MARCEL
Read moreIt'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!
LE 45
Read moreThis 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.
RESTAURANTS DU CASINO
Read moreIn 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.
CHEZ SAMI
Read moreThe 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!
LE DIWANE
Read moreA 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
Read moreLa 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.
LE RÉSERVOIR
Read moreRestaurant-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!
LE NYAMUK
Read moreIt is an alliance between the world of travel and that of literature. What happiness, then! It's a departure to the antipodes before time when you enter this restaurant associated with a superb bookshop and a travel agency. It's first a virtual departure to Thailand, while savoring the delicious gastronomy of the kingdom of Siam. We come back to browse a guidebook, discover a travel writer, drink a tea and dream of an elsewhere, find new ideas for departure and prepare your next trip. Travelers, this is your domain!
NOMADES
Read moreIn a setting with warm colors, you can enjoy a good cuisine from Morocco and Lebanon. Thus, we enjoy couscous, keftas, tagines served in large dishes, mezzes..., all in a dimmed atmosphere for an oriental flight. You can smoke a hookah on the summer terrace and be tempted by the oriental desserts (under the sign of sugar!). A small journey to let our senses discover spices from elsewhere, in the district of the Caves, ultra lively and really nice. In the dining room, the only drawback is that it is a bit noisy.
BOCCALINO
Read moreWith its light wood decor and bright rooms, this pizzeria offers gourmet or more classic pizzas, pasta and other traditional Italian dishes, making it a good stop-off for lunch in this area after, say, a visit to the Olympic Museum or a stroll along the lakeside quays between two parks. We've thought of everything, especially the children, with a corner dedicated to them, which is always good to know. The pizzas are good, and the service professional and welcoming. Recommended address.
BAAN CHIANG MAI
Read moreIn the heart of the old city, a small terrace announces a departure - for the moment virtual - towards Thailand. A small dream, enough to make you want to head back to Chiang Mai, again and again. Like the country, the sense of welcome and customer service is at the rendezvous, in this establishment, as always when traveling in Asia. You will be able to taste the excellent typical cuisine of the northeast of Thailand, like the som tam green papaya salad. The prices are a bit high, like in other restaurants in the center of Geneva.
PASTA&VINO
Read moreFrench cuisine, fondues, wine by the glass, every month ten white and ten red wines are honoured. This restaurant also offers a fondue menu, consisting of dried meat, onions, gherkins, half-white and rustic bread, steamed apples, fondue half Vacherin Fribourgeois, half Gruyère half-salted and fresh pineapple for dessert. Superb cellar to discover dating from 1860. Everything is made here to have a good time around a good little glass and, as he also does karaoke, sing along! A nice and friendly atmosphere.
RANI
Read moreEn route to Kerala, in southern India... In the image of the country, it's a hymn to spices and unique flavors, and like all of India, an explosion of color in this fine establishment of Indian gastronomy. The range of spices is an invitation to travel, including cardamom, coconut, mango, ginger, saffron and tamarind, and the friendly staff are always ready to recommend the best meats in tandoori, tikka or massala sauce, accompanied by a delicious lentil daal. Delicious, recommended.
LE VIEUX LAUSANNE
Read moreAt the foot of the cathedral, this pretty house with green shutters, classified as a historical monument, prepares classic inn-style cuisine, but also Scandinavian specialities. Two kitchens and a choice of two atmospheres (with identical menus): the brasserie, which is friendly but a little noisy, or the elegant corridor with a more intimate atmosphere. To top it all off, the reception is friendly and the terrace very pleasant in summer. The establishment also houses the Giraf bar (drinks and cocktails in a 1980s musical atmosphere).
ZE FORK ON THE WATER
Read moreA very typical address run by a group of efficient and friendly jokers. The terrace overlooks Quai Perdonnet, the lake and, of course, the giant fork planted in the water that gives the restaurant its name and is the emblem of Vevey. This fork in front of the Alimentarium certainly inspires the chef, who offers an original cuisine with masterful flavors and meticulous presentation. It's beautiful and it's good from starter to dessert. Lovely terrace and beautiful interior. Attentive service.
