Guidebook for Geneva
Food Scene
A few minutes walk away from the apartment and perfect for your morning bread/pastries and coffee/tea. Known for its thin fruit tarts. Also serves lunch.
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Pâtisserie Mage Sàrl
52 Rte de MalagnouA few minutes walk away from the apartment and perfect for your morning bread/pastries and coffee/tea. Known for its thin fruit tarts. Also serves lunch.
Great Pizza and Italian food. Doesn't take reservations so either go early or be prepared to wait with a drink at the bar.
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Luigia
24a Rue Adrien-LachenalGreat Pizza and Italian food. Doesn't take reservations so either go early or be prepared to wait with a drink at the bar.
Italian restaurant that is always full of people - a good sign ;) No reservations.
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Da Paolo
3 Rue du LacItalian restaurant that is always full of people - a good sign ;) No reservations.
Cours de Rive
Cours de RiveFor those who can't give up their morning Starbucks
>Brasserie de Molard (brewed beer&snacks)
>Cafe du Centre and Molino (restaurants)
>Tour du Molard (a wine bar-quite unique and cozy) >Globus (dept store with upscale supermarket & drinks&dining).
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Place du Molard
Place du Molard>Brasserie de Molard (brewed beer&snacks)
>Cafe du Centre and Molino (restaurants)
>Tour du Molard (a wine bar-quite unique and cozy) >Globus (dept store with upscale supermarket & drinks&dining).
22 grand'rue
22 Grand-RueYummy crêpes in the historic Old Town. Terrace in the summer.
Super yummy Thai restaurant with beautiful decor. Note - it's upstairs but there's a cheaper, simpler version below it that is just as good but with a smaller menu.
Boulevard Georges-Favon 19
Super yummy Thai restaurant with beautiful decor. Note - it's upstairs but there's a cheaper, simpler version below it that is just as good but with a smaller menu.
Rue de Monthoux 17
17 Rue de MonthouxThai restaurant in the heart of Paquis. Great food and decor.
Little India
20 Rue du PrieuréMy favorite Indian restaurant in town.
Italian with a lovely terrace in summer. Try the penne a la siciliana!
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Rest.-Pizzeria Incontro
2 Pl. de la SynagogueItalian with a lovely terrace in summer. Try the penne a la siciliana!
Italian restaurant always bustling with people. Yummy but busy.
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La Trattoria
1 Rue de la ServetteItalian restaurant always bustling with people. Yummy but busy.
Ethiopian food. Very simple setting and a fixed menu but delicious.
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Mosaïque
31 Rue du MôleEthiopian food. Very simple setting and a fixed menu but delicious.
Singapore restaurant so lots of diverse Asian dishes. Best at lunch time with the lunch menu.
Jeck's Place
14 Rue de NeuchâtelSingapore restaurant so lots of diverse Asian dishes. Best at lunch time with the lunch menu.
Edward's
1 Rue de la CitéAmerican style deli with sandwiches made to order, salads, soups and desserts.
Great place for Sunday brunch. All you can eat buffet including eggs, pancakes, salads, quiches, crumbles, yogurt, bread, jams and more. Make sure to book beforehand!
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Tout Simplement
2 Rue de SoleureGreat place for Sunday brunch. All you can eat buffet including eggs, pancakes, salads, quiches, crumbles, yogurt, bread, jams and more. Make sure to book beforehand!
Rue de la Mairie 4
4 Rue de la MairieDelicious Lebanese food in a traditional setting.
Super yummy Chinese food if a little pricey (but Chinese tends to be pricey in Geneva)
La Baguette d'Or
15 Av. Henri-DunantSuper yummy Chinese food if a little pricey (but Chinese tends to be pricey in Geneva)
An Italian restaurant a 2min walk from the apartment, perfect when you get in tired and don't want to go too far for a bite to eat. Does pasta and pizza takeaway. Also open at lunch. Don't let the front fool you, there's a much bigger space in the back complete with a terrace surrounded by greenery.
Restaurant Pomodoro
50 Rte de MalagnouAn Italian restaurant a 2min walk from the apartment, perfect when you get in tired and don't want to go too far for a bite to eat. Does pasta and pizza takeaway. Also open at lunch. Don't let the front fool you, there's a much bigger space in the back complete with a terrace surrounded by greenery.
Good old burgers, fries, salad and delicious carrot and cheesecake.
**Hidden in the back, there's also an oyster bar, to add a more upscale touch to your evening ;)
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The Hamburger Foundation - Paquis
37 Rue Philippe-PlantamourGood old burgers, fries, salad and delicious carrot and cheesecake.
**Hidden in the back, there's also an oyster bar, to add a more upscale touch to your evening ;)
Delicious Italian food. A little more upscale and expensive. Reservations recommended.
Les Trois Verres
1 Rue HornungDelicious Italian food. A little more upscale and expensive. Reservations recommended.
Always perfect, always well priced. One of my go-to restaurant for a filling, delicious meal. Lots of heavier French fare also included but always a great selection of dishes and specials. Reserve!
