The dining room is still as magnificent

The dining room is still as magnificent as ever, as is the bar. The reception could use some improvement. I was initially turned away because the restaurant was apparently full, but after booking ten minutes later through my Marriott account, I was able to get a table without any problems at 2:30 p.m.

Brasserie Alfa is spanking new

Brasserie Alfa is spanking new. It has the golden glitter, marble floors, with a true luxury brasserie feel. I guess it was renovated recently. The interior is spotless and you are instantly transformed to a high class French comfort food dining experience. Expectations are high. The service was friendly and prompt. Thomas - our server - had a lot of questions for us but at the end of the day, he was able to provide a quality service. But now, let's get to the food. This is your middle-of-the-line French comfort food with a bit of American bend. The escargot was okay, but not mind-blowing. The snails were a bit on the skinny side. But the garlic seasoning was standard. The beef fat fries was also better than your average fries but not top notch. And the fried fish, the trout, was again, bland and standard. The sauce that came with it gave a bit of flavor but again, this isn't the a top notch restaurant as the interior suggests. At a premium price-point, Brasserie Alfa needs to step up its game if it wants to win over taste buds and not just visuals. Oh, the pecan pie was top notch. Definitely steered the review to a upward trajectory but I guess it was a bit too late. If it's your first time in Luxembourg and staying at the Marriott, it's worth a visit. Otherwise, I'd say it doesn't deserve a detour.

I ate at Brasserie Alfa with a group of

I ate at Brasserie Alfa with a group of 5 friends. We were taken aback by the beauty of the restaurant, the renovation was so well done and true to the original Art Nouveau decor, with an elegant and modern twist. The food was French classic, but you can find also more international dishes. Every dish was well executed, tasty and elegant. A special mention to the pâté en croûte, homemade by the chef with its pickles, and to the confit de canard. Service was smooth and up to the standard of the restaurant, so you get the real French experience for a fair price in Luxembourg. I would consider going back for a romantic dinner, but also for a family celebration or even for a quick drink at the bar.

Thanks to the Chef & team for awesome

Thanks to the Chef & team for awesome Food!

The team was gracious in accommodating

The team was gracious in accommodating me even outside of regular dining hours, and the bartender went above and beyond by crafting some exceptional cocktails just for me.