The best restaurants Romandy

In the heart of the countryside, the scent of meadows invites us to stop off at this former farmhouse built in 1614. The restaurant offers authentic, refined local cuisine. The rooms bear the very imprint of yesteryear's farming and watchmaking activities: a workshop adjoining the window for watchmaking work, an imposing fireplace and period stone floor tiles. The food is reminiscent of long winter evenings, with superb cuts of meat and fondues. Save room for dessert, with green fairy parfait glacé.

Head for... Hong Kong! Below you, not the beach, but an "aquatic" path populated by koi carp, which according to feng shui, bring luck and prosperity to the area. Enjoy the delicacies of Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant's specialty, such as delicious dim sum accompanied, as tradition dictates, by China's finest teas. The establishment also specializes in making the famous Peking duck. During the day, take a break for a cup of tea: the menu is rich and the service excellent.

An address not to be missed. The best address in terms of quality/price ratio and a must for small budgets. The meals are excellent for an exceptionally low price for Geneva. You can enjoy one of the best fondues in town. In the evening, it is imperative to reserve a table by phone. The buvette is worth a stop for its splendid setting, its unique atmosphere, its swimming, its concerts in summer and its cultural and sports activities.

Warm and authentic! It was Jean Tinguely's Fribourg canteen and that of the Fribourg gotha. A small, inexpensive kitchen: well-filled perch fillets, egg cheese crust and rich salad, excellent rösti, melting fondues, stews and calf's head, ham from the milestone, etc. The walls tell the story of the local history of the region: testimony of politics and above all unusual objects such as La Wassmer-veilleuse, a kinetic sculpture created by Pascal Bettex which animates the wall of the first room with movement.

One of our favorite places in Geneva and a great way to round off an evening after a good film, the Maison des Arts du Grütli brings together a cinema, a theater, a dance studio and the café, which also doubles as an exhibition hall. Its walls and ceiling are adorned with original works of art, creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The menu features dishes inspired by spicy, vegan, vegetarian and carnivore cuisine from the four corners of the globe. The restaurant takes great care in the presentation of its dishes. Recommended.

One of the best fondues in Geneva! This café seems to have an ancient history, because on its sign, you can read, "1824 - on foot and on horseback". The cheese dishes are exquisite: malakoffs, pan-fried tommes vaudoises, and of course the famous Gruyère AOC cheese fondue. As good as it is, the fondue does not satisfy all palates, which is why other suggestions are proposed: the cream of pumpkin of the country, the fillet of féra du lac to be tasted on a terrace. All in all, the Swiss gastronomic panoply to try before leaving Geneva.

This pretty ^18th-century building, so dear to the hearts of Lausanne locals and where Coco Chanel loved to enjoy a slice of flan and a glass of milk, is a flagship address in this guide, which has preserved the soul of yesteryear in the spirit of a family home. Because this is above all a children's restaurant, a large blackboard invites them to give free rein to their creativity. Local cuisine is served, using fresh produce... but regulars come here especially for the delicious, all-you-can-eat weekend and holiday brunches.

Cocooning and warm, this restaurant, run by the friendly couple who own the Art Boutique-Hotel Beau-Séjour, is located in a historic village building. You will be welcomed in a mountainous and friendly atmosphere. The decoration is well done, whether you sit by the fire, at the bar, at a small romantic table or at a large table d'hôtes, in the smoking room or on the terrace. The speciality of the house is the wood-fired grill. The menu offers tempting variations of meats such as the Simmental beef fillet with syrah sauce.

The Lexicon is an essential address for gourmets. When Chefs transmit all their passion, their know-how, it gives a renowned restaurant and a famous cuisine. The chef Cyrille Montanier wishes to offer you excellence with a refined, inventive and constantly renewed cuisine. His career with great chefs such as Bocuse and Rochat and his journey as a journeyman have given him a beautiful mastery of the culinary art, such as the famous hare à la Royale, which requires a long preparation but is worth the detour.

Gilding, mirrors, false ceilings and a bar "à la Parisienne" dating back to the 1940s, as the managers of the establishment claim. The whole place is a cozy setting to devour a meat grilled with a special technique, halfway between the oven and the grill to improve the cooking and the flavor of the meats. It is "charcoal grilled Jasper version", the famous "magic" cooking. It's serious: we offer a chateaubriand for two, ham on the bone, a T-bone, a rib of beef of 1 kg... Menus according to the seasons, refined cuisine.

