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The 13 best restaurants and places to eat in Geneva
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The 13 best restaurants and places to eat in Geneva

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Layla EckmannLayla Eckmann2025-09-19· Updated: 2026-09-23Restaurants Worldwide

Still looking for Geneva’s restaurants to visit on your next trip? Then take a look at our blog. We will show you that the city of many names „Geneva, Ginevra, Genève, Genf“ has much more to offer than just culture and history. Here are the 13 best restaurants in Geneva.

Tip #1: Spinella

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If you are in the mood for tasty tapas, finger food and Italian dishes, you should visit the Geneva restaurant „Spinella“. The restaurant was born from the idea of three brothers who shared their passion and wanted to spread the soul of Sicily. This is exactly what they have achieved with this restaurant near the city centre.

Here you can enjoy dishes such as pasta, risotto, salads, as well as delicious burgers. If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, take a look at the dessert menu. Our favourite is definitely the tiramisu!

  • Kitchen reservations: Monday–Wednesday noon–2pm and 5:30pm–10pm; Thursday–Friday noon–2pm and 5:30pm–10:30pm; Saturday 5:30pm–10:30pm. Sunday: closed. Bar hours are longer; see the restaurant website.

  • Rue Liotard 4, 1202 Genève

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Tip #2: Restaurant Les Armures

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If you are searching for „top restaurants geneva“, you definitely need to check out this next restaurant – Les Armures. Here you will find the classic cuisine of Switzerland. From Zurich veal strips to delicious fondue, you will find it all.

At Les Armures you can enjoy a perfect evening for a special occasion in a relaxed atmosphere. During the summer, you can also enjoy your meal on the terrace.

  • Daily: noon–10:30pm, except 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.

  • Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 1, 1204 Genève

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Tip #3: Brasserie Lipp Genève

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Restaurants geneve #3: Brasserie Lipp Geneva – A restaurant to enjoy a delightful selection of French delicacies in a charming setting. The Restaurant has been existing for over 30 years and invites you to experience a culinary journey.

The menu includes oyster, shellfish, carpaccios, and a wide selection of hot and cold plates. For a sweet finish, Brasserie Lipp Geneva has crème brûlée, mousse and other treats. The perfect place to spend the evening!

  • Daily: 8 AM – 1 AM

  • Confédération Centre, Rue de la Confédération 8, 1204 Genève

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Tip #4: Auberge de Savièse

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Fondue and raclette lovers, attention! We have the perfect restaurant for you. Cheese fondues, meat fondues or other cheese dishes – everyone will find what they are looking for. If you want a wine pairing for your selected menu, you should definitely check out the extensive wine menu.

Auberge de Savièse offers a weekday dish of the day, currently advertised at CHF 18.50. Check the website for the current dish and price.

  • Daily: noon–11pm.

  • Rue des Pâquis 20, 1201 Genève

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Tip #5: Dans le Noir ? Genève

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Tired of the typical restaurant visit? Then you should like our number 5. Dans le Noir is, as the name suggests, a restaurant where you can eat in the dark. Sounds like a cool experience, doesn’t it?

Dinner is served from Friday to Sunday. Another special feature of the restaurant is that you don’t know what you’re going to get. All you need to do is tell the team what you can’t eat and they’ll build your menu around it!

  • Friday–Sunday: dinner from 6:30pm. Check the booking calendar for available sittings.

  • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Quai du Mont-Blanc 11, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

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Tip #6: Les Trois Verres

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Of course, Italian cuisine is a must on our blog. At Les Trois Verres you can look forward to modern and classic Italian cuisine. The restaurant is also known for serving the perfect wine with your meal.

The menu features seasonal Italian dishes, including pasta and risotto. Check the current menu for tasting-menu formats and available dishes.

  • Monday–Friday: noon–2pm and 6:30pm–11pm. Saturday lunch and dinner are offered; please confirm exact Saturday service times when booking, as the website lists differing hours. Sunday: closed.

  • Rue Hornung 1, 1204 Genève

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Tip #7: Inglewood

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Attention burger lovers. This restaurant is for you. There is a burger for everyone – whether you like bacon, feta, raclette cheese, or just a classic version. If you like it spicy or want something extraordinary, you will find it here, too!

