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This restaurant is well known in the local area for its simple yet gourmet Lyonnaise specialities: rosette sausage, hot saucisson, pike quenelles, etc....
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
French
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We celebrated the last night of our family vacation here and the meal did not disappoint! A special thank you to the manager, who made us feel very welcome and helped us get situated with two babies. This restaurant lives up to its review in...Food and Wine - the steak medalions were some of the best I have ever had. The vibe is classic - you'll never want the evening to end. Another big thank you to our waitress, who was probably a little overwhelmed by a large party of Americans with two little ones and a pregnant lady. She made it work! We appreciate the effort and look forward to visiting again!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 25, 2024

We were meant to have a late lunch, at least we thought so, but we were told that the last order is at 1.15pm. We arrived at 1.10pm and ordered promptly. Our entrées and mains were served in quick succession and our deserts followed just...as quickly. What a shame.. it was such a disappointing experience both in terms of the food and the speed of the service. There won’t be any need to go back.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 24, 2024

Warm and cozy atmosphere, friendly service, excellent authentic food. Highly recommended family restaurant, where staff seems to be always happy to meet you and dishes are just the way they were meant to be in good old Switzerland.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed August 16, 2023 via mobile

My favourite restaurant we visited on our trip. Lovely atmosphere And setting, really good service and a great steak. The three chocolate cake was delicious.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 15, 2023 via mobile

Recommended by the concierge, we were not disappointed. A lovely French restaurant walking distance from most of the hotels in Geneva (we were at the Mandarin Oriental). Everything was fresh and freshly prepared. Warm and welcoming staff. Definitely worth checking out :)

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 17, 2023

I am baffled. I have been working in Geneva for decades and for some reason, I have never eaten here. I have my usual spots. I wanted something different and TA actually suggested this place as it has many times before. I finally said yes....I was shocked at how great it was. The salad was incredible, the wine selection amazing, the Beef Tornadoes with seared Foie Gras on top was out of this world. The steak was cooked perfectly and I am picky. A perfect Medium Rare. Amazing flavor, butter tender beef. Absolutely the best service as well. I told the waiter/maybe owner that I regret never having tried this place before and that I would be coming back frequently.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed May 31, 2023 via mobile

The food was above excellent and the service from the staff l would say was second to none. Bistrot Du Boeuf Rouge has been a family owned and operated restaurant for 38 years with the second generation working alongside employees who have stayed with the...restaurant for 20 years which is a testament to how this family run business values their staff. Covid was tough on the restaurant industry in Switzerland when the government shut down pretty much everything. Still even with such a struggle the owner and his family found a way to keep their employees paid which was not easy. I cannot say how highly l recommend this restaurant due not only to its commitment to outstanding food quality and just an overall commitment to both its customers and Staff. We have one more day in Geneva and my last evening meal here will be spent at the Bistrot Du Boeuf Rouge. Thank you Pascal and to Carlos whom without you l would never have found the COOP.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed February 16, 2023

We saw this as highly rated on trip Advisor and was a short walk from the Hotel We did not book, but got the 2nd to last table so maybe worth booking The staff were excellent - and spoke very good English We had a...starter of Snails, and French Onion Soup Main, Steak Tartare and the Fillet Steak Medallions All the food was first class and was washed down by a nice bottle of local Red wine If you are in Geneva you have to visit this placeMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed November 3, 2022

The service and food were top notch. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The server helped us through the menu as we don't speak French. We had a wonderful traditional Lyonnaise meal and enjoyed everything.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 25, 2022

Great service and food. Welcoming atmosphere and cuisine traditionelle lyonnaise. A piece of traditonal french bistro-culture in Genève.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 12, 2022 via mobile

After reading the reviews we ask our concierge to book a table absolutely perfect. A friendly welcome a nice table at the end of the restaurant an English menu and my questions about the different cuts of steak answered without a problem. My wife had...the medallion fillets & I had the tenderloin cooked to perfection and so tasty. I had a rum barba for dessert wow plenty of rum over it . Again coffee excellent. Yes not a cheap meal but it’s Geneva . The service is so good , food excellent what more could you want Just don’t be put off by the exterior or the street once inside the experience begins.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed July 5, 2022 via mobile

Food and service were exemplary- best gratin I’ve had and we’ve been bumming around Europe for three weeks now. They’ve earned their reputation as a great restaurant. Not fancy or expensive, just French classics done really right. Had a bavette au poive and it was...a highlight of the trip!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 6, 2022 via mobile

It was extremely busy, I was on my own and was lucky enough to get a table in the corner. Food was great as was service. I decided to try something slightly different and went for the tripe sausage, it was nice but not amazing....I saw other people's food and realised I made the wrong choice! Would go again.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed June 2, 2022

Nothing fancy, but a really good meat. The veal dish in particular was outstanding. A very friendly service. We'd eat there again.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed May 6, 2022 via mobile

We ate here our last night in Geneva. Wonderful meal from start to finish! Food was excellent and service warm and wonderful. We both had beef, sirloin with bourdeleis sauce and the top sirloin with butter. We start with a bottle of wine, caprese salad...and their house made bread, and finished with coffee and dessert. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I would definitely go back. Others must agree as the place was full even early on a week night.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Response from LuanneM826 | Reviewed this property |
We emailed the hotel we were going to be staying at and asked them to call and book the reservation for us. I think the only way you can make a reservation directly with the restaurant is to call.
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Hi It is not my restaurant I only revued it. I am sure if you Google it you will find their web site. Ian
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