Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
A local Italian spot also across the street with a great atmosphere, big menu, lots of outdoor seating and homemade limoncello on the house after the meal.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Les Tilleuls
2 Av. des TilleulsA local Italian spot also across the street with a great atmosphere, big menu, lots of outdoor seating and homemade limoncello on the house after the meal.
Best falafel/schwarma in Geneva. Close to the train station and a few blocks from the lake. Cheap!
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Parfums de Beyrouth
18 Rue de BerneBest falafel/schwarma in Geneva. Close to the train station and a few blocks from the lake. Cheap!
A special Geneva institution. On a jetty sticking out into the lake. There's a small beach for swimming on one side, and a Turkish Hammam/Baths on the other, with a great, simple restaurant that serves big Greek salads and "plat du jour" - chef's choice, big portions and well priced.
364 Einheimische empfehlen
Bains des Pâquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancA special Geneva institution. On a jetty sticking out into the lake. There's a small beach for swimming on one side, and a Turkish Hammam/Baths on the other, with a great, simple restaurant that serves big Greek salads and "plat du jour" - chef's choice, big portions and well priced.
Fun traditional French bistro for a nice meal a few blocks from the lake.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Restaurant Les 5 Portes
8 Rue de ZurichFun traditional French bistro for a nice meal a few blocks from the lake.
Simple restaurant with a great vibe and very affordable for Geneva. Their specialty is a provencal-style rotisserie half-chicken, with family style salad and potato wedges. Three locations - one in the center of the Old Town.
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Chez ma Cousine
6 Pl. du Bourg-de-FourSimple restaurant with a great vibe and very affordable for Geneva. Their specialty is a provencal-style rotisserie half-chicken, with family style salad and potato wedges. Three locations - one in the center of the Old Town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional brasserie with good beers across from the train station.
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Les Brasseurs
20 Pl. de CornavinTraditional brasserie with good beers across from the train station.
Bottle Brothers - Grand Bottle
12 Rue Henri-BlanvaletHip bar, good beers and sliders.
Cocktail clubs in Plainpalais. Good for a nice cocktail (but prepare for Geneva prices!). Sister bar in Eaux Vives called L'Atelier is also nice.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
L'Apothicaire Cocktail-Club
16 Bd Georges-FavonCocktail clubs in Plainpalais. Good for a nice cocktail (but prepare for Geneva prices!). Sister bar in Eaux Vives called L'Atelier is also nice.
Arts & Culture
Free. Really nice, small collection of impressionist art on the paintings floor - Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso usually all to yourself! Not open on Monday.
148 Einheimische empfehlen
Musée d’art et d’histoire
2 Rue Charles-GallandFree. Really nice, small collection of impressionist art on the paintings floor - Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso usually all to yourself! Not open on Monday.
Shopping
All things Swiss army knife. Great for gifts. Engraving on site.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Victorinox Flagship Store
2 Rue du MarchéAll things Swiss army knife. Great for gifts. Engraving on site.
Essentials
Good sized grocery store for all of your basic needs to cook in the apartment. Stores keep unusual hours in Geneva - close at 7pm on weeknights, 6pm on Saturday, and closed all day Sunday.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Coop Supermarché Genève Voltaire
18 Rue VoltaireGood sized grocery store for all of your basic needs to cook in the apartment. Stores keep unusual hours in Geneva - close at 7pm on weeknights, 6pm on Saturday, and closed all day Sunday.
Only grocery store in Geneva open until 10pm every night. Great for late nights and weekends when everything else is closed.
139 Einheimische empfehlen
Migros
3-7 Pl. de CornavinOnly grocery store in Geneva open until 10pm every night. Great for late nights and weekends when everything else is closed.