It was at Geneva Airport that the first Montreux Jazz Café was created. A largely unpublished video archive of the Montreux Jazz Festival, which welcomes 250,000 people every year, punctuates the days of this place dedicated to music. At the back of the stage, the "live" concerts on the giant screen guarantee a lively meal. From the kitchen open to the hall come finger food dishes such as the BB Burger, contemporary dishes such as fish & chips of perch fillet or specialities in homage to Claude such as tagliatelle with morel mushrooms.

In a cosy little place decorated with vintage objects, owner David and his team welcome you with open arms to enjoy quality burgers, hand-crafted using local produce. The buns are home-baked, the meat comes from Puidoux, the vegetables from Mont-sur-Lausanne. Sauces are made in-house by the cooks. Desserts (muffins, brownies, cookies) are also homemade. Some fifteen beers are available. The small terrace is pleasant in summer.

The concept is to make you feel at home. A friendly atmosphere, a pleasant decor and original sandwiches, pies, salads, "rejuvenating" daily dishes and organic fruit juices. Here we work with healthy ingredients and we care about your health (see the weekly diet menus on the website). You can come in for a coffee or a freshly squeezed fruit juice, and have a real lunch. There are already 10 of these restaurants in Geneva, Fribourg and Lausanne.

A mazot is a miniature chalet, often the annex to a larger cottage. So, this traditional bistroquet, all wood and length, with chairs on one side and benches on the other, seems to have come straight down from the mountains. The small windows give the illusion of being in an alpine chalet, with the old coffee grinders, cheese churns... In this rustic setting, regulars come mainly for the meat, including the famous horse steak with mazot sauce, but also for cheese dishes such as the excellent röstis.

Simple, good value! One of Geneva's few moderately-priced restaurants, offering excellent value for money in a cosy setting. The wood-clad façade invites you in. Retro, this little café can be both intimate and family-friendly. Choose from a variety of delicious pasta dishes or a good salad, all at a price that won't blow your budget. Hearty, tasty dishes, warm surroundings and an excellent welcome. The restaurant also organizes concerts, a good opportunity to stop in for a cocktail. Recommended address.

It's a "cottage" serving daily - and weekly - specials based on what's in season, or à la carte: boeuf bourguignon, entrecôte, Sunday half-chicken, beef fillet, tuna tataki, tartare, the eternal filet de perche or fondue, ravioli, mushroom tart, not forgetting Friday's pavé de boeuf. The choice is yours. All in all, a great way to spend a Sunday in the countryside, in a very pleasant setting! Reservations recommended.

Taking the cable car up into the air to reach the restaurant is part of the experience. High above the clouds, in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, this high-altitude restaurant is well worth the climb to savor its fine cuisine. A trendy atmosphere thanks to the touch of Julien Texier, an inspired chef with a passion for local recipes, whose creativity is expressed in his dishes. Snack-style seasonal products in the bistro's annex, the RED, with its electro music program and DJs who get skiers up and dancing.

After walking the trails of the Valley's unspoiled nature, or after a snowy winter outing, choosing the cozy atmosphere of the L'Annexe brewery is a no-brainer! The wooded decor, the pewter bar, the curtains and the checked fabrics sublimate the decor to create a warm and cheerful harmony. L'Annexe is more typical and offers simple and good food such as marrow bone and a wide range of fondues (cheese, Chinese, Bacchus, meat). A place that we will not stop revisiting!

This little Garden of Eden overlooks a crossroads where the sound of water from the fountain accompanies you during your gourmet break. The cosy dining room features comfortable banquettes in colors reminiscent of nature: yellow for the sun, green for the fields... It's a challenge to offer 100% vegan burgers, from bowls to falafels. A charming place to come to enjoy a basil-scented fruit juice and a miso soup with rice vermicelli. A charming address!

It's a veritable Geneva institution that's packed from morning to night. It's here, among other places, that you'll meet the whole of Geneva. It's the café where personalities meet, a melting pot of artists and intellectuals. Choose from delicious burgers, hot tarts, tartines and pizzas. It's a place to feast and soak up the unique atmosphere of Geneva. For Sunday late risers, the Remor offers breakfast and brunch. What's more, the Remor regularly lends its walls to painters.

A small and discreet restaurant that hides a basic decor but is nevertheless an excellent address for Ethiopian specialties. One eats there with the fingers and all in the same plate, which remains to be avoided for the first meetings of lovers but proves to be of a great conviviality between friends. Only two dishes are offered, a vegetarian dish (lentils, salad, spinach) and beef kulwa served with its garnish on a large galette. The quality is surely better than in many of the more sought-after restaurants.

