Café du Centre

This restaurant is located right in the heart of central Geneva. There is indoor seating or outside seating under cover in the courtyard, which makes for a refreshing atmosphere during summer days. Waiting times were long, kitchen service was slow, waiters difficult to get their attention. The food was delicious and with great presentation, but the flavours were slightly under-seasoned. The summer squid cold salad was refreshing and the roast pork lacked flavour. It was a shame that the roast pork skin was chewy and not crunchy. Fruit salad was tasty and great way to finish the meal.

Average food, HORRIBLE service. We dined in here on a weekday noon so there were not a lot of ppl around. The food are just of average taste. Cod was crispy and risotto is salty as usual. However, their service was horrible, not even terrible. We asked for water several times but they just had a lot of difficulties getting us water. We waited like forever until they served us food and then we finally got some water. I’m simply wondering if I should help them call their water supplier or some plumbing service to help.

Ordered a pot of mussels. It was fresh. A little on the salty side but still tasted good. The fries that came with were very crispy. Good service despite the lunch crowd. Didn’t have to wait long to order or for the food to arrive.

Fantastic restaurant! The seafood was delicious, the atmosphere was luxurious, and the prices were reasonable for the quality. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely be back!

While we didn’t initially plan to go here, we definitely don’t regret it. It was probably the best service we had experienced so far in town, with fair prices (considering this is Switzerland) and great food with good presentation. Overall an amazing experience. Although there was suddenly a lunch rush and a lot of business looking people came (the restaurant eventually became full!) so it was a bit noisy, but it didn’t bother us too much, it is a restaurant after all! Great central location as well, and they seemed to have options to dine outside in the sunny weather if one wanted to :))

Great location, good customer service…but we found the food wanting. Lack of seasoning, my octopus, while well-plated, did not have its skin peeled correctly…resulting in an unappetizing chewy mouthfeel with every bite. Maybe we were just unlucky.

Interesting experience, a bit too noisy and overcrowded. Fresh seafood. Muscles were too small.

Lovely spot, lively, pure Swiss experience. Friendly service, good and relaxed. Only had a merengue with strawberry and double cream. It was good (can it not be??) - yet not my favourite. Merengue a little too hard, vanilla ice cream not quite on point with flavor and fruit a little too ripe. Said this… I’m being picky. The place is worth a visit and I do recommend it without hesitation. Thanks for the pleasant evening.

Lovely location downtown. Attentive service (until it got really busy). Enjoyed a vin blanc sec suisse for an entrée. Had to wait quite a while for a refill after the food arrived.

Our first day in Geneva and we needed to find food. And relax. Jet lag. But hungry. So we stumble to this massive outdoor restaurant in the middle of everything. They have food in the window, and I WANT THAT. I explained my being gluten free and dairy free and they were great about it. Thank goodness. And everything we got was wonderful. They even had gluten free bread for me. One funny bit, I order the fisherman's stew. And the waiter asks if I know what that is. Or had had it before. I THINK I know. I THINK I've had it before, just not at this restaurant. Well, you see the photo below. It was great. What I didn't expect was him coming out with a full bib and tools for me. It requires some work. But worth it! And every restaurant in the area has beef tartare. But they also had a mushroom tartare that was great!

This place is big for Geneva style restaurants. They have a full outdoor and indoor restaurant, great service, seafood and wine selection. From the outside you can see the refrigerated area full of fresh seafood. Oysters are great if in season. I have been here twice, never disappointed. Also the prices are reasonable for Geneva. A must in old town.

This restaurant provides the perfect cafe experience. Set in a large outdoor courtyard, where even in the middle of the day there is plenty of shade and a nice breeze. We had cocktails to start, shared a burger and fries, and then shared the cafe gourmand. Perfect late lunch and still hungry enough for dinner later! Terrific service as well!!

My favorite burger of all time! I first visited in 2023 (twice!) and this year I went back w friends and they all agreed the burger is incredible! Beautiful ambiance indoor and outdoors, plenty of seating, and great service! Highly recommend!

