Majorelle

Majorelle is a small Moroccan-Oriental cafe-restaurant at Himmelrichstrasse 12 in the Neustadt of Luzern, Switzerland. It serves a Moroccan breakfast, light tajines, mezze and pastries, and gluten-free dishes are available. The cuisine is Moroccan and Oriental, and the menu is built around dishes meant for sharing and light eating rather than heavy courses. There is no Michelin context or chef lineage to report. The emblematic items are the tajine, the mezze plates, the shakshuka breakfast and a vegan harira soup, which together cover breakfast, lunch and lighter dinners and give vegetarian and vegan diners real choice. The room is small, which gives it an intimate, quiet-to-moderate atmosphere; dress is casual, and the mood is more cafe than formal restaurant. Prices are in the middle bracket ($$). The venue is closed on Mondays and public holidays, and visitors should confirm current hours on +41 41 210 05 05. Walk-ins are usual, but because the space is small, calling ahead is sensible for groups or busy weekend meals, and the same number handles bookings. The Himmelrichstrasse address in the Neustadt is a short distance south of the station and the old town, so it suits travellers staying in this part of the city who want an alternative to Swiss and Italian menus. The drinks list follows the cafe style, with coffee and tea alongside the pastries. The Moroccan breakfast offers a distinctive start to the day compared with the usual Swiss bakery options.