RESTAURANT DE L’ÉTOILE
Read moreLocated at the gates of the Grangettes Reserve, a stone's throw from the Bouveret and the Swiss Steam park, the Star restaurant is first famous for its selection of fatty livers, to be tasted from March and green our friends périgourdins or Alsace! Fresh morels, white asparagus, meat and fish on the menu are also worthy of large tables. We appreciate the season maps with, in summer, a beautiful selection of fish from the lake and sea as well as a famous bouillabaisse in the region. In the fall, the game is honour. With a wine card with more than 120 vintages, this is an address where you can spend a delicious time among gourmets!
LE MAZOT
Read moreA 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.
LA TINERA
Read moreAtypical in chic, trendy Lugano, this basement inn, located in a vaulted cellar, offers a warm, rustic ambience. Traditional Ticinese recipes abound, the polenta and risottos are exquisite, the cheese platters incredible and the tiramisu very successful. It's easy to see why the place is such a success, as the quality of the food is unanimously acclaimed. To complete the picture, there's a fine wine list to accompany your meal. Efficient, attentive service. Friendly owner. You won't be disappointed!
LE RADAR DE POCHE
Read moreSimple, 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.
EQUI-TABLE
Read moreIn this bistro, where the cuisine is concocted using only fair-trade products, you can treat your taste buds to fine, unique sensations. You don't get to choose the dishes; each plate is a surprise. A treat with the most attentive service. The room, decorated in brown and white tones, is convivial. A must-try for taste adventurers. All the more so as everything is absolutely trustworthy: organic, regional, reasoned, seasonal, fair trade of course... and recommended by Michelin and Gault & Millau. A fine selection of wines.
RESTAURANT MUENSTERHOEFLI
Read moreThe Muensterhoefli sparkles with novelty both in its atmosphere and in its food. With its Michelin star, the gastronomic restaurant on the first floor keeps its promises with refined and original cuisine. Try the cheese platter, the selection is first-rate and it is a good opportunity to discover the best Swiss products. On the ground floor, the brasserie offers exquisite home-made ravioli at affordable prices. An inspiring place!
BAO CANTEEN
A bao in Geneva? Asian and European fusion cuisine. This warm white steamed ...Read more
BISTROT & PIZZA ARGENTINO
Read moreUnder the arcades in front of Piazza Riforma, this restaurant stands on the site of an old bistro that already existed in the 1930s. A very pleasant spot in summer, with an airy terrace that's always busy. Good traditional Italian cuisine with a modern presentation. The pizzas are crisp to perfection. The best part is that you can choose 2 pizzas in one! The dough is extremely thin, and even the largest size can be devoured without leaving a crumb!
LA CROIX DE CULET
Read moreTaking 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.
LATERNE
Read moreJust a 10-minute walk from the town center is this excellent traditional address. Wood panelling, beams, authentic mountain furniture, bells, open fire and gingham tablecloths... the setting is set! It's in this warm, typical setting that you'll enjoy good food with family and friends. The à la carte menu features gourmet seasonal recipes: venison with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and homemade spätzli, veal liver in Madeira sauce served with Berner Röstis (bacon and cheese)... Vegetarian dishes are also available. Pleasant terrace.
REMOR
Read moreIt'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.
LE MOSAIQUE
Read moreA 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.
LE BORGIA
Read moreThe 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.
TAVERNE DE LA MADELEINE
A unique, historical and poetic address! A non-alcoholic tavern with an ...Read more
AU BON VIN
Read moreA 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!
RESTAURANT DU PARC DES BASTIONS
Read moreAn 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...
RISTORANTE BORROMEO
Tasty cuisine with a very good price-performance ratio in a restaurant ...Read more
LE PORTUGAIS
Read moreAn 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.
COTTAGE CAFÉ
Read moreWith 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.
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.
CAFE CHARLOTTE
Read moreWelcome to Café Charlotte, Basel's epicenter of Hawaiian freshness. Explore culinary creativity in poké bowls, a fusion of flavors between land and sea. For an energizing dawn, dive into a bowl of fresh, healthy breakfast. Pair it with Café Charlotte's signature Italian coffee specialty. Explore flavors with pokés: spicy tuna, salmon quinoa, vegan or chicken. Each bowl is an edible work of art, each bite a sensory adventure. Create the ultimate experience with your personalized poké!
ZUM KROPF
Read moreZum Kropf is a beautiful retro restaurant! If you want to eat traditional food in an authentic Zurich atmosphere, this is a friendly address in a picturesque and lively district, frequented by both locals and tourists. Swiss brasserie dishes: Bauernbratwurst (sausage on sauerkraut), veal cut with rösti, cooked meats. For dessert we recommend the Palatschinken (chocolate pancake) or theApfelstrudel. An excellent address!
ZEUGHAUSKELLER
Read moreThe tourist brasserie par excellence, which does not exclude authentic atmosphere or a setting. The dishes are well furnished (the salad of saveloy is delicious) and are served by friendly waiters, in traditional dress.
NOOCH ASIAN KITCHEN
Restaurant with terrace offering healthy Asian fusion cuisine in Basel.Read more
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!
YOOJI'S
Read moreLocated a stone's throw from Lake Zurich and the Botanical Gardens, Yooji's offers Japanese dishes. This chain of restaurants specializing in sushi has made a name for itself with subtle, original creations. There are several of them in Zurich, and once you've tried them, you'll understand why! Sushi can be ordered individually or from a variety of platters. The sushi conveyor transports us to the land of the Rising Sun. An outdoor area allows customers to dine outside in fine weather.
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
Here, the tradition of good hospitality and good food is perpetuated. One ...Read more
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.