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Sunday brunch and lunch places in Luxembourg
There are plenty of restaurants and places to eat out in the Grand Duchy: from all sorts of cafes to gluten-free restaurants, Asian restaurants, Michelin-starred places, and many other destinations to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. But when weekends come, especially Sunday, many struggle to find a place to eat, as there are only a few restaurants open.
Sunday brunch is a modern tradition, a meal that can take place in the mid-morning to early afternoon: so it combines elements of both breakfast and lunch. It usually includes both sweet and savory items, such as pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, sausages, pastries, fruit, salads, and more.
More as a leisure meal, «brunch dimanche» in Luxembourg can be accompanied by coffee, tea, or even alcoholic cocktails, and for sure is considered first of all a social meal, that you enjoy with your friends or family. And while the city takes a little break, you still can enjoy a meal — a breakfast brunch, lunch or else — and you don't have to cook on your weekend.
We are going to observe a wide variety of different restaurants with cuisine from all over the world, lunch spots and breakfast places, that you can visit on Sunday. Here are the best brunch places and restaurants in Luxembourg, that are open, while everything else is closed.
Local cuisine restaurants perfect for brunch in Luxembourg
Mama Shelter
Address: 2 rue du Fort Niedergruenewald, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 20 80 44 05
One more great place for late breakfast or early brunch, and even maybe lunch. Pancakes, waffles, croissants, scrambled eggs, and occasionally even pizza: the morning menu of Mama Shelter satisfies all needs of hungry guests. The selection of hot and cold drinks is also impressive, as what is a brunch without a good cup of coffee?
One amazing thing about this place, it's they have very unique interiors, arcade machines and mini-tennis tables. Brunch in this restaurant is available from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Sunday and is accompanied by Live music.
Take a look at these popular brunch and lunch options, along with their prices, listed below:
- Sunday Brunch menu per one person – 49 euros
- Vol au Vent Luxembourg special – 24 euros
- Cheesecake with fruits and pistachios – 9 euros
Le Grand Cafe
Address: 11 Place d'Armes, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 26 27 02 92
The Grand Café was opened way back on December 22, 1894, and stayed in the same place for many years. Carpaccio, burgers, salads, fish dishes, and an excellent selection of desserts can be found at this downtown café. The perfect place to begin introducing your newcomers' friends to Luxembourg's restaurants and cafes with history. The restaurant is available daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The following dishes are often enjoyed during brunch or lunch, and we've included their prices for your reference:
- Carpaccio Grand Cafe – 22,50 euros
- Vegetarian Burger – 22,50 euros
- Soup of the season – 10 euros
Bosso
Address: 7 Bisserweg, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 26 864 155
A great place for Sunday brunch with a beautiful terrace in the Grund district of Luxembourg City. In spring and summer, you can enjoy beautiful views of the area, while in winter and late autumn, customers are attracted more by the relatively modest prices.
The cuisine offered at the restaurant is traditional Alsace: they have tarte flambée, one of the progenitors of the square pizza. On weekends, Bosso is open from noon to midnight, and guests will almost certainly need reservations.
Just a few examples of popular positions on the menu, that you can order for brunch or lunch, and their prices are as follows:
- German pasta Spatzle Bosso – 14,90 euros
- Flammkueche Alsace — 10,90 euros
- Three dips with fresh Pita bread – around 15 euros
This restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes for people with dietary preferences.
Ikki
Address: 19-21 Rives de Clausen, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 49 69 40
For those who had a good night's sleep on a Saturday night and are ready to immerse themselves in the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a great place – called Ikki. This restaurant's doors are always open on Sundays, and there are quite a few guests every time. On the ground floor, you can find the bar. And the menu is especially notable for its masterfully prepared sushi.
From midday, and till 2:30 p.m. you can have the Sunday brunch menu in Luxembourg with your friends. And from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. there is dinner time together with a glass of hard liquor.
Just a few examples of popular positions on the menu, that you can order for brunch or lunch, and their prices are as follows:
- Sunday Brunch fresh menu per one person – 42,50 euros
- Vegan bowl – 20 euros
- Tapas from Chef – 23 euros
Greek-style brunch in Luxembourg on Sunday
Taverne Yamas
Address: 6 rue d’Anvers, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 27 12 50 91
Another buzzing place to have your Sunday brunch in Luxembourg, but this time it is Greek. Located in the Bonnevoie district of the capital, a well-coordinated team of waiters is serving up large portions of authentic Mediterranean dishes in Taverne Yamas. And there's a Greek atmosphere and ambiance in the interior too, you can see and feel it. For those who want to eat here on Sunday, this is a great lunch spot. The restaurant is open four hours a day on the weekends: from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Some of the popular menu items for brunch or lunch and their corresponding prices are listed below:
- Three dips with fresh Pita bread – around 20 euros
- Traditional homemade mousaka – 18 euros
- Baklava – 7,20 euros
ELA Greek Cuisine
Address: 37B, Ave. John F. Kennedy, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 26 68 46 83
There's another Greek cuisine place for weekend meals on our list. Sunday lunch here lasts all day long — from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., for those who went to bed a little late. The atmosphere of Mediterranean serenity makes this place perfect for slow Sunday brunch in Greek style.
