The best restaurants Geneva

A little air of Manhattan, in the middle of the business district, Geneva version in the heart of the banks? Immersing yourself in a New York atmosphere with the warmth of American contact makes a change, and makes you want to take off again for the United States. The menu also offers typically American dishes: T-bone steak, winter hot dog (with foie gras, a whole program), burgers, tomahawk steak, enough to recharge your batteries for the afternoon or a night without dreams. Excellent cuisine and a menu that is constantly renewed.

Still during your exploration of the old town, you will not miss the wooded front of this restaurant. This one offers great Swiss classics, like the unavoidable fondues, with champagne, morels, half and half, fresh tomatoes and boletus... or fondues bourguignonnes. If you are not aficionados, you can fall back on the entrecote or the perch fillets. Enough to recharge your batteries to continue your visits.

The motto of the Café des Banques is clear: "the establishment is exclusively reserved for epicureans". The menu humorously displays terms belonging to the economic domain to present its French cuisine dishes with an Italian touch. It makes no secret of its orientation towards bank customers. Among the "starter purchases" are pan-fried veal rice, marsala juice and mushroom fricassee. In the "fish and meat holding" the filet féra from Lake Geneva a la plancha. It is a bistro with a pleasant atmosphere.

A regulars' den, renowned for its excellent value for money. It offers recipes that mix original flavours from here and elsewhere: Moroccan four-spice omelette with fresh salmon hash and raw vegetables, sautéed duck with black mushrooms accompanied by sautéed rice noodles or surimi caponata, courgettes and tomato splits. On the other hand, the pot of cornettes with chorizo, shrimps or tomatoes, as well as more traditional dishes such as beef steak, cold roast beef are always on the menu.

Vegetarians and vegans looking for healthy meals to brighten up their day will be delighted here. Here's an address that's right up there with the times. 100% buffet (everything by weight), 100% vegetarian restaurant, all homemade products, vegan and gluten-free. Ecological restaurant committed to reducing waste. Seasonal products and many local partners. Everything is planned and inspired so that the goodness of food sublimates your body and mind. A culinary enthusiasm that you'll adopt as part of your lifestyle.

A food and wine pairing experience. Lavinia offers the opportunity to enjoy any bottle from the boutique in its restaurant, which also serves as a wine bar. The wine list includes more than 2,500 references and some twenty wines by the glass. Wine lovers are seduced by the quality. An invitation to a gustatory journey that will delight your taste buds for lunch on weekdays. You will be delighted with its Simmental veal chop cooked at a low temperature and its pan-fried ceps and pommes grenailles. A beautiful refined bistronomic atmosphere.

A strange name for this atypical restaurant, doesn't it? This name comes from the chimney sweeping profession which consists of maintaining and repairing chimneys. It is a tribute to the profession previously practised in this place by Ernest, an ancestor of the present owners. It has been completely redecorated with an flawless design, repainted in dark red and adorned with contemporary artworks. This beautiful industrial area, with a concrete floor and large bay windows, has become the new lively and trendy place of the Acacias district. The restaurant swings between Italian cuisine with its famous antipasti, homemade pasta such as spinach ravioli and truffle oil, and food with Mediterranean influences. You can come with a group of friends whether it is for lunch or in the evening for an aperitif in a trendy spot. Still, note that the open-space side can generate a little resonance depending on the number of customers. Terrace in summer.

A very Carougeois style where the sound of our footsteps on the old parquet floor has something poetic about it.

The old wooden bistro tables and the exposed stones of this café give it a bohemian spirit. We already see ourselves having a good time, and a simple look at the map confirms it.

The Equinoxe is perfect for tasting seasonal dishes and the terrace in summer is fabulous to linger.

A Chinese adage says, "Anything with legs that is not a table, that has wings that is not an airplane, can be eaten!" This restaurant proves it. Traditional Chinese cuisine offering the great classics such as jiaozi (Chinese ravioli), caramelized beef, fish from Sichuan (a region known for its very spicy dishes), etc. A Chinese restaurant where you will be spoilt for choice between fish, pork and seafood. A trip to the land of Chinese gastronomy, particularly rich and creative depending on the region.