Had a small group of 6. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. We sat outside on a nice night

Ambiance: you cannot do better than a clean outdoor in the shade , on June evening outdoor Café in Geneva However, the dining experience was severely challenged because the people sitting next to me ----he enjoyed smoking cigarette after cigarette, which was a major total downer. as I was sneezing away, he clearly could not care or comprehend. Service: they were busy. It took us an hour and a half to get our food and eat it and we are generally don't ever take that long. We're happy with 45 minutes in and out. Food : they ran out of all sorts of food-- no artichokes no asparagus, not even the sole . I settled for a hamburger, which is one thing I did not expect to order and it was surprisingly good During the long wait, I ate a lot of the excellent dark European bread. Usually a dinner spoiler. My beautiful wife ordered risotto, but could not eat it because service was so slow . She did enjoy the Pate & good oysters Alcohol : they were happy she ordered two glasses of white wine. - nothing exotic

First day in Geneva, we were in old town and decided to try this restaurant for lunch. The steak and Paris-Brest are not on the menu in their website (but is listed on the menu when you go in), they were very good. Love the atmosphere, service was friendly and prompt. Would totally recommend.

Located right in the heart of Geneva, this outdoor spot in an old cobblestone courtyard is the true cafe experience. Leaning on the upscale side, the service is absolutely incredible and the menu offers something for everyone. I went with the burger and the meat was exquisite ($29). The highlight of the meal was the chocolate lava cake which was the best I've ever tasted ($15). We then went for a little stroll along Lake Geneva which is only a block away. Wonderful experience!

Elegant restaurant I visited during the summer, where all the seatings were outdoor. I wonder if they move the seating indoor during the winter hours! Situated in a wide alley (almost a town square feel) surrounded by high end luxury stores. The quality of the food is above average. The tuna steak was great. The salads were also excellent. They had a specialty mushroom appetizer, I strongly recommend. The service was excellent. Overall I recommend this restaurant when you are in town.

One of the best cups of cappuccino you can enjoy here in Switzerland. Enjoy it with a morning croissant well, whilst people watching and enjoying the fresh air.

Average-at-best food for too high a price, which unfortunately describes most of Geneva.

So, where to eat on the QT? Everyone you ask says "Just walk around the old part of the City until you see something that looks good"...unless you've booked ahead at Bay View or Le Chat Botte. And that's exactly what I did. Hard to pass up a seafood tower, or a gaggle of attractive people eating attractive food. This place has been slingin' Sea Bass since 1933 and mostly locals were wending their way through the dining room to small tables tightly squeezed close together. (A good way to snatch an oyster as it passes by on its way to someone else.) This is a charming spot with plenty of bistro accessories. Think copper pots, pewter carafes, ceramic tureens, you know, all the stuff you hope to find at the Rose Bowl Flea Market but rarely do. If you're redoing the pied a terre in Paris or Mission Viejo in modern French Bistro, then take a picture and give it to the decorator and say. "Gimme that." It's a busy place with enough hustle and bustle to make you feel good about snagging a table on an impulse. The restaurant is located two blocks off the lake's main drag with outside seating under a huge awning and a large space inside. There's a full bar and a nice wine list to mollify you while you peruse the extensive menu. It is totally convivial and a fine place to sit, relax and discuss whether you should have bought the Breguet or the Jaegar-Lecoultre. The Staff: Professional, long time waiters like the dudes at the Pantry in LA (except these guys probably didn't hang together at Folsam first.) The Food: This has a seafood forward menu with some meaty options too. A Kir Royale gets you started in the right direction for a shellfish selection while you ponder what's yonder in the kitchen. Snuggle up to a dozen Oysters served with Lemon and Mignonette. Half were from Brittany, and half from Normandy. A basket of Bread Twists and Country French loaf swooped down to keep them company. The Oysters were briny, slender and a hair on the salty side which begs the question as to who was the first person to try one and more importantly, why? After all, there was no champagne way back then. I'm an oyster guy, so if he or she couldn't or wouldn't, I would have. These were pretty good on balance despite the spike of the sea that clung to them when they left home. A wild Boar Terrine dotted with fresh Pistachios with a Foie Gras center sounded good and that was okay, but not fab. It was a cold small hypotenuse triangle of Pate and easy not to be a pig about. Next, out came a grilled Sea Bass which was lovely, although, maybe not for the Sea Bass. But then who said it was fun or easy to be a fish? The two fillets were stretched over a bed of sauteed Wild Mushrooms and there was also a little pot of gluey Risotto. The fish was warm, wrapped in crisp skin, flaky and tender, and with the mushrooms, it was a perfect recipe for some great funky dreams. You'll have to talk to my analyst to figure out what was going on with that. Finally, I lusted for a Burger. I just did. And they had one, bless them. A juicy little beast it was, sitting on a fresh Sesame Bun with Mayo, Lettuce, a spicy Carrot Chutney, Melted Brie, and Bacon as thick as the Buckwheat Pancakes at the aforementioned Pantry in LA. It was a sloppy messy fine break from Fondue and Raclette. Now, if the Burger was good, and it was, the accompanying Fries were terrific. All stacked in a large tangle like the Hedgehogs at the Omaha Beach. These were an obstacle to a 6-Pack, but definitely worth the loss. I left full, happy, sleepy, slightly tipsy, and well satisfied that I'd made the right choice. You in the hood, this food is good.

