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The Lacustre

Restaurant Bar Eclectic restaurant

Lively late-night venue overlooking the lake offering varied international food & drinks. People often mention good, view, nice, pizza, lake, great, staff, side, friendly, Good,


Address

Quai Jean-Pascal Delamuraz 1, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland

Website

www.thelacustre.com

Contact

+41 21 617 42 00

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (11) view (11) nice (10) pizza (9) lake (9) great (8) staff (8) side (7) friendly (7) Good (6)
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  • 2/5 Maria 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately they don't serve pizza for lunch. We didn't know this until they told us before ordering. I didn't like the tacos, they were hard to eat and the meat was a bit dry. The chicken drumsticks were good, but they were warm and not hot, as if they got warmed up and not freshly made. We wanted a side of fries instead of salad with the chicken, but they couldn't serve us fries with the chicken. They gave us water at room temperature, even though it was so hot outside (at least it was free.) But the waitresses were friendly and the view is great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thalia D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place with an incredible view directly over lake Geneva. Don’t expect fine dining but very surprised by the Filet de Bœuf & the tuna sashimi. Pros: - Good for groups. - Wine list is impeccable (please restock the Novembre though 🙏🏼) - The scarmoza pizza is to die for. Cons: - hard to book a table
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Carolien C. 9 months ago on Google • 198 reviews
    This restaurant situated in a really ugly concrete building has a 360° terrace with a beautiful view on the lake, if you are lucky enough to get a seat at the right side, that is. We were not that lucky and got a table on the other side with a view on a small portion of the harbour and the park. But not to worry, we still enjoyed sitting outside. You have to order at the counter, which I found a bit strange, because this place is not cheap by all means. They do bring your food to the table. My boyfriend and I ordered a pisco sour to start off our meal. The cocktails were truly excellent en beautifully presented. My company and I all ordered a variation of the brunch board. I went for the board with Scottish salmon. The board consisted of toast, spinach salad, chili sin carne, eggs and seasonal vegetables. This dish was good, but really too expensive for something rather simple. My advice: go here for the drinks, not for the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aurimas �. 8 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    10/10 everything was goog. Food was good. Needed to wait a bit for a seats but staff is interested in find a place for you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Oriane P. 11 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Bar with stunning view on the lake and excellent pizza. It also has a good brunch menu on weekends: we highly recommend the toasts and pancakes. It's a perfect place to go for brunch, apéro during the day, or to enjoy the music and vibe of the bar in the evening. Overall, a great spot to spend time with friends indoor or on the terrasse.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrew H. 1 year ago on Google
    The lunch menu is too small; there are two options, a burger or a salad. They have a bad wasp problem, you'll be harassed by a veritable swarm. The location is great and the staff are very nice but in the end the experience is rather lacklustre...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anh L. 6 years ago on Google • 393 reviews
    Great place by the lake! Excellent pizzas! The best burger in town! And the Porterhouse steak is divine! The place itself somewhat like a pub. This used to be for older people, now it's afterwork place! Very trendy! Seriously, go have a try!

  • 4/5 Mohammed A. 2 months ago on Google • 372 reviews New
    Excellent place, food is really good and service is very fast. Staff are very nice but the music is very load. Pets friendly.

  • 5/5 Christian C. 1 year ago on Google • 371 reviews
    Very alternative interior design 😃 but very very friendly Staff, stunning view 😍 on lake with sunset. Very clean toilets. Good sound . And a delicious Pizza 🍕, Tacos 🌮 and Humus . Absolutely must go and have fun.

  • 4/5 Rita F. 5 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Ver nice view and benedict eggs. Nice environment a bit caotic service, despite nice staff.

  • 4/5 pooneh m. 10 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Here is very well located and also a nice ambiance. It’s usually very busy. So, u might consider reservation before hitting the bar/resto specially on Saturdays. They have live music at nights. I’ve been to this place many times, and never disappointed. It’s a nice spot to hangout with friends and chill with the view of the lake. Not limited to the summer! I had my best memories in winter acutely. So; give it a try if ur in the town and have time to reserve. U can ask for any cocktail and they serve pizza an pasta with relatively good price.

  • 3/5 Catherine C. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Good view (if you can get a seat on the lake side). No service. Very busy and have to queue at the bar for both food and drinks. I think they get away with a lot because there is little competition on the lake front in Lausanne. Food is good most of the time. Vibes are good - it's always busy. But, NO BABY CHANGING! I understand this isn't necessary on a Friday or Saturday night but for brunch/coffee it absolutely is. I had to change our baby on the decking on the cold side of the building in January, then face critical comments from a customer walking by (who was also a parent of a young baby by the way! 🤯 but that's another story...) To do it inside would mean in front of other eating customers - very unpleasant for them, humiliating for the parents and baby, and also unhygenic. I gave feedback to the one waiter (glass clearer) I could find on the floor, who confirmed there was no baby changing. I'm not sure what they expect parents to do, but given the number of babies I saw there, including one in a highchair), they should have better facilities. Having them is not going to kill the vibe, and there are plenty of young parents of new babies in Lausanne looking for good places for brunch whilst they can't ski! 😜 Ditto those off on parental leave during the week.

  • 4/5 ms. A. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place to hang out. It is warm enough inside but it would be more fun to sit outside but i can't stand the cold :) Good food, many drink assortment to keep you warm.

  • 5/5 Kinda N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place , DJ, kareoke , indoor outdoor are amazing , team are so kind and pro . Food is amazing .

  • 5/5 Rodrigo D. 1 year ago on Google
    The right place to go for a happy hour or any informal gathering!

  • 5/5 James M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great location. Great friendly staff that made us feel very welcome even though we do not speak French. I was very surprised by the dinner items. They were great and very well presented. It seemed as if the kitchen staff were well trained. Highly recommend this place for dinner or drinks.

  • 4/5 Christie Ray H. 9 months ago on Google
    Never would have guessed this strange, dilapidated concrete building was a rooftop bar/restaurant with a decent vibe. If you're staying nearby it's a great place to go for a casual beer/wine and a pizza (share one, they're huge). The other food on the menu is pretty average and the service is slow and not super attentive, but if you're on the water side outdoors, it's a great view and setting for a summer evening. Recommend getting a reservation on a weekend night and make sure you're sitting on the water/sunset side.

  • 4/5 Matt M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good pizzas, nice location, and friendly staff. Crowded when we visited in late March, but service was nice and we were able to get a seat. Had a pizza and pression which was all tasty and fair priced. The spicy olive oil is especially nice to add to a pizza!

  • 5/5 Geoffrey De R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place perfectly position on the pier. The vibe is really good and trendy and beer offering was good!

  • 5/5 Jason R. 1 year ago on Google
    It is the coolest place anywhere in Switzerland!! Loved the food, drinks prices and atmosphere!!🇨🇭🇦🇺🦘

  • 5/5 Steve J. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome pizza and awesome views. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great beer selection. Call early to get a reservation for anytime after 18:30

  • 4/5 Yed L. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    LE LACUSTRE LAUSANNE ACCESSIBILITY:4/5 DESIGN : 4/5 SAFETY : 4/5 EXPERIENCE 4/5

  • 5/5 Rett P. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place for brunch! Good music, great view, friendly staff and excellent food. Highly recommend the haloumi grill and a pizza!

  • 5/5 Petra D. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to enjoy dinner overlooking the lake (even when it's raining). I can recommend everything from the grill -it is amazing 😍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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