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Where to Dine EAsTwEsT ChArminG / LiVeLy EAsTwEsT HOTEL Head Chef: Alban Mestre Phone: +41 22 708 17 17 Email: info@eastwesthotel.ch Address: 6 Rue des Paquis, 1201 Geneva Website: www.eastwesthotel.ch Cuisine: Oriental / Occidental Style / Ambiance: Traditional Swiss cuisine with a nod to the Orient, Sens Restaurant offers a gourmet menu that prides itself on local provenance and choosing ingredients in season. The filet of Simmental beef served with apple purée and wasabi is a perfect example of this East-West fusion. The striking interior was designed by Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet Agency and, like the food, is a blend of surprising yet balanced contrasts. Between May and October, guests can dine on the small outside terrace. AUthentiC / ContemporAry LE GrAND QUAI rEsTAUrANT Head Chef: Pascal Lavenu Phone: +41 22 318 32 00 Email: geneva@swissotel.com Address: Swissôtel Métropole Geneva, 34 Quai Général Guisan, 1204 Geneva Website: www.swissotel.com Cuisine: Contemporary Style / Ambiance: Within the historic walls of Swissôtel Métropole Geneva, Le Grand Quai restaurant offers diners a creative menu prepared solely with selected seasonal local produce. Though the exterior reminds one of a 19th century palazzo the restaurant within features a contemporary décor that whispers cool sophistication and complete comfort. elite destination guide | geneva www.elitetraveler.com ContemporAry AUBErGE DU LION D’Or Michelin Chefs: Thomas Byrne & Gilles Dupont Phone: +41 22 736 44 32 Email: info@liondor.ch Address: 5 Place Pierre-Gautier, 1223 Cologny, Geneva Website: www.liondor.ch Cuisine: French Style / Ambiance: Thomas Byrne and Gilles Dupont have been described by Relais & Châteaux as the “tightrope walkers and choreographers of gastronomy”. Set in a tantalizingly soothing location with views over Lake Geneva, the esthetics of their cuisine is creative and streamlined. If the mesmerizing views on city and lake are the frameworks, then the savory dishes are undoubtedly the paintings. Maintaining a smart and classical décor, the Auberge du Lion d’Or amplifies the attention towards the dishes. Sharing their ideology of creating edible masterpieces, the Auberge du Lion d’Or also hosts cooking classes for parties of between six and eight. The restaurant is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. ArABEsQUE rEsTAUrANT 14 sALON OrIENTAL ContemporAry VErTIG’O rEsTAUrANT Michelin star Chef: Jérôme Manifacier Phone: +41 22 909 60 73 Address: Hotel de la Paix, 11 Quai du Mont-Blanc, 1211 Geneva Website: www.hoteldelapaix.ch Cuisine: French/ Mediterranean Style / Ambiance: Contemporary and eclectic, the Vertig’O is considered one of the most taste-engaging restaurants in Geneva, thanks to the expert direction of talented Chef Jérôme Manifacier and his team. With emphasis on ‘simple and tasty’, the French and Mediterranean-inspired dishes draw their strength from the traditional and serve up an unforgettable gastronomic experience in comfortable surroundings. Splurge: Start your Sundays with a Champagne Brunch offered by Chef Jérôme Manifacier at the Hotel de la Paix, with choices of cold (buffet) and hot (by the plate) dishes accompanied by Laurent Perrier Champagne, a dessert buffet by Pastry Chef Emmanuel Lebled, followed by coffee or tea. Sundays from 11am to 2.30pm. eLeGAnt wINE & DINE AT THE HOTEL PrEsIDENT wILsON Executive Chef & Concept Manager: Ulrich Behringer Phone: +41 22 906 65 24 Email: fb@hotelpwilson.com Address: 47 Quai Wilson, 1211 Geneva Website: www.hotelpwilson.com Cuisine: Mediterranean What you can find: Three Restaurants, three bars / salons and a sumptuous wine cellar. Style / Ambiance: Facing the magnificent panorama of the Alps and Lake Geneva, discover the new ‘Bayview‘ gastronomic restaurant, a unique culinary concept with a spectacular wine cellar overseen by award-winning Executive Chef Ulrich Behringer. His cuisine is a fusion – and vision – of high quality products, enticing smells and pleasing colors. Alternatively, escape to L’Arabesque, and enjoy the subtle flavors of Lebanese cuisine. Glow, the new lounge area bathed in the radiant reflections of the lake, is the perfect venue for a get-together. Enjoy ‘SO’, Salon Oriental and savor the magic of the Orient in a superb contemporary setting. During summer, enjoy the exclusive Pool Garden Restaurant on the