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 Best Restaurants in GenevaEating out in Geneva is a gratifying affair. With more
restaurants per capita than New York City, Geneva offers a
fantastic selection of traditional and local fare, as well as
excellent international and ethnic cuisine. Local Geneva
specialities include fresh fish from the lake and a variety of pork
dishes, including
(salt pork) and
(pork sausage). While Swiss cheese is enjoyed
worldwide, Geneva has copious amounts of Raclette, Emmenthal and
Gruyere, among other well-known cheeses on offer. These can be
tasted in the quintessential Swiss fondue. Traditional Swiss
restaurants can be found throughout the city but Place du Cirque
and Quay Turrettini host some of the best. Diners eating out in
Geneva will find a variety of international restaurants offering
modern, traditional, ethnic or fusion menus. There are good French
restaurants in the hotels on Quai Du Mont Blanc and Chemin du Petit
Saconnex and on Rue de Lausanne. For Italian eateries try Rue de
Fribourg, while Spanish food is best on Rue de Coutance. Rue du
Prieur?© has a delightful Indian restaurant, and there are great
caf?©s on Boulevard Helvetique. While the prices at top restaurants
can be astronomical the standards are just as high. There are also
fixed-price menus available to lighten the load. A 7% service
charge is included in all restaurant bills. Many Geneva restaurants
close on weekends and especially Sundays, so call ahead to enquire;
reservations are recommended. |
L'Ange des Dix Vins
Located in the leafy green suburbs of Carouge, this bustling
classic restaurant has fast become one of Geneva's favourites. The
ever-changing art adorning the walls and wine list allows patrons
to sample some exciting new additions while dining on traditional
French fare. Open Monday to Friday from January through August and
Monday to Saturday September through December. Reservations
accepted.
CUISINE: French
STYLE: Trendy
Address: 29 Rue Jacques-Dalphin |
Locanda Ticinese
A popular Italian eatery with locals and tourists, Locanda
Ticinese offers guests a flawless evening of casual, yet elegant
dining. The attentive and helpful staff will make your dining
experience a memorable one, and delicately prepared dishes will
linger on the tastebuds bringing visitors back time and time again.
Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner. Saturday dinner only.
Sunday closed.
CUISINE: Italian
STYLE: Business
Address: 13 Rue Rousseau |
Le Chat-Botte
Serving some of Geneva's finest French cuisine, Le Chat-Botte
boasts renowned chef, Dominique Gauthier, who prepares innovative
and delicious gourmet food night after night. Located in the Hotel
Beau Rivage, this stylish and sophisticated restaurant is
tastefully decorated and boasts one of Switzerland's finest
selections of wines. Try the tartar of slipper lobster with lime
and ginger, coco milk and citronella gaspacho, or the Pyrenean
spring lamb and polenta fries served with a delicious light cream.
Whatever you choose to eat, Le Chat-Botte does not disappoint. Open
daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
CUISINE: French
STYLE: Romance
Address: Quai du Mont-Blanc 13
Website: www.beau-rivage.ch |
La Mamounia
Met by an ornate fountain in the entrance way and draped in rich
ochre, red and orange d?©cor, this cosy Moroccan restaurant features
rugs, cushions, tapestries and belly dancers on Friday and Saturday
nights. A popular eatery with locals and almost always bustling, La
Mamounia serves traditional Moroccan dishes and delicious tagines.
Rooms with different colours and d?©cor can be booked for private
parties and large tables. The flagship dish, the chicken 'Mamounia'
with toasted almond sauce is not to be missed. Reservations
accepted. Open daily.
CUISINE: Moroccan
STYLE: Romance
Address: 10 boulevard George-Favon |
Heaven Lounge
A non-smoking bar and restaurant, Heaven Lounge serves up
provincial Mediterranean and French fusion dishes in an ubercool
and trendy environment. Owned by Australian chef of Italian
parentage, Chef Yvette ensures that what's on your plate emanates
the chic standard set by your surroundings. With modern furnishings
and carefully considered lighting, patrons will never want to
leave. A great place to kickstart a night out in Geneva, Heaven
Lounge also hosts performances by musicians and DJ's. Open Monday
to Saturday for dinner.
CUISINE: Modern Eclectic
Address: Rue Phillippe-Plantamour 25 |
Parc des Eaux-Vives
The elegant Restaurant du Parc des Eaux-Vives is situated in a
historic mansion dating back to the 18th century in the picturesque
Parc des Eaux-Vives along the lake. The gourmet restaurant,
decorated with two Michelin stars, is overseen by talented chef de
cuisine Olivier Samson whose refined menu is composed according to
the produce of the season. The art deco dining room is complimented
with world-class wines and outstanding service. In summer, the Parc
des Eaux-Vives terrace is one of the most beautiful settings in
Geneva. Ideal for business or leisure, the Parc des Eaux-Vives is
open daily for lunch and dinner.
