Geneva

Food and Restaurants

Ranked as a five-star hotel, Restaurant Les Armures is located quite close to Saint Peter's Cathedral in the Old Town, and at just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. It is the best traditional Swiss experience you could get anywhere, including the setting, the decor, the food, and the hospitable waiters and staff. Restaurant Les Armures serves tantalizing Swiss cuisines, including the ever-popular fondues and raclette, as well as international dishes from Austria and Germany. The dining at this restaurant is truly fit for a king - or president, rather. Former American president Jimmy Carter and the Clintons have paid notable visits to this restaurant. Single meals at around CHF 30.

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Beryt's (Lebanese)

Lebanese from the entrance to the exit doors, the ambience, the decor, the food, and, of course, the dressing of the staff and waiters.

Le Pousse-pousse (Chinese)

Le Pousse-pousse features selections from a wide variety of Chinese cuisine, at very reasonable prices. Options for take-away or dine-in available.

Comptoir (Thai/Asian)

Modern and stylish interior, with Thai and Asian mix of dishes.Trendy crowd, friendly and efficient service.

Fantazia (Mexican)

Mexican in every aspect, from the decor to the dishes. Service can be a bit testing on your patience, but the quality of the food is quite overwhelming.

Chez Ma Cousine (French)

This place offers the best value when it comes to French dining in Geneva. The food is of an impressive quality for such low prices.

La Trattoria (Italian)

Perfect to feed an army, this place gives you the opportunity to eat your heart out, at such low prices. The specialties include fresh pasta and oven baked pizzas.

La Diligence (Mexican)

La Diligence has become quite popular as one of the few good Mexican restaurants around the city. With a bright and colorful interior, it is the best place for nachos and ice cold margaritas in Geneva.

Sawasdee (Thai)

The food is splendid, and the bill is quite surprising for such a good fill; just around CHF 15-18 for lunch and around CHF 25-30 for dinner.

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Shahi Restaurant

Owned and run by Pakistanis, Shahi Restaurant is an excellent choice when it comes to Halal food in Geneva. Just a short walk from the city's central railway station, it has a warm and welcoming ambience, decorated with northwest Indian ornamentations. It offers a variety of typical Pakistani dishes. The food is usually free of fat and oily substances, and served with the characteristic hospitality of Pakistan. Overall, the restaurant may be a little expensive, but it offers true value for money.

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Ali Baba Cafe

This is a small Turkish-owned restaurant, for simple dine-in or take-away. Pretty convenient and inexpensive. Only serves Halal food. Only Turkish cuisine is available. A point to remember when visiting is the non-availability of restrooms here.

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L'Ephese

Another Turkish restaurant, very cheaply priced. Small menu of Turkish cuisine available, including kebabs, falafels, flat Lebanese bread, and free baklava as dessert. The staff is polite and friendly.

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Kamel Halal Meat Sarl Boucherie (Halal Market

This is a market for buying Halal meat and grocery in Geneva. Prices are not very high, and it's always easy to get good deals.

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L'Ange du Dix Vins (French)

This quaint little restaurant is highly popular with the old as well as the young crowd. It has a nice and welcoming Provencale decor, and the cuisine is absolutely satisfying. A friendly and jovial atmosphere offers a pleasing dining experience. Daily meals cost around CHF 25, a full menu is around CHF 60, and a truffle menu is priced at CHF 110.

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Vieux-Bois (French)

All the chefs, waiters, and the staff here are students of the L'Ecole Hoteliere de Geneve,a renowned international catering school, which ensures that the service you get is quick and pleasant. The menu is largely French, with innovative new dishes being added regularly. A list of vegetarian options is also available. The prices are conveniently cheap, a full course costing as little as CHF 45 and the daily special meals at just around CHF 20. The coffee after the meal is best when taken in the open garden.

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