6 GaultMillau restaurants in Geneva
The scent of truffles is tempting. Discover the best GaultMillau restaurants in Geneva.
"L'Atelier Robuchon" ("The Woodward"): French haute cuisine with a modern twist
At "L'Atelier Robuchon" in "The Woodward" hotel, you can experience French cuisine at the highest level. The interior is characterized by fine wood - all red paintwork and details: a trademark of Robuchon restaurants worldwide. The open kitchen creates a lively, almost theatrical atmosphere.
Olivier Jean and patissier Titouan Claudet, both of whom have won several awards, are at the stove here. Jean serves traditional French dishes with a modern twist, such as duck liver terrine with apple and chili pepper, calvados and pine nuts or Vully risotto-style rice with saffron and artichokes. Claudet was named "Patissier of the Year" by GaultMillau.
Good to know: the restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars and 17 GaultMillau points - a top score.
"Fiskebar" in the "Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix": Nordic freshness on Lake Geneva
Nordic coolness meets Mediterranean lightness in the "Fiskebar" at the "Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix". The restaurant is located directly on the lake and offers one of the most beautiful terraces in the city. Head chef Francesca Fucci focuses on seasonal products and interprets them creatively - in the Scandinavian sense with Mediterranean accents.
The menu changes regularly and ranges from Swiss Black Angus carpaccio with truffles to langoustine tails with herb sauce. The atmosphere is relaxed, the interior modern and flooded with light. On Thursdays and Fridays, DJ sets provide an atmospheric end to the day - live, of course.
Must-do: The lunch menu offers good value for money for a GaultMillau restaurant in Geneva, as it is called in France. It's best to book in advance. As an American Express Platinum Card holder, you can easily make your reservation at the "Fiskebar" via Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Service.
"Le Tsé Fung" in the "La Réserve Genève Hotel": top Cantonese cuisine in the park
The unique selling point of "Le Tsé Fung"? It is the only Chinese restaurant in Switzerland with a Michelin star. Chef Frank Xu interprets Cantonese cuisine with great sensitivity and relies on the best ingredients. The interior is reminiscent of Shanghai in the 1930s - with red velvet, black lacquer and silk wallpaper.
Peking duck is the house specialty and is presented at the table and served in two courses: first the crispy skin, wrapped in crêpe, then the breast, sautéed in lettuce leaves. Dim sum, sea bass with ginger or crispy beef with sesame are also on the menu.
"Indian Rasoi": Modern Indian cuisine in Carouge
At "Indian Rasoi" in Carouge, chef Kuldeep Rawat serves dishes from various regions of India. The restaurant is simple, with a focus on authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. From tender lamb with spinach to baighan bartha (eggplant caviar) and prawns in coconut milk - the menu is varied. The homemade naan breads and vegetarian options are particularly popular.
"Tosca": Tuscan elegance in the Eaux-Vives quarter
At "Tosca", Italy is concentrated in just a few square meters to convey the culinary essence of Italian gastronomy with authentic flavors and traditional recipes. It is not for nothing that the restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star and 16 GaultMillau points.
Chef Ivan Baretti brings - nomen est omen - Tuscan classics to the plate in a contemporary way: for example, ravioli del plin with pheasant meat or tender guinea fowl fillet with elderberry and kumquat. The interior is characterized by Italian art, Murano glass and Florentine fabrics - it has a living room atmosphere.
Must-do: If you are looking for a special experience, you can reserve the "Table du Chef" - an exclusive menu with a direct view of the open kitchen, served by the chef himself.
"Café des Banques": Creative bistro cuisine in the heart of Geneva
The "Café des Banques" combines the openness of a modern brasserie with the precision of haute cuisine. Chef Yoann Caloué focuses on seasonal products and combines classic bistro dishes with creative accents. This has earned him 15 GaultMillau points.
GaultMillau restaurants in Geneva: the city as a stage for top cuisine
Whether French haute cuisine, Nordic freshness, Cantonese sophistication, Indian flavors, Italian elegance or creative bistro cuisine - Geneva offers the right culinary highlight for every taste. The selection ranges from traditional establishments to modern concepts. Geneva is all of this - and much more. It's also worth taking a look outside the box...
In the immediate vicinity of the GaultMillau restaurants mentioned, you will find other exciting addresses such as "Le Patio" on Boulevard Helvétique or the "Brasserie Lipp" for seafood lovers. And if you're still in the mood for culture after dinner, you can reach sights such as the Jet d'Eau, the old town with St. Pierre Cathedral or the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire on foot. An insider tip for starting the day is a walk along the lakeshore, where new perspectives of the city open up again and again.
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GaultMillau means "Gault et Millau" in French. In French, the name is supplemented by an "et" and pronounced in French. If you are looking for a gourmet restaurant in Geneva, you will sometimes also find the name "Restaurant gastronomique Geneve Gault et Millau".
The rating ranges from 1 to 20 points. From 13 points, a restaurant is considered recommendable, from 16 points as a top address. Only a few restaurants achieve 19 or 20 points.
Yes, many of the addresses mentioned offer vegetarian menus or individual dishes. L'Atelier Robuchon" and "Tosca" even have special vegetarian tasting menus.
