Wirtshaus Galliker
A family-run institution now in its fourth generation, famous for Lucerne's pastry-crusted meat pie and generous traditional dishes. Often called Lucerne's most authentic Swiss restaurant.
Galliker is at Schützenstrasse 1 in the Kleinstadt district south of the Reuss, and has been run by the same family for four generations. The wooden tavern has a strong old-fashioned atmosphere. The signature dish is the Lucerne Chügelipastete: pastry filled with veal offal, meatballs, mushrooms and cream sauce. It is very generous, so order it as a main course. The beef and vegetable stew, tripe and apple roll are also recommended. Dinner often requires reservations several weeks in advance, and the restaurant is closed on Sundays. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Average spend is about CHF 30–55 per person.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner services; closed Sundays (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Spreuer Bridge
- Lucerne Old Town (Weinmarkt)
- Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche)
- Musegg Wall
- Château Gütsch
- Rosengart Collection
- Chapel Bridge
- KKL Luzern & Kunstmuseum