Top 10 Luxembourg city restaurants for a winning lunch
Business lunch with work colleagues, a romantic dinner after a long day of work, a meal as a family... These are all great excuses to eat out. But between Italian classics, quick and tasty offerings, aperitifs with friends, or even something healthy to snack on, the hardest part is choosing where to go!
Given the abundance of restaurants within any given square metre of Luxembourg City, it’s easy to get lost. So, to help you choose, here’s a top 10 list of mouthwateringly trendy restaurants - and they all accept Edenred luncheon vouchers! Think of it as a cheat sheet for the next time a work colleague utters the dreaded: “What are we eating this afternoon?” Notebooks at the ready, there are options to suit all tastes!
Restaurant Notaro: pure dolce vita 🍝
A mainstay of Luxembourg’s Italian cuisine scene, Notaro was born from a passion for hearty food and quality produce. This establishment offers a range of culinary experiences and different ambiances across three different spaces.
Allow the freshly wood-fired pizzas, which change daily based on suggestions from the chef, to whisk you away to Italy. This establishment has some tasty surprises to titillate your taste buds!
Mama Shelter: much more than just a restaurant 🍸
Located in the Kirchberg Business District, Mama Shelter’s various sections will keep you fuelled from the beginning of your day to the end of your evening: there’s a bakery, a restaurant, a rooftop area, and a co-working space.
The restaurant area, located on the ground floor, offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu as well as a pizza oven, and there's also a large, pink marble bar which is perfect for after-work drinks with colleagues.
The large, glass-covered rooftop is completely protected from the elements, so you can enjoy it no matter the weather.
Um Plateau: a must-see 🥠
Well-known by lovers of lively evenings and great places to eat and drink, Um Plateau has recently re-decorated. This location guarantees a fun, friendly time, and it all starts with a drink at the bar over some sharing boards.
And as for the food, their creative menu takes local produce and livens it up with a little brightness and spice. They offer a range of set menus at lunch, and the main menu changes every week.
Partigiano: a trendy spot 🍕
This location gets widespread acclaim for its incredible Neapolitan pizzas. Partigiano, with its trendy location and party atmosphere, is known for its friendliness, warmth, sleek décor, and delicious dishes that are packed with the flavours of Italy.
And here’s an added bonus: if you don’t have enough time to visit in person, they also deliver pizza, and it even comes with a little inscription on the box to boost your mood!
Culturando: make yourself at home 🍹
This establishment offers a friendly and warm atmosphere that feels just like you’re sat at home with your friends. Culturando writes their menu by hand, and it changes with the seasons.
The pasta dishes are as classic as you like, and the food and wine pairings are perfect for an after-work get-together with your colleagues, or even for a business lunch.
Mad About Peru: an authentic, original menu 🌮
This restaurant offers iconic Peruvian dishes you can discover without having to leave Luxembourg.
Mad About Peru has trendy décor; an authentic, delicious, and inventive Peruvian menu; starters to share; a range of fresh, acidic ceviche; and other traditional dishes straight from South America.
Globetrotters, you've found your perfect establishment!
Bubblies: healthy, tasty cuisine 🥞
Head to either the Cloche d’Or Food Court or the Arquebusiers Tennis Club in Belair at Bubblies for some healthy, quality meals.
They offer everything from delicious breakfasts in the morning to healthy, quality dishes at lunch and dinnertime, and you can even enjoy afternoon tea with a twist for an afternoon business meeting.
And here's a tip: if you’re too busy to visit during the week, be sure to pop in on the weekend and try their healthy, tasty brunches!
Amore: for the love of Italian cuisine 🥩
Amore, located in the heart of Luxembourg City, has a friendly gastrobar atmosphere and a wide range of quick, affordable meals you can share with friends or work colleagues, alongside à la carte meat and fish dishes.
The Latin atmosphere is perfect for after-work get-togethers with your colleagues, so dive right in. There’s atmosphere and cocktails galore!
Bazaar: where selflessness and self-indulgence are on the men 🥑
When the Michelin Guide for Belgium and Luxembourg released their list of Bib Gourmand award-winning restaurants, only one establishment in Luxembourg received such an accolade: Bazaar.
Lovers of great food and even greater portions, take note: this restaurant has a hummus bar and delicious mezzes to tuck into, but they’re mostly for sharing. It’s a great chance to get to know some new Mediterranean dishes.
Cocottes: eat in or take away? 🥗
Cocottes doesn't cut any corners when it comes to providing an inviting atmosphere for eat-in diners to relax or work in.
At Cocottes, innovation drives the design of their menus: cold salads; hot dishes in glass jars to warm up on-site or take away; quiches; delicious desserts; and much, much more.
Whether you’re just grabbing a quick bite to eat or you’re taking the time to eat a full meal with some colleagues, Cocottes is sure to please your palate.
With this top 10 at your disposal, you’ll have to worry about lunch plans with colleagues or dinners as a family. And here's a little tip: remember to use your Edenred luncheon vouchers during your next restaurant visit.
So, which one will it be this afternoon? We’d love to hear about your favourite places for lunch with colleagues during the week, or dinner with friends on the weekend. Get in touch and give us the scoop by tagging our Instagram account or our Facebook page.
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