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Café Restaurant des Voyageurs
6 Av. de la Gare des Eaux-VivesAlways perfect, always well priced. One of my go-to restaurant for a filling, delicious meal. Lots of heavier French fare also included but always a great selection of dishes and specials. Reserve!
Best place for brunch. In the summer there's a lovely terrace which doubles the size of it. Otherwise it's hard to get a spot without waiting in line on a Sunday morning/afternoon. No reservations.
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Ô Calme
36 Rue AncienneBest place for brunch. In the summer there's a lovely terrace which doubles the size of it. Otherwise it's hard to get a spot without waiting in line on a Sunday morning/afternoon. No reservations.
Mirtillo
130 Rte de VeyrierOne of the best Italians in town. Quite pricey though.
Thaï Genève
3 Rue Neuve-du-MolardDelicious Thai food if a bit on the pricey side.
Twins
101 Bd Carl-VogtPerfect for giant salads at lunchtime.
Yummy Lebanese in a more contemporary atmosphere. The falafels are extra crunch and soooo good!
Chez Fouad
4 Av. Pictet-de-RochemontYummy Lebanese in a more contemporary atmosphere. The falafels are extra crunch and soooo good!
Perfect for Sunday brunch or a laid back lunch a block away from the lakeside. If you sit on their terrace, you can even see the jet d'eau :)
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The Hamburger Foundation
21 Rue du 31 DécembrePerfect for Sunday brunch or a laid back lunch a block away from the lakeside. If you sit on their terrace, you can even see the jet d'eau :)
La Voile:
Great restaurant right in front of the jet d'eau. Open all day whether for food or drinks.
Quai Gustave-Ador 24
24 Quai Gustave-AdorLa Voile:
Great restaurant right in front of the jet d'eau. Open all day whether for food or drinks.
Healthy and tasty salads, wraps and soups. Everything is freshly made to order, which may mean waiting a few minutes, but they are definitely well worth the wait (alternatively, you can pre-order on-line and pick it up at a time that suits you, skipping the queue or arrange an office delivery).
Take away and eat in options are available.
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Elsalad
4 Carr de VillereuseHealthy and tasty salads, wraps and soups. Everything is freshly made to order, which may mean waiting a few minutes, but they are definitely well worth the wait (alternatively, you can pre-order on-line and pick it up at a time that suits you, skipping the queue or arrange an office delivery).
Take away and eat in options are available.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Geneva.
Tacos, tortas and tostadas using corn tortillas are served filled with chillis, vegetables, fruits and local meat. Fresh and delicious cold drinks and of course the well known traditional Mexican cocktails Tequila, Margaritas and Mezcalinas are on offer at this modern but authentic and lively place.
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El Catrín
7 Rue de RichemontMy favorite Mexican restaurant in Geneva.
Tacos, tortas and tostadas using corn tortillas are served filled with chillis, vegetables, fruits and local meat. Fresh and delicious cold drinks and of course the well known traditional Mexican cocktails Tequila, Margaritas and Mezcalinas are on offer at this modern but authentic and lively place.
Great if you feel like a burger and shake. Their onion rings and sweet potato fries are also good.
The NYC company now set up shop in Rive, serve some of the most impressive looking and seriously instagrammable crazy shakes. Famed for their craft burgers, fries and beer too, they are a great place for all day dining as they are open all day from 11.30am-11.30pm (until 10.30pm on Sundays).
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Black Tap
6 Cr de RiveGreat if you feel like a burger and shake. Their onion rings and sweet potato fries are also good.
The NYC company now set up shop in Rive, serve some of the most impressive looking and seriously instagrammable crazy shakes. Famed for their craft burgers, fries and beer too, they are a great place for all day dining as they are open all day from 11.30am-11.30pm (until 10.30pm on Sundays).
Modern Peruvian fusion restaurant. I find their tapas offerings much more tasty than their main dishes. They also have a long list of cocktails. This place is usually packed so be sure to reserve. Definitely a place for a night out among friends as it's got a cool and funky atmosphere.
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ALMA Restaurant
6 Rue Henri-BlanvaletModern Peruvian fusion restaurant. I find their tapas offerings much more tasty than their main dishes. They also have a long list of cocktails. This place is usually packed so be sure to reserve. Definitely a place for a night out among friends as it's got a cool and funky atmosphere.
Best place in Geneva for a bowl of ramen. It's tiny so not good for groups as you cannot reserve. Go early around opening time and you'll have a better chance of grabbing a seat (or in the summer when the restaurant doubles its capacity thanks to the terrace).
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Yukiguni
4 bis Bd James-FazyBest place in Geneva for a bowl of ramen. It's tiny so not good for groups as you cannot reserve. Go early around opening time and you'll have a better chance of grabbing a seat (or in the summer when the restaurant doubles its capacity thanks to the terrace).
Ukiyo Grenus
6 Pl. De-GrenusRamen or udon bowls are the stars here. Definitely recommend reserving.
American style restaurant offering burgers, ribs, club sandwiches and salads and if there’s still room for dessert – cheesecake, apple pie and key lime pie.
