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Preparations were underway in Luxembourg City this week to open terraces on 7 April. If you’re looking to book the right spot, the Paperjam Foodzilla team has put together a list of the best terraces in the capital. Photo: Romain Gamba 

Be the first on the spot

A few new terraces will be part of the reopening and you can be among the first to try their offering. Whether you would like sushi, fresh pasta or good wine, you'll find a lot of new addresses for lunch or an early aperitif.

  • OiO - Osteria con Cucina: 48, montée de Clausen, Luxembourg (Clausen), contact: 26 20 14 99. The new Italian restaurant in Clausen, by Leonardo De Paoli, formerly of Mosconi. This restaurant features one of the best placed terraces in the neighborhood, right on the waterside.
  • Vida Sushi Lounge: 35, avenue John F. Kennedy, Luxembourg (Kirchberg), contact: 24 52 74 61. Chef Ozawa's sushi is finally available on the terrace of the Manso group's new location.
  • Wine Not: 4, place Joseph Thorn, Luxembourg (Merl), contact: 27 49 59 32 0. A brand-new concept that combines Cocottes with a wine shop managed by La Cave des Sommeliers. With a large terrace in the heart of the Merl district.

Have a taste of "Vakanz Doheem"

With all the twists and turns and uncertainties of the moment, it's time to take a moment to relax and enjoy a little vacation...

  • La Chapelle: Enjoy its little urban beach, breakfast in the sun and new coworking atmosphere with your feet in the sand.
  • Vins Fins: Take in this picturesque part of the Grund, the exceptional selection of wines and the constant smile of manager Rostislava Petkova.
  • La Brasserie Beaulieu: Enjoy the constantly reinvented and vintage cuisine and its always cheerful team that constantly gives you the impression of being on vacation with friends.

Opt for an urban atmosphere

Are you in the mood to sit down in an environment that resonates with the electric rhythm of the city? Some beautiful terraces are made just for you!

  • La Buvette des Rotondes: Enjoy its industrial and cultural atmosphere with a taste of Berlin.
  • Tempo: Located in the impressive environs of Porte de l'Europe and with good food from chef Morris Clip.
  • L'Avenue: Savour a top-notch lunch by chef Arnaud Deparis in the heart of the Kirchberg.

Enjoy the view

It's an obvious reason to sit on a terrace in Luxembourg City: to enjoy the view of one of the many historical sites of the capital while sipping a drink or enjoying a good meal.

  • Um Plateau: An excellent view overlooking the valley, which will be open seven days a week.
  • Vinoteca: great wines with a view, also visit for lunch!
  • Brasserie Schuman: Enjoy the luxurious ambiance of the Grand Théâtre and its large central fountain, with a changing scene.

Have a tasty experience

A beautiful terrace is often an additional asset for restaurants. They offer their customers a good meal in a more relaxed setting.

  • L'Hostellerie du Grünewald: Without doubt one of the best restaurants with one of the most beautiful terraces in the capital, just around the corner from the Dommeldange train station.
  • L'Amélys: With its beautiful and quiet terrace at the Le Royal hotel and a special menu by chef Paul Fourier.
  • L'Opéra: A must for lovers of good food, chic terraces and a striking touch, run by the charismatic owner Etienne-Jean Labarrère-Claverie.

See and be seen

It is one of the guilty pleasures linked to the terrace season. To see and be seen is almost a national sport, whether it is practiced openly or more discreetly.

  • Le Bazaar: The "it-terrace" of the city center, despite the endless works at Knuedler (also worth mentioning are the works going on at Place de Paris that don’t allow Paname, part of the same group, to re-open its terrace at this time).
  • Bouneweger Stuff: A deliciously "cozy" meeting point in the Bonnevoie district.
  • Le Pavillon du Parc Belair: A green area in the heart of the city, very popular with trendy families.

There is of course a plethora of other very nice terraces in Luxembourg waiting to be rediscovered.

This article was first published on Paperjam and has been translated and edited for Delano.