LA CARAVANE PASSE
Read moreThe camel painted on the wall guides you to find the way to the menu! An itinerant escape to the heart of Lebanon. Feeling carried away by the atmosphere of the caravanserais of yesteryear where merchants used to stop for a meal, here is what this stopover with a thousand oriental flavors promises: Kaftaet kebbe (meatballs), hummus, eggplant caviar, falafel, tzatziki, couscous with grapes and cinnamon. This mezze restaurant and bar, with its friendly atmosphere and very pleasant welcome, is a good stopover for spicy and generous reunions!
SEN
Read moreThe delicacy of Vietnamese flavours is very well highlighted at Sen family restaurant. Whether you love phô soup or bánh bao, a bun stuffed with meat or vegetables and steamed, all the best specialties of northern Vietnam are presented on the menu. Save a good place for the dessert to treat yourself with the banana on a bed of tapioca with coconut milk, a real treat! The cuisine is prepared in the purest tradition. A moment of escape in the heart of Geneva guaranteed.
ÄTA MANGER NORDIQUE
Read moreHead for the Far North, for Nordic gastronomy and, in this case, Stockholm. If you're not exploring Scandinavia, you'll get a taste of it through its gastronomy and the establishment's setting, reminiscent of Swedish bistros. You're sure to enjoy some excellent specialties. Äta means "to eat" in Swedish, and you'll love it! You'll discover what smørrebrød "buttered bread" is: slices of rye bread topped with herring. Connoisseurs will appreciate the many variations of salmon gravlax.
SWISS BISTRO
Read moreAfter shopping in Balexert, why not enjoy a quiet stop in this restaurant next to the Suitehotel? There are tasty rösti prepared in twelve different ways: mushrooms and cream, saveloy and onions, bacon, tomatoes, veal sausage or Zurich style. There are also other classics, such as the traditional macaroni as the farmer would prepare it on his mountain pasture, the raclette as much as you like or by the portion and of course the fondue. The prices are very reasonable. Simple setting but authentic cuisine.
CAFÉ DU MARCHÉ
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LE BERCEAU DES SENS
Read moreTreat yourself to a little gastronomic extravagance - it's well worth it. A Michelin star, the restaurant of Lausanne's renowned École hôtelière is an ideal testing ground for young students. It is, as its name suggests, an empire of the senses, or almost: the beauty of the setting, opening onto a beautiful view of the mountains, the excellence of the service, the finesse of the presentation, the refinement of the dishes, which are constantly reinvented according to the seasons and the creativity of the team. The menu description is a journey through flavors. Recommended!
THE GARDEN ON THE LAKE
Read moreA beautiful terrace in a park facing the lake. Slightly set back from La Tour-de-Peilz, the restaurant of the Hotel Bon-Rivage is a haven of peace. Roses and a vegetable garden surround the beautiful terrace, lending a romantic atmosphere to the place. The restaurant serves trendy gourmet cuisine full of flavour. The menu, which changes regularly, features elaborate seasonal cuisine. The tone is set. You'll enjoy it all the more on sunny days, with your eyes lost in the blue of the lake. If prices are high, go there for a drink.
LITTLE INDIA STREET KITCHEN
Read moreThe message "Sat Sri Akal" ("Welcome and thank you for tasting our dishes") welcomes us. It is in an elegant setting, subtly coloured and sober in the decoration that you will let your appetite be bewitched by the soft Indian music. A beautiful variety of dishes are proposed à la carte like the Chef's specialities: sauteed shrimps simmered in a tomato sauce, chicken inspired by recipes from Punjab (North India), massalas, biryanis, tandooris.
PONTE VECCHIO
Read moreThe restaurant combines a sense of welcome and a desire to satisfy the customer with quality food. The mythical and romantic bridge inspires the flavours of Southern Italy. For the experts, the pizza dough is of legendary finesse. The chef offers a variety of fresh pasta, even more numerous than before, as the menu has expanded a little. There is always spaghetti with seafood. The portions remain generous. The wine list includes Amarone, Brunello, Barolo and Montepulciano, among others!