This was our first visit to Cafe du Centre in Geneva and we loved it! We did not have a reservation but they seated us right away without any problems. The ambiance and decor were spot on. The service was awesome. Their menus are only in French, but they offered us the electronic version which did have an option for English. Our server was absolutely amazing and he made the entire experience even more special. We started with delicious fish soup, then we shared a pot of mussels - amazingly prepared with garlic and cream sauce (I was never a big mussels fan until I tried them here!). For the main course my husband had a young sea bass and I had the lobster and prawns risotto - both dishes were exquisite! For the final course we opted for fresh strawberries and pear (!) milkshake. We had an amazing time and our food was out of this world! Prepare to spend about $100 per person, but trust me, this place is worth it.

Very excited to go back to restaurant dining...the outdoor table on a sunny day are 5 star but the filet de perche, a Geneva staple meal, is very lack luster. Served with spinach...blah..steamed plain spinach..no flavor. Beurre blanc on the side...another no flavor sauce. Too bad, try something else there.

This was a magnificent find. We were just walking by and saw this neat place. The staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. The breakfast deal was a croissant, a coffee and an OJ combo - which was fabulous by the way. And they make a mean espresso. What more do you need? The ambiance is great as well.

The food was great! I had the pork chops and my husband had the seafood stew. Both were amazing. I also had a glass of the chablis which was delicious. It was busy but the servers worked hard to attend to us quickly.

This is a lovely restaurant recommended by the concierge, it has nice seating outside and is known for having a good range of food to select from. It's nice to sit outside for Sunday brunch and have a long leisurely lunch since everything is closed on Sunday, I had the fish stew with lobster it was very tasty.

Absolutely incredible service! Everyone was friendly and went alive and beyond! I have been in Europe 1 week and this by far surpasses the dining experiences i have thus far. ALL of the food including the mushroom soup and salad with prawns was also incredible!

Great service until the end when we were solicited for a tip which is included and not expected nor granted in Geneva.

Loved the Scottish Salmon as much as the ambience. The brunch seemed awesome and very popular though I didn't go for it. The cappuccino was delicious as well and topped off a great meal. Overall a great experience! Would definitely recommend.

Had the asparagus with hollandaise sauce for starters, and the seafood risotto for mains. The asparagus was soggy and overcooked. The rissotto was passable but not worth the price tag.

This is a must visit place in Geneva. I was lucky to come along with some local friends. I tried the Mussels with white wine sauce (mule) & for my entree I had the Rissoto with lobster which was so yummy. We also had some white wine with the mussels & rissoto and it was great. It must be a well known spot since we saw a lot of locals here as well as a mix of tourists. Definitely a must visit in Geneva!

A solid place, in my view, to grab some eggs and coffee in the morning, though my companion was frustrated by how limited the food offerings were when it came to healthier options. The decor was classic French style and the food was fine. We did not try lunch or dinner there. As can be typical in Europe, the service moved a bit slowly after the order was taken; I believe that is due in large part to the staff not earning tips and not wanting to bother you but it can be annoying when you want to order something else, or simply grab the check.

Nice and classic. I love the service, as well as the food. Staff following good etiquette

I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here on Friday evening. Not only were they quick to respond to my emails when I made the reservation the waiter knew exactly who I was when I arrived. For starters we had the soup and foie gras which had so many delightful flavors going on my taste buds were having a party in my mouth. I had the Lobster and shrimp risotto for the main and it was simply delectable and cooked to perfection. Went perfectly with a bottle of Alsace wine. I had the chestnut vermicelli dessert which was very delicious. The restaurant was packed but service was super quick, kind and attentive. They have very good deals going on for lunch and special promotions. I noticed that for a few weeks they had a 2 for 1 deal going on. Will definitely go again!

