Manora is great especially if you're wanting something quick though it's all the way at the top of…read moreManor so either take the escalator, elevator or stairs all the way up to the top floor. I didn't get a chance to ever eat the actual food here and only the pastries of which both were underwhelming. What's great about this spot is that it's cafeteria style. So you have stations and you can grab your tray and order at the made to order pizza station or curries or sandwich or juices. It was cool to see little mugs with chocolate pieces which you can get hot chocolate made in front of you. Seating can get crazy. Sometimes you'll have to share some tables because some tables are communal where we had an interesting encounter with three guys on their phones seemingly talking to someone on their phones....seemed like they were on speed dating or chat rooms. It was really interesting. Anyways, you may have trouble getting a large table, but be patient. There's also a restroom up here too which is nice. I wish I did get a chance to eat something other than the pastries, but at least it's cheap and fairly fast. If you want something faster, just go to the first floor and grab something from there.

OMG, how have I not discovered Manora before, and why have I not been eating lunch here EVERY DAY??…read more Manora is a food court covering a good portion of the 4th floor Manor Department Store. But don't let the "food court" description fool you, this is not your boring pizza-chicken-or-burger type of joint. The restaurant is comprised of islands of food stations, where they will cook/prepare your food behind the counter as you wait. The pizza station has bowls and bowls of fresh ingredients that you can choose yourself, the grill station has sausages, pork chops, skewers, schnitzels, and much more. You can either choose a fresh cut and wait while they grill it for you, and grab a pre-grilled portion if you're not feeling the wait. Nice sandwiches, an extensive salad bar, espresso station, and an enormous counter of desserts, asian stir fry station, and pretty much anything you can think of. The presentation is tremendously appealing, and prices are reasonable (I got away with a nice cut of fresh pork chop and a side serving of rice and grilled broccoli for about CHF16.50). Dining mate had jambalaya, which, as she put it, hadn't quite decided whether it wanted to be cajun or Asian (cajian...?). It's not the highest quality of food you can find, but I definitely did not feel like I was being gypped of my money, a feeling I get way too often here in Geneva. The very presentation of the food, and the option of creating my own dish piece-meal (and thereby having control over how much I actually spend) was almost an empowering experience, food-wise. We also had the whipped tiramisu and apple crumble, both sinfully delicious. It gets crowded during lunch, but it's mostly eat-and-go traffic, so you won't have to wait too long for a seat. Did I mention the panoramic view from the terrace on a sunny day is amazing?

Geneva is super expensive. Finding a decent meal and a drink without spending a ton is pretty rare…read more We heard this place was a locals spot. You order your food and drinks at the counter. They have a surprisingly good menu with daily plates, sandwiches, desserts, and fondue. I watched a few plates come out of the kitchen and it all looked good. It's definitely a place where actual locals hang out. People just come out here to chill on the pier and look at the water. What we got: - Aperol Spritz (5/5): They offer these in two sizes. We got the large. We were just looking for an aperitivo and a good view. It hit the spot perfectly. Great vibes for relaxing in the sun.

I'm an American and my Swiss cousin suggested we dined here for dinner. You order at the counter…read moreand the fondue is delivered to you. You bring your drinks and other food items back to your table. We sat in the covered dining hall-type space. It's seat yourself and it gets pretty packed. It's a family friendly atmosphere and has views of the water. The fondue was fabulous.

Holy Cow! It was freezing today (feels like -1f), and yet our group decided to take the 45 minute…read morewalk to try out this new burger joint. Cute name, cute website, cute burgers. When you go to the website, you're greeted by a little Che Guevara cow holding a spatula and a fork, inviting you to join the fast food revolution. I'm not sure what that's about, but the website is fairly in tune with the ambiance of the restaurant. There are comic cow paintings on the walls, a hilly pasture painted onto the counter, and friendly servers who will deliver your burgers to your table. There's an extensive menu of creative burgers, and I had the Mexicana burger - a beef patty, swiss cheese, chorizo, red bean salsa, avocado mash, and hot chili. I was wondering how they would fit all of that in a single burger--it turns out, they use a humongous bun, even under American standards. I got the "menu" menu (a "menu" menu is essentially a "meal" menu that includes fries and a drink, but I like saying "menu" menu), and the fries were so thickly cut that they almost make the burger look normal-sized in the photo. The burger came together pretty well, but you can't really go wrong with those ingredients. The bun was OK but not anything above standard (except for its size), and the beef patty was a bit dry and crumbly for my taste. The chorizo was a flat sheet of round sausage that tasted OK but had a rubbery texture. The hot chili was actually really spicy, and had me gasping a little bit for air. It was a fun burger to eat, overall, but probably not the best quality of ingredients. I also had a fountain drink (cassis?), which I was told was made in-house, but it was a little sweet for my taste. I'd recommend a go if you haven't been, but it probably wouldn't end up becoming a favorite hangout or anything of that sort. Probably a good place to grab a pre-movie bite, though.