Cuisine of yesteryear in a setting of unusual charm, combining authenticity and whimsy. You enter a place with a unique cachet: an interweaving of cardboard boxes, direction signs, old advertising brochures, paintings and vintage touches. Small rooms with bohemian charm, friendly atmosphere, terrace in summer. René Fracheboud's cuisine is excellent: French, with flavors that are at once traditional, delicate and adventurous, such as shrimp with red curry and white chocolate sauce, or poussin with harissa.

The Borgia has been an institution for over 30 years. Reservations are necessary here, especially at weekends, because, in summer and winter alike, the address, although outlying, is often fully booked. The welcome is simple but so friendly. The shaded and above all ventilated terrace is a bonus that deserves to be mentioned. The menu is worthy of a real Italian restaurant: hot and cold antipasti, primo piatti with creamy agnolotti stuffed with pecorino and pistachio. Second piatti to honour homemade dishes such as Calamaretti with parsley and garlic.

On the trade route over the Simplon Pass, the Sun was a stopover for travellers. It is always a bistro atmosphere, a good place to eat the speciality, fresh perch fillets from Lake Geneva served on a plate or on a platter. Many other dishes on the menu, such as grilled meats, cheese fondue, fondue bourguignonne or gallows, must be ordered in advance. There is a well-stocked dessert menu, including pies and ice-cream sundaes. In summer, small outdoor terrace. Often full, remember to reserve. Parking nearby.

We savor a gastronomy born in a kitchen that lit its stoves in 1850: we enter a page of history. A hymn to good local cuisine revisited with whimsical and contemporary touches. Chef Pascal Cloetens offers delicious menus with vegetable flavors. He selects products at the peak of their seasonality. His cooking sublimates the textures by relying on his own culinary techniques. This translates into expressive sauces, careful cooking, and original recipes!

A little taste of the land that titillates you? What could be more genuine than a bistro atmosphere in an authentic Geneva setting? Renowned for its smooth and creamy fondues prepared in the purest tradition. The specialities of the house give pride of place to cheese dishes such as cheese crusts and cheese steaks. For heretics who don't like melted cheese, the place also offers cabbage sausages. When deep Switzerland invites itself to the end of the lake, it's an invitation to honour!

Departure for China and the tradition of Yam Cha: since the ^17th century, we've been enjoying dim sum, those famous little steamed morsels. Here, the choice of teas is endless. The rhythm of tea is above all that of nature, so take the time to savor a few cups here, accompanied by delicious steamed vegetable ravioli, shrimp pancakes, chive patties or glutinous rice cooked in a lotus leaf. An atmosphere so far removed from Geneva that's already pure, with real, authentic flavours.

A bistronomic atmosphere. The view is breathtaking and unusual: a panorama of the tarmac against the backdrop of the Jura mountains. The planes take off into the sky before your children's eyes, and above all without the slightest noise pollution! High-flying" cuisine with the talented Chef Benjamin Luzuy (the equivalent of our Cyril Lignac) who reveals all his creativity in his dishes full of flavour. A very contemporary signature. And above all the highlighting of fine products with dishes such as the softly steamed langoustines and their gazpacho...

An attractive location in the heart of the Parc des Bastions: this establishment offers a beautiful setting at the foot of the old town. In summer, the lovely terrace under the century-old chestnut trees is the perfect place to take a break in the shade, to enjoy Swiss nibbles such as tomme vaudoise, a slate of dried meats and other snacks. A good stop-off point for summer concerts. That said, the last time I checked, service was spotty...

An air of Lisbon while enjoying excellent Portuguese specialties, such as a good caldo verde, bolinhos de bacalhau or the famous feijoada brasileira, a unique Brazilian specialty. The famous bacalhau - cod - can be found at the end of the world in the restaurants of Macau. We find ourselves in the heart of Portugal, we could almost feel saudade, the famous nostalgia typical of the country. Simple and good gastronomy. You can order your seafood dishes 72 hours in advance. Reservation recommended.

With its panoramic view over the lake, the restaurant is especially worth a visit in summer to enjoy the terrace. In winter, on the other hand, the site can be noisy under the glass roof, but very pleasant in the shade under the parasols on sunny days. Facing the monument to Brunswick, a true dandy and colorful character who bequeathed his entire fortune (22 million gold francs in 1873) for a monument dedicated to him, the Cottage Café is a charming spot for lunch in the heart of Geneva. There's no better place to recharge your batteries.

