The Best Swiss Restaurants In Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva has hundreds of fondue vendors, and Café du Soleil proclaims that it serves the best. The restaurant is almost always full, so clearly the public agree. Similarly, it might well be the oldest restaurant in Geneva, having kept itself afloat for around 400 years. The menu has a good amount of variety, but the fondue is probably the best bet, a traditional meal served in a bustling, but sophisticated atmosphere.
Place du Petit-Saconnex 6, Genève, Switzerland, +41 22 733 34 17

Restaurant Les Armures has a lot going for it before you even begin to look at the menu. Located in the centuries-old Hôtel Les Armures, the restaurant terrace is nestled in the shadow of ancient buildings. The interior is classic and refined, and the bar is tiled with a mosaic pattern. The menu itself is long and traditional, packed with Swiss specialities. Fondue and raclette sit alongside rustic soups and pastas. The hotel and restaurant are some of the most popular in Geneva, and it’s not hard to see why.
Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 1, Genève, Switzerland, +41 22 310 34 42

A lot of time has passed since 1808, but not in Café Papon. The restaurant claims to do their best to retain the spirit of the past, and they’ve done so particularly well. Café Papon faces la Promenade de la Treille, it’s in a perfect spot to look out over nature and urbanity coexisting. However, we all know that the food is the most important factor of a restaurant, and Café Papon doesn’t disappoint. The menu is tasty and cooked attentively, with a wine selection that’s heavily slanted towards Genevan vineyards. This is definitely not to be missed.
Rue Henri-Fazy 1, Genève, Switzerland, +41 22 311 54 28

Le Gruyérien‘s menu is dedicated to one thing: cheese. The menu is small, with a selection of a few fondues, some other cheese dishes, and a handful of meat dishes. However, the small menu has allowed Le Gruyérien to hone the dishes down to a fine art. The restaurant is filled with the smell of melting cheese, and has a lovely traditional atmosphere. Some tables are quite close together, but we think that this just adds to the charm of the place.
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There’s no denying that the clientèle here is skewed towards tourists, with its chalet decoration and live yodelling, but the food and ambience makes it feel like more than a mere tourist trap. Plating up an extremely traditional menu in an alpine setting, this hotel restaurant has live music that is fun and lively, but almost as cheesy as the fondue. Restaurant Edelweiss is a good choice as long as you go into it with a good attitude.
Place de la Navigation 2, Genève Switzerland, +41 22 544 51 51

Auberge de Savièse is a traditional restaurant in the Pâquis quarter of Geneva, a picturesque part of the city. Just a few hundred meters from the lake, Auberge de Savièse is pretty and airy, with lightly colored décor and quaint tablecloths. More traditional fare is served here, with local dishes from Valais and a nice selection of fondues. Here, meat fondues are a good choice, particularly the unusual fondue chinoise. Whether you order the cheese of the meat fondues, and whether you eat inside or on the terrace, Auberge de Savièse is sure to please.
Rue des Pâquis 20, Genève, Switzerland, +41 22 732 83 30