Not very typical but the San Crispino does not leave the gelato on display for your appreciation, the justification being that gelato must be kept under lids in order to keep cold. There are signs everywhere saying that the gelato is artisanal. We opted for traditional pistachio, which was not just creamy but had small pieces of pistachio in the ice cream. The highlight though… Read more »
Archives: Eat & Drink
A super traditional old school restaurant with a faithful clientele, located in the Jewish ghettos. It is right in a typical Roman patio with fading paint and plant pots hung on walls, traditional tables and chairs as well as waiters who appear to have been serving there for life. Lovely classical china and silver tableware complete the environment. We had the famous artichokes giuidia as… Read more »
A true old school trattoria where tradition and a faithful clientele are the pillars. The ambience is as old style as possible and they offer an extensive menu. Many antipasti, typical meat dishes including trippe a la romana (for the brave), fish and seafood with pasta or by itself. If you are looking for a trendy cool Italian venue, this is not the place, but… Read more »
A typical homely Italian restaurant in lively Trastevere. This restaurant is tiny, maybe 12 tables, with mamma’s plaid tablecloths and nonna’s food. Tables near us had families that probably have been tasting Tony’s food for generations. Tony himself interacts a lot: he comes to the table, checks if everything was satisfactory and shows great appreciation when customers compliment his food. We were in a large… Read more »
An ice cream and chocolate chain to be found in many cities of Italy. It is worth trying, particularly on very hot summer days, in which case we recommend the refreshing mango or lemon. Chocolate lovers do not waste time and order the chocolate nougatine, superb! Spoil yourself and buy some chocolates or their incredible own version of the Nutella spread to take back to… Read more »
The Swiss way of eating sausages. We were recommemded this place years ago as the best sausage in town, and recently checked it out again. We love going to places frequented by locals and the sausages really are very good. Sternen Grill is where locals stop by on their way to work or before going to cinemas or theaters in the region. Take note that… Read more »
Rright at Bahnhostrasse this café is a great option for a stroll in this elegant part of town. It is only two blocks away from the lake and surrounded by fancy shops. The name Sprüngli is readily associated to the famous chocolate maker at the equally famous Banhhofstrasse, but now they also have this café with a small menu yet delicious food. On nice sunny… Read more »
Considered the best pizza in town, you will surely enjoy this unpretentious restaurant. Try some crispy disks straight from the wood fire oven, as well as many pasta options and other Italian dishes. Centrally and conveniently located in the old town it attracts clients of all sorts, and locals adore it. There are two houses, one of them by Bahnhofstrasse, but we preferred the one… Read more »
An institution in town, Kronenhalle is cherished by locals and praised as one of the greatest restaurants for Swiss food in the country. As you enter, you almost feel you as though you are at a top notch art gallery or small museum, as wooden paneled walls are filled with original paintings by Chagall, Picasso, Miró, Klee and so on. The venue used to be… Read more »
Centrally located at Bellevue, by the lake and the Opera House, this legendary café was opened just before the first Great War. It is small Art Nouveau establishment with crystal chandeliers, brass, marble and wood. Nowadays it feels very old style, in a European way, but its historic importance brings charm to the place. We enjoyed sitting at the same tables as Einstein, Toscanini, James… Read more »
“The” place to go in Geneva nowadays, a see-and-be-seen venue with a young clientele and a lively scene, the perfect background for some amazing food and probably the best cocktails in town. Decorated in wood, with white and sea blue tones, the restaurant serves Peruvian dishes (a worldwide vogue), as well as some minor appetizers from other Latin countries. Guacamole with crispy chips, ceviches and… Read more »
Situated in Carouge, a beloved neighborhood in Italian influenced Geneva, Le Flacon has obtained a well-deserved Michelin star. The service is very attentive and the food meticulously prepared. Our table was outside, which was quite pleasing as we enjoyed a warm summers day, but the ambiance in the inner rooms looked quite charming as well. A delightful thin crispy toast with seeds was served right… Read more »
Lying in a small square near Lake Geneva and the upscale shopping area, this café is well demanded both at lunch and dinnertime (check the opening hours, but it usually is one of the restaurants that closes the latest in the city). It is a perfect spot for relaxing, enjoying delightful food and people watching between strolls around town. We had some pork ribs cooked… Read more »
This concept store is also present in other cities in Switzerland (we have also been to the branch in Zürich) and is a good venue to eat, shop and chat with locals at communal tables. The one in Geneva is centrally located in a square in the city center and has a coffee house, a seafood bar, a buffet restaurant and a burger place. If… Read more »
Mr Porter is a modern steak house at W Hotel in central Amsterdam it is quite different from what you would expect from a butcher’s place. You take the elevator up and as you step out you may be momentarily confused as to whether you are at a steak house or a private clubhouse. And we found out it is kind of both, actually. In the… Read more »
We had already read about Brut de Mer but were postponing a visit, since we were enjoying our meat-feast meals while in town, but savvy locals recommended it so highly we tried it out. The restaurant, which calls itself a seafood bar, is indeed the best seafood place in town. It is located in cool De Pijp neighborhood and with its casual atmosphere and the… Read more »
Behind closed doors sits this dynamic upscale market,Foodhallen, in the hip Oud-West neighborhood, the perfect place to taste great food at more reasonable prices. High ceilings, communal tables and mezzanines adorn this lively setting, packed with locals enjoying the vast food and drink options. We opted to share a few dishes amongst three adults and never regretted it: kebabs, Spanish tapas, Vietnamese rolls, Chinese dim… Read more »
