"Accommodation" Restaurants in Canton of Geneva
The windows of the modern, elegant dining room offer a marvellous view of the lake. The creations served by the attentive service staff are just as beautiful - and they taste divine. The cuisine is modern, with French roots.
L'Aparté in the Hôtel Royal is a small gourmet temple with just 15 seats. Chef Armel Bedouet starts each menu personally at the table and presents wonderful dishes made from the best French produce such as fish from Brittany, fine poultry and duck breast.
Tsé Fung head chef Frank Xu grew up in Shenzhen, China, in a dynasty of restaurateurs and is a chef with heart and soul. He and his team serve guests an appealing mix of Chinese classics and their own contemporary interpretations.
Il Lago at the Four Seasons Geneva stands for Italian cuisine at the highest level. Clear flavours, precise craftsmanship and selected products characterise the style. The elegant setting on the lakeshore emphasises this class and makes the visit a special experience.
On entering, the focus is on the windows, which offer a view of Lake Geneva. The cuisine is inspired by the surrounding Alps, but also by French cuisine, creating contemporary dishes of international calibre.
With a view of the Rhône, this restaurant serves upscale Japanese cuisine. A must-try: black grouper with yuzu miso sauce. For surprises, it's best to book the omakase menu at the bar. Chef Mitsu has mastered the art of indulgence to perfection.
Izumi at the Four Seasons Geneva interprets Nikkei cuisine with Japanese technique and Peruvian finesse. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers views over the city and the lake and creates a setting in which the balanced flavours can be enjoyed appropriately.
L'Auberge d'Hermance is located in a charming, renovated manor house from the 17th century. Right in the centre of the village, the kitchen serves classic dishes such as chicken en crôute de sel or filets de perches in the cosy conservatory or on the terrace.
Here, great importance is attached to the provenance of the ingredients. This harbours surprises: The rice comes from Vully on Lake Murten, the vegetables from local farmers, and the meat and poultry all come from Switzerland. The colourful, elegantly presented plates are a delight.
Ottolenghi himself was there for the opening and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Anyone familiar with the master's cookery books will feel right at home with pita with tahini, vegetarian shawarma or köfte with fish. Cocktails and breakfasts are stylish.
Between the old town and the lake, De la Cigogne scores with stylish elegance: modern French cuisine, freshly inspired by the season. Whether in the smart salon with Belle Époque elements or on the terrace in the hustle and bustle of the old town, this is a place to savour.
Arabesque is the place to go for Lebanese food in Geneva. The elegant restaurant with its Middle Eastern ambience offers hot and cold mezze, fish and meat with halal certification. The classic, attentive service is also worthy of praise.