A page of history embodied by this "pocket handkerchief" bistro, which opened its doors in 1900. In a pretty setting with wood-panelled walls adorned with paintings, the menu features large salads with poetic names. The vegetables are bought in the morning at the market. Although the restaurant offers mainly vegetarian dishes, there are also other options, such as pizzas and dishes influenced by world cuisine. It's also the ideal place to enjoy a cup of tea or a homemade fruit/vegetable juice. Reservations recommended.

A culinary world tour mixing memories, spices and good food. The principle: the world on small plates. Here, there is room for conviviality, sharing and travel. Whether starter, main course or dessert, the portions are small, tapas-style, with the aim of selecting several dishes to be shared between guests. The quality of the products and the scents of the world are there. Asia, Italy, Africa or South America, there's something for everyone! Beautiful wine list and cocktails to accompany your small plates.

With a large terrace overlooking Lake Geneva, the restaurant lives up to its name. It is also from the lake that the perch fillets come, at least in theory. The rest of the menu, which is rather small, includes classics such as beef tartar as well as more sophisticated dishes such as scallops and salmon confit with sour cream or sea bass with lemon zest and fresh thyme, not to mention a few tasty desserts. As for the setting, on the edge of the lake, it is unique, as always.

It's the name of the fish of the founder of these three franchises in France and Switzerland, not the name of a character from a Marcel Carné film! The gastronomy is of American influence, offering the unavoidable tuna and avocado sandwiches, burgers, French toasts, pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, carrot cakes... In a subdued and muffled atmosphere, you will be well installed on the aged sofas to enjoy your weekend brunch. Everything is home-made, it's excellent. Good Sunday brunch, copious, to recover from a wild evening the day before!

This is the restaurant at the sumptuous Majestic. Le 45 offers excellent seasonal and market cuisine facing the lake, in a large panoramic glass room, high ceiling and very pleasant . You have a wide choice of affordable dishes, and other very refined ones, such as quail stuffed with duck foie gras, marron glacé and butternut squash, or glazed calf sweetbread with grated truffles... And to finish with a subtle note, the chocolate dome "Majestic", praline and feuillantine. Impeccable service in an exceptional and very elegant setting.

In a chic and jazzy decor or on a beautiful terrace facing the lake, one of the three restaurants of the casino will know how to propose an original cuisine to seduce you: Le Fouquet's is a traditional restaurant, Le Palais Bonheur turns towards Asian specialities and L'Entracte is oriented towards brasserie dishes. And every month there is a festival, such as the sea cicada in March or the veal picata with apserges in April. Perfect for a tête-à-tête in a slot machine atmosphere! Musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening.

The flavours of the cedar country exalt in this restaurant run by Sami. A large, welcoming and modern room with high ceilings that enlarge the space, and a life-size decorated cow that welcomes you to savour the mezze. A family Lebanese cuisine, tasty and very copious that respects the tradition of good hospitality. The subtle taste of spices is hidden in the moutabla (eggplant caviar), the labné (curdled white cheese), the foul medamas (crushed cooked beans)... The grills (kaftas, chawarma lahmé...) are a delight!

A cuisine of the heart and the sun, a reference in Geneva in terms of Lebanese cuisine. The setting is classic and neat and the cuisine is tasty. The mezze are delicious and generous: we like the raw meat specialties: kibbe naye and tableh naye (raw beef specialties without fat in tartar, the unctuous hommos bil lahme. A delight! The dishes are of high quality, and the prices are quite correct. A good address to learn about the flavours of the cedar country and share a whole table of small dishes to pick up!

La Véranda offers excellent food, value for money and fast service. It also serves a wide variety of cuisine that's hard to classify, as it changes with the seasons. The credo? Fresh produce. You'll find pies and faux-filets, not to mention the eternal perche meunière (which you can't get away from in Switzerland), veal à la zurichoise, tagliatelle and gnocchi. In summer, the large, charming, shaded terrace is a great place to dine or enjoy a cool lunch.

Restaurant-wine bar with a sleek, contemporary setting and generously served cuisine made from quality products. The choice is wide, a real melting pot between Italian flavors, the hunter's corner, the favorites and the classics just for carnivores, roast beef, shellfish and crustaceans - we don't forget the vegans who will also find something to their liking, without forgetting, by the way, the endless fondues. Ostriches, oxen, deer and wild boars, all the animals killed or almost are there!