We walked from the old city to eat here based on Yelp reviews. We asked for nice tall and strong…read morecoffee since mixing water and espresso is not really Americano. I told the young tall man about our coffee experience and he said I got you. He hit the ball out of the park. Our coffee was delicious. The food menu is limited but what we ordered was very good. Cute place, friendly staff, great experience. After I took my husband to the barber next door that was also a hit, if you need a barber.

Decided to check out Birdie as it was recommend by Monocle and I'm also a sucker for all things…read morebird related (even if it's just the logo). It's located a short walk from the Patek Philippe Museum. It's a really small place, with just a few high top bar seating inside and some sidewalk tables outside. Service was friendly and quick. I got the Birdie Brekkie with an iced ginger tea. Everything was a bit pricey for the portions but was delicious nonetheless.

First breakfast in Geneva, and the bar was set pretty high. So were the prices lol. I learned…read morequickly that prices in Switzerland is pretty much doubled from where I come from. Was it worth it. Ehh maybe. For this place yes. I had the eggs Benedict and it was on point. The salad was good, bacon was pretty average. I particularly like the bread on the bottom. It was nice and soft. The match latte was great. The service was wonderful and the restaurant had a good vibe. What I particularly liked was that I was able to enjoy my food and my company without being rushed

Service is great, we came in on a Friday at about 10 they were pretty busy but still attentive and…read morefriendly. The food is tasty, but I've had better.

Excellent fresh food every day! All prepared in the restaurant by the chef. Family owned with…read moredecades of experience.

Maybe the best value for a café, tea room place in the whole Geneva. With a decor à la…read moreMarie-Antoinette with ribbons, nice draperies, an old carrousel car in the front window, this place serves all things chocolate, tarts, pies, in bite sizes. Casual, you pick a plate and try to choose something out of the whole tasty display. You usually end up crowding up your plate. For my first time at Chez Gautier, a gem right off Geneva railstation, my friend Stephanie, a regular, recommended the home made soup. Ordered a zucchinis and leek soup that came with bread bites. Nice, natural and tasty soup that wasn't too salty, nor too rich. I paired mine up with a nuts bun sandwich with gruyère and the Swiss dried beef, a thinner, tastier and healthier version of the US beef jerky. We both went for a sweet touch with a nut scone that turned out to be a little more of a biscotti and I had the meringue tangerine tart. Delicious! I would highly recommend Chez Quartier, a gem in the heart of Geneva where the service is nice and polite, you get tasty food for fair prices.

I love this place. It has a shabby chic feeling and delicious bakes goods. They have recently…read moreadded gluten free and vegan options which I really appreciate. I've brought my parents and husband here and they loved the croissant, petit pain au chocolat and ficelle with marmite. They also have a great selection of teas and fresh juice.

Note: It is 2 CHF per person to enter the Bain des Paquis and to access the eatery…read more This locals favorite "refreshment cafe/ bar" on the Bain des Paquis seems to be a constant recommendation and easily the best destination if you are in search of an affordable meal in franc-powered Geneva. Order your food at the cashier and seat yourself in one of the two covered outdoor sections with benches, or take it out onto the grass if you so desire. The affordable item is always their "Plat du Jour"/ dish of the day, 15 CHF (~18 USD). During our visit, it was a wonderfully refreshing "Ceviche de Cabillaud"/ cod ceviche marinated in lemon. They also serve Fondue here at 27 CHF per person (if requested), though we made the mistake of ordering a portion for 2 people which was not necessary after ordering 1 plat du jour each. This was brought out for to us at a bench we eventually secured. The Gruyère cheese was quite rich and on the saltier end. The bread they supply you with was a bit too crusty. The expectation is for you to bus your plates near the kitchen window when you finish eating. The environment was quite lively on a Friday night, the younger generation out in full force in bathing suits, cooling off after a 90 Fahrenheit day, with some beats bumping from an on-site DJ. Authentic environment to intermingle with the locals and fumble your way through your non-existent French.

Geneva is super expensive. Finding a decent meal and a drink without spending a ton is pretty rare…read more We heard this place was a locals spot. You order your food and drinks at the counter. They have a surprisingly good menu with daily plates, sandwiches, desserts, and fondue. I watched a few plates come out of the kitchen and it all looked good. It's definitely a place where actual locals hang out. People just come out here to chill on the pier and look at the water. What we got: - Aperol Spritz (5/5): They offer these in two sizes. We got the large. We were just looking for an aperitivo and a good view. It hit the spot perfectly. Great vibes for relaxing in the sun.

Came in on our only night in Geneva. I chose this place based on reviews. Service was excellent,…read morerestaurant is very busy, simple and cozy decor. Menu has nice choices and English verses available online. The French onion soup was good, but I had better in Greenwich CT. The ham plate and cheese were great, my husbands burger was amazing while my tartare was below average. Our waiter and his humor made up for the tartare. Dessert was delicious.

First evening back in my old stomping grounds and we went to a local standard…read more The interior decor makes you feel as though you're entering a cozy restaurant in Bretagne. The waiters greet you with a smile and show you to a table with a pressed white tablecloth and within a min our drinks order arrived. I ordered a half dozen Belon oysters to start. The taste of the sea fills the mouth and its salinity lingers. Then a pot of steamed moule with shoestring frite. About a half kilo and I couldn't eat even one more. They were delicious. The waiters were always ready with a smile to top up your drink or serve us more moule but never in the way. Good to be back again.

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?

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.