We love him without limit! The tables look like a canteen, in the room below. The rest of the coffee seems to have stayed the same for ages. The restaurant even offers specialities such as cordon rouge, prepared with horse meat. The match apples are very good here, as is the meat, and the atmosphere is worthy of the bistro establishments of the 1940s to 1960s, where workers met the elderly, broke students and local residents. Terrace in summer, rather noisy.

Café Saint-Jean is a package of authenticity and essentials in all its splendour! Several assets: a pretty terrace in the heart of wooden constructions on the roof of the CFF tracks of Saint-Jean, in a quiet place. The second one, the owner, with a Geneva accent to be cut with a knife, and who welcomes you with an obvious pleasure, and in the eyes as an invitation to fraternization. The third, a feeling of being a little at home. The fourth, as the master of the house says: "Here, we do little, but we do well".

A strategic location for this crêperie just a stone's throw from St Peter's Cathedral and housed in an old building. One can stop on the pleasant shaded terrace after visiting the remains and cathedral. You can continue to admire the old stones while enjoying a savoury pancake made with buckwheat flour, like the Valais with mushrooms and cured ham, to regain your strength. The place is certainly touristy, but it extends your escapade in the old town. All the more so as there are not many creperies in Geneva!

Contemporary urban chic setting for this Italian-style restaurant-café. The square bar is located at the back of the room and harmoniously overlooks the space. The small intimate cocoon of the round table and its curtain of orange strips is very coveted for sharing the meal. According to your desire, you choose your "Side". The "al dente" side with pastas and a choice of 30 different sauces served in a bowl. The "evolving salads" side with more than twenty proposals. Or the "beef" side. Good atmosphere.

Asian hors d'oeuvre, dishes (beef, pork, shrimp, chicken) Asian, Cantonese or white rice and desserts: Mövenpick ice cream, fruit salad, lychees… delivered to home in collaboration with Pizza Line (same number, possibility of ordering pizza at the same time).

An unpretentious Thai restaurant, with the Asian dishes we know: spring rolls, red curry chicken, or, even more exotic, the chicken marinade filled in its "pandan" leaf. Nothing exceptional at this address, but the food and service is simple and decent, although one can sometimes get impatient at the moment of the shot. A good quality/price ratio.

For lovers of Korea, this is an authentic restaurant full of Korean specialities, including the famous barbecue. The frame is simple, prices are relatively high in the evening, but the kitchen is quality.

Café Gavroche is also an establishment where you can eat well without fuss. An atmosphere of tolerance can be felt in this café-restaurant. Mezzes are offered with portions of hummus, eggplant caviar and other delicious sauces, served with an oriental flatbread. But above all, the place is known for a speciality: the galette du Gavroche. An extremely thin pastry, cooked in a healthy way, to which chicken and goat cheese are added on a base of tomatoes, peppers and aubergines.

An air of Japan and pure gastronomic happiness. The setting is traditional and a large Japanese clientele attests to the excellence of the cuisine. As in Japan, a very wide range of sushi, sashimi, maki and temaki are offered. Everything is a treat, as if we were in the land of the Rising Sun. At the time of writing, the very famous cook has unfortunately deserted the restaurant (hence the closing of the room in the evening). The dishes proposed to taste on the spot at midday or to take away in the evening remain very refined. A recommended address.

We walk on the site as in the aisles of the supermarket, the shopping cart in less and the ancillary shops plus like Switcher or boots. There is even wine or flowers! Fresh and chilled products are carefully packed and all our order is shipped in padded boxes. And you pay how? By credit card, or payment bulletin.

Under the sign of Dionysus, as announced by the oak barrels installed in front of the door. We enjoy carefully prepared dishes. The customer is invited to pick up his bottle in the cellar, to taste it on the spot or at home. The cellar keeps little wonders from the greatest Bordeaux vineyards, reds, organic whites, Swiss or French, to be tasted in a charming bistro setting. The cellar is very rich, but the wines are for all budgets. Excellent welcome, a good address where the wine, of very high quality, flows freely.

Very simple  : one of the chefs of nomadic flavours comes home and prepares in our kitchen a meal worthy of a great chef, what they are  !

Located in the heart of the Pâquis district near the lake, this quality restaurant offers traditional Swiss cuisine with local dishes from the cantons of Valais and Grisons. Raclette, homemade cheese fondue, malakoffs, but also Burgundian, Bacchus or Chinese fondues. Very good welcome and impeccable service. A unique table not to be missed! Excellent fondue and a mountain setting that makes you want to put on your skis or crampons right away.

