The best French cuisine restaurants Romandy

A traditional brasserie that takes us back in time with old photos of Lausanne hanging on the walls. Beautiful light wood design. In the basement, a carnotzet allows you to taste cheese specialties in a typical setting. You can enjoy all the traditional "caquelons du vigneron" cuisine, where you cook the meat in red wine. The menu is rich: fondues, cheese crusts, röstis, malakoff, meats, lake fish, sauerkraut, sausages, papets vaudois, you name it! The choice is wide.

Jet-set, glitter and above all an enviable location with your feet in the lake! It's like being on a yacht in Saint-Tropez! The big sail suspended from the ceiling is a wink to the outside environment. The cuisine is fine, subtle and delicious and uses only fresh produce. We recommend the place for the contemporary setting, and for the very well prepared fish. And all this with your feet in the water in the tropics of Geneva!

The ideal place to enjoy brasserie and local dishes at reasonable prices. The menu features fondues, casseroles, malakoffs, burgers, bavettes de boeuf, choucroutes garnies... This restaurant was already in existence in 1912, when it was a stopover for stagecoach drivers on their way to France. The decor, barely changed, may seem a little old-fashioned today. But the walls, if they could talk, would tell you some very funny stories! Traditional atmosphere guaranteed.

You are not dreaming when you arrive by the freeway on the outskirts of Geneva, from Lausanne, it is indeed bison that graze peacefully in the parks. Bison made in Switzerland. The menu presents bison in all its forms, which by the way is 75% less caloric than other red meat. You can enjoy it as a starter with carpaccio, homemade terrines and red onion compote with sweet spices and port. The main course can be a tasty bison entrecote or for a more modern version, a burger.

The Café Romand is the heir to the golden age of the great Lausanne brasseries, and one of the last authentic pints in the canton of Vaud. Sitting in a typical wooded setting of yesteryear, you will enjoy traditional dishes as well as omelettes, sandwiches and soups. The Café Romand, which has existed since 1951, is an institution in Lausanne. The service could be more pleasant, but its roughness is part of the décor! Its large bay window illuminates this old painting with a thousand lights to add a pleasant touch of modernity.

On the Vaud Riviera, in a former art gallery, La Galerie offers an enchanting setting and view of Lake Geneva, with a magnificent terrace. Favoring local producers and lake fish, chef Jérémie Cordier, rated 15/20 by Gault & Millau, transforms dishes into works of art, fusing flavors, textures and colors. The plate becomes a canvas on which the chef expresses his creativity. Every mouthful is a gustatory voyage.

Facing the lake, between the tourist office and the landing stage, Le Métropole boasts one of the most remarkable locations. Divided into two rooms, you can either enjoy a drink in the bar area, or sample delicious Swiss specialities or pizzas in the brasserie. But what we really appreciate is the large terrace that welcomes us all year round, allowing us to admire the magnificent scenery and relax. Of course, because of its strategic position, the place is very busy day and night.

It's a charming little neighborhood bistro, a place for regulars who come in the morning for their coffee, or a place to discover. Mr. Louvier is the chef at Le P'tit Carougeois, serving delicious perch fillets with homemade fries. The dishes are simple, traditional and regional, and there's a great menu for meat lovers. Two small terraces on the street or garden side await customers. Open on Saturday evenings in November and December during Carouge's many events.

The Genevans like to come and enjoy a good glass of ice cream as soon as the first rays of sunshine in May warm up the Place du Bourg du Four. Known for its large terrace, this brand offers a small restaurant serving salads, sandwiches, focacciasand toast for lunch. It is also a good address for a plate of pasta with a choice of spaghetti carbonara with a sauce made according to the rules of the art, from penne to salmon. An envious place for a break in the old town and from here you can even see the top of the water jet!