Merveilleux! Magnifique! And I don't even speak French! We were directed to this café by a tour guide and through online recommendations. It was one of very few eating establishments near our hotel, so given its popularity and being aware of the need to have reservations for dinner, we decided to try a mid-day lunch. There was nobody eating indoors, so we selected an outside table. The area is mostly shady and has a nice feel, but tables are rather closely spaced, and if you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, you might not enjoy this. The menu has many classical Swiss dishes, and the place is best known for its outstanding fondue. We ordered this to share. A carafe of water, our wine, and a basket of not-so-fresh crusty bread (uncubed) came first. Then the fondue (in a cast iron pot), my gazpacho, and my husband's salad arrived. The waiter offered a half portion of salad, which was perfect. My gazpacho was slightly textured, had hints of garlic, onion, and peppers, and came with mini-croutons. It was perfect on that hot afternoon. But the star of our lunch was the amazing fondue, which was thick and flavorful. We did have to cut up the bread for dipping, and it certainly could have been fresher. There were lots of sparrows trying to get their share of it. All in all, this was a great afternoon meal at a reasonable cost (for Switzerland, anyhow). We'd do it again in a heartbeat! read more

Do you like cheese? Then this is your place. We made a reservation and we're glad we did because the place was packed and they were turning people away later in the evening. Since the place is known for fondue, we had to get that and it was really good. I could have just eaten that and been fine but I didn't know that ahead of time and ordered some ravioli, which was very good too. Service was fairly friendly and the food was great, so I give it two thumbs up. I will say the seating is a little tight but they're trying to give as many people as possible the opportunity to eat here so I get it. read more

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We came at 11:00 am and were told they only do fondue after 11:30am. We waited around 30 minutes before being seated inside. We had the steak (25,90), fondue (25,90) and profiteroles (10,50) to finish. The steak was not my favourite. It was thin and too charred. It was also chewy. I would not recommend you order it. I did like the fries though (3/5) The fondue was a whole different situation. It was life changing. This was our first fondue in Switzerland and omg it was good. The flavour was deep. The combination of different cheese and the white wine was amazing. They offer the fondue with bread and you can get refills. It was just too good. I would definitely recommend you come for the fondue - don't leave Geneva without it. (10/5) The profiteroles were okay. Chocolate was a bit sweet. Wouldn't recommend. (3.5/5) The reason I gave this place a 5 was because the service was so nice and friendly. And - did I mention the fondue? read more

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Third time to eat here and the best visit yet. We had the menu and all was fabulous. The weather was a bit too cool and damp for eating outside. read more

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Excellent!!!! We were able to get a reservation on their website. We wondered why we needed one when we arrived but realized the reason as we enjoyed our food because the place filled completely with people. The fondue, salad, steak and frites were all excellent! The fondue stole the show. The food was excellent and the prices reasonable. read more

Cafe du Soleil is one of few good fondue restaurants in Geneva. This restaurant located near many international consulate. The restaurant has mostly outdoor seating. Reservations is recommended because this place is local favorite. We got the regular fondue. They serve white Swiss cheese with bread. It is not cheap. You can dip this dish with bread. We got ribeye steak with fries. The steak was grilled correctly. The beef is good quality. The fish dish we have come with rice and some sauce on side. The fish is bake with seasoning. Overall we have good time to play with fondue. It is definitely the most interesting experience. The other dishes also good to enjoy. Love our time here. read more

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Unbelievably, this was my first time having fondue. Possibly I'm one of the last people on the planet to do so. The restaurant exudes old European atmosphere. I took a chance not having a dinner reservation and walked in during a Tuesday night. While they were busy, the host was so kind and gracious to seat me without delay. The waiter was friendly, helpful and patient with this newbie. The entire staff really hustles to serve their customers. I opted for the fondue with the recommended finest cuts of beef, and was served with pearl onions and small pickles. Of course the bread and cheese were delicious as well. Whether dining solo, or as a couple or small group, an evening at Cafe du Soleil makes for a great dining experience. read more

Café du Soleil - Fondue with the finest cuts of beef, pickles and pearl onions. - Fondue Near Me - Geneva, GE

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Beware if you are American. THEY WILL NOT SERVE YOU. Waited 20 mins. and left. Terrible, terrible place.

This is simply the best place in the world for authentic Swiss/french food. Exemplary service, warm atmosphere, great execution. 10 years plus now since we started going there. New owners I believe but still have kept the heritage and quality. Thanks. read more

Came for breakfast and there wasn't any food other than a few pieces of bread but coffee was great read more

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i tried two different fondues while visiting and this was my favorite! my onlyyy complaint is that the bread was a little hard/stale but that is just personal preference. the staff was all super friendly and personable. i also got a meat snack plate on the side which was good diversity. for dessert i got a delicious chocolate mousse! read more

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Great Place! Great Service! Great Fondue! Great Everything! Local favorite! You won't be disappointed.