Brunch on Saturday and Sunday runs all day with a slightly reduced menu (see their website for further details). This place is open non-stop from Monday-Friday from 10am-11pm and at the weekends for brunch from 10am-7pm.
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Marcel
3 Rue des Eaux-VivesAmerican style restaurant offering burgers, ribs, club sandwiches and salads and if there’s still room for dessert – cheesecake, apple pie and key lime pie.
Brunch on Saturday and Sunday runs all day with a slightly reduced menu (see their website for further details). This place is open non-stop from Monday-Friday from 10am-11pm and at the weekends for brunch from 10am-7pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Closest cinema to my place - a few minute tram ride away or a 15-20min walk away.
Rue de la Confédération 8
Closest cinema to my place - a few minute tram ride away or a 15-20min walk away.
Perfect place to rent water bikes, sailboats or motorboats to spend a beautiful day on the lake
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Les Corsaires
33 Quai Gustave-AdorPerfect place to rent water bikes, sailboats or motorboats to spend a beautiful day on the lake
Perfect for a hot day spent by & in the lake with family. Big grassy area next to pools and the lakeside. Includes hot tubs, toboggan and diving platforms.
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Genève, plage
5 Quai de ColognyPerfect for a hot day spent by & in the lake with family. Big grassy area next to pools and the lakeside. Includes hot tubs, toboggan and diving platforms.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect place to go grab a drink or a coffee when the weather is nice. It has a huge terrace in the heart of the Old Town and is a 15min walk away.
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Café La Clémence
20 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourPerfect place to go grab a drink or a coffee when the weather is nice. It has a huge terrace in the heart of the Old Town and is a 15min walk away.
Pub with beer taps on the tables and awesome pizza. Monday night is all you can eat pizza for 20.-CHF
The Key & Eagle
7 Rue De-GrenusPub with beer taps on the tables and awesome pizza. Monday night is all you can eat pizza for 20.-CHF
Delicious cocktails and a full house on most nights. There are two other bars right next to it (Yvette de Marseille and Bottle Brothers) which makes for a lively atmosphere on the street at night.
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Atelier Cocktail Club
11 Rue Henri-BlanvaletDelicious cocktails and a full house on most nights. There are two other bars right next to it (Yvette de Marseille and Bottle Brothers) which makes for a lively atmosphere on the street at night.
Great cocktail bar with yummy things to nibble held by great guys. Close to home so perfect for the walk back home at night.
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Bottle Brothers - Grand Bottle
12 Rue Henri-BlanvaletGreat cocktail bar with yummy things to nibble held by great guys. Close to home so perfect for the walk back home at night.
Cozy cocktail bar with delicious drinks, great service and specialised in rum.
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Little Barrel
15 Rue du LacCozy cocktail bar with delicious drinks, great service and specialised in rum.
Situated on the lake, this place is only open in the summer months. More than a bar, it's more of an open-air nightclub (though it closes at 2AM like bars). After work and before the crowd and loud music begins, it's a great place to just grab a lakeside drink with a gorgeous view. Dress up if you want to fit in but it's not required.
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Les Voiles by Genève-Plage
5 Quai de ColognySituated on the lake, this place is only open in the summer months. More than a bar, it's more of an open-air nightclub (though it closes at 2AM like bars). After work and before the crowd and loud music begins, it's a great place to just grab a lakeside drink with a gorgeous view. Dress up if you want to fit in but it's not required.
During the day you come here to relax by the lake, tan & swim and rent paddleboards and book wake-boarding. There are actually two different bars on the same 'beach', each with it's counter for food & drink. Perfect for the hot Geneva day.
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Tropical Corner
5 - 9 Quai de ColognyDuring the day you come here to relax by the lake, tan & swim and rent paddleboards and book wake-boarding. There are actually two different bars on the same 'beach', each with it's counter for food & drink. Perfect for the hot Geneva day.
Essentials
Coop Restaurant Genève Fusterie
5 Rue du CommerceSupermarket
Shopping
Mini mall which holds a supermarket (Coop), a pharmacy, an ATM, H&M and some stores. Across the street is the Migros. Closest place for grocery shopping as it's a 5min walk away.
Rue de Jargonnant 5
5 Rue de JargonnantMini mall which holds a supermarket (Coop), a pharmacy, an ATM, H&M and some stores. Across the street is the Migros. Closest place for grocery shopping as it's a 5min walk away.
Parks & Nature
Parc des Eaux Vives
82 Quai Gustave-AdorGorgeous park with a view on the lake
Getting Around
The lake also has its public transport! Especially during rush hour and on sunny days, I highly recommend using the boats to cross. There are several on both sides and your bus tickets works on them too.
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Mouettes Genevoises
8 Quai du Mont-BlancThe lake also has its public transport! Especially during rush hour and on sunny days, I highly recommend using the boats to cross. There are several on both sides and your bus tickets works on them too.