Au Pied du Cochon
4, place du Bourg-de-Four, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $31 - $50
Reservations: Recommended
Outdoor Dining: None
Simple cuisine, a zinc bar area, and a trendy clientele keep the ambience alive at this Geneva restaurant. The atmosphere is loud, and the décor is classic bistro. The interior features exposed wood beams, paneled walls, white tiles, and a waitstaff that is impeccably dressed in black and white. The food at Au Pied du Cochon is regional Swiss and lyonnais fare, including tripe, andouillettes and pig's feet. All meals are served bistro style. Casual business attire. Reservations recommended. BUS: 2 and 7; TRAM: 12
Brasserie de l'Hôtel de Ville
19, Grand rue, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $31 - $50
Reservations: Recommended
Dress: BCBC: Business Casual
Outdoor Dining: None
Dining at the Brasserie de l'Hôtel de Ville is like stepping back in time. The décor is antiquated and the Swiss menu unchanging, but that is what keeps locals and tourists coming back. The restaurant, whose reputation dates back to the 1760s, serves classic regional cuisine. Favorites include seasonal game entrées, filet of perch, fondues, and Wiener Schnitzel. This brasserie attracts an upscale clientele, which includes art and antique dealers, and offers a fixed price menu that ranges between 49-90CHF. Business dress attire. Reservations recommended. BUS: 17
Brasserie Lipp
8, rue de la Confédération, Confederation Centre, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $31 - $50
Outdoor Dining: None
Apron-clad waiters bring a touch of Paris to this local brasserie. French in appeal, the eatery serves regional Swiss cuisine in a green and white décor with wooden accents. The food is exceptional and includes choices like sauerkraut and toulousaine cassoulet accompanied with a duckling confit. One of Brasserie Lipp's best highlights is its daily lunch special, which is priced at about 17CHF. Located in a shopping center location, the restaurant sits on the third floor of the shopping complex, which provides scenic terrace seating during good weather. Reservations recommended. BUS: 12
Café du Centre
5, place de Mollard, Geneva, Switzerland
Reservations: Recommended
Outdoor Dining: None
With an art nouveau ambience that showcases wooden furnishings and mirror accents, this café specializes in seafood. Café du Centre is extremely busy and attracts a variety of local diners because of its 100-year plus history, nostalgic feel and good cuisine. The menu features choices like seafood in rich cream sauces and traditional Weiner Schnitzel. Terrace seating is available during good weather. Casual business attire. Reservations recommended.
Chez Jacky
9-11, rue Necker, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $50+
Reservations: Required
Outdoor Dining:
Attracting a clientele that includes young and old, Chez Jacky combines a range of international favorites with a Swiss touch. The menu includes items like mussels with Chinese cabbage and pink duck served with a confit of onions on a bed of spinach. Entrées are inspired by French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese cooking and are made with the freshest ingredients. Chez Jacky specializes in seafood and even has outdoor seating available. Located near the train station, the restaurant is extremely popular, so reservations are highly recommended. Casual business attire. BUS: 5, 10, or 44
Le Lyrique
12, boulevard du Théâtre, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $31 - $50
Reservations: Recommended
Outdoor Dining:
Located in the music district, Le Lyrique offers an exquisite décor that showcases golden walls and portraits of musical maestros like Verdi and Strauss, as well as black and white tiled flooring. This Geneva eatery is extremely popular because it has a restaurant and brasserie setting, plus terrace dining. Delicious entrées like roulade of rabbit with pasta and steak tartar are on the restaurant's menu, while the brasserie showcases dining fare such as ravioli with chicken and leeks. There are also vegetarian and seafood entrées available. Reservations recommended. BUS: 2 or 22
Les Armures
1, rue des Puits Saint Pierre, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $31 - $50
Outdoor Dining: None
Famous for its raclette and fondues, Les Armures is a pleasant experience. The cuisine is brasserie-style and the décor Old World. In business since the late 1950s, the restaurant is located in a building built during the 16th century. The interior features exposed wood beams, wrought iron accents, and medieval arms. Les Armures showcases classic Swiss entrées, and the staff is friendly and attentive. BUS: 3 or 5
Taverne de la Madeleine
20, rue Toutes-Ames, Geneva, Switzerland
Avg. Entrée: $16 - $30
Dress: BCBC: Business Casual
Outdoor Dining:
Dining at this restaurant is a relaxing experience because of its Old City location. Taverne de la Madeleine claims to be the city's eldest café and provides a spacious and friendly ambience. Plus, the food is good! The eatery offers a daily plate special, and entrées include piccata of turkey Milanese and perch filet prepared either Vevey or meunière style. The décor is almost tavern like, stone walls and shuttered windows add to the ambience, and menu items are listed on a mirror. Although the Taverne attracts a large business clientele, the establishment serves no alcohol because the local temperance league runs it. Casual business attire. Reservations recommended. BUS: 2 or TRAM: 12