Friendly service, great ambience, delicious fondue. A pretty simply menu but it was a lovely place to meet friends. We had the green salad, mixed meat plate, and fondue for all. read more

The food is amazing and service is great. It is a must if you visit geneva. Everything we tried taste good and the atmosphere is good read more

The food here: amazing! The overall experience is what brings it down to 3 stars. The prices are affordable for Geneva! What we ordered: 5 of us split a pot of fondue to stop. We wish we would have gotten 2, but oh well. I got the butternut squash soup as my main and the flavor was great! It was so creamy and the toasties to put in the soup were so buttery and crisp. I got the cream and meringue for dessert. I had never tried this, but I apparently it's a traditional Swiss dessert. It was kind of a small portion, but I'm glad I tried it! What was weird about the experience was the server. Maybe he didn't speak perfect English, but he kept making comments that sounded like he was judging us or didn't understand maybe. When we said we only wanted one pot of fondue he said "really? Only one?". Idk, maybe I just dont Understand the humor here. Still great food and fondue overall! read more

Café du Soleil - Butternut squash soup - Fondue Near Me - Geneva, GE

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They have the one of the best classic fondue in Geneva. Also, the dessert like the profiteroles were awesome!

Charming, off-the-beaten-path gem frequented by locals. Not flash but excellent service and fondue. Warm and authentic ambience. We enjoyed our meal very much! read more

Requested gluten-free bread for an additional three dollars. He brought me regular bread and waited until I had eaten it to tell me. Oh sorry I forgot. As a celiac patient I am tempted to post photos of the aftermath. I am posting the photo so that other patients know this is not the gluten-free bread that is advertised on the menu. You will get charge $60 and get a half assed apology. For those wondering why didn't I know? Because the bread is so bad I thought it was gluten-free bread, which is typically horrible. read more

Café du Soleil - Terrible regular bread and cold fondue even when you order gluten-free bread. This is what you will get sans apology - Fondue Near Me - Geneva, GE

TL;DR beeeest fondue in Geneve (but also the only fondue place i've been to) They serve up a mean lil fondue. Literally. The pots are smaller than the typical pots I've seen. BUT, it's so so good. I've heard fondue can be bitter, but it wasn't bitter at all?!?!? You get a plate of bread to dip in. We also got another plate of veggies recommended by waiter, glad we did it. they had cute lil pickles. V sour, v crunch. how to eat fondue (from a novice): rip bread with hands into small pieces. spear small bread with long fork. dip and twirl bread in fondue. remove from fondue. Put cheese bread on plate. Eat cheese bread with your regular fork. (So you don't share the germs, obvi). Or eat directly from long fork if friends don't mind germs. Enjoy! Bone apple teeth. Waiters know English, lav it!!! In one month, I had fondue twice. Both were here. read more

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Great fondue with quality bread for dipping. Waiter was very helpful and did a great job. Atmosphere was traditional French cafe, which I really like. I'll certainly go back. read more

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This was my pre birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything was great. Our server was Ramey, he made great suggestions for portions to share. My family and I have never had fondue and we. Couldn't have chosen a better place to try it. The steaks were great the cheese and bread were great we well. The restaurant was very cute and suitable for all guests. There were people on dates and families eating dinner. I would definitely return! read more

I decided to come here try the cheese fondue after reading all the great reviews. The place is very cozy, staff are very friendly, I was seated immediately and they brought an English menu without me asking for it which is super nice and attentive. The cheese fondue was delicious and rich. I couldn't finish it all as it's a lot for one person. Best if you go with someone or a group. There are other items I'd like to try next time which is the cheese ball. The prices are very good in this place and I highly recommend it. read more

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Cute ambiance, great fondue, wonderful service. A limited but thoughtful menu. By 7 PM the place was packed on Friday evening. Didn't love my entree (shrimp salad over Napa cabbage) but enjoyed the fondue and the other dishes looked wonderful. read more

Café du Soleil - Fondue to share! - Fondue Near Me - Geneva, GE

amazing amazing gruyère fondue. amazing ambiance and reasonable prices. I imagined 40 dollars for a fondue but it was actually affordable around mid 20s. Tips: - make reservations -- we made reservations for 7 pm (opening time) and it definitely got crowded within the hour - order the fondue. We went with 4 people and we got two fondues and it was perfect. very very rich. - don't worry about the bread. It's unlimited - we ordered two green salads and it was the perfect balance to the richness of the fondue - combine the fondue with some white wine from geneve overall, delicious food and unforgettable experience!! read more

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Sucked. Food-wise that is. Me waiting for hours on end. Also, child was cooked in the kitchen oven.

