Focus ATELIER | MoodFood

by ALEXEY Kostyliev

5 June 2025

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This is a combination of exquisite cuisine, elegant design, and rich history that creates an unforgettable experience for every guest.

Atmosphere and Design: Transparency and Light

The restaurant is located in a glass pavilion with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne. The interior combines minimalism and elegance: light tones, natural materials, and pieces of contemporary art create an atmosphere of tranquility and luxury.

In the evening, moonlight adds a special charm, and in the summer, guests can enjoy dinner on the terrace with a view of the lake and mountains.

Chef Patrick Mahler: A Master of Culinary Art

Patrick Mahler has been leading focus ATELIER cuisine since 2018. His career includes work at renowned restaurants such as Lampart’s and Ecco in Ascona. In 2019, under his leadership, the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars.

Culinary Philosophy and Menu

focus ATELIER invites guests on a gastronomic journey where the classical foundations of French cuisine are enriched with Japanese and Scandinavian influences.

The menu offers 6 or 9 courses, each one a work of art that combines seasonal ingredients from around the world.

6 courses – approximately €300.90
9 courses – approximately €341.70

Signature Dishes:

**Champignon sauvage | alpine herbs** – a miniature appetizer based on wild champignon, filled with finely sliced mushrooms and seasoned with a powder of alpine herbs.

**Cabillaud vapeur | fennel | champagne** – a delicate, glassy fillet of steamed cod served with pickled fennel, marigold flowers, and a light champagne foam.

**Caviar & apple | crème de lait** – Golden sturgeon caviar on a brunoise apple base, topped with whipped milk cream.

**Tartelette de foie gras | black truffle** – a miniature tartlet with foie gras mousse, ganache, and generous shavings of black truffle. A concentrated, luxurious highlight at the start of the evening.

Each dish is served flawlessly, with the chef personally presenting and explaining every element of the menu.

Desserts: A Graceful Finale

Desserts at focus ATELIER are not just a sweet ending to the dinner, but a separate gastronomic journey. They are marked by grace, a balance of flavors, and refined textures.

**Apricot | coffee | browned butter** — A dessert that blends the tartness of apricot, the bitterness of coffee, and the deep flavor of browned butter, creating a harmonious balance of tastes.

Wine List

The restaurant’s wine cellar holds over 35,000 bottles, including complete vertical collections. It’s a true paradise for wine lovers, offering both classic and rare varieties from around the world.

In addition to the wine list of over 35,000 bottles, focus ATELIER places special emphasis on non-alcoholic pairings. They craft their own fermented infusions, tea injections, berry reductions, and seasonal kombucha — each as complex and refined as wine.

**Back cocktail:** lighter in color, with a dried citrus slice, possibly based on bergamot or a hop infusion.
**Front cocktail:** a two-layer composition of caramelized apple juice and cold espresso.

A visit to focus ATELIER is not just a dinner — it’s an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a long time. We recommend reserving a table in advance to ensure your place at this exceptional restaurant.

Location and Contacts

Address: Seestrasse 18, 6354 Vitznau, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)41 399 60 60 Website: parkhotel-vitznau.ch