Inglewood also has a delicious selection of desserts. Try the cookies with Smarties! Another special feature of the restaurant: Every month they have a burger of the month!

  • Monday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM & 6:30 – 10:00 PM
    Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
    Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM & 6:30 – 9:30 PM

  • Inglewood Plainpalais: Boulevard du Pont-d’Arve 44, 1205 Genève

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Tip #8: Izumi

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At the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva you will find Izumi. A restaurant which focuses on Japanese-fusion Nikkei cuisine. Not only can you enjoy a beautiful view of the city and a lake, but also tasty dishes.

In addition to their a la carte, business and tasting menu, you can also try delicacies from the discovery menu. The highlight of this restaurant is, of course, the exquisite sushi creations. But you do not forget their signature dishes!

  • Lunch: Monday – Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM Sunday: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
    Dinner: Daily: 7:00 – 9:00 PM & 9:30 – 11:30 PM

  • Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Genève

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Tip #9: Chez Philippe

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A grill bar that’s open every day, offering three ways to end the evening – either on the terrace, at the bar or the grill upstairs – sounds like a cool place, correct? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Chez Philippe.

Chef Philippe Chevrier has been welcoming guests to his beautiful restaurant since 2015, offering delicious fish and meat dishes. Don’t miss out the chance to try a special menu every day. Of course, the right drinks are also provided!

  • Daily order times — Grill: 11:30am–3pm and 6:30pm–10:30pm. Bar dining: 11:30am–3:30pm and 6pm–11pm.

  • Rue du Rhône 8, 1204 Genève, Schweiz

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Tip #10: Restaurant Bayview

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Bayview offers fine dining with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Chef Danny Khezzar has led its kitchen since May 2023, creating seasonal French cuisine with regional ingredients; the restaurant’s current website names Amanda Vanelle for its pastries.

You’ll be taken on a flavorful journey, enhanced by a fine selection of carefully curated wines, outstanding quality, and top-class ingredients.

  • Lunch: Wednesday–Saturday noon–1:30pm. Dinner: Tuesday–Saturday 7pm–9pm. Sunday and Monday: closed.

  • 47 Quai Wilson Geneva 1, Switzerland, 1211

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Tip #11: L’Agape

L'Agape
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Seasonality and quality: the gateway to Restaurant L’Agape.
With a concise menu, the classic offerings focus on seasonal and fresh ingredients.
A feast for the eyes, the dishes are full of color and culinary creativity.
The harmonious combination of flavors melts in your mouth.
Don’t miss out—since 2019, Restaurant L’Agape has been captivating guests from near and far.

  • Monday–Saturday: lunch noon–1:30pm; dinner 7pm–9:30pm. Sunday: closed.

  • Rue Caroline 11, 1227 Les Acacias

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Tip #12: Na Village

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In the Saint-Jean district, another hidden gem among the special restaurants in Geneva awaits discovery. Na Village serves Thai cuisine, but it is not only your taste buds that are transported to the Land of Smiles.

The enchanting, exotic ambiance of the entire restaurant impresses from the very first glance through the door. A particular highlight for us is the traditional summer garden with a small river, ponds, wooden huts, and many other eye-catching details.

Be sure to try the homemade spring rolls, which are also ideal for sharing as a starter.

  • Monday–Friday: noon–2:30pm and 7pm–11:30pm. Saturday: 7pm–11:30pm. Please confirm Sunday opening by phone; the website gives conflicting information.

  • Rue de Saint-Jean 57, 1203 Genève, Switzerland

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Tip #13: Natürlich

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In the Quartier de la Coulouvrenière, just a few meters from the Rhône, the restaurant Natürlich welcomes its guests.

In a high-quality bistro atmosphere, everything here revolves around the craft of cooking — from the know-how of the chefs and the respect for the ingredients to the inviting environment in which you take your seat. This harmony, simplicity, and authenticity can therefore not only be tasted in each of the modern and seasonal dishes, but also felt.

Especially great: The open kitchen invites direct interaction with both the service team and the kitchen staff.

  • Tuesday–Friday: 12:00 – 1:45 PM & 7:00–9:45 PM Saturday: 7:00 – 9:45 PM
    Sunday & Monday: Closed
  • Rue de la Coulouvrenière 38, 1204 Genève, Switzerland

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Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
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