experience the British tradition of Afternoon Tea in a new light at the Grand Hotel National. In an elegant setting, we pamper you with warming teas and carefully selected sweet and savory specialties – a delightful moment to relax and indulge.
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Daily from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
National Bar
Probably Lucerne's most attractive bar! Still preserved in the original style of the 1870s, the National Bar exudes a captivating charm. Here, locals meet travelers and modernity meets tradition. Whether in the morning for coffee or in the evening to unwind – the National Bar is a delightful microcosm where you feel at home and enjoy spending time.
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Daily
11.00 am to Midnight
Café César
Welcome to Café César – the bistro right on the shores of Lake Lucerne, where locals and hotel guests come together. Start your day with freshly brewed coffee and oven-fresh croissants, or simply enjoy a relaxed moment by watching the boules game at the Nationalquai.
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Monday to Sunday
8 am to 5 pm
Ristorante Salvatore
A restaurant where Italian elegance takes shape in every detail, expressed through a cuisine that honours tradition using exceptional ingredients. The menu reflects the pleasure of Italian dining, complemented by a carefully curated wine list celebrating Italy’s diverse regions. The warm, inviting atmosphere and discreetly attentive service with a distinctly personal approach to hospitality allows guests to relax and enjoy. Each visit becomes an authentic and memorable experience, an homage to Italian tradition, the art of hospitality and the simple pleasure of feeling at home.
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Monday, Wednesday - Friday
11:30 to 14:30 | Last order 13:45
18:00 to 23:00 | Last order 21:15
Saturday
11:30 to 23:00 | 14:00 to 18:00 Reduced menu | Last order 21:30
Sunday
11:30 to 22:00 | 14:00 to 18:00 Reduced menu | Last order 21:00
Tuesday
Closed. Special opening on 3 March.
Jialu National
Welcome to the Middle Kingdom. As the chefs follow recipes that have been handed down the generations, the Chinese specialties are prepared in a manner that's genuinely original. Discover the eclectic cuisine, which features ingredients from our homeland, and experience Chinese culture in an ambience that's as authentic as the dishes served in porcelain bowls.
Please note that if you arrive by car, the National Parking opposite the main entrance of the hotel is at your disposal. We kindly ask you to park there to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
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May - September
Open daily 11.30 am to 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
October - April
Open from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Closed on TuesdaysCompany holidays
1–14 October 2025