MIYAKO
Read moreAn ode to Japanese gastronomy in this top-of-the-range restaurant. Miyako means "heart" in Japanese. It is at the heart of Japanese traditions that you will be projected in the space of a meal. Everything is done to ensure you this escape among 3 different atmospheres. The Teppan-yaki (cooking tables) cooks carve the fresh products in front of you. On the lower floor, the tatami lounge guarantees you an ideal intimate place to savour excellent sukiyakis served by young women in traditional clothes.
LE PETIT
Read moreTucked away above La Chiésaz, this fine address (formerly Chez Dallen) offers fresh, sincere, tasty and inventive market cuisine. Chef Philippe has realized his dream of owning his own restaurant, and you can feel his passion in his menu, which evolves with the seasons, as well as a few additional dishes depending on the day's deliveries. Everything is homemade, using mainly products from local artisans. A simple table of good products appreciated by locals and walkers alike. Bon appétit!
ÉLIGO
Read moreAnother one of those trendy new tables that move the people of Lausanne in search of a different atmosphere and inventive dishes. Éligo offers a refined, tasty and generous Italian gastronomy based on fresh and seasonal products. Chef Enrico Ferrari is part of the new generation of Italian chefs who are characterized by their creativity and modernity. It's not cheap, often complete, but it's worth a try! Why Eligo? It means "making a choice". You have been warned, but the pleasure is all yours.
HUNG-WAN
Read moreWhen you want to enjoy steamed sea bass, crispy beef, grilled shrimps with garlic and above all real Pekingese lacquered duck, there is only one address: the Hung-Wan. These refined dishes typical of Hong Kong gastronomy are prepared here with delicacy and authenticity. As often in Asian restaurants, the welcome is impeccable and discreet. Little extras that are not to be disliked: the view of the lake and Sunday brunches.
NIRVANA
Read moreNewly refreshed, we let ourselves be guided in the discovery of Nirvana! This gastronomic Indian restaurant and lounge bar has a very high-end décor and furniture, with representations of Hindu women's faces on the walls that never leave your eyes. The atmosphere, very Bollywood chic, is cosy and warm, the service is pleasant and the cuisine refined. You can enjoy traditional Indian dishes such as tandoori chicken, massala lamb or shrimp and prawn biryani and get drunk on the spicy flavours.
MILAN
Read moreA veritable institution since 1910. Here, Italian cuisine is approached from a refined, family-style perspective, with no emphasis on pizzas - which aren't on the menu, by the way! We prefer to offer you great pasta dishes: tagliatelle with truffles, or simply homemade ravioli, but also saffron risotto, zucchini-crusted bass, spaghetti vongole or meat specialties. The house specialty, which will never be taken off the menu, is of course veal liver Venetian style.
LA BAVARIA
Read moreLocated on the steep Rue du Petit-Chêne, between the train station and Saint-François, this Munich brewery dates back to 1872 and is truly part of Lausanne's identity. It's a true Lausanne institution. In a wood-panelled décor, with carved Bavarian friezes, the waiters carry heavy trays of sauerkraut and mugs of beer. Note: often crowded and, as a result, noisy. In summer, the small wooden terrace is perfect for watching passers-by. Chef Geoffrey prepares seasonal cuisine all year round.
LA GARE CULLY
Read moreAlthough the restaurant is very famous, the establishment also includes a typical café and a wonderful shaded terrace. The menu, complete and very tempting, announces as well breaded tomme on salad, filet of perch meunière or fresh pasta, as beef flank steak with shallots, all complemented by burgers or vegetarian dishes. In addition to this, we also offer plates of the day that change according to the chef's inspiration. During the Cully Jazz Festival, this is the place to go! Even without the festival, by the way!
