Every time I eat at Café des Bains, I try something new; it's always excellent. Today there were…read moreeight of us for lunch, and everyone was delighted. Despite last-minute additions and cancellations before our meal and the late arrival of some friends, Katinka and Vanessa remained charming throughout. The cuisine is very refined, and the portions are perfect. The value for money is excellent; Vanessa and Katinka are always remarkably cheerful and attentive. We had a friend with a severe disability with us, and the Café staff went out of their way throughout the meal to ensure our lunch for eight went perfectly; they even lent a hand to help our friend get to his transportation. In the spring and summer, there's a lovely terrace with patio umbrellas in the outside courtyard.

(4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Water(still) = (4) very good ** Espresso = (4) very good FOOD: ** Amuse Bouche = (4.25) Very good ** Meringue Crushed w. Raspberries & Double Cream = (4.25) Very good ** Bread w. Olive Oil = (4) very good * Artichoke w. Mustard Vinaigrette = (3.75) Good * Veal Milanese = (3.75) Good

Manora is great especially if you're wanting something quick though it's all the way at the top of…read moreManor so either take the escalator, elevator or stairs all the way up to the top floor. I didn't get a chance to ever eat the actual food here and only the pastries of which both were underwhelming. What's great about this spot is that it's cafeteria style. So you have stations and you can grab your tray and order at the made to order pizza station or curries or sandwich or juices. It was cool to see little mugs with chocolate pieces which you can get hot chocolate made in front of you. Seating can get crazy. Sometimes you'll have to share some tables because some tables are communal where we had an interesting encounter with three guys on their phones seemingly talking to someone on their phones....seemed like they were on speed dating or chat rooms. It was really interesting. Anyways, you may have trouble getting a large table, but be patient. There's also a restroom up here too which is nice. I wish I did get a chance to eat something other than the pastries, but at least it's cheap and fairly fast. If you want something faster, just go to the first floor and grab something from there.

OMG, how have I not discovered Manora before, and why have I not been eating lunch here EVERY DAY??…read more Manora is a food court covering a good portion of the 4th floor Manor Department Store. But don't let the "food court" description fool you, this is not your boring pizza-chicken-or-burger type of joint. The restaurant is comprised of islands of food stations, where they will cook/prepare your food behind the counter as you wait. The pizza station has bowls and bowls of fresh ingredients that you can choose yourself, the grill station has sausages, pork chops, skewers, schnitzels, and much more. You can either choose a fresh cut and wait while they grill it for you, and grab a pre-grilled portion if you're not feeling the wait. Nice sandwiches, an extensive salad bar, espresso station, and an enormous counter of desserts, asian stir fry station, and pretty much anything you can think of. The presentation is tremendously appealing, and prices are reasonable (I got away with a nice cut of fresh pork chop and a side serving of rice and grilled broccoli for about CHF16.50). Dining mate had jambalaya, which, as she put it, hadn't quite decided whether it wanted to be cajun or Asian (cajian...?). It's not the highest quality of food you can find, but I definitely did not feel like I was being gypped of my money, a feeling I get way too often here in Geneva. The very presentation of the food, and the option of creating my own dish piece-meal (and thereby having control over how much I actually spend) was almost an empowering experience, food-wise. We also had the whipped tiramisu and apple crumble, both sinfully delicious. It gets crowded during lunch, but it's mostly eat-and-go traffic, so you won't have to wait too long for a seat. Did I mention the panoramic view from the terrace on a sunny day is amazing?

Amazing experience! I went there on a Friday evening with my…read moreboyfriend for a nice summer dinner and it was totally worth it. Friendly staff, beautiful terrace and great decoration. The food was exquisite! We had the Menu Terre et Mér and everything was perfect. The quality of the products used are very high, and most of the ingredients are grown in-house. Every single course was extremely delicious. Do not pass on the cheese here! They have a trolley with numerous cheeses and they are delicious. They also serve some little bite-size sweets before the dessert, which I found very thoughtful!

The saving grace in Geneva if you're looking for some hip hop on a weekday…read more Ask around and eventually you'll end up at Barbershop, if you're lucky. It's a super dope bar located off a main road and they play recent and older music from Notorious BIG to The Roots, and the cocktail menu is extensive. EXTENSIVE. I just had a couple of beers because a player was on a budget and my Francs were lacking, the only thing is they close at midnight throughout the week, but there are other bars and restaurants that stay open until 1 that are around there. Highly recommend to get your vibes going for the night!

