Came to this fantastic little café with a colleague for lunch. Thankfully we were having a late…read morelunch (about 1pm) as we hadn't made reservations in advanced, and there was one table remaining for two. Definitely reserve in advance if you plan to eat here. The atmosphere is cosy and inviting. You feel as if you are in an intimate historic French bistro, thanks to the wood panelling and wall of antiquated black and white photographs. We each had the plat du jour, which that day was a club chicken sandwich which a couple of roasted potatoes and green salad. Everything was delicious down to the yummy dressing on the salad. The greens in the salad were so fresh it was if I had gone in the back yard to pick them. The service was also very friendly. I will definitely put this on my list of places to return to. Thankfully I also noticed a flyer on the counter advertising an English brunch that takes place here every Sunday (they emphasise that the also speak English in the advert). You need to make reservations in advance. They serve from 10:30- 15:30. To find out more check out the following website: www.lebrunchclub.com. Definitely count me in to try this in the near future.

We will be loyal to this place to our dying day. It helps that it's across the street from the…read moreapartment, but we continue to come here because the menu is refreshingly simple and the food is consistently good. The owner is warm and friendly, a big contrast from other restaurants in a city that is often needlessly formal and impersonal. The restaurant is small and intimate, and has been increasingly busy in recent weeks. It's tucked away on a small side street, so the outdoor patio available during the summer is quiet and relaxed. They offer picnic basket lunches/dinners--call ahead and for the price of a meal you can take your picnic basket to the park, which is 2 blocks away. A wonderful and whimsical idea that I hope will take off. Entrees are relatively large and could suffice for a small main dish. Mains are well-portioned (meat and vegetarian dishes alike are good), and desserts are wonderful, especially if fruity. They use fresh, high-quality ingredients. If I have any complaints, they are minor: I wish they would keep more regular hours (during the week it's not a problem but on a Sunday or Monday it's best to call ahead) and they could rotate their menu more frequently (it changes once every month or two months). But both comments are a testament to how often we go--it's not their fault that we will pop in five times in a single month.

Sadly my family had a bad experience at this establishment. (Skip to the very bottom for the…read moresummary) I'm American and speak very little French, but I try and I'm polite. On holiday with my family in Switzerland and wanted to show the kids France. It was a short drive to Evian from our home base. Called a couple days before and booked connecting rooms for two nights. Added the "half-board" meal option for the adults. Showed up and checked in and headed to our rooms. They were on the third floor and we took the stairs as there is no elevator. On the way up we noticed stuff everywhere. Stuffed animals, pictures, little tables with tea cups on saucers, weird little trinkets... when we arrived at the rooms it was the same in the hallway and all over the very small rooms. This was all tolerable though not our taste. In the room we immediately got hit with strong potpourri and fragrance sticks in liquid. This was a problem for the entire family as we are sensitive to strong fragrances. We opened the windows and hid the potpourri but even after 15 mins it was intolerable. We went down immediately and requested to only stay one night as it was going to be rough on us. Sébastien Buet, the owner, said that we booked two nights and the room was cleaned and we could leave early but would need to pay the second night. Apparently we were within their cancellation policy. I was not happy but said ok. I asked to cancel the dinner and breakfast for the seconds night/next morning as we were leaving in the morning. He said ok. On to dinner... we arrived at the earliest seating because we have 2 young children. It was a 7:15 seating. We were handed the fixed menu-du-jour for the adults and a children's menu for the kids. There was no English so we asked Jean, the restaurant manager, for explanations and he gave us weak, negative effort. His attitude was basically the middle finger without saying it or doing it. We did not prefer the menu du jour options so we ordered different appetizers and entrees for a supplemental fee. He also rudely said to me while walking away from the table "you want wine or no!". Classy dude that Jean. The issues did not end there. One entree was completely wrong and Jean blamed me with his negativity. The filet mignon was ordered medium well and it was rare. We sent it back and it came out extra well done. I should have know better... With our prepaid menu cheese course and dessert were included, or so we thought... the server comes over and says that since you totally changed the menu with your supplemental order you only get cheese OR dessert. This was interesting. We asked for someone to speak with to explain what was going on. Turns out after 10 mins of somewhat embarrassing conversation, we are informed that he owner, Sébastien Buet, told the manager that we canceled our second night and the fixed menu is only good if we stay two nights so the dinner is ala carte pricing. Let's rewind, owner tells me I can't cancel second night so I agree to pay. Since I will be gone I cancel second dinner. He does NOT mention anything about the fixed menu being cancelled. I'm handed only the fixed menu menu at dinner. I never even see the ala carte menu. I order off the fixed menu and happily agree to pay the supplemental up charge. Waiter says I don't get the full meal. Basically, it was all bad. We ask to speak with Sébastien and are told he's gone for the night. We leave without cheese, dessert and are upset. Next morning I check out and pay the second night charge and ala carte price which was well higher than the fixed + supplemental fee. I wait for Sébastien to arrive at 9am. He walks by me 3 times and ignores me. I ask the front desk to get him so I can share a few words (I'm super calm through all this because I'm not going to be a ass in front of my little ones). Lydwine (excellent) comes back with a smile and a shrug and says "Sébastien does not want to talk to you". COWARD... My kids learned a few very important life lessons that day and Sébastien Buet, Jean and Les Cygnes in Evian will forever be referenced in our life stories of how not-to-be. Bottom line: if you do not speak or read French, do not like tiny rooms stuffed to the gills with gaudy crap and horrible potpourri masking other unpleasant odors, do not like rude people and cowardly proprietors then skip this place or you will feel like I did... Chevy Chase In European vacation. By the way, this is not an American rant against French people. Switzerland is epic on all accounts and the French speakers are beyond friendly and helpful.

