When it came to mapping out different drink and dining options for my Luxembourg trip, I was very much in the dark about where to go and what to expect. No-one I knew had visited previously, so I had no recommendations, and there also wasn’t much online that inspired me.
I understood that the country’s culinary identity stemmed mainly from its rich farming heritage. And, it makes sense that with Luxembourg being surrounded by Germany, France and Belgium that their cuisine is a beautiful amalgamation of the best dishes of their neighbours.
On my visit I found that while there are plenty of perfectly hearty, comfort food options to choose from (and I include these below…), there is also an entirely different side to the culinary scene in Luxembourg. With more expats living in Luxembourg than in any other European country it would make sense that this also brought with it a new and dynamic food scene.
Here are some of my recommended spots to drink & dine in arguably one of the prettiest cities in Europe…
*** Note: I think it’s worth mentioning that lots of restaurants are shut on a Monday, particularly if you’re looking for breakfast. So please be sure to keep that in mind when it comes to making plans!
Kaempff-Kohler
It was impossible to walk past Kaempff-Kohler’s shop windows without feeling an insatiable urge to take a closer look inside. There are rows upon rows of beautifully crafted pastries, cakes, macarons and fancy desserts on offer. I recommend buying a dessert or two to take away (it’s also cheaper this way) and walking yourself down to Boulevard Royal or finding a little spot in the city centre to try them out.
Address: 18 Place Guillaume II, 1648 Luxembourg
Pas Sage
Pas Sage is the perfect place to grab a light snack and coffee and rest your weary feet in between shopping around Luxembroug’s city centre. We nearly missed this little gem but were drawn to the terrace beside it, which turned out to be part of the establishment!
Not only is the restaurant’s terrace ridiculously picturesque and pretty, but the interior of the place is very luxurious and modern. They also serve the most delicious tapas (shoutout to the best tuna I’ve ever had!) and while I am not a huge fan of wine, I have been informed that there is a sommelier on hand to help you choose the perfect wine to go with your food.
I will say that the staff were very reluctant to converse in anything but French, so I would recommend brushing up on your vocabulary before coming!
Address: 6 Grand-Rue, 1660 Luxembourg
Scott’s Pub
This is arguably my favourite place to eat, drink and relax in Luxembourg.
Scott’s Pub is perfectly situated in the valley of Grund and has the most picturesque terrace you’ll ever find alongside the River Alzette, surrounded by pretty cottages. We visited in the summer and spent half the day trying out various beers (shoutout to Kwak which came in a particularly spectacular glass) and snacking on Flammkuchen when it came time to sober up.
It’s homely, welcoming and the perfect place to watch the world go by. Don’t miss out on coming here!
Address: 4 Bisserweg, 1238 Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg
Urban Bar
Breakfast at Urban Bar is a must. It opens at 10am* pretty much 365 days of the year (perfect for those of us who like a lay-in). It offers up a range of breakfast food, including the ‘Full Brexit Breakfast’ – a tongue-in-cheek take on the ‘full english’ but made up of everything BUT British produce. I appreciate their humour!
Aside from this they also serve snacks, lunches and dinners made up of crowd-pleasing dishes including burgers, wraps and salads etc which cater to even the fussiest of eaters.
*One thing I will say to bear in mind is that fact that while it is open at 10am, food is only served from 11am, so be patient!
Address: 2 Rue de la Boucherie, 1247 Luxembourg
Coco Mango at Sofitel Le Grand Ducal
Having arrived quite late from our flight on a Saturday night to our hotel, we wasted no time in taking the lift up to the eighth floor of the Sofitel to Coco Mango, the hotel’s super chic bar. Expect to pay ‘London prices’ for fancy signature cocktails and champagne (accompanied by the tastiest of nibbles!) – the perfect way to wind down from a long, hard day! The view is also pretty breathtaking if you can nab yourself a highly coveted window seat.
Address: 40 Boulevard d’Avranches, 1160 Luxembourg
Brasserie Bosso
Situated in the picturesque and historic Grund district of Luxembourg is the charming Brasserie Bosso. This little gem we found my pure accident as we were wandering around the area early in the morning before any restaurants were open and was tucked away from the roadside in its own private little alley way. We managed to book ourselves in to sit in restaurants courtyard on a warm summer’s evening so it was really a pleasure to spend time here.
I discovered only after I left that it is a family run restaurant, which now makes a lot of sense as the food is very traditional and there’s nothing fancy about it (in the best possible way!). The portions are generous and you will most certainly get a feel for the more authentic dishes of Luxembourg from their menu. I would really recommend opting to try something new here – my boyfriend ordered the Spätzle while I opted for the Flammkueche. Both were a meaty, cheesy and carby delight!
Address: Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
Gutted to have missed out on…
The one place I’m still sad about not having the time to visit was Kamakura, a very highly spoken of/reviewed sushi restaurant. It’s fancy and pricey, but has won a number of prestigious accolades, and comes highly recommended.
Address: 4 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
Bon Appétit!
There you have it folks! I hope my post has given you some ideas for your trip to Luxembourg (I had so much fun tasting everything!).
And, if you’ve already been and want to share your favourite bars and restaurants then please leave a comment – I would love to go back and sample more culinary delights from this spectacular city!
Until next time…
Lica xoxo