A bit of countryside at the foot of the old town, the Veranda Café promises you a bucolic stopover in a space with a warm atmosphere that the terrace, on sunny days, is sublime. Attended by the inhabitants of the district, you will discover Geneva from the inside in all conviviality and harmony. The establishment, run by a passionate team, offers dishes that combine traditional cuisine and sobriety. The importance is to awaken the pleasure of the palate with family and patriotic recipes, such as the papet vaudois or the warm tomme vaudoise.

This is guaranteed under the branches of the fig tree which gives its name to the restaurant. A few steps from the Servette, in a very quiet street, Salam warmly welcomes all lovers of middle eastern cuisine. In the absence of indoor space, we eat on the mosaic tables of the lovely terrace in summer and in a tent heated in winter, waiting better, perhaps… Difficult to make its choice between different kinds of mezze and above all a large number of original hot and cold dishes, such as cabbage cabbage, lamb stew to okras and coriander, vegetarian kebbé, the aubergines salad… accompanied by an excellent manaïche, sort of galette to thyme. Also 13 CHF to take or CHF 17 on site. It's all home and very fresh. Also to take or in catering service.

It is a tribute to the culinary tradition of southern Italy. The fragrant smells of olive oil, pizza dough and pastas made in an artisanal way as our Italian grandmothers used to prepare them. It is all the art of living in the Italian way of life that is served to you in copious plates. The dishes want to transmit all these ancestral values and the Luigia pizza is the effigy of it. Enjoy the crunchy pizzas made with cooked ham, boletus and truffle sauce, or the desserts, such as tiramisu, rum baba or panna cotta.

In the heart of Carouge, this is a good place to stop off at the end of the day or for a lunch break during your visits, to take the time to savor a menu inspired by Swiss and Italian cuisine. The dishes are refined and original, seasonal and based on fresh produce unearthed on the market by the chef. Snail ravioli, scallops, perch fillets, seasonal game products, all from the Geneva region. It's all there: excellent service and a warm welcome. A short, simple menu. All homemade.

Bar, rotunda or terrace? The restaurant is at the heart of the Jardin Anglais. From here, you can contemplate or be mesmerized by the blue glow of Lake Geneva, in a verdant setting. The restaurant serves European cuisine and Sunday brunches. From the top of your terrace, you'll be right in the middle of the action! You can enjoy tapas, steak, traditional fondue, salad or the famous Sunday brunch (children's entertainment 11am-1.15pm) as you gaze out over the jet d'eau or admire the famous flower clock.

The THF at Les Pâquis is the initial location. It offers you a homemade burger break like in a vintage American resto-bistro. Once immersed in the retro atmosphere of the other side of the Atlantic, the classic Bacon, Cheese or Hamburger menus are served to you in a copious and tasty plate. All that's left to enjoy is your butcher-style minced steak from the best Swiss farms, a light loaf of bread made by their baker, and homemade fries. At the THF we are sure to have a delicious hamburger in a warm atmosphere.

At Alfredo's, it's the atmosphere of an Italian cantina where very good pizzas are served for an interesting price in Geneva. In the summer, the terrace on the square looks like an Italian plaza and one appreciates being served quickly. A simple but good address.

An address for small budgets: considering the standard of living in Geneva, the prices are moderate. This gargote offers a very wide range of Chinese and Thai dishes. It is the canteen of the rue de Carouge. It is an address without fuss, but it remains famous for its Asian dishes. The service is more than fast in this restaurant. The great classics are served, such as ravioli, Thai soups, fritters, curries, rice and fried noodles, tofu, fish or duck fritters - the choice is yours! Also available for take-out.

Peru has its high peaks, Geneva has its Alma with "haute" gastronomy! Far from us the stereotype of the Peruvian restaurant with colourful tablecloths and a folkloric atmosphere. Here, we focus on the origins of Latin American flavours and we revisit the dishes to give them a contemporary panache in a cosy and trendy lounge universe. An ethni-chic décor and tasty dishes to discover such as the unmissable pulpo anticuchero (grilled octopus, anticuchera sauce, potatoes and lemon wild rice).

