Eat · Gare & Avenue de la Gare

Portuguese and Italian restaurants near the station

A dinner near the station: the streets behind Avenue de la Gare hold many Portuguese and Italian restaurants with big plates at fair prices; book on Friday and Saturday.

last order: unknownchairsPortuguese, Italian and other immigrant-community cookingNot field-verified

Key facts

Per person: €20–45 (≈ US$25–55); Portuguese, Italian and other immigrant-community cooking
Hours: unknown
Walk in: 18:30–20:00 on weekdays; easiest window
Seating: chairs; booking: true
28″ bags: Yes; Gare & Avenue de la Gare
Getting there: Streets around Avenue de la Gare, Rue de Strasbourg and Rue Anatole France; 5 min walk

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Open?

Hours not published

Easiest walk-in

18:30–20:00 on weekdays

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Per person

€20–45 (≈ US$25–55)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Large portions
Near the station
Portuguese and Italian communities
Order: Portuguese and Italian
Table seating
Walk-in window: 18:30–20:00 on weekdays
Queue risk: Friday and Saturday
Menu with prices on Voykit

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

18:30–20:00 on weekdays: highFriday and Saturday: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

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What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
The bill, please	D'Rechnung, wgl.	duh REKH-noong, vuh-gel
How much is this?	Wéi vill kascht dat?	vay vil kasht dat
A coffee, please	E Kaffi, wgl.	eh KAH-fee, vuh-gel
I need help	Ech brauch Hëllef	ekh browkh HUH-lef
Hello	Moien	MOY-en
Thank you	Merci	MAIR-see

Paying and tipping

Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.

Tipping: Service is included; round up for good service.

At the table

Kitchens often close between about 14:30 and 18:30; plan lunch before 14:00.Kitchens often close between about 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM; plan lunch before 2:00 PM.
Book Friday and Saturday dinners.
Service is included; round up for good service.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Grilled fish or bacalhau dish—€18–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Pasta or pizza—€12–22 (≈ US$14–30)
Glass of wine (Portuguese or Italian)—€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
Pastel de nata—€1.80–3 (≈ US$3–4)

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2 people

Grilled fish or bacalhau dish
€18–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Contains (from menu notes, check): fish
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Pasta or pizza
€12–22 (≈ US$14–30)
0
Glass of wine (Portuguese or Italian)
€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
0
Pastel de nata
€1.80–3 (≈ US$3–4)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

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Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top. Local custom: Service included; 5–10% for good service. Tipping calculator

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Paying

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Cards and contactless accepted almost everywhere; a little cash for small cafés.

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Pasta, pizza and salads work; check fish and meat dishes.
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What is in the dishes

Grilled fish or bacalhau dishfish

Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

goodWho it suits — Generous meals near the trains, and a taste of the communities that make up the city.

Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Weekly or holiday closures	check before you go	Check the specific venue's weekly closing day.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: Family-friendly; casual
Access: step-free: check

Hygiene

Standard EU food-hygiene rules apply.

Facts

Reservations: Taken — Book for Friday and Saturday evenings; walk-in for weekday dinner.
Capabilities: food · seated_rest
Diet: vegetarian: unknown · gluten free: unknown · halal: unknown
Getting there: Streets around Avenue de la Gare, Rue de Strasbourg and Rue Anatole France · ~5 min walk

Cons

Names and hours change; ask your hotel for a current place.
Some blocks are noisy late at night.
Kitchens close by about 22:00.Kitchens close by about 10:00 PM.

Ordering helpDish glossary1 part

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Bacalhau	Salt cod, cooked in many ways.	—
Pastel de nata	A Portuguese custard tart.	—

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is the area safe at night?

Generally, but take care around the station late; use the tram or a taxi.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Luxembourg City in 4 days.

Sources

officialLuxembourg City Tourist Office (official)
secondaryWikivoyage — Luxembourg City