MANORA
Read morePerched on the top floor of the Manor department store, overlooking the rooftops of Geneva and St. Peter's Cathedral, this self-service restaurant offers well-balanced, affordable meals at any time of day. A wide variety of soups, large salads, fish, meat, grilled meats, pastas, vegetable buffets, woks and freshly cooked dishes are on offer. It's a high quality self-service restaurant with a warm atmosphere. Pizzas and pasta à la minute are served on a 300-seat terrace with a breathtaking view of Geneva and the Jet d'Eau.
LE CHAT ROUGE
Read moreOlé, waving your hats around like a sombrero, you're in Mexico! We offer two main courses: the spectacular molcajete, first of all. A pre-Columbian Mexican specialty. Chicken, pork, beef and lamb for the meat version, prawns, monkfish and squid for the fish version are mixed, melting, grilled in a delicious way by this unique process. Another house specialty is the filetitos. Served in a cast iron dish, meat, chicken or shrimp, minced, have been carefully prepared in a marinade based on Mexican spices.
RESTAURANT VIEUX-BOIS
Read moreA sumptuous building dating from the 18th century, located in the heart of the international organizations district, right next to the UN palace. The students of the Geneva Hotel School are doing their trial run there. They are in the kitchen, preparing the dishes and serving in the dining room. They are perfecting their knowledge, and the result is a success. The seasonal menu is composed of refined dishes, always well presented. A pleasant terrace opens on the Ariana park. A break before visiting the UN or the International Red Cross Museum.
L'ACCADEMIA
Read moreA corner of Italy in the Hôtel d'Angleterre, a superb 18th-century building. In 1816, it played host to the sulphurous Lord Byron, famous poet and great defender of freedoms. Aromas, flavors, colors and freshness are the order of the day in this upscale Italian gastronomy restaurant. The bill can be high, even very high. In summer, take a seat on the terrace, where the panoramic view over the lake, as always, completes these moments of pure bliss, offering a real escape.
2LA RUE
Read moreLover of good home cooking? An address not to be missed in this picturesque district of the Pâquis. This gourmet bistro, decorated with mismatched chairs and tables painted and sometimes personalised with the names of the regulars, is a warm place at any time of the day for a small coffee, a little balloon of wine or a meal with the dishes of yesteryear: poached eggs meurette, onion soup, coq au vin, tripe à la lyonnaise, apple pudding, entrecote d'Herens? The dishes are often served in a cast iron pan on the wooden table.
L'OLIVO
Read moreIn the heart of the Hilton Geneva, the Olivo offers a stopover with Mediterranean flavours. During the summer, the terrace opens onto a beautiful setting and this ensures a total change of scenery without having to take a plane. Its hundred-year-old olive trees and its organic vegetable garden give us a breath of fresh air. The chef honours Italian dishes with a contemporary touch: pasta, lobster risotto venere, salmon antipasti, beef fillet Fabisala, or wild sea bream in a sea salt crust. A beautiful Italian escape.
RESTAURANT EDELWEISS
Read moreDo you want to return to Switzerland in its pure state? Its folklore and culinary traditions? Then spend an evening at the Edelweiss in the mountain pastures: a real chalet reconstructed in the room where you can enjoy your meal to the sound of yodlers and alphorn. This real chalet in the heart of the town offers typical Swiss dishes (fondue, raclette, rösti , warm tomme salad) . The Swississime fondue served with dried meat from the Valais and a glass of kirsch maintains the original culinary tradition. Conviviality "made in Switzerland"
PAKUPAKU
Read moreHere, the cuisine is composed of small dishes to be ordered for the whole table, in all conviviality. It's like anisakaya (a kind of Japanese bistro), where everyone picks and chooses according to their tastes and desires and shares with their neighbours, in a contemporary and neat setting. Vegetarian dishes, salads, sashimi (raw fish), brochettes (chicken, eel, shrimp), dim-sum (spring rolls), noodles (vegetable or meat noodles), fish dishes ( teriyaki salmon), meat and poultry ( takaki beef, Karaage chicken).