The seafood platter was delicious!!! The crab is the best - so so fresh. However the lobster (in the risotto) was overlooked which was kind of disappointing. Seats are also very night so beware of that. I think the seafood tower is honestly enough for a light meal. Great selection of seafood - we enjoyed the oyster and shrimp with some Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay :) definitely a good ending to our trip in Geneva!

Great location in the middle of town - and a great choice on the menu. The Plat du Jour is very reasonably priced for the quality.

What a lovely experience - I sat on the terrace, and enjoyed the people watching solo - but lots of characters to be had from tourists, ladies gossiping and businessmen that look like they are on the brink of nuclear fusion....so ambiance, check! Food: there is a good selection of seafood lates to share, grilled dishes and desserts. I went for the fish soup with rouille (a garlic spread that goes on croutons--AMAZING) and cheese. The soup is rich, full of flavor and bits of different rock fishes. For a second course I had the accras de morues (light fluffy fried fish fritters - forget the soggy fish sticks you may have had as a child, no comparision) and saved the rouille to dip them in. Try and save room for dessert - there is a great selection of cake, macarons, and sorbet. Solid bistro fare - try it!

10 CHF for regular water, nowhere stated in menu they would charge for tap water. Waiter asked for tips. Food was decent but I felt like water charge should have been stated in menu. Waiter mistakenly charged my card in usd then even said my bank didn't allow to be charged in usd, lol I've been using the same card at other shops and restaurants and had no issues choosing CHF when paying. Our fault for falling for tourist trap.

Friendly to tourists with less than elegant French, nice wines by the glass, reasonably priced for Geneva. I recommend the delicious tuna tartare. We came back for another helping.

Enjoyed the salmon tartare, followed by the cod - accompanied with a lovely Swiss Aligoté wine. All delicious, with pleasant servers who took care of my table for one as though I were someone of importance. :)

We hadn't booked a supper table and we're wandering around central Geneva at 9pm feeling uninspired when we stumbled on this place. Given the name and the location we weren't expecting to have such a brilliant meal. Everything here from start to finish was glorious. The service was relaxed, funny and charming, food spectacular and beautifully presented and the wine was delicious. Everything felt truly special.

Food was very good. Recommend the Lake Geneva white fish filet. Steak was also decent (sirloin) but had a hint of cinnamon, which was different for us. The oysters are very good, but pricey. Overall, a decent place a block right off the water with great outdoor seating. Would recommend!

One of the few places that are open on Sundays in Geneva. For a touristy spot, the food was actually quite decent. Got the salmon tartare as appetizer ($16 if with entry) and lobster & shrimp risotto ($42). The lobster & shrimp risotto was delicious! The lobster was not chopped into small pieces, but rather came in as half a full lobster. My favorite was cracking open the lobster claw, and letting the lobster juice blend perfectly with the risotto sauce. The flavors compliment each other so well that I died. :)

Never have I been so effectively ignored by wait staff. First was told to move to a different table, then waited 15 minutes at the table I was told to move to. I imagine the food would have been delicious if I'd ever been able to order it.

This is my favourite restaurant in Geneva. It is open all day long and offers just great food and wine. The service is perfect.

Went here for a business dinner. Sat outside on the cobblestone lined street. Flowered fountain flowing nearby, we were under a large canopy. Very nice atmosphere. You're allowed to smoke outside, so a bit of a detractor, but not too bad. Fish soup was great, flavorful and not overly seasoned, They have a nice menu of seasonal specialties. It was asparagus season when I went, and they were delicious. For the main, I got a steak. But the star of the dish wasn't the steak, it was good but not as tender as I expected. It was these magical potatoes that came with the dish. Fingerling potatoes in some sort of butter sauce, but they may have been the best potatoes I had every had. Dessert was tasty fare as well, just a bit of ice cream, but it was quite good. Highly recommend for the combination of people watching, food quality, and ambiance. Waitstaff was attentive and friendly. (Of course, everything in Geneva is expensive, so when I rate is at as 3 $'s it's in the context of other European cities. Enjoy!

The outdoor seating is beautiful. We were given the name of this restaurant by our hotel. Our first course, tapas of salmon and assorted pickled fish was amazing, but the entrees fell short. The whole sea bass for two was over cooked and filet into tiny bits. The beef we also ordered was under cooked. Repeated requests for water were ignored. A second bottle of wine was never offered. A waiter then hit one of our party in the head with a serving tray. Some apologies were made by our server, but nothing else was done.