Zur Werkstatt is a restaurant, bar and cooking workshop in one, set on Waldstätterstrasse in Lucerne’s Neustadt district, a short walk south of the main station. Locals and visitors come for contemporary European cooking and for the chance to put on an apron and cook themselves.
The workshop theme runs through the whole venue. The kitchen prepares fresh dishes for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, and some plates arrive in a toolbox (source: luzern.com). Amateur cooks can book sessions in the kitchen workshop, which makes it a good choice for couples looking for a hands-on date or for groups planning team events. At the bar, staff mix cocktails, pull barista-made coffee and give wine recommendations. The space holds up to 100 guests (source: Switzerland Tourism). Diners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across more than 220 Tripadvisor reviews (source: Tripadvisor).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Reserve ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner and for weekend brunch. Private events and workshops can fill the room, so weekday lunches are usually the calmer option. Book cooking workshops through the official website. Lucerne station is about 400 metres away, and drivers can use the parking at Bundesplatz nearby (source: menuweb). After your meal, you can walk to the Chapel Bridge and the lakefront in under 15 minutes.
