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Bistronomic, Brasserie, bistro, wine bar, French, Gourmet, Vegan, Vegetarian

With its spectacular panoramic views over Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps, Windows Restaurant enjoys a chic, yet intimate ambiance that provides the perfect setting for memorable culinary experiences proposed by chef Michael Coquelle. His international cuisine, inspired by family recipes, is orchestrated with the freshest seasonal and local products. Guests wishing to enjoy a short yet delightful lunch break can enjoy chef Coquelle's unique vision of gourmet cuisine with his “Fast and Delicious” lunch menu, changed every two weeks according to the chef's market find. This menu, available Monday through Saturday, is an ideal solution for any business lunch. In the afternoon, indulge in a truly British experience with our traditional afternoon tea, complete with homemade scones, pastries, finger sandwiches, and a selection of high-quality teas. This is a moment of serenity with family and friends that is not to be missed! Windows Restaurant also features an impressive wine list with over 350 renowned vintages from around the world. Our talented sommelier, Thomas, will be happy to help you find the perfect wine that will make your experience at Windows Restaurant truly unforgettable.

Burger, French, Street food, World fusion

Les Voiles by Genève Plage is an ephemeral lounge bar welcoming you during summer time. Sandy beach and beautiful terrace on Lake Geneva, "Les Voiles" is a privileged space with a relaxing atmosphere that evolves with DJ sets, live performances and other surprises. Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 6 pm to 2am, ‘Les Voiles' is the ideal place for afterworks with colleagues, friends night out and romantic drinks at sunset. While enjoying the view and drinking a mojito or a "Rouge Baiser" cocktail, you can taste the gastronomic "finger food" created by our chiefs as well as the fresh and delicious sushis made by the Nomad Verbier Chiefs.

Burger, French, Steak house, Vegetarian

Le Grill, Geneva's prime Steakhouse, boasts a sumptuous view of Lake Geneva and the Jet d'Eau. With its modern and open kitchen, Le Grill is the perfect place for business lunches and romantic dinners, in an elegant and refined setting.   The Chef, who has honed his skills with renowned Michelin-starred chefs like Eddy Creusé in Melun and Hélène Darroze, offers a seasonal, authentic cuisine where the product is highlighted, a cuisine of exquisite simplicity. The quality and freshness of the products he selects from carefully chosen local suppliers is an additional guarantee to enhance the dishes.   Our chef's signature dishes include: "The 12-hour lamb shank, Melody with saffron butter and glazed carrots"; "Monkfish stuffed with caraway seed mousseline, fennel in two cookings"; "Aged beef fillet tartare" (signature dishes are accompanied by the red G logo).   Delicious and tempting side dishes are served in small cocottes, not forgetting the Signature fresh fries.

Gourmet

Facing a magnificent panorama of the Alps and Lake Geneva, Bayview restaurant has an elegant, contemporary style and refined service where you can savor the first Swiss menu created by acclaimed chef Michel Roth (MOF, Bocuse d'Or 1991, Prix Taittinger 1985). He describes his cuisine as “a cuisine based on seasonal products, classic yet contemporary at the same time,” and totally in keeping with the reputation of Hotel President Wilson, where this one-star Michelin restaurant is located. Bayview restaurant retains its Michelin star as awarded in 2013, and has a rating of 18/20 in the 2016 Gault Miliau Guide. Roth's values embrace simplicity, boldness, and refinement, as seen in his cuisine: “I like that my clients have the impression of dining at a friend's home at the same time as they enjoy original, surprising food.” His definition corresponds closely to that which impressed the culinary experts: “a cuisine with a grand finesse, that revisits the French repertory with creativity and subtlety.” An impressive wine cellar adds to this unique culinary experience.

French, Gourmet

In 2021, Michel Reybier has reinvented Le Loti at La Réserve Genève to tell a different story.   The new Restaurant Bar has been totally redesigned to create a single universe, extending out onto the terrace and blurring the boundary between inside and outside.   The décor imagines a fantasized elsewhere, a mix of distant influences joyfully interwoven by Jacques Garcia. In this dreamlike travel diary, blue, beige and ochre create a soft, luminous atmosphere.   Everywhere, the mysterious atmosphere of a jungle of ferns and exotic flowers pervades, under the gaze of legendary parrots.

