Guidebook for Geneva
Food Scene
Best dim sum restaurant in the town!!!
Few seats... Booking imperative
079 436 77 18
18 locals recommend
Le Thé
65 Rue des BainsBest dim sum restaurant in the town!!!
Few seats... Booking imperative
079 436 77 18
Bar le Comptoir
9 Rue de RichemontFusion restaurant... cool and not too expensive..
just near the appartment.
Definitly a place to visit to see another Geneva...
Cool place for breakfast or lunch..
Buvette Bains des Pâquis
Definitly a place to visit to see another Geneva...
Cool place for breakfast or lunch..
Uchitomi
13 Rue FerrierJapenese shop with take-away sushi
Armures
Rue du Soleil-LevantFor a Swiss Fondue. Try moitié-moitié
Scandale
24 Rue de LausanneNice pizza and music
For me, the best restaurant in town ( a bit expensive in the evening) but lunch menus are amazing
12 locals recommend
Le Flacon
45 Rue VautierFor me, the best restaurant in town ( a bit expensive in the evening) but lunch menus are amazing
Café Papon
1 Rue Henri-FazyIn vieille ville, good bistrot with terrace
When All restaurants are closed in Geneva, Luigia will remain open for best pizza and Italien dishes. No booking, you have to wait until a waiter gives you a table but you can enjoy in the meantime a spritz at the bar. Open 7/7
108 locals recommend
Luigia
24a Rue Adrien-LachenalWhen All restaurants are closed in Geneva, Luigia will remain open for best pizza and Italien dishes. No booking, you have to wait until a waiter gives you a table but you can enjoy in the meantime a spritz at the bar. Open 7/7
The Hamburger Foundation - Paquis
37 Rue Philippe-PlantamourBest burger in town
La Belotte
11 Chem. des PêcheursTerrace facing the lake
Pakùpakù
43 Rue Vautierjapenese fusion
La Réserve Genève Hotel, Spa and Villa
301 Rte de LausanneMost expensive but trendy place in Geneva
Super healthy and trendy place. Love the place for a coffee or lunch after visiting MAMCO (art contemporary museum)
20 locals recommend
Birdie Food & Coffee
40 Rue des BainsSuper healthy and trendy place. Love the place for a coffee or lunch after visiting MAMCO (art contemporary museum)
Cafe de la Paix
61 Bd Carl-VogtGreat cuisine... good deal at lunch with plat du jour...
New trendy peruvian fusion restaurant decorated by a local designer. Perfect if you want to enjoy Eaux Vives neighborhood with nicest bars in town just a 100 meters from the restaurant. Booking mandatory.
35 locals recommend
ALMA Restaurant
6 Rue Henri-BlanvaletNew trendy peruvian fusion restaurant decorated by a local designer. Perfect if you want to enjoy Eaux Vives neighborhood with nicest bars in town just a 100 meters from the restaurant. Booking mandatory.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant Nonolet
5 Bd Georges-FavonAfterwork bar in the quartier des banques
Cool afterwork with spanish wines and tapas.. for aperitive
13 locals recommend
Soleil Rouge - Bar à vins espagnols
32 Bd HelvétiqueCool afterwork with spanish wines and tapas.. for aperitive
Wines from all over the world to taste with nice "tartines" or tapas
32 locals recommend
Bar Qu'importe
1 Rue AncienneWines from all over the world to taste with nice "tartines" or tapas
An alternative cultural center that is self-managed, l’Usine gathers associations and collectivities in an old factory. In 1998, it was officially renamed l’Usine (The Factory) and became the place for Geneva’s nightlife.
A Warhol attitude sometimes emerges. You can enjoy a variety of gigs at l’Usine, from reggae, to house, to hip-hop ; and even shows and exhibitions.
50 locals recommend
L'Usine
4 Pl. des VolontairesAn alternative cultural center that is self-managed, l’Usine gathers associations and collectivities in an old factory. In 1998, it was officially renamed l’Usine (The Factory) and became the place for Geneva’s nightlife.
A Warhol attitude sometimes emerges. You can enjoy a variety of gigs at l’Usine, from reggae, to house, to hip-hop ; and even shows and exhibitions.
Chez Lucien
2 Rue de la ScieVery nice spot in summer.. Good selection of wines
Atelier Cocktail Club
11 Rue Henri-BlanvaletIf you enjoy cocktails, you will not regret it!
The largest and the oldest English sports pub of Switzerland, and also home to both our expat and local community.
You can always count on a variety of entertaining activities throughout the week—including Quiz nights on Mondays, live bands etc....
25 locals recommend
Pickwick Pub Genève
80 Rue de LausanneThe largest and the oldest English sports pub of Switzerland, and also home to both our expat and local community.
You can always count on a variety of entertaining activities throughout the week—including Quiz nights on Mondays, live bands etc....
The Baroque Club
12 Pl. de la FusterieJava Club
19 Quai du Mont-Blancmost famous nightclub in town
FloorTwo
19 Quai du Mont-BlancBefore going to Java, you can pass by the Floor Two at Hotel Kempinski
This restaurant bar is all about tradition, served with a smile. Do pay attention to details: taste the local milk in the mozzarella or the burrata, think of the dough kneaded by hand on a floured surface while eating the paccheri, witness how the deli meat is sliced right in front of you. At the end of a long working day, enjoy Italy’s cocktail stars such as the Spirtz Aperol or Campari, the Americano, the Negroni, to name only a few, served with a selection of cheese and finger food; do not forget to try the wine!