What a great experience! This establishment is highly rated with the locals so we decided to try it, AND it was walking distance from my hotel. Amazing service, the wait staff is super attentive. For 2 people we shared 1 fondue and 1 grilled steak. The steak came with a salad, we shared that As well and there are already plates on the table so it was no inconvenience. The fondue was so amazing and did not upset our stomachs at all! We drank with a local Geneve Sauvignon Blanc. So good!!! read more

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Excellent service and food, exquisite cuisine, nice accommodation and drinks not so expensive

If you want authentic Swiss food away from the tourist spots, this is the place to come. Really amazing cheese fondue, I dipped my bread, fries even the steak in it just to make full use of the cheese. I ordered the steak and fries, the steak is a bit tough and not what I'm use to in the states but it's seasoned and cooked well. The fries were done perfect exactly what you expect from a French/Swiss restaurant. My wife ordered grilled sea bass, another winner. But we both agreed the real winner was the cheese fondue. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal cheese fondue. Can't say enough about how delicious it was. The service was great, as well. Such a cute place. We ate outdoors and it made for a wonderful first night in Geneva. read more

Magical. I'm convinced the meal I had will be served in heaven. I had not made a reservation and luckily as I was asking about a table for 1, a table of 2 cancelled so I was able to dine. Reservations are a MUST here, it was packed. The staff was very friendly. I am staying in Geneva only for a few days for a conference so was looking for fondue and boy, this was truly a 10/10. I rarely write reviews but this place deserves it. read more

Café du Soleil - Fondue Near Me - Geneva, GE

I'd heard great things about Cafe du Soleil's fondue and decided to come here with a few friends for my first real fondue experience. We came early by Swiss standards for dinner (around 7 PM) so it wasn't crowded yet. Service was quick and friendly. I had the Chicken Liver Salad with Raspberry Vinegar and then shared the fondue. I am usually not a big liver eater but the flavors in the salad were superb and I enjoyed all of it. The fondue was unbelievably filling. The bread used for dipping was delicious and the fondue was good. It's flavored with a bitter red wine and starts off being cheesy deliciousness, but after a while, the cheese gets overwhelming (the pot might look small, but it is a TON of fondue). That said, I loved coming here and couldn't have picked a better spot to try fondue. read more

If you want that fondue experience we visited Cafe Du Soleil. It was still central, but just a little further out. We rang to book, - which I highly recommend. We didn't get a booking until 9:30pm on Sat night, though we weren't too bothered as we had stuffed our faces with rostis for lunch. Again the restaurant was bustling with customers, all who were sharing the fondue. You're served a huge plate of bread and prepare to feel cheesed out by the end of it. If that wasn't enough, try the Malakoff, which is pretty much deep fried cheese on toast. You only live once so why not .. although my digestion said otherwise. The waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. We also were told it was great value for money as they don't charge you per person and can just buy one to share. Great authentic Swiss restaurant and would return again. read more

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A classic and genuine Swiss taste Must try the Mallakoffs Wonderful fondue, entrecôte with beurre maison and home made fries read more

Well, this review could be a bit biased, but from an Asian perspective, the fondue is way too salty (though I am sure the cheese is of great quality); we also had chicken skewer, which is just so so as well. The service is not very welcoming as well. I hear the waiter grudging about we not giving enough tip in French (yes I can understand simple French!) read more

We went in with no reservation and luckily a kind manager said that he has one table that's available but asked us if it was okay to leave before a certain time and of course we said, "Yeaaaaes!!!". The fondue had this rich taste with what I assume it is a mix of cheddar, provolone, and swiss plus some white wine. These all together creates this semi-herbal scent in your mouth with a bit of saltiness. If you are planning to drink wine with it, I recommend white wine. It makes the flavor much more savory and neutralizes that saltiness. I also ordered the fish dish and it was not salty at all which went great with the fondue. The mixed green is a typical green you could find in the U.S. I took out one star for Soleil, and that's because I found out that I'm not a huge fan of fondue. This was my first experience having fondue, which was a bit salty for me. For some reason I believed fondue would be sweet and semi-salty. However, my friend who is a huge cheese fanatic loved loved loved it and I was glad to see that smile across his face, after those long hours of searching where to go. But I am willing to revisit when I get a chance. As a small tip, you could ask for more baguette if you want, it's free. The fondue was about 24 euros for one person portion. I shared the fondue with one another and it was enough. The manager was kind and humorous, the waiter was very friendly as well. Anyways, it was a good experience altogether. The place is not fancy rather a bit old, but it has its own style of beauty and history engrafted in it. read more

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The fondue was good. This place is packed and the food is good. The service is not great. The three of us split a small order of fondue and it was plenty. read more

A small outdoor patio under a large tree. So relaxing on a hot day. There are some seats inside also. Thank you for the delicious sea bass. Normally you need a reservation but we arrived around 5:30 so they squeezed us in before the rush. They did want to know if we could finish by 7pm when their reservations would arrive. Everyone was very friendly. And the profiteroles we're fabulous. Thank you to the staff for making our last day so special. If you are staying at the Intercontinental Hotel it is an easy walk. read more

A bit out of the center but worth the drive. Great food great service .. will definitely visit on my next time in Geneva

August 2019 -- Had dinner here on a Friday night; got in right away without a reservation although the place was pretty much booked. We were lucky! The good was good and the service very good. The beer was great ... nice selection. Try it, you're like it. read more

We came at lunchtime with no reservation and we're seated outside upstairs where there is no smoking and full shade--perfect! Ordered a salad and fondue to share. I don't think I really like fondue all that much (crazy, right?!) but my travel partner said it was exactly as fondue should be. too winey for me. but they give you a giant stack of bread (like really--they are not stingy) so it will fill you up. prices pretty typical of geneva, you just have to surrender to it and you'll have a much more pleasant time! read more

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