CUISINE: French
Address: Quai Gustave-Ador 82
Website: www.parcdeseauxvives.ch |
Les Papilles de Lavinia
A haven for wine lovers, Les Papilles de Lavinia is a new wine
and tapas bar that combines the sweet and savoury dishes created by
chef Stephan Sanial with a wonderful selection of wines from
leading producers around the world. Sit intimately at a table for
two or join a larger group around the heavy wooden tables. With
tasteful d?©cor and a trendy wine bar atmosphere, Les Papilles de
Lavinia is ideal for a sophisticated lunch or after-work drink.
Open for lunch and early dinner from Monday to Saturday.
CUISINE: Spanish
Address: Rue de Coutance 3bis
Website: www.lavinia.com/ch/restaurante.aspx |
Auberge de Floris
Ideal for a business lunch or gastronomic night out, Auberge de
Floris is a sophisticated terrace restaurant overlooking the lake
in the picturesque village of Ani?¨res, 15 minutes southwest of the
city. Claude and In?¨s Legras warmly welcome patrons to this
Michelin star restaurant known for its delectable seafood. Try the
tuna carpaccio starter drizzled with orange zest and olive oil and
follow with pecorino-stuffed calamari in octopus ink sauce with
chorizo potatoes and steam courgette flowers. Next door is the
bistro, offering less complex but still inventive dishes at
slightly cheaper prices. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and
dinner.
CUISINE: French
Address: Route d'Hermance 287
Website: www.lefloris.com |
Caf?© du Soleil
Situated about three miles (five kilometres) outside of central
Geneva, city slickers and tourists alike cannot help but gravitate
towards Caf?© du Soleil. With a leafy outside sitting area dotted
with blood red tables and a simple interior with antique wooden
chairs and elaborate framed mirrors adorning the bare white walls,
the frank d?©cor of Caf?© du Soleil only highlights the scrumptious
cuisine. Regarded as one of the oldest restaurants in Geneva and
one of the best fondue restaurants to boot, there is no uncertainty
over what to order. For a light lunch try their brochettes or
freshly prepared salads otherwise the sirloin and rump steaks are a
good bet. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CUISINE: Local
Address: Place du Petit-Saconnex 6, Petit-Saconnex
Website: www.cafedusoleil.ch |
La Perle du Lac
Popular with tourists and locals alike, La Perle du Lac is the
only restaurant in Geneva that is situated directly on Lac Leman.
Known for its large flowered terrace overlooking the Alps mountain
range and the tranquil lake, guests at La Perle du Lac easily
unwind whilst relishing the flavours of their pan fried escalope of
duck liver with apple or the much loved slow-cooked lamb shanks.
Situated in pretty Mon Repos Park, La Perle du Lac has been serving
five star French cuisine to diplomats and businessmen for over 30
years. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
CUISINE: French
Address: Rue de Lausanne 126
Website: www.laperledulac.ch |
Caf?© des Bains
A warm and friendly bistro situated opposite the Museum of
Modern and Contemporary Art in the trendy Plainpalais district,
Caf?© des Bains serves fresh innovative dishes from all over the
world. With a varying daily lunch menu, patrons can expect
mouth-watering quality dishes, prepared with only the finest
ingredients, which are creatively presented. Take lunch at the new
bar area where you can access free wifi or just sit back and enjoy
a freshly brewed coffee. In the evenings patrons can choose from an
attractive a la carte menu that is accompanied by a good winelist.
For a relaxed dining experience in Geneva head to Caf?© de Bains.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
CUISINE: Caf?©
Address: Rue des Bains 26
Website: www.cafedesbains.com |
Les Armures
Those in search of authentic Swiss cuisine prepared to
perfection need look no further than the Les Armures. This renowned
eatery located in the 5-star Hotel Les Armures features three
dining rooms for patrons to choose between, namely the Terrace,
Salle des Artistes and Carnozet and serves Swiss favourites with a
French flair and elegance. Try the wild mushroom soup, sliced
breaded veal or the roasted duck breast served in a raspberry
vinegar sauce. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations
recommended.
CUISINE: Local
STYLE: Business
Address: 1 Rue Puits-St-Pierre
Website:
www.hotel-les-armures.ch/en/geneva-restaurant.php |
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