LA SIXIÈME HEURE
Read moreAn interesting and original concept: a restaurant combined with a flea market! This café-restaurant offers several options for dining, sipping tea or taking a table home... In the truest sense of the word: you really can leave with a chair or table under your arm after your meal! On sale are ex-style Bauhaus lamps, chandeliers, lamps, tables and chairs, but not necessarily the ones you'll be sitting in. The cuisine is simple but good. A good address. For a snack, you can enjoy delicious homemade desserts.
LE VIEIL OUCHY
Read moreLe Vieil Ouchy in Lausanne offers an idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Geneva. Enjoy the romantic ambience of candlelight and soft lighting, with a breathtaking view of the Alps. The restaurant serves authentic, tasty Swiss cuisine made with fresh, local produce. Let yourself be tempted by the delicious fondues, prepared with passion, such as black summer truffle or morel. Le Vieil Ouchy is committed to using fresh, local produce, giving priority to short supply chains. Fish is caught daily in Lake Geneva.
EMILIOS
Read moreIn the beautiful and peaceful shopping street that has reached the Plaine plain since the Place des des Philosophers, a small Greek restaurant and caterer delights us with Mediterranean flavours. Music on Friday evening and Saturday evening except in summer, in a framework all that is simplest, with a smoking room and a non-smoking room. Moussaka, mezze like taramossalata (cod foam foam) and spanakopitakia (laminated with spinach and cheese), not forgetting the baklava, which makes us travel to this magnificent peninsula. Of course, one of the many Greek wines on the map.
JECK’S PLACE
Read moreSpecializing in the cuisine of Singapore and Thailand, Jeck's Place invites us to travel to Asia. The decoration is clean and neat, the welcome is pleasant and the meals are tasty. The Singaporean cuisine, relatively unknown, is marked by its diversity. Malaysia, China and Thailand mingle in our plates to offer a clever mix of flavours and aromas. You can enjoy shrimp with sesame, fish with ginger in chilli sauce, beef with Singapore curry or tofu goreng. Simple but good!
AU PETIT PORT
Read moreIt's a charming setting where you immediately feel at home in bright, cheerful rooms with unpretentious decor. On sunny days, you can enjoy the terrace overlooking the lake and the beauty of a panorama you'll never tire of. Le grand tableau noir indique les suggestions et menus du jour. We always serve well-prepared lake fish, such as char, perch or féra fillets, accompanied by a glass of fine Vaud or Valais wine. Un petit moment de bonheur, sur fond de grand bleu du lac.
FUJI
Read moreA little sushi or maki break on the spot or to take away? Perched on the first floor above a pizzeria, the place doesn't look like much, but when it comes to cooking, quality is the order of the day. The fish are fresh and tender, the sushi excellent. The welcome and the service are pleasant and warm. It would be too bad to stop at the outside of the restaurant and not taste the culinary delights of Fuji! A perennial address.
MONTREUX JAZZ CAFÉ
Read moreGeneva's Montreux Jazz Café is now in its hometown! Relaxed luxury and a décor inspired by the environment of the famous festival of the same name. Generous cuisine, a selection of the region's finest vintages, surrounded by archives of the greatest concerts, in a setting imbued with emotions dating back to 1967. Whether you want to share a few tapas in a musical atmosphere before attending a concert or play, it's always a place full of energy! Don't miss out on cocktails at Funky Claude's bar. Concert program.
BELLA VITA
Read moreLife is good, it's true, especially when it comes to having a good time in a real Italian restaurant. As generous as the pizzas, the menu is long and we note the 20 kinds of sauces proposed to decorate your pasta. The atmosphere is warm, and you will be welcomed with a free house aperitif. The two rooms are often well filled. We appreciate the menus designed to satisfy all appetites and especially the weekend menu with a choice of pasta, risottos and pizzas. It's ideal for families.
THAÏ PHUKET
Read moreA pretty, hushed decor, typically Asian, where you can treat yourself to specialities such as shrimps with Thai curry, pad Thai noodles with shrimps or chicken with green curry and Thai basil leaves. Very close to the Palace of Nations, the place is taken by storm at noon by international officials. A nice wine list for lovers of good wines.