Great place and cocktails... the staff are really friendly…read moredespite being super super busy... I had an aperol spritz which was really great ... you should visit if u are in the area

Cafe Du Rond Point, what an incredible experiance. I had been in Geneva for a week and finally made…read moreit to this fantastic location. From the second I walked in the door, I was greeted with a smile and hello. The aroma of the food was most inviting. We were seated, and when they realized that we were Americans, they gave us the most lovely waitress who happened to be from Boston, MA. That alone was enough to make me feel welcome. The restuarant was packed and yet our server was on top of us at all times. She was able to manage all the tables she had and ours on top of it. I asked several questions about the wine and beer options and she gave me detailed and distinct descriptions. Since her recommendation for the wine was so on point, I asked for her recommendation of food. Again she hit it out of the park! We had the most amazing pot of deliciousness. It was baked and steamed sauerkraut with sausage, bacon, pork tail, and potatoes. I ate like it was going to be my last meal! It was one of the best dishes I have ever had. I only wish I would have found this place on day one. The view is impeccable, its almost all windows so you can see all of the beauty geneva has to offer. If you want to get a true Genevan experiance with genuine happy locals and great service. Well you must stop at Cafe Du Rond Point. The food with its magnificent flavors will knock you off your feet. Their knowledge of their product will help you ease into the right choice for you. You will NOT regret your meal at "Cafe Du Rond Point" !

Despite all the really bad reviews, it was convenient for us to eat here, so we took a chance and…read morestopped in for a meal. We soon deeply regretted this decision. We waited and waited to have someone come take our order. The food, when it finally came, ranged from passable to just plain disgusting. There was also a distinct odor of trash in the restaurant, but it's debatable if that smell came from kitchen garbage or from the manager who was just about the rudest, nastiest most ignorant man we've met in 11 years of traveling in Europe. When I went into the bathroom, I was in there less than a minute when suddenly the lights turned off. As a person with a disability, I became frightened and disoriented finding myself in the dark. When I finally made my way out of the bathroom, this manager immediately confronted me and shouted: "What do you think you're doing? Now I have to clean up your sh*t!" First of all, I was not in the bathroom to do that. But even if I were, is there some Swiss law against doing that? Because there certainly wasn't a sign saying not to, so what business was it of his? Secondly we couldn't believe someone would talk to a customer like that! When I said we'll be writing about this experience he mocked me as if he were a little nasty child on a playground. He brought me to tears. I didn't get his name, but he was thin, about 5'6" with receding brown hair and spoke English well. To be fair, there must be something very wrong with this person. But still, this place is to be avoided at all costs. If I were starving and this were the only restaurant open in Geneva, I'd rather eat from a dumpster. It would probably taste better and the management surely couldn't be worse!

Lovely little Italian restaurant cum brocante by Parc de Eaux Vives. We first spotted this…read morerestaurant after a walk in the park and their terrace was so enticing that we had to come back. We had dinner there on a drizzly Monday evening and started with a couple of wines by the class on the terrace (we simply said "vin rouge" and "vin blanc" and didn't know what we were getting, but they served us very nice wines at a reasonable price). I had a pasta dish with octopus, which was delicious, and my hubby had steak, which he really enjoyed as well. At some point, it started to rain so we had to move inside for our meal and things got more interesting. They have fantastic vintage stuff inside, including a gorgeous lemon yellow Vespa, LV luggage, and as it turns out, the bar cart of our dreams! A couple of free limoncellos later, we were carrying home our gorgeous new bar cart (the damage was 200 CHF but well worth it, as it's the most unique wooden one we've ever come across!). All in all, it was a 300 CHF night out, but the memories are priceless!

Absolutely wonderful dining experience and the best puttanesca I've ever had! Highly recommend a…read morevisit.

Chic & old-worldly at the same time, this chocolate, pastries, tea-room caters to a crust that is…read moredefinitely on the "upper" side of Geneva society.

This is a modern upscale twist (but not overdone) on the Swiss tea room experience. Even the small…read moreseating area in back has some funky light fixtures that add a nice touch. However, the service (at least for me) was not snooty. There are two separate counters, one for those requesting pastries, sandwiches, or salads and the other for those taking chocolate or deserts. I can't speak to the lunch items, as I took away a yummy looking modern version of a chocolate mouse tarte, and a sampling of their hand made chocolates. There are many chocolatiers in Switzerland doing their version of chocolate, and most of them are standard average Swiss goodness, but these for me stood above that. They have a variety of original flavors, and the ones I have tasted so far were superb. The chocolate tarte was also divine. I will definitely be taking my friends back here. I will need to try the food sometime and comment on that.

Best hot chocolate ever! I never tried anything else on their menu, but their hot chocolate is to…read moredie for. Great place to sit and people watch outside while sipping on your hot chocolate. Perfect location in the heart of old town Geneva. They also have blankets for the winter when it is cold. FYI I like my chocolate more creamy, which is how their hot chocolate is

La Clémence is such a beautiful place to have a coffee and a bite to eat~!…read moreI came here for lunch and I'm certainly not disappointed! You can order a large range of hot or cold drinks, alcoholic or non alcoholic and also some sweet and savoury dishes. The price is not exorbitant like many other places, and I was happy to lunch here! I would highly recommend this little gem on top of a hill in the Vielle-Ville and should you get the opportunity, eat outside with friends!