Bd Helvetique
Quai Wilson
Rue de la Servette
Route de Malagnou
Route des Jeunes
Quai Gustave Ador
La Grange
Lake Geneva
1 Road Runner
€
€€€
(
63 Route de Chene, +41 227 356
420
) Established 40 years ago, Road Runner is considered
by many to be the best burger joint in town. The meat
is juicy and flavoursome, and accompanied by the
classic American soft sesame bun, gherkins and onions.
Tempting varieties include the Texan (cheese and bacon)
and Mexican (chilli and nachos).
2 No Pizza
€€
€€
(
13 Rue Dr Alfred-Vincent, +41 227 860
000
) Contrary to the name, this busy restaurant – set in
a former printing house – serves up some of the tastiest
pizzas in town. Both traditional and exotic toppings
complement the delicious crusty base.
3 Entrecote Couronnée
€€€
€
(
5 Rue des Paquis,
+41 227 328 445
) One taste of the steak in this long-
established haunt reveals why people are prepared to
queue to be squeezed onto one of the tiny tables. Tender
and tasty, it’s served with superior frites and washed
down with a hearty local wine. A complimentary apertif to
start makes it a satisfying experience all round.
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4 Arabesque
(
47 Quai Wilson, +41 229 066 666
) The
superb lakeside setting adds to the enjoyment of an
Arabesque Lebanese feast. Try some classic mezze before
moving on to succulent meat brochettes, and finish with
indulgent Middle Eastern sweets.
5 Café Lyrique
(12 Boulevard du Théatre, +41 223 280
095)
Looking out over Place de Neuve, Geneva’s cultural
hub, the flamboyant Café Lyrique is popular with theatre
buffs. Grand mirrors and chandeliers evoke a Parisian feel,
great for that first glass of wine.
6 Le Petit Palace
(
6 Rue de la Tour-de- Boel, +41 223 110
033
) The faux-Roman pillars in this much-loved Old Town
nightclub are well suited to its Bacchanalian character.
Locals like it for the racy cabarets and tasty cocktails.
7*
Escape the winter chill at thermal centre at
Yverdon-
les-Bain
where the hot sulphur spring warms you up at
a flow rate of 60 litres per second. A recline in the sauna
or massage also won’t leave you feeling the cold.
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