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I am usually not a big fan of chains but this one is a good one, especially for sushi. They have several locations all around Geneva, on boulevard Helvétique but also on Rue du Mont-Blanc 21 (near the train station) and on rue du Marché 5 (near Bel-Air).

They make pretty decent sushi for reasonable prices. I usually go and eat there but you can also have them to go or have them delivered. My favorite is the shrimp and avocado Temaki. 

They also make warm dishes such as Yakitori chicken. It’s great for lunch or for a quick dinner.

Another good place in Geneva for sushi is Mikado (check the Mikado article), where I also go quite often. But Wasabi is a bit more spacious. 

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Wasabi Sushi Bento Bar | Restaurants (Japanese) | 12 sashimis CHF 13.80
Boulevard Helvétique 32 | Eaux-Vives | +41227353232
Mon – Sat 10:00 – 22:00

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If you are looking for a good and typical Lebanese treat, then I can suggest this small restaurant, family owned. The wife is in the kitchen and the husband handles the service and the management.

The place is pretty small and simple, something I personally prefer. The food is known for its quality and authenticity. Prices are decent for Geneva standards and the service is great, something rare in Geneva.

Try out their cold and hot mezzes, I usually prefer to have a mix of these and share with someone. My favorite ones are the eggplant puree (Moutabaal) and meat or cheese rolls (samboussik). They also have delicious grilled meat and fish. And don’t miss out on the maamoule for dessert (pistachio biscuit).

You can also have all their food to go. And for lunch they have fairly- priced dishes of the day (plat du jour). If you like Lebanese food, also try La Caravane Passe.

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La Lanterne | Restaurants (Lebanese) | Mezze from CHF 13.00
Rue du Lac 15 | Eaux-Vives | +41227362141
Mon – Fri 10:30 – 14:30 & 18:30 – 22:30, Sat 18:30 – 22:30

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There is a lot of people from South America living in Geneva. You’ll probably hear Spanish as much as you hear French in the street. Amongst the advantages of having so many of them around, apart from practicing your Spanish, is they have settled some small, homelike restaurants around the city.

These places are hard to find as they are not very visible, and usually only people from South America go there. That, to me is a sign that the food is authentic and good. Los Incas II is a typical example. The place is very simply decorated, it’s nothing like the typical Geneva restaurant. It’s one of these places where you wonder whether you should go in or not, and still the food is amazing.

They make all sort of Peruvian goodies. Be careful as the quantities are huge! I usually go for the “ceviche” (raw fish in spicy sauce) as there aren’t many places where you can find it but they also have “biftek de lomo” (beef steak, with rice, potatoes and egg…)

Service is a bit slow, but we are in Peru after all so the rhythm has to be different and I am pretty sure it is a family business, so everything is like at home.

The website below is for their other restaurant, located at Bld de La Cluse 105, to which I have never been, but it is the same owner and the same menu.

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Los Incas II | Restaurants (Peruvian) | Main meal from CHF 20
rue des Eaux-Vives 94 | Eaux-Vives | +41227369828
11:00 – 02:00 daily

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L’Adresse is a nice restaurant, which became quite fashionable. It is divided into two parts: a shop where you can find nice clothes and a restaurant and is located in the Eaux-Vives, near the lake.

During the summer, there is a nice terrace outside, which is on the rooftop.

At lunch, you will be able to see the shop; at night it’s closed. The food is quite expensive but it is a great place to go especially at lunch, since the plat du jour is less than CHF 20.-.

They have very original meals and very good bottles of wine. The carpaccio is excellent and the pastas definitely have to be tasted!

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L’Adresse | Shopping, Restaurants (Frenc) | Dinner CHF 30.00
Rue du 31 décembre 32 | Eaux-Vives | +41227363232
Tue – Sat 11:00 – 14:00 & 18:00 – 00:00

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This great bar is located near Le Coup de Girafe (check the Le Coup de Girafe article) in front of the primary school of Les Eaux-Vives. It is easy to get there by bus, since bus 2 and 6 can take you there (bus stop: Vollandes).

I really enjoy going there for cocktail time (lovely mojitos) and hang out for a couple of hours with my friends. They have one of the best list of wines (especially red ones) and if you don’t know which one to pick, the nice staff will help you in your choice depending on your tastes.

They can also serve you amazing cocktails and at night, your drinks will come with olives, which will make your drink more delicious! You can also order delicious tapas!

They will serve you delicious plats du jour during the lunch break and they always pay a particular attention to fresh products. You can also have their fresh salads if you prefer, which are also very good.

The music is really nice, and it is really pleasant to have a drink there. If you want an advice, order a glass of the sweet swiss wine called “Chant des Sirènes” (they have it white or red): my favorite!

During the summer, they open a little terrace at the back of the bar, which will allow you to make the most of your time under the sun, while enjoying a nice Spanish wine. Divine!

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La Suite 115 | Bars, Restaurants (French) | Glass of wine from CHF 5.00
61 rue du 31 décembre | Eaux-Vives | +41227861115
Mon – Wed 07:00 – 00:00, Thu – Fri 07:00 – 02:00, Sat 17:00 – 02:00