Bd Helvetique
Quai Wilson
Rue de la Servette
Route de Malagnou
Route des Jeunes
Quai Gustave Ador
La Grange
Lake Geneva
1
Café Gandhi
€15
(
37
Rue de Neuchâtel, tel: 022 731
4112
)
Situated in an area known for its ethnic eateries, this
place doesn't disappoint. The à-la-carte menu offers Indian
classics from
tarka dhal
(
spiced lentils) to tandoori lamb and
crispy naan, while the lunchtime buffet is the best way to
sample a large range of spicy specialities.
2
La Bergerie du Gruyerien
€30
(
6
Rue Francois-
Bonivard, tel: 022 732 3042
)
Some say it serves the best
fondue in town. Whether that's true or not, the atmosphere
at this buzzing spot sees groups of lively diners night after
night wolfing down melted cheese and crusty bread.
3
Le 3 Rive Gauche
€50
(
3
Grand Rue, tel: 022 810
2929
)
In contrast with its historic setting, this successful
establishment is modern through and through, serving the
likes of spicy steak tartare and succulent scallops. Anyone
tempted by the signature chocolate dessert with a heart of
Toblerone can make up for it by choosing a half-size starter.
4
Chez Kei
Exclusive
(
82
Quai Gustave-Ador, tel: 022 849
7575
)
Geneva's well-to-do residents have been feasting on
Geneva
duck and dumplings at this restaurant for decades. As well
as the delicious Chinese classics, fine wines and attentive
service, Chez Kei is memorable for the exotic birds carved
out of carrots and its mesmerising fish tank.
5
Soleil Rouge
(
32
Boulevard Helvétique, tel: 022 700
0024
)
This popular bar is frequented by a sophisticated
after-work crowd, who sip sultry Spanish wines and munch
tasty tapas around a huge wooden table. It's particularly
lively on balmy evenings.
6
The Salève
(
Off map
)
The imposing escarpment that
overlooks Geneva makes for a dramatic day trip, whether
you walk, drive or take the cable car. The views from this
1,000
m perch are astounding and it's a great place to
watch the paragliders taking off.
telepheriquedusaleve.com
7
The Electron Festival
(28-31
March) One of the major
electronic events in Switzerland, the four-day festival over
Easter weekend offers more than a hundred live DJ sets,
pulling in a crowd of over 18,000 ravers.
electronfestival.ch
laura mathew, alpineeating.blogspot.com
The ninth Electron Festival
is taking place in Geneva at
the end of this month
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