ELA Greek Cuisine is an ideal place for going out with friends too: you can order small portions of many dishes to try the whole spectrum of tastes. For example, share plates with halloumi cheese, falafel, and Spanokopita (Greek spinach pie).
Just a few examples of popular positions on the menu, that you can order for brunch or lunch, and their prices are as follows:
- Pita Bread with hummus – 12 euros
- Chicken tigania – 14 euros
- Loukoumades (Greek donuts) – 11 euros
This restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes for people with dietary preferences.
Italian cuisine for Sunday brunch and lunch in Luxembourg
Bella Napoli
Address: 4 Rue de Strasbourg, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 49 33 67
A crowded, noisy (far busier than most of Luxembourg) place with delicious food. Bella Napoli is the oldest pizzeria in the capital and one of the oldest in the country – it is a family business for generations since 1976. The place is specialized in Italian food, just what you need for a Sunday relaxed lunch. If you ever make it here, don't forget to order the famous calzone!
Though this restaurant's working hours on Sunday are separated for lunch and dinner service from 12 pm. to 1:45 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., — you still can enjoy Italian food on Sunday in Luxembourg.
Unfortunately, Bella Napoli did not provide the menu online, so it will stay a surprise.
Partigiano
Address: 14 Rue de Strasbourg, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 26 19 00 33
One more Italian restaurant that can make your Sunday morning a little bit brighter. The pizza and cocktails are waiting for those who like good food and drinks. Waiters speak several languages for the convenience of guests. The timetable varies depending on the day of the week, but Partigiano usually opens no later than 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to visit this place will definitely need to reserve a table, especially on Sunday.
Below are a few examples of commonly ordered dishes for brunch or lunch, along with their respective prices:
- Bruschetta with tomato and goat cheese – 16 euros
- Pizza with burrata – 20 euros
- Phistacchio gnocchi – 21 euros
Brazilian and American dishes for Sunday lunch in Luxembourg
Batucada
Address: 1, Plateau du Saint-Esprit, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 26 20 08 80
On Sundays, this Brazilian restaurant starts at 12 p.m. and closes only at 9 p.m. The restaurant is always full, so it's a good idea to make a reservation on the website in advance – Batucada. Besides Brazilian cuisine itself, the guests can also taste dishes from other South American countries. The menu also features empanadas and moqueca fish soup.
During warm seasons you can enjoy the terrasse, and in winter the interesting detailed authentic interior will greet you inside the restaurant.
Wondering what to order for brunch or lunch? Here are some popular menu items, along with their prices, to give you an idea:
- Empanadas with beef – 14,90 euros
- Banana Flambe – 12,90 euros
- Brochette with salmon – 29,50 euros
Coyote Cafe
Address: 10-12 Avenue du Swing, Belval, Luxembourg
Phone: (+352) 42 85 86
A relatively new lunch and brunch spot in Belval. With burgers and nachos, the place tends toward the North American style of cuisine, so this is a great idea to spend your Sunday lunch with your friends at Coyote Cafe. Even for those of them, who do not eat meat — there is a vegan menu here, as well as a cocktail list to enjoy the last day of the weekend.
The restaurant is open from about 11:30 a.m. to midnight, and during all of that time surely you will be surrounded by good American food.
If you're curious about what to order for brunch or lunch, here are some popular choices and their corresponding prices:
- Chicken Fajita – 20 euros
- Original Burger – 14 euros
- Cheese Quesadilla – 16 euros
This restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes for people with dietary preferences. They even serve Beyond Meat Burgers!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are there restaurants that are open on Sunday in Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a predominantly Catholic country, and Sunday is traditionally a day for rest and spending time with family. Therefore, some restaurants may choose to respect this cultural tradition and remain closed on Sundays.
But times change, and nowadays there are plenty of places, where you can eat on Sunday in Luxembourg: we only mention a few of them in our list.
Where can I have stylish brunch with my friends in Luxembourg
You can visit the fashionable interiors of Mama Schelter's restaurant and bakery. Pancakes, waffles, croissants, scrambled eggs, and occasionally even pizza: the morning menu of Mama Shelter satisfies all needs of hungry guests. Or try Ikki, a popular spot for lunches and cocktails. From 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. you can have the Sunday brunch menu in Luxembourg with your friends at this place.
You can also choose a beautifully decorated Greek restaurant ELA Greek Cuisine: it is an ideal place for going out with friends because you can order small portions of many dishes to try the whole spectrum of tastes and share with each other, and enjoy two floors of flowers, blue and white tiles, and huge windows.
What is brunch in Luxembourg and Europe
Brunch is a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, typically eaten in the late morning to early afternoon on weekends or holidays. In Luxembourg and Europe, brunch is a popular social activity and can be found in many restaurants and cafes, particularly in urban areas.
A typical brunch in Luxembourg and Europe may include a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes such as eggs, bacon, sausage, pastries, bread, fruit, cheese, salads, and sandwiches. Brunch is often served buffet-style, allowing diners to choose from a wide range of options.
In some countries, brunch may also include alcoholic beverages such as champagne, mimosas, or bloody marys. However, this can vary depending on the establishment and cultural norms.
