The Best Food Spots in Geneva, Switzerland 🌮🫕🥂
The Best Food Spots in Geneva, Switzerland 🌮🫕🥂
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After spending more than six months living in and exploring the city of Geneva, these are a few of my favourite spots around the city! Whether you are looking to grap a quick bite or go to a full dinner experience - I've got you covered with this ultimate guide.
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Breakfast/Cafes
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Pâtisserie Sofia
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Sofia Patisserie Tea Room offers a sophisticated and refined ambiance. A wide selection of classic treats or reimagined madeleines (with vermicelli, pistachios, etc.) are available. It's a friendly and delectable experience.
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Chou
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Lovely small pâtisserie with good coffee (rare in Geneva) and a nice selection of sweet & savoury choux pastries. It is one of our favourite Sunday spot.
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Café du Centre
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One of the popular dining spots in Geneva, perfectly located. An old-fashioned brasserie with simple yet flavorful dishes. Great atmosphere. Courteous and smiling service, quality clientele.
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Brunch
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Oh Martine!
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In the heart of the Eaux‑Vives district, it is easy to fall in love with the Coffee specialist Oh Martine, with its magnificent breakfast and brunch. On the menu, excellent coffee and other hot drinks, homemade pastries like cookies or banana bread, but also savoury toasts, with a vegetarian option.
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Colette
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"Sunday morning brunch featuring salmon pancakes, absolutely delightful. The homemade pies are excellent, all accompanied by a superb cappuccino. The setting is uniquely warm and inviting, and the staff is incredibly friendly."
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Granola
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Granola is the perfect combination of good and beautiful, delectation and well‑being. A suggestion that will delight all gourmets in search of balance. Starting with breakfast, let yourself be tempted by the Farm Boy or the Acai Bowl. For brunch, go for Ricotta Pancakes or the famous Avocado Toast.
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Alive
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A 100%‑vegan brunch? It is possible at Alive, close to the lake, Saturdays and Sundays. On the menu, Active Charcoal Pancakes, Banana Bread, the famous Carrot Cake or Chia Matcha Pudding. Choose from salty and sweet both to the delight of the eyes and the taste buds.
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Ou Bien Encore
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Ou Bien Encore, the Geneva institution of vegan and healthy eating. Meeting point in the Les Bains district for breakfast with sweet and savoury toasts, homemade pastries and smoothies. At weekends, brunch with seasonal dishes and homemade granola.
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Lunch & Dinner
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Jeu de l'Arc - Restaurant Italien Genève
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A restaurant specialized in truffles. Their truffle sauce is simply excellent, especially when paired with pasta.
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Restaurant le 15
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Offering a delicious blend of French bistronomic cuisine, with flavorful and generous homemade dishes that are a treat. Conveniently located next to the Patek Philippe Museum and Plainpalais Square (the largest square in Switzerland!). The service is pleasant and attentive, with hints of rosemary and Gamay flavors... just like in Virginia ;)
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Minotor
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A meat-focused restaurant with a concise menu, yet the dishes are excellent, and the service is equally outstanding. The staff is amazing!
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HC Restaurant
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Top-notch meat and delightful bottles! A wine list designed for enthusiasts, while also allowing novices to become acquainted with 'the world of those who work diligently.'
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Le Jardin de Pinchat
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The Jardin de Pinchat is a destination worth visiting. I go there regularly and always experience the same pleasure. While it may be a 'restaurant in a tennis club,' the quality of the dishes is beyond question. It's really good. Warm and pleasant welcome, professional service, a diverse and seasonal menu with fresh and well-cooked dishes. The setting is pleasant and calm, without disturbances, and features a lovely terrace.
The Gambas tartare was fresh and delicious as a starter, and I couldn't resist trying the beef tataki, which was also excellent. The pecorino risotto is a sure bet for those who enjoy it. Prices are somewhat high, but it's advisable to make a reservation through The Fork, which offers a 50% discount. A definite gem in Geneva.
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Dans le Noir ? Genève
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A true adventure for the taste buds, contagious, adaptive, and meditative :-) The cuisine is delicious, subtle, and innovative.
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Restaurant Les Fraisiers
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If you enjoy dishes that stand out from the ordinary, head to Les Frasiers. Here, you won't find the typical steak-frites or stale perch fillets. On the contrary, they offer a very rare cut of beef, known as the 'araignée' or 'butcher's cut,' which was traditionally kept secret by the butchers themselves. It's prepared to perfection. They also have a wild boar cheek hamburger, an incredible shrimp risotto, French toast, and more... all served with a big smile!
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Drinks/Bars
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Le Calbar Genève
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Located near the banking district and just a stone's throw from PlainPalais, Calbar Geneva has taken residence in one of the city's most beautiful arcades on Rue de l'Arquebuse. With an industrial design, it offers a warm atmosphere under a high ceiling and immense glass windows.
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Yvette de Marseille
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Named after the mechanic who once owned this former garage, this funky bar tucked away in the residential Eaux-Vives district is hard to find but well-worth seeking out. Laid-back and friendly, it’s beloved by the locals for its retro atmosphere, great outdoor terrace and menu of Mediterranean-style tapas.
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Rooftops
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MET Rooftop Lounge - Hôtel Métropole
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The view is breathtaking, the staff is very friendly and not snobbish, and the tapas are quite good.
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Rooftop 105
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A wonderful, romantic, and magical place... top-notch hamburger 😋 and delicious mojitos.
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Floor Two Bar
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Elegant and cozy ambiance. Attentive and skilled staff. The cocktails are delicious.
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Restaurant Les Armures
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Have a delicious fondue dinner at Les Armures, in Old Town. It isn't a budget meal, per se, but after a cost-efficient day, it's well-worth the splurge.
Don't miss trying the Moitié-Moitié fondue— a mix of Gruyère and Vacherin cheeses. Drink it with a crisp white Chasselas wine that's local to the region.
(Reservations are a must.)
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