Colonnade
Lucerne, Switzerland
Marble columns and carefully spaced tables give Colonnade the sense of occasion its cooking deserves. At Mandarin Oriental Palace, chef Gilad Peled builds tasting menus around French technique, with precise sauces, seasonal ingredients and a vegetarian alternative. The setting is elegant without relying on the lake alone to impress, and the wine selection supports a substantial evening. Choose it for an unhurried celebration when dinner is the main event, rather than a quick stop before a concert.