Focus Atelier
Switzerland
Focus Atelier places Patrick Mahler's tasting menus beside Lake Lucerne at Park Hotel Vitznau. Panoramic windows frame the water and mountains, while the kitchen follows a contemporary approach that draws on international flavours rather than a single national tradition. The restaurant identifies a combination of duck liver ice cream, beetroot and beef tartare among its signatures, illustrating Mahler's interest in temperature, texture and unexpected pairings. Wine forms another substantial part of the meal: the hotel's cellars hold around 35,000 bottles. Visits require a reservation, reflecting the property's operation as a private guesthouse and keeping the dining experience organised around booked tables.