Geneva Restaurants

We had a very nice lunch at "Au Pied de Cochon" many years ago. It didn't break the bank, but the exchange rate was a bit more favorable then. Found out later it was listed in my Michelin Guide in the category Excellent Meals at Good Value. You can look at the menu. Starters 12-18 chf, Main Course 28-40 chf.
http://www.pied-de-cochon.ch/homeA.html

Thanks so much! I will definitely put that on the list of places to eat.

Cindy, we seldom eat out at home but love to when traveling. However, prices in Switzerland's cities caused us to reconsider. On a trip to Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, we thoroughly enjoyed restaurants in all but Geneva, Lausanne, and Lucerne. In those, we found that take away was a good answer. We found many places with wonderful take away and had nice rooms in the cities in which to have our meals.

David:
I agree. We don't eat out much at home; usually just when we travel. I have read that we could get things to eat at grocery stores; is that where you got your take away in Geneva? How is their coffee? (Just curious). Thanks!

Unfortunately, Cindy, I cannot recall specifics and what I do remember is kind of a jumble of Geneva and Lucerne. As I recall, one of the best places we found was a kind of food section of a department store, on the lower level. In my mind's eye, a bit like a Marks and Spencer in the UK. COOP is a market chain in Switzerland that has food. It could have been one of their stores. I believe it was on one of the main streets in downtown Geneva. If you are crossing the Pont du Mont-Blanc from the side where the rail station is to downtown, take the main streets to the right.

Following David's directions you will also find a Manor department store with a Manora self service restaurant. I think that the Manora is upstairs but may be downstairs. Yummy and not too pricy - by Swiss standards.

Thanks so much. We definitely will check out the suggestions as we are very open to picnics, take away, etc.

My husband and I stumbled across a cafe/creperie right on the square directly across from St. Pierre Cathedral. It is on a corner, and has lots of options besides crepes. It was affordable, good food and away from the crowds.

Thanks, Colleen, for the suggestion. That would be a great place to pick up something. I will put that on our list!