21 locals recommend
Restaurant Le Décanteur
63 Rue des Eaux-VivesThis restaurant bar is all about tradition, served with a smile. Do pay attention to details: taste the local milk in the mozzarella or the burrata, think of the dough kneaded by hand on a floured surface while eating the paccheri, witness how the deli meat is sliced right in front of you. At the end of a long working day, enjoy Italy’s cocktail stars such as the Spirtz Aperol or Campari, the Americano, the Negroni, to name only a few, served with a selection of cheese and finger food; do not forget to try the wine!
Café La Clémence
20 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourBest terrace for a coffe in the Vieille Ville.
Sightseeing
Considered as the most beautiful museum by watch specialists
108 locals recommend
Patek Philippe Museum
7 Rue des Vieux-GrenadiersConsidered as the most beautiful museum by watch specialists
Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsSt Pierre Cathedral
Cour de Saint-PierreThe Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site and on the official logo for Geneva's hosting of the 2008 UEFA Championships
395 locals recommend
The Geneva Water Fountain
Quai Gustave-AdorThe Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site and on the official logo for Geneva's hosting of the 2008 UEFA Championships
The Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, was built between 1929 and 1938 to serve as the headquarters of the League of Nations. It has served as the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva since 1946 when the Secretary-General of the United Nations signed a Headquarters Agreement with the Swiss authorities.
24 locals recommend
Palace of Nations
The Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, was built between 1929 and 1938 to serve as the headquarters of the League of Nations. It has served as the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva since 1946 when the Secretary-General of the United Nations signed a Headquarters Agreement with the Swiss authorities.
Parks & Nature
If you want a peacefull place to relax and enjoy the view on the lake
65 locals recommend
Pearl of the Lake Park
120B Rue de LausanneIf you want a peacefull place to relax and enjoy the view on the lake
Le Jardin Anglais
34 Quai du Général-GuisanGeneva Beach
5 Quai de ColognyArts & Culture
Meg
67 Bd Carl-VogtGreat museum newly renovated
Edition Slatkine
5 Rue des ChaudronniersA bookstore recently renovated and transformed into a literary cosy bar.
Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire
2 Rue Charles-GallandThe Musée Ariana, also known as the Musée suisse de la céramique et du verre, is a museum in Geneva.
15 locals recommend
Musee Ariana
10 Av. de la PaixThe Musée Ariana, also known as the Musée suisse de la céramique et du verre, is a museum in Geneva.
The Barbier-Mueller Museum, founded in 1977, is located at 10 rue Jean-Calvin, in Geneva, Switzerland. Its collection contains over 7,000 pieces and includes works of art from Tribal and Classical antiquity as well as sculptures, fabrics and ornaments from "primitive" civilizations around the world.
13 locals recommend
Musee Barbier-Mueller
10 Rue Jean-CalvinThe Barbier-Mueller Museum, founded in 1977, is located at 10 rue Jean-Calvin, in Geneva, Switzerland. Its collection contains over 7,000 pieces and includes works of art from Tribal and Classical antiquity as well as sculptures, fabrics and ornaments from "primitive" civilizations around the world.
The Musée Rath is an art museum in Geneva, used exclusively for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland.
40 locals recommend
Le Musee Rath
1 Pl. de NeuveThe Musée Rath is an art museum in Geneva, used exclusively for temporary exhibitions. It is the oldest purpose-built art museum in Switzerland.
The MAMCO is the contemporary art museum of Geneva. Opened in 1994 in a factory building, with 3000 m2 of exhibition space, it is the largest contemporary art museum of Switzerland.
97 locals recommend
Centre d'Art Contemporain Geneve
10 Rue des Vieux-GrenadiersThe MAMCO is the contemporary art museum of Geneva. Opened in 1994 in a factory building, with 3000 m2 of exhibition space, it is the largest contemporary art museum of Switzerland.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is a museum located in Geneva. It first opened in 1988 and underwent a significant renovation in from 2011 to 2013.
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR)
19 Av. de la PaixThe International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is a museum located in Geneva. It first opened in 1988 and underwent a significant renovation in from 2011 to 2013.
Museum, research center & archive exploring Swiss emigration & its impact on the world.
Musee des Suisses Dans Le Monde
18 Chem. de l'ImpératriceMuseum, research center & archive exploring Swiss emigration & its impact on the world.
Shopping
The best chocolates in town. Ask for their speciality: Princesse Almond. Roasted almonds, caramelised, coated with milk couverture and dipped in cocoa powder. They are so good.
8 locals recommend
Auer Chocolatier
4 Rue de RiveThe best chocolates in town. Ask for their speciality: Princesse Almond. Roasted almonds, caramelised, coated with milk couverture and dipped in cocoa powder. They are so good.
Manor Genève
6 Rue de CornavinFor groceries or any other stuff you may need
Globus Dept store
48 Rue du RhôneBongénie Grieder
34 Rue du MarchéApple Rue de Rive
4 Rue de RiveZadig & Voltaire
10 Grand-RueYou have several stores in town but this one is the outlet so prices will be lower!
MB&F M.A.D.Gallery
11 Rue VerdaineLuxury watch store and artistic gallery... For the eyes only.
Essentials
Coop Supermarché Genève Rue de Lausanne
38 Rue de LausanneMigros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinLidl
61 Rue Prévost-MartinMigros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinOpen 7/7 and late comparing to other groceries' store