Burgerstube, Hotel Wilden Mann

The Burgerstube of the Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann is a traditional hotel parlour restaurant at Bahnhofstrasse 30 in Luzern, Switzerland, in the Kleinstadt near the Jesuitenkirche. It serves hearty local and traditional Swiss and Luzern dishes in a historic setting, and the house is known for two table-side classics: Beef Stroganoff prepared at the table and Chateaubriand carved at the table. These theatrical preparations are the emblematic dishes and the main reason to choose the Burgerstube over a standard hotel dining room. The room has the warm, wood-panelled character that the word Burgerstube implies, with a calm, conversational atmosphere suited to couples, small groups and travellers staying at the hotel. Noise levels are moderate, and dress is smart casual. Prices are in the upper-middle bracket ($$$), reflecting the table-side service and the hotel setting. According to the Switzerland Tourism listing, the hot kitchen serves Monday to Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, so Sunday service should not be assumed. Hours can change, so visitors should confirm on +41 41 210 16 66, the hotel number that also handles reservations. Booking is advised, especially for dinner and for the table-side dishes, which are easier to arrange with notice. The location on Bahnhofstrasse is a short walk from the Reuss and the old-town bridges, which makes the Burgerstube a practical choice for a sit-down dinner after a day of sightseeing. Diners looking for a traditional Luzern meal in a historic building, rather than a modern restaurant, will find this the clearest example of the style.