Before going to Victoria Hall for a concert, we were seated at six in the evening…read more Outstanding service and wonderful food. Had the best tomato salad I have ever tasted. So fresh. Called a Tomates anciennes en salade. The Orielle d'Éléphant (Veal) with a salad that was delicious and fries. The veal portion was huge....bigger than my head. Very good. Good view outside. It is also one of the oldest restaurants in Geneva. If you are in the area for a concert or Opera, highly recommend.

Went for dinner last night. Le Lyrique is one of these typical Geneva restaurants. It serves French…read morefood. The quality is constant, not at all exotic and not very creative, but always good, never exceptional. Yesterday we had the evening suggestion, which was fish with prawns, vegetable, rice. It was good, very well served. It 's a pitty it can't attract more people in the evenings, because at lunch time it's always fully booked. I will certainly recommend this restaurant.

American tourists here. Food quality was very mediocre. Especially for the price they Charged…read more Staff was friendly. If you want the view experience it's a cool place but food is very very mediocre.

The staff spoke English fairly well and adored the children. The children's menu needed explanation…read morefrom the staff as that part of the menu was only in French (Which is fine! They don't have to cater to those who can't speak French.). The choices were: (ages 10 and under) 1 - hamburger patty with fries and an ice cream for dessert 2 - 6€ off a steak or fish entrée We were encouraged to eat inside due to possible rain, so it was a bit warm inside but was grateful that the staff cared enough to make sure we stayed comfortable and dry. We arrived late to the city and walked the short distance from our hotel to the restaurant arriving after 9:30pm, yet we were greeted warmly and seated promptly. I had the Fera fish from the Léman Lake in a cream sauce with sides of rice and vegetables (carrots and green beans). It was absolutely some of the best fish I have ever eaten. The fish didn't taste fishy and wasn't dry. The rice was delicious mixed with the cream sauce. The veggies were perfectly seasoned and cooked. I would highly recommend trying this restaurant while you're in town.

This is a amazing restaurant with a creative menu , perfect location, terrific terrace overlooking…read morethe lake Leman , when there multiple times and always feel like at home ! I can only say go any try there amazing cuisine and service .

Solid service and ambience with a convenient location next to the water, La Fabrik offers a homely…read moresetting after a long day of work or tourism. While the portions are satisfactory by French/Swiss standards, the food can be more flavorful and cooked with more character. All in all, a decent, albeit unremarkable establishment

Bay View is an exquisite Michelin-starred restaurant nestled inside the President Wilson Hotel,…read moreoffering a sophisticated and elegant dining experience. The interior is stunning, and if you're lucky enough to be seated by the window, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding scenery. The food is beautifully presented, but for me, the highlight of the tasting menu was the selection of candies at the end. Sweet, fruity, and almost melting in your mouth, these confections left such a lasting impression that I've searched all over Europe for something similar--yet nothing has quite matched the experience.

Views are nice. Food and drinks are decent. Service is slow. Long wait periods between courses and…read moresat over 30 minutes after the last course before receiving the check

We enjoyed a fantastic dinner experience for our family. We were warmly welcomed by the reservation…read morehostess who found a wonderful table for us. Our waiter, Jeremy, was fun and gracious throughout the evening. The bus staff was active and helpful. The manager checked in with the table a couple of times which also makes a big difference. We enjoyed the oysters and sharing family style a number of dishes on the menu. The wine choices were very good of which Jeremy made great selections for us. We will come back in a week after our tour.

Great food and a wonderful selection of wines including higher end Swiss wines. I had the seamed…read moremussels and fries. It had a wonderful flavor. The mussels were on the smaller size but that's ok since there were so sweet tasting and the cream broth was amazing. The fries were crispy and delicious. My friend had the duck breast. It was extremely tender and not gamey tasting. The wines were amazing I highly recommend having Swiss wine since it rarely exported. The service was wonderful and staff was extremely attentive.

Great evening spot. Lovely salads, entrees. And wine…read more Please try the Rosti. A large selection.

I was searching for a restaurant with Rosti, a traditional potato pancake, that would be…read morerepresentative of what Geneva has to offer. The tour manager recommended we travel into the old town center. I found this restaurant through Yelp and their Rosti varieties plus the food quality are exactly what I needed for a lunch stop. The Rosti did not disappoint. Full disclaimer: Rosti can be a bit heavy with the cooking process that can include butter along with some bacon. Yes, the Rosti had the expected greasy texture, but just enough to make it savory without overpowering the various ingredients. I would recommend this restaurant if you are interested in trying the traditional Rosti dish in several varieties.