Asian, Gourmet

The legendary culinary excellence of the Far East is carried on with style between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc at Tsé Fung. Since reopening in April 2015, this famous restaurant whisks you off on a journey to the other side of the globe for traditional Chinese cuisine with a new menu by chef Frank Xu. In just a few months, Frank Xu successfully elevated Cantonese cuisine to haute gastronomy status at a major Parisian establishment. Today, he looks forward to introducing people to his cuisine at La Réserve Genève. Originally from Shenzhen, representing the third generation of a family of chefs and with more than 30 years' experience behind him, he presents a menu offering Tsé Fung classics revisited with great subtlety alongside the best of Cantonese cuisine. Roasting plays a key role among cooking methods. The result: a range of precisely flavored spicy gourmet dishes displaying scrupulous respect for tradition and embodying the peak of culinary refinement… To be savored in private rooms for absolute tranquility or on the terrace for a magical view of the mountains and the lake.

Gourmet, Indian, Modern and creative

Geneva's finest Indian restaurant, Rasoi by Vineet at the Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is a legend on the culinary scene in this Swiss city. Acclaimed chef Vineet Bhatia is a specialist in imaginative Indian cuisine, adding a modern touch to traditional recipes. With its warm, inviting décor, which marries Indian shades of red and violet with sheets of silver embedded in rare wood, the restaurant offers an enchanting and luxurious ambiance with a touch of Indian charm. At the entrance of to Rasoi by Vineet, an updated version of a traditional tandoori oven in polished granite creates the visual centerpiece for the room. Visible from the reception area, it captures the eye of all diners. The daily homemade "naan bread" is every bit as delicious as the delicate Indian flavors and textures so masterfully blended to create unique and savory meals. During the summer, the restaurant expands onto a beautiful terrace with a spectacular view of the River Rhône.

Libanese, Vegetarian

Enter the enchanted universe of Arabesque, the most popular Lebanese restaurant in Geneva, and discover the delicacies of traditional Lebanese and authentic cuisine. Succumb to the charms of the Orient and The Arabian Nights as you enjoy lunch or dinner at Arabesque. A blend of white leather and black lacquer enveloped in soft lighting provides a beautiful backdrop for the menu of Lebanese specialties. From grilled meat and fish to hummus and tabouleh by way of a delectable selection of cold and hot mezzes to treat the tastebuds of even the most demanding gastronomes. The restaurant Arabesque has been rated at 14 out of 20 points in the Gault&Millau guide.

French, Mediterranean

Floor Two is not a restaurant per se, but rather a stylish and trendy bar located at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva. It offers a wide selection of cocktails, wines and tapas, but does not have a full menu of dishes like a traditional restaurant. However, you can also enjoy delicious tapas, which can be a light meal. Floor Two is the ideal place for a drink with friends, a magnificent view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, or a gourmet aperitif.

Bistronomic, Italian, Modern and creative

Elegant décor, a warm, friendly ambiance, and service with a smile make this legendary bar/lounge on the popular Rue du Rhône a perennial favorite. And when the weather is warm enough, enjoy the waterside terrace, right in the heart of the city…a rarity! The cuisine has Italian roots embracing flavors from around the world. An exceptional wine list and bar with both classic and contemporary cocktails add to the bubbly atmosphere at happy hour that stretches into the evening hours, complete with DJ.

Bistronomic

La Potinière enjoys a wonderful setting located in the heart of Geneva's beautiful Jardin Anglais. With a blend of savoir-faire and passion, the entire staff at La Potinière invites you to experience gourmet-bistro cuisine, exceptional wines, and a list of creative cocktails, all while enjoying one of the most beautiful panoramas in Geneva. For lunch, dinner, or simply for cocktails, our chef strives to treat your taste buds by preparing a variety of delicious specials. Every Sunday, he creates a sumptuous brunch And a tapas menu is available in the evenings to enjoy with good wines along with music. On Tuesday and Thursday, friends meet to relax after work at La Potinière.