What to eat Luxembourg-Ville? culinary specialties and gastronomy

Luxembourgers generally dine between 6.30 and 8 pm. Restaurants therefore generally close their kitchens around 10 pm maximum. After this time, it can be difficult to be served

Don't hesitate to book your table in advance if you wish to go to one of the many renowned gourmet restaurants.

Luxembourg offers restaurants for all budgets, even if the prices are often higher than in France. It is not uncommon to pay €50 per person... However, many establishments offer a menu or a dish of the day at lunchtime for a small price. Many chains are also present in the city centre or near the train station and allow you to eat at reasonable prices.

Tipping in bars and restaurants is left to the discretion of the customer, while the practice of haggling is not at all widespread

In restaurants, don't be shocked if you don't see a pitcher of water served spontaneously. While bread is served at will, water is only served in bottles and is part of the bill.

Don't be surprised to see a steak or filet de cheval on the menu of many breweries, this dish is widely available in Luxembourg

Children are very welcome in the restaurants, except for some establishments that state from the start that they are " adults only ".

Since¹ January 2014, smoking has been prohibited in restaurants, cafés, discotheques and many public places, such as certain parks. Smokers must either go outside or opt for the smoking rooms that may be provided.

Luxembourgers don't party until the early hours... Restaurants and bars close between 00h and 1h. Only certain exceptions remain open until 3am on weekends (you won't find them later!).

Happy hours are commonplace: check the bar's website for current offers and deals

Cocktail bars are very trendy: prices vary between 10 and 15 € per drink.

The legal drinking age in Luxembourg is 16. However, the country has just adopted a "Luxembourg action plan to reduce the misuse of alcohol" and intends to ban the sale of drinks with a high alcohol content (spirits) to under 18s.

There are plenty of after-hours parties in Luxembourg, so it's not unusual for bars and terraces to be popular from 5pm onwards, especially on Fridays, to celebrate the end of the week.

As of January¹, 2014, smoking is prohibited in restaurants, cafés, discos and many public places, such as certain parks. Smokers must either go outside or use the smoking rooms that may be available to them