Brasserie Bodu

Brasserie Bodu is a French brasserie at Kornmarkt 5 in Luzern's Altstadt, Switzerland, set right on the Reuss. It follows the Paris brasserie tradition, serving hearty brasserie classics rather than experimental cooking, and it carries a Gault&Millau listing. The wine programme is a defining feature: the list is a chef-selected collection of Bordeaux wines, which makes the restaurant a sensible choice for diners who want to pair French cooking with a focused regional cellar. The signature offering is the brasserie repertoire itself, and the menu is best approached as a classic French meal with a Bordeaux bottle to match. The dining room has the lively, slightly formal energy of a city brasserie, and the riverside Kornmarkt location draws a mix of locals, business diners and visitors exploring the old town. The Kornmarkt sits close to the Rathaus and the Reuss bridges, so the restaurant is convenient after sightseeing in the historic centre. Prices fall in the upper-middle bracket ($$$), and the menu is better suited to a leisurely lunch or dinner than a quick stop. Opening is for lunch and dinner service; current hours should be confirmed by phone on +41 41 410 01 77, which is also the number for reservations. Booking is advised, particularly for evenings and weekends, because the central position and the Gault&Millau listing keep demand steady. Dress is generally smart casual. Visitors interested in the wine list should ask the staff for guidance on the Bordeaux selection, since the chef curates it and the staff can match bottles to the dishes ordered.