The Best Local Restaurants in Geneva

Experience the culinary scene of Geneva. From a traditional cheese fondue to international flavors, the city has something for every taste. Enjoy authentic Swiss cuisine at Cave Valaisanne or experience Indian flavors at Le Dhaba. For delicious plant-based dishes, check out ALIVE and many more hidden gems to taste the local flavors of Geneva.

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Entre Homard et Cote

Lobster near the lakeshore

"Entre Homard et Cote" Geneva is where I'd go for a burger or lobster rolls, served with potato wedges and salad. You’ll be licking your fingers clean...

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Hobden

Jun 3, 2025

The Hamburger Foundation

A burger on a mission

"The Hamburger Foundation" in Geneva is a local burger restaurant that's just quality. It has my favorite American culinary culture with Swiss quality!

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Claire

Hobden

Jun 3, 2025

China Garden

Sizzling and soothing

"China Garden" is a jewel of a Chinese restaurant hidden in Geneva. It's so well hidden that even many locals don't know its existence, but it's amazing...

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Stefi

Casappa

Jun 3, 2025

Cave Valaisanne

Fondue, raclette, and more

"Cave Valaisanne" in Geneva is definitely my pick for sampling 'Swiss food'. This should be your top pick for fondue, raclette, rosti & anything 'typical'.

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Casappa

Jun 3, 2025

Sen

Vietnames pho heaven

"Sen" in Geneva is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant that goes way beyond your typical pho (which they make amazing) -- you have to try their nem!

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Irene

Melega

Jun 3, 2025

EcuaLatino

A corner of South America in Jonction

"EcuaLatino" turns any grey, dreary day in Geneva into a bright, sunny one. This restaurant makes authentic empanadas & other Latin American delicacies...

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Melega

Jun 3, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Geneva

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

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Irene

You?

Stefi

András

Claire

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Rahul

Irene

You?

Stefi

András

Claire

Entre Homard et Cote

Lobster near the lakeshore

Claire

Hobden

The Hamburger Foundation

A burger on a mission

Claire

Hobden

China Garden

Sizzling and soothing

Stefi

Casappa

Cave Valaisanne

Fondue, raclette, and more

Stefi

Casappa

Sen

Vietnames pho heaven

Irene

Melega

EcuaLatino

A corner of South America in Jonction

Irene

Melega

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