Restaurant Opus

Restaurant Opus at Bahnhofstrasse 16 stands on the Reuss bank beside the Jesuitenkirche in Luzern, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It has served modern Mediterranean food for over 20 years and doubles as a wine library, so the identity of the house is as much about the glass as the plate. The position on the river, a short walk from the railway station and the Kapellbrücke, makes it convenient for both arrival-day lunches and evening meals in the old town.

The cuisine is Mediterranean with Italian and international influences. The restaurant is known for its antipasti buffet, a Sunday brunch and weekday lunch menus, all of which give it a flexible range of price points within the upper-mid bracket ($$$). The weekday lunch menu is the economical entry point, often priced well below the evening a la carte, while Sunday brunch is popular with families and groups. Dinner main courses commonly fall around CHF 35 to 55.

The wine list is a central feature, with more than 500 wines and a monthly rotating selection poured by the glass. This allows diners to try several bottles without committing to a full bottle, and the staff are accustomed to advising on pairings. The dining room has a modern, relaxed character, with moderate noise levels, and the riverside position gives it a bright feel in daytime. Dress is casual to smart casual.

Reservation is advised, particularly for dinner, Sunday brunch and in summer; call +41 41 226 41 41. Walk-in availability is better at weekday lunch. The restaurant suits groups who want a shared antipasti-style meal, couples looking for a glass-focused dinner, and visitors who prefer lighter Mediterranean food after several days of cheese and meat-based Swiss dishes. It is also a practical choice for a pre-train meal given its proximity to the station.