Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
Beef
26 Rue Adrien-LachenalAs the name indicates: excellent MEAT restaurant.
Hashimoto
19 Rue Adrien-LachenalThe best sushi you'll ever have. A bit expensive but totally worth it.
Pizza restaurant, I'd go for the great "Luigia" pizza but plenty of other specialties
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Luigia
24a Rue Adrien-LachenalPizza restaurant, I'd go for the great "Luigia" pizza but plenty of other specialties
Da Paolo
3 Rue du LacGreat food, great people - no reservation
Au Coin du Bar
17 Rue François-VersonnexExcellent very local place to have a sip of wine and a local dinner. Bistro style.
Bleu Nuit
4 Rue du Vieux-BillardExcellent food, and a funky speakeasy behind. Highly recommended
Les Philosophes
Great selected food for connoisseurs
Le Philanthrope
12 Bd des PhilosophesUpper end restaurant, quite fancy
Very local place, traditional Geneva, Bistro style, fantastic juices and desserts.
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Café Remor
3 Pl. du CirqueVery local place, traditional Geneva, Bistro style, fantastic juices and desserts.
Cottage Café
7 Rue Adhémar-FabriGreat place for a lunch!
Parfums de Beyrouth
18 Rue de BerneBest Lebanese in town.
Granola
21 Rue des BainsBreakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Best yakitori... normally called Sumo
The mixed ambiance of Japan and Jazz makes the place a little jewel. It's a special treat... only a few seats, excellent music, cooked in front of you... special :-)
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Le Yakitori
17 Rue de MonthouxBest yakitori... normally called Sumo
The mixed ambiance of Japan and Jazz makes the place a little jewel. It's a special treat... only a few seats, excellent music, cooked in front of you... special :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Maison Balkii
16 Rue Henri-BlanvaletTrendy cocktail bar
Bottle Brothers - Grand Bottle
12 Rue Henri-BlanvaletTrendy cocktail bar
Atelier Cocktail Club
11 Rue Henri-BlanvaletFamous cocktail spot
Yvette de Marseille
13 Rue Henri-BlanvaletFamous bar spot
Little Barrel
15 Rue du LacIf you're looking for a perfect rhum cocktail
Arts & Culture
Fantastic museum for adults, kids and/or families
Huge collection of animals in a fantastic setting
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Naturkundemuseum
1 Rte de MalagnouFantastic museum for adults, kids and/or families
Huge collection of animals in a fantastic setting
Musée d’art et d’histoire
2 Rue Charles-GallandMeg
67 Bd Carl-VogtFantastic collection, immersive museum
MB&F M.A.D.Gallery
11 Rue VerdaineMust-go. Not saying anything else.
Essentials
Coop Supermarché Genève Montchoisy
35 Rue de MontchoisyParks & Nature
Bains des Pâquis
30 Quai du Mont-BlancYou can't go more local than that.
Beautiful park in the city center, University Bastions, and the "Reformation Wall"
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Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsBeautiful park in the city center, University Bastions, and the "Reformation Wall"
Parc de La Perle du Lac
120B Rue de LausanneParc La Grange
Quai Gustave-AdorSightseeing
Beautiful Orthodox Church in the center of Geneva. Worth going around for the neighborhood and a way to get to the old town. Close by is a fantastic view onto the Jet d'Eau from the park in front of the Museum of Arts
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Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche
9 Rue Rodolphe-ToepfferBeautiful Orthodox Church in the center of Geneva. Worth going around for the neighborhood and a way to get to the old town. Close by is a fantastic view onto the Jet d'Eau from the park in front of the Museum of Arts
A walk in the old town!
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Kathedrale St. Peter (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre Genève)
Cour de Saint-PierreA walk in the old town!
Place de Neuve
Place de NeuveNice spot of the town with a few history marks
Ile Rousseau
Usine des Forces Motrices
2 Pl. des VolontairesFollow the Rhône river, until it meets its sister the Arve. Two different colors :-)
Great spot as well when it's hot, for a swim and funky music
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À la Pointe
27 Sent. des SaulesFollow the Rhône river, until it meets its sister the Arve. Two different colors :-)
Great spot as well when it's hot, for a swim and funky music
Have to go by night to see the art illuminations on top of the buildings neighboring the esplanade
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Plainpalais
Have to go by night to see the art illuminations on top of the buildings neighboring the esplanade
Shopping
Rue du Rhône
Rue du RhôneHigh-end shopping street: watches, luxury...
Rue de Rive
Rue de RivePopular shopping street