The Best Restaurants in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg City’s restaurant scene is like its multicultural community – a deliciously eclectic mix of flavours and cultures. While the French and Luxembourg influences on the city’s cuisine are indisputable, the capital also boasts an array of top-tier restaurants that serve dishes from around the world.
From fine-dining and Michelin-star restaurants to local haunts, Culture Trip’s list of the best restaurants in Luxembourg City will ensure you eat well on a trip to the Grand Duchy. As Arnaud Magnier, owner and chef at Luxembourg restaurant Clairefontaine, says: “Whether it’s a classical French restaurant or an Asian fusion hotspot, the best meals in Luxembourg are those prepared with fresh ingredients and shared with great company.”
1. Restaurant Le Sud
Restaurant, French
Nestled in Luxembourg’s trendy Clausen neighbourhood and close to the old city centre, Le Sud is a high-end French and Luxembourg-style restaurant where customers can dine in the elegant ground-level restaurant or enjoy impressive panoramas across the city from the terrace, which is accessible by a glass lift. The menu at Le Sud is relatively compact, but no matter what you choose, every dish comes beautifully prepared with the utmost attention to detail. Try its signature pigeonneau de Monsieur Thierry Laurent (stuffed and crusted squab with truffle mashed potatoes) or truffle risotto with a local Mosel wine or Clausel beer, which is brewed right next door.
2. Restaurant Clairefontaine
Restaurant, French, European, Vegan
4. Kamakura
Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi, Asian
5. Le Bouquet Garni
Restaurant, French, European, Vegetarian
6. ELA Greek Cuisine
Restaurant, Greek
One of Luxembourg’s newest and most popular Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, ELA is located in Kirchberg, the city’s business district. Offering a range of fusion delights, ELA also serves several vegetarian and vegan dishes. Be sure to try the lamb kleftiko, eggplant moussaka, meze platter or the tuna steak, or stop in for a drink and one of its many appetisers. The decor is both inviting and cosy, with wooden tables and fresh flowers throughout – the perfect complement to a delicious meal. The portions are generous, so consider choosing a few dishes to share among your table.
7. Snooze Sportsbar
Bar, Restaurant, American
Located in the heart of the city centre, Snooze Sportsbar is the go-to spot for hamburgers in Luxembourg. Its outdoor terrace lies in the pedestrian area of the city, making it an excellent place for people-watching right in the middle of the action. The bar also boasts an impressive drinks menu with more than 30 beers. Snooze offers gluten-free hamburger buns and four different veggie burgers, and the flexible menu means you’ll be able to create your perfect burger combination – with toppings such as eggs, guacamole, fried onions, parmesan cheese chips and chilli mayonnaise, to name a few.
8. Orchidée
Restaurant, Indian, Asian, Bangladeshi
9. Frida Mexican Cantina
Restaurant, Mexican
When searching for Mexican cuisine in Luxembourg City, look no further than Frida Mexican Cantina. From guacamole and pico de gallo to fajitas and burritos, each item on the menu is freshly prepared by the chefs, who hail from Oaxaca and use authentic recipes. Be sure to pair your meal with a Mexican cerveza (beer) or sangria. The atmosphere reflects Mexico itself, too; the music is lively, the decor colourful and the staff friendly. Located right next door to the local concert hall, Frida is the perfect start to any evening.
10. TWO6TWO
Restaurant, French, European, Contemporary
This article is an updated version of a story originally created by Chloe Hay.
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