terrace overlooking spectacular Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Where to Dine eLeGAnt TANDOOrI CHEf HOTEL rEsTAUrANT DU PArC DEs EAUX-VIVEs Restaurant Director: Shigeyasu Saito Phone: +41 22 849 75 75 Email: info@parcdeseauxvives.ch Address: 82 Quai Gustave-Ador, 1211 Geneva Website: www.parcdeseauxvives.ch Cuisine: French Style / Ambiance: Dine in this 18th century mansion located among the vast greenery of the Parc des Eaux-Vives. The restaurant is situated on the first floor of this magnificent building and serves traditional and international cuisine under the skillful direction of Chef Julien Schillaci, together with a wine list highlighting Swiss and local varieties. The restaurant includes a brasserie and four function rooms that can accommodate up to 250 guests, with interior décor comprising velvet armchairs, white porcelain and hints of Art Deco. Highly recommended. elite destination guide | geneva www.elitetraveler.com wINDOws rEsTAUrANT 15 intimAte / eLeGAnt CLASSiC / trenDy rAsOI By VINEET Restaurant Manager: Cyril Marcillon Phone: +41 22 909 00 00 Email: rasoi@mohg.com Address: Mandarin Oriental, 1 Quai Turrettini, 1201 Geneva Website: www.mandarinoriental.com Cuisine: Indian Style / Ambiance: The very first fine-dining Indian restaurant in Geneva, Rasoi By Vineet has twice been awarded a Michelin star (2011) and is the only ethnic restaurant in Continental Europe with such an accolade. Created by chef ContemporAry BUffET DE LA GArE DEs EAUX-VIVEs Restaurant Manager: Serge Labrosse Phone: +41 22 840 44 30 Email: contact@lebuffet.ch Address: 7 Avenue de la Gare des Eaux-Vives, 1207 Geneva Website: www.lebuffetdelagare.ch Cuisine: French Style / Ambiance: ’Modern’ and ‘no-nonsense’ characterize the Buffet de la Gare des Eaux-Vives eating establishment. Do not be scared off by the industrial style protruding from this old pavilion building. Inside you will find a sleek interior and contemporary look, which emerged fourteen years ago after a fire devastated the building. The crisp and simple décor adds to the Buffet’s understated image. But if its Michelin star is any indication, your palate can expect a thorough pampering from the exquisite gourmet dishes on their elaborate menu. wINDOws rEsTAUrANT Deputy Manager: Jean-Vital Domezon Executive Chef: Philippe Audonnet Phone: +41 22 906 55 07 Email: jvdomezon@rchmail.com Address: Hotel D’Angleterre, 17 Quai du Mont-Blanc, 1201 Geneva Website: www.dangleterre.com Cuisine: International Style / Ambiance: The Windows Restaurant is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers award-winning cuisine from Executive Chef Philippe Audonnet. Be guided through the extensive wine list by the resident sommelier and enjoy an intimate dinner or a celebratory banquet. True to its name, the venue boosts wooden floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors for maximum panoramic views over stunning Lake Geneva. The warm, intimate atmosphere extends into the L’Observatoire, a secluded wing of the restaurant available for exclusive private functions and gatherings. Vineet Bathia, who describes his award-winning cuisine as “evolved Indian food that never stops evolving”. Balance and sophisticated use of spices are Bathia’s signature while he gives traditional Indian cuisine a unique and contemporary twist and an exceptionally modern presentation. Designed by the acclaimed Adam D. Tihany, the restaurant’s décor features a vibrant color scheme in accents of reds and purples, with embossed silver leaf set into rich woods and beautiful stone surfaces. A contemporary tandoori oven stands as a proud centerpiece. AUthentiC LEs ArMUrEs Restaurant Director: Jean-Daniel Walther Phone: +41 22 310 34 42 Email: restaurant@hotel-les-armures.ch Address: 1 Rue Puits-St-Pierre, 1204 Geneva Website: www.hotel-les-armures.ch Cuisine: Swiss / French Style / Ambiance: Epicureans will enjoy Les Armures restaurant, recognized as one of the oldest in the city. Situated within the Hôtel Les Armures, this brasserie-style restaurant features all-day dining and serves Swiss specialties such as delicious cheese fondue and raclette. Enjoy quality French cuisine all served in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a comprehensive Swiss wine list and gourmet local produce, Les Armures restaurant is an unforgettable experience for discerning diners.
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