The Mikado concept makes it possible to eat healthy and quickly the assortments of sushi, sashimi, salads, kebabs and desserts displayed in the cold banks. Just like the cafeteria model, it's easy and simple: just choose and serve yourself directly before going to the checkout. An assortment of Japanese products is also on sale in a delicatessen style. The preparations are made on the spot by an experienced team that masters the art of sushi with incredible speed! The game here is not the Mikado but rather the handling of the chopsticks!

Mikado is the Geneva brand that is on the rise when it comes to sushi. It is the ideal choice for a light and tasty lunch break with good assortments of sushi and sashimi. A design setting that you can have time to look at when the queue reaches the street. You make your choice as in a self-service before going to the cashier. The place is zen and design and the cleanliness is impressive for an establishment that offers fast food! It's also a small grocery store, so you can play the Japanese chef!

There is only one exclusive dish, a beef entrecote with Paris butter served with fries and a salad. The establishment takes pride in the famous "Paris butter sauce" developed in the kitchen, combining spices and fine herbs. The secret of the recipe has been jealously guarded since it was perfected in 1930. This dish will allow you to face the cold winter days. The setting evokes a Parisian brasserie from the 1900s. A few steps from the train station.

Located in the heart of the superb Hôtel Président Wilson, this restaurant is an empire of the senses, a universe of creativity and refinement. One of the best, if not the best restaurant in Geneva. Enjoy refined cuisine while admiring the superb panoramic view of the lake and Mont Blanc massif through the large windows. This Michelin-starred establishment is well worth a visit. The presentation of the dishes could be a work of art, followed by the pleasure of tasting them. A moment of pure bliss.

Under a barbaric name, it is simply the restaurant of the Geneva International Conference Center (CICG), in the center of international organizations, 5 minutes from downtown and 10 minutes from Geneva Airport, MIP Restaurants is a 500^m2 restaurant space located on the^1st floor of the CICG. It is a convenient and inexpensive address to discover, the quality cuisine and its location in the heart of international Geneva, an undeniable asset for internationals, tourists and locals. On site, the Bar Léman serves breakfast and snack formulas and light meals.

In this gourmet bistro, the emphasis is on the quality of seasonal products. The menu is renewed regularly. Stracciatella of mozzarella, Granny Smith and chopped sorrel, pluma of Pata-Negra lacquered teriyaki style, chopped raw and marinated veal or cappuccino of garriguette strawberries with lemongrass and madeleines, your taste buds will be satisfied. The setting is nice, in a family place that brings warmth. The street separates the restaurant from the Arve river, no doubt the beneficial influence of the water makes you feel even better!

So, a glass of good wine to end a day at a hundred miles an hour? Then you can try some colorful dishes. Depending on the inspiration of the moment, you can choose between a grilled octopus, a codfish steak, tapas - a description just to give you an idea, the menu changing very regularly. Perfect also for an afterwork aperitif in a good atmosphere to relax. The establishment even offers cooking classes.

Sushi lovers will be delighted to taste Moshimoshi sushi, made in the pure Japanese tradition. For a tasty gourmet moment, try the Moshi Roll Salmon-Shrimp-Advocate-Mango!

Immediate takeoff to tex-mex countries. In a modern setting with an open kitchen, the Taco Rico offers a wide selection of tacos, buritos, quesadillas and nachos for a jump to Latin America in just a few bites. The freshness and quality of the ingredients in these tacos guarantee a break full of flavour. The tinga will spice up your meal with spicy notes. Close to universities, students are fans of Taco Rico and they are right, because everything is really good and the service is very fast and professional.

A convenient, quick-service takeaway for bagels. We make the bagel of your choice in front of you, and you can enjoy it wherever you like. We offer a range of bagels with rich fillings, as well as a veggie and weekend version. The bagels are named after each neighborhood in Geneva. The choice of ingredients and bread is wide, and the result is excellent. An excellent option for a quick lunch by the lake, in a park or elsewhere in the open air. A very good address in this category.

Located at the beginning of the rue de Lausanne, Léman Tacos offers a small menu of burgers and tacos with a taste of the four corners of the world: Hindi, American, Swiss... The adjoining bakery offers bread for the sandwiches to give them an extra softness. The pizzas can be eaten to go or in the nearby Mon Repos park. A "fast" kitchen for those who are hungry at all hours. The terrace below allows you to eat in summer.