Guidebook for Genève
Food Scene
Very popular burger joint. Be prepared to wait for a table, but it's worth it!
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Inglewood Plainpalais
44 Bd du Pont-d'ArveVery popular burger joint. Be prepared to wait for a table, but it's worth it!
Leos Pizzeria
51 Bd du Pont-d'ArveGreat pizzas and Italian burgers.
Holy Cow
14 Rue de CarougeSwiss burgers chain that's worth a try.
Tanuki
5 Rue VignierOne of the best spots in Geneva for authentic and freshly made sushis.
Street Beirut - Geneva
32 Av. du MailAuthentic Lebanese food. Can get very busy!
Thaï Twist
1 Pl. des AugustinsTiny Thaï restaurant, not pretentious but excellent!
Asian fast-food restaurant. Don't expect amazing cuisine here, but if you're on a budget and want to eat something quick this is the place to go.
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La Feuille de Banane
29 Rue de CarougeAsian fast-food restaurant. Don't expect amazing cuisine here, but if you're on a budget and want to eat something quick this is the place to go.
Umamido
63 Bd Carl-VogtDecent ramen, worth a try!
Just Bubble - Uni Mail
46 Bd du Pont-d'ArveVery good bubble teas with lots of different flavours and toppings.
Rustic style cuisine, great for meat lovers. The place is also a bar and they have a good selection of beers.
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L Eléphant dans la Canette
18 Av. du MailRustic style cuisine, great for meat lovers. The place is also a bar and they have a good selection of beers.
Excellent dim sums and teas. Beutiful decoration as well. Make sure to book as the place is tiny!
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Le Thé
65 Rue des BainsExcellent dim sums and teas. Beutiful decoration as well. Make sure to book as the place is tiny!
Fresh and authentic Thai cuisine, in my opinion one of the best in Geneva.
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Baï-Toey
68 Bd de Saint-GeorgesFresh and authentic Thai cuisine, in my opinion one of the best in Geneva.
Bat Dat
71 Bd de Saint-GeorgesVietnamese restaurant.
A Table ! & Co Sa
46 Bd du Pont-d'ArveGood place to go for a take-away lunch.
Los Bandidos
48 Bd du Pont-d'ArveSuper small Mexican restaurant next door.
Coutume Café Genève
80 Bd Carl-VogtNice coffee shop near the university.
Lively place open until late in the evening. Good selection of tartares and wines. Great cheese cakes.
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Tartares & Co Plainpalais
9 Av. Henri-DunantLively place open until late in the evening. Good selection of tartares and wines. Great cheese cakes.
Co-working space that also features a restaurant and a bar.
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Voisins de Plainpalais – Coworking Café
8 Rue des VoisinsCo-working space that also features a restaurant and a bar.
Spikisi
5 Rue DizerensAwesome Italian burgers. You won't be disappointed!
Berger – De Faletans
16 Av. Henri-DunantExcellent bakery, everything's good there.
Aux Merveilleux de Fred Genève
9 Rdpt de PlainpalaisSuper good meringues and brioches.
Drinks & Nightlife
State-of-the-art English pub. Popular with sports fans and students.
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Lady Godiva English Pub
53 Bd du Pont-d'ArveState-of-the-art English pub. Popular with sports fans and students.
Lucky Bastard
6 Av. Henri-DunantCool bar that doubles as a tattoo studio.
Volt Bar Sàrl
12 Rue de l'Ecole-de-MédecineOne of the many bars of Rue de l'École-de-Médecine.
Le Kraken
8 Rue de l'Ecole-de-MédecineProbably the most popular bar in Rue de l'École-de-Médecine.
Entertainment & Activities
Old-school cinema that was recently renovated. Must-go for movie fans.
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Cinema Cinerama Empire
72 Rue de CarougeOld-school cinema that was recently renovated. Must-go for movie fans.
Piscine des Vernets
4 Rue Hans WilsdorfSports complex that features a swimming pool and ice rink.
Sightseeing
Amazing view of the Jonction, where you can see the Rhone and Arve rivers joining. You can get there after a little hike.
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Viaduc de la Jonction
29 Chem. William-LescazeAmazing view of the Jonction, where you can see the Rhone and Arve rivers joining. You can get there after a little hike.
Parks & Nature
Large parc where you can find the iconic Reformation wall.
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Parc Des Bastions
1 Prom. des BastionsLarge parc where you can find the iconic Reformation wall.
Arts & Culture
Meg
67 Bd Carl-VogtIncredible collection, definitely worth a visit if you have time.
Université de Genève / Uni Mail
40 Bd du Pont-d'ArveUni Bastions
Sciences l'll
30 Quai Ernest-AnsermetIncredible collection of historic Patek Philippe watches. Must-go!
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Patek Philippe Museum
7 Rue des Vieux-GrenadiersIncredible collection of historic Patek Philippe watches. Must-go!
Essentials
Coop Supermarché City Genève Plainpalais Food
12 Rue de CarougeLocal supermarket.
Migros
17-19 Rue des Eaux-VivesNearby supermarket.