Guidebook for Genève

Ariel & Jennifer
Ariel & Jennifer
Guidebook for Genève

Food Scene

Because it's a Geneva classic and there's something for everyone.
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Café Remor
3 Pl. du Cirque
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Because it's a Geneva classic and there's something for everyone.
Because it's super close, the food is decent and the vibe is ok too.
Tam Tam Café
8 Rue du Pré-Jérôme
Because it's super close, the food is decent and the vibe is ok too.
Because the food is great and the setting in the Parc des Bastions is unique. The service can be a bit slow sometimes, but the atmosphere is worth it.
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Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des Bastions
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Because the food is great and the setting in the Parc des Bastions is unique. The service can be a bit slow sometimes, but the atmosphere is worth it.
Because it's open 7/7 non stop from 11 to midnight, extremely rare in Geneva! and it's the best place to get a consistently tasty rotisserie chicken or a good salad for a great price, in a friendly atmosphere. It's also in the old town, convenient and scenic.
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Chez ma Cousine
6 Pl. du Bourg-de-Four
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Because it's open 7/7 non stop from 11 to midnight, extremely rare in Geneva! and it's the best place to get a consistently tasty rotisserie chicken or a good salad for a great price, in a friendly atmosphere. It's also in the old town, convenient and scenic.
The title says it all. Come here for quality fast food burger. Open all day, made with fresh ingredients. No vegetarian options that we know.
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The Hamburger Foundation
21 Rue du 31 Décembre
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The title says it all. Come here for quality fast food burger. Open all day, made with fresh ingredients. No vegetarian options that we know.
Extraordinary Japanese cuisine with tatamis in the basement. Fine dining.
Takumi
2 Rue De-Candolle
Extraordinary Japanese cuisine with tatamis in the basement. Fine dining.
Surprising tea room that expanded with its brunch options and small dishes. And of course, the macarons. Open every day!
Ladurée Geneva, Quai des Bergues
33 Quai des Bergues
Surprising tea room that expanded with its brunch options and small dishes. And of course, the macarons. Open every day!
Awesome salads and wraps! Fresh ingredients with options for both veggie and meat lovers. Best for lunch, to dine in or take away.
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Elsalad
4 Carr de Villereuse
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Awesome salads and wraps! Fresh ingredients with options for both veggie and meat lovers. Best for lunch, to dine in or take away.
Elegant, cosy and famous for its artwork on the walls, this restaurant is also great for a Sunday brunch. When the weather allows, there's also a large outdoor patio in the back ;-)
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Ô Calme
36 Rue Ancienne
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Elegant, cosy and famous for its artwork on the walls, this restaurant is also great for a Sunday brunch. When the weather allows, there's also a large outdoor patio in the back ;-)
Considered as one of the best burger places in Geneva. Veggie options
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Inglewood Plainpalais
44 Bd du Pont-d'Arve
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Considered as one of the best burger places in Geneva. Veggie options
Top floor of the shopping mall Manor. A nice view of the city from the terrasse and very affordable buffets for breakfast lunch and dinner. Get there on time, 8-11, 12-14, 16-19h.
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Manor Genève
6 Rue de Cornavin
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Top floor of the shopping mall Manor. A nice view of the city from the terrasse and very affordable buffets for breakfast lunch and dinner. Get there on time, 8-11, 12-14, 16-19h.
Famous for its best Swiss fondue, together with the Cafe du Soleil. Not the fanciest atmosphere, if you compare it with the first of Gruyerien in Chene-Bougeries, near the French border.
Restaurant Gruyérien
65 Bd de Saint-Georges
Famous for its best Swiss fondue, together with the Cafe du Soleil. Not the fanciest atmosphere, if you compare it with the first of Gruyerien in Chene-Bougeries, near the French border.
Great atmosphere, one of the best Swiss fondue places ever.
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Café du Soleil
6 Pl. du Petit-Saconnex
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Great atmosphere, one of the best Swiss fondue places ever.

Essentials

It's usually pretty crowded, so go as soon as it opens, or right before it closes. It's the best value for money.
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Lidl
61 Rue Prévost-Martin
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It's usually pretty crowded, so go as soon as it opens, or right before it closes. It's the best value for money.
It's rarely crowded, so it's easy to get in and out quickly. They also offer great rotisserie chickens for an easy meal.
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Coop Supermarché Genève Augustins
76 Rue de Carouge
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It's rarely crowded, so it's easy to get in and out quickly. They also offer great rotisserie chickens for an easy meal.

Entertainment & Activities

Easy-going vibe, and great for swimming in the summer or enjoying the sauna and hamman in winter. Excellent fondue too!
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Bains des Paquis
30 Quai du Mont-Blanc
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Easy-going vibe, and great for swimming in the summer or enjoying the sauna and hamman in winter. Excellent fondue too!

Sightseeing

Walk along the dock and get right underneath. The water fountain is 140 meters high and danses with the wind almost everyday. It kicks at 10AM, worth being around for good pictures. From there you can take a public taxi boat to the other side ;-)
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Jenevská vodní fontána
Quai Gustave-Ador
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Walk along the dock and get right underneath. The water fountain is 140 meters high and danses with the wind almost everyday. It kicks at 10AM, worth being around for good pictures. From there you can take a public taxi boat to the other side ;-)
Amazing viewpoint of all the region at the top of the Saleve mountain. Take the bus 8 to the last stop then walk across the border into France. From there it's a 10 minute stroll to get to the cable car, or, if you like hiking, to walk the 1.5 hour trail up the mountain! And get back down with the same cable car. Bring snacks - there's only a small snackbar at the top.
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Téléphérique du Salève
Route du Téléphérique
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Amazing viewpoint of all the region at the top of the Saleve mountain. Take the bus 8 to the last stop then walk across the border into France. From there it's a 10 minute stroll to get to the cable car, or, if you like hiking, to walk the 1.5 hour trail up the mountain! And get back down with the same cable car. Bring snacks - there's only a small snackbar at the top.
Stunning view of the city and the lake from the top of the cathedral. Entrance fee and narrow schedules but worth the visit. Check online.
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Katedrála svatého Petra
Cour de Saint-Pierre
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Stunning view of the city and the lake from the top of the cathedral. Entrance fee and narrow schedules but worth the visit. Check online.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Kempinski hotel has a bar and tea room on the second floor, with a great terrasse open and a peculiar view of the lake
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FloorTwo
19 Quai du Mont-Blanc
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The Kempinski hotel has a bar and tea room on the second floor, with a great terrasse open and a peculiar view of the lake

Arts & Culture

The top floor contains a fun gallery displaying all famous Swiss Swatch watches from all decades ;-)
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Cite du Temps
1 Pont de la Machine
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The top floor contains a fun gallery displaying all famous Swiss Swatch watches from all decades ;-)

Parks & Nature

Three parks connected offer plenty of spots to connect with nature with views of the lake and the city up to the United Nations
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Three parks connected offer plenty of spots to connect with nature with views of the lake and the city up to the United Nations