Refined summer dining

The zenith of Geneva’s tables
Facing Lake Geneva, the Woodward seems to radiate delightful Belle Époque charm. Here, in Autumn 2023, just two years after its opening, L’Atelier Robuchon became the only Genevan restaurant to receive two Michelin stars. One dines amongst a setting of red and black, around a high-top table or at the bar, in full view of the open kitchen. Leading the charge is Chef Olivier Jean, who previously worked in Taipei, Miami, New York, and Montreal before landing in Geneva and establishing L’Atelier Robuchon as an icon in the local gastronomy scene. The menu here embraces nuance and aesthetics, expertly balancing house signature dishes and an array of small tasting plates that feature the very best seasonal (and local) ingredients. The delicate vegetarian menu beautifully illustrates the chef’s personal vision, with a sumptuous carrot soup and saffron risotto that hails from Vully (entirely cultivated within the cantons of Vaud and Fribourg). Not to mention the perfect accompaniment: a cruciferous vegetable couscous.

Quai Wilson, 37
022 901 37 70
Open every day except Sunday & Monday 12-13:30, 19-21:15
Lunch available Tuesday-Friday (79-89 CHF)
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The inner circle of the Beau-Rivage
As Geneva’s first-ever public fine dining establishment (since 1967), Le Chat-Botté (1 Michelin star) embraces a magical setting at the aptly named Beau-Rivage: a hotel steeped in luxurious history, which boasts a stunning lakefront gourmet terrace. With historical ties to Empress Sissi, the establishment’s legendary status has been carefully guarded for over five generations by the Mayer family. Since September 2023, the locale’s former sous chef from Auvergne, Mathieu Croze, is working wonders with his distinctly French-with-a-pop-of-Asian-flavourscuisine… and a spectacular wine cellar. The menu is guided by the availability of seasonal, locally grown ingredients, featuring ubiquitous vegetables and regional delights from the lake and the surrounding mountains. Not to mention the themed menus, which revolve around a single ingredient and change several times throughout the year, along with a vegetarian option that features produce from the local region.

Quai du Mont-Blanc, 13
022 716 69 20
Open every day except Sunday & Monday 12-13:30, 19-21:00
Lunch available Tuesday-Friday (75-85 CHF)
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Tuscany unfolds at Tosca
Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail, said Leonardo Da Vinci. The adage could have been written for Tosca (1 Michelin star) in the heart of the Eaux-Vives district. Inspired the authentic Italian experience, icons from Italy await at every turn: pictorial frescoes by Marco Borgianni, Murano blown glass, patinated bronze plates, Florentine fabrics from Gucci and Pucci, silks, and lace from Tavernelle. Here, the eternal glory of the Renaissance shines, echoing the gorgeous creations by Chef Ivan Baretti, who trained at L’Arpège in Paris and previously worked at Geneva’s Italian benchmark Il Lago. Refinement, high-quality, and authenticity – with Tuscan highlights – are the guiding principles here, with a menu that features the best regional and Italian ingredients served with a contemporary, fresh, and creative flair. The raviolo aperto is made with local chard ragu, red shrimp from Mazaradel Vallo, and lime. The veal rib is served with 24-month aged Gruyère, black lemon, and confit dandelion. A tavola!

Rue de la Mairie, 8
022 707 14 44
Open every day except Sunday & Monday (no Saturday lunch) 12-14:00, 19-22:00
Lunch available Tuesday-Friday (59 CHF)
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