Pouring with rain, we were trudging around Carouge, not finding anywhere that really satisfied our…read moreidea for lunch. What about Holy Cow? Well, it's only a short hop on the tram so off we went. We weren't disappointed. Service is fast and with a smile. A reasonable selection of veggie burgers and a great meat selection. The food was plentiful but not 5-star amazing. The meat burgers aren't the tastiest ever but on a day like this they were good enough. Chips are the so called ancienne style so more like chunky chips than fries. Ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard are all freely available but be warned - the yellow mustard is fairly weak. On the set meal there's a choice of drinks and we had the refillable sirops - raspberry, Alpine herbs, elderflower and apple & ginger. Pay a bit extra for beers (the legendary Dr Gab's craft beers from Lausanne are well worth it).

Just what my neighborhood needed, great restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and…read morefabulous servers. On my first visit, without a reservation, I was seated on the side in a nice and quiet area, which allowed me to see the huge case of desserts, take out coffee station, etc. In addition, there is food for take out, order from the menu or some nice sandwiches, salads and soups. On that maiden visit I ordered the plat du jour, eggplant parmesan....delicious, perfectly cooked eggplant and tasty sauce. I also tasted my colleagues plate, moussaka...very good as well. On my second visit, today, I was a group of 9 (with reservation), we sat in a nice private seating area, still visible to the main dining room...here I also chose the plat du jour...did not get the name, but it was a slow cooked beef in an oniony tomato sauce, served with mashed potatoes and soup or salad. Again, delicious. Dessert...tiramisu..delicious. The wait staff, wow, super nice, smiling, attentive, fast...Fast is not the word, yes, we ordered the plat du jour so that is usually a fast item, but this was served with lightening speed. A truly enjoyable meal again. As my office has the worst cafeteria in all of Geneva, I am super happy that this place is around the corner. They also are open until 11 so you can go after work for drinks and snacks...they do NOT close at 2 PM like other restaurants in the city....refreshing to find a business where they actually want to make money. It may be my happy hour location as well, stay tuned.

From the owner: Mezze du soleil, antipasti, pizza napolitaine, tajineread more

Pros: + Walk in grab a card, and add everyone's orders to it…read more+ Fresh made pasta and pizza in front of you + Great desserts + Most people here speak French or Italian. However, they are able to help decently with English as well + Free wifi Cons: - Pricey - Limited seating

This place is right above the metro station and across the street from the main Lausanne train…read morestation. You take a little escalator up, and the vibe is almost romantic, or as romantic as a cafeteria-like setting can be. I love the concept where you use a card, order anything you want, and pay at the end. I feel like I should have tried more dishes before confirming that this place is three stars. I had a salad with figs and goat cheese, and though it was good and plated adorably, it wasn't enough to make me come back. This place is apparently a chain all over Europe, and the prices are alright when it comes to Swiss restaurants.

If you're going to the cafe part, don't expect to have a huge variety of selection. That being…read moresaid, the food available is good. You'll find typical options available at other parts of the mountain. It's perfectly positioned however for a nice hot chocolats break or saucisse de veau with frites

A convenient cafeteria style mountain-top restaurant - also good for a quick hot chocolate or hot…read morewine.

0n our most recent trip to Geneva, we paid a visit to this restaurant and were totally blown away…read moreby the quality of the food and the overall dining experience! The food was wonderful (both the pizzas and the pasta dishes we ordered) and the prices were exceptionally reasonable, especially by Geneva standards :-) Over and great food and reasonable prices, the service was top-notch as well; I'll definitely make a point of returning when next I'm in Geneva.

Loved the food, had two great servers and felt at home in this place. A simple pasta dinner with…read moregreat wine. Would definitely go back.

Another solid "5" for this friendly, neighborhood place. The waitstaff was patient and…read moreaccommodating to a couple of non-French speakers; the food (we both had the Perch filets; one in beurre blanc, the other without the sauce) was delicious, and much less expensive than the other regular recommendations. Also, they had some interesting Portuguese specialties like Bacaloa. Only a block off the waterfront and well worth it!

My first time at RCL after hearing so many good things for many years. Well' I'm happy to report…read morethat RCL lived up to all my expectations. Pleasant service by the waiter and owner. Two of us started with the salat mixta--impressive mix of greens and pickled and fresh veggies. Other co-pilot started with the arugula and parmesan salad. That, too was excellent. For mains, two if us had the risotto frutti de mar while other had the filet de perche with frites in the butter-cream sauce. The risotto portion was large and was just what I needed after a day on the slopes--nice assortment of seafood in a tomato base. I had a bite of the perch and it too was excellent (i will order that when I return). No deserts for any of us, but I had an excellent calvados while my friends were given, free of charge, a lemonchello. It's not cheap, but it's very good AND it's open on Sunday b

Know your French. Staff very polite!!! Outside and inside seating. The menu has a great variety to…read morechoose from!

It was later on a Saturday night and so we crossed our fingers that we would be able to get in. We…read moremust have timed it just right because shortly after we arrived it started filling up a bit. We started with two Belgian beers and the little bruschetta app they brought for free. We shared a Niçoise salad and then went on the the Bello Benito pizza. We had two slices left because I just wasn't feeling great so they were nice enough to wrap those up for us, even though I know that generally is not done in Europe. Great service and great food!