Bon Appetit

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• Chez ma Cousine read more ›
  (6 Place Bourg de Four. Tel. 022 310 9696)
  Strictly for chicken lovers - that's all that features on the menu. Chicken and chips in a basket at its best.
• Chez ma Cousine read more ›
  (6 Place Bourg de Four. Tel. 022 310 9696)
  Strictly for chicken lovers, as that's all that features on the menu. Chicken and chips in a basket at its best.
• Ali Baba read more ›
  (65 Rue de Lausanne. Tel. 022 738 7100)
  Pick up a juicy kebab, fresh salad or a portion of chips here at prices that won't break the bank. Open till 2am it's a treasure for hungry late-night revellers.
• Manora read more ›
  (6 rue Cornavin. Tel. 022 909 4699)
  For a wide range of fresh food, salads and pastas, pizzas and main courses, this is the place to go and at prices that won't break the bank.
• Boulangerie Eric Emery read more ›
  (42 Rue de Moillebeau. Tel. 022 733 4265)
  This bakery comes highly recommended by those in the know. Its beautifully baked, traditional-style breads are perfect for for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. Try the fig bread.
• Love Me Do read more ›
  (12 Ecole de Médecine. Tel. 022 566 1002)
  Take a trip back to the 1960s at this psychedelic milk bar where you can graze on pizzas and other savoury snacks, or ice cream and shakes, at very reasonable prices. It is fully licensed, so you can also sample wines and cocktails.

• Calamar read more ›
  (92 Boulevard Carl-Vogt. Tel. 022 321 6277)
  Trendy café serving up rather hefty beef, chicken and tofu burgers, with home-made barbecue sauce.
• Au Petit Chalet read more ›
  (12 Rue Chaponnière. Tel. 022 732 6979)
  Good for sampling local dishes like rösti or the lake fillets de perche, usually served with boiled new potatoes. It also does good pizza and pasta.
• Jardin des Crêpes read more ›
  (25 bis Avenue du Mail. Tel. 022 328 8528)
  If you're feeling flat as a pancake, this is the place to cheer yourself up. Savoury and sweet crêpes, along with delicious Breton cider.
• N'Oublie Pas les Poissons Rouges read more ›
  (2 Place de Eaux-Vives. Tel. 022 735 2250)
  Quite why you shouldn't forget the goldfish (poissons rouge) no one knows, but one thing you can be certain of are the reasonably priced pizza and pasta dishes served in a friendly atmosphere.
• Café Bollywood read more ›
  (6 Place de la Navigation. Tel. 022 731 8877)
  For a spicy Sunday lunch look no further than this fashionable venue near the train station. It offers a warm welcome, Goa-glam décor and a variety of dishes including traditional Indian curry and tandoori, fish and vegetarian options.
• L'Âge d'Or read more ›
  (11 Rue Cornavin. Tel. 022 731 3093)
  Near the station, this gourmet pizzeria is unusual in Geneva and serves food all day. For more than 50 years, this institution has been feeding locals, with the desserts in particular well worth a try.

• Woods Restaurant read more ›
  (7-9 Chemin du Petit Saconnex. )
  Contemporary cuisine that's perfect for business lunches or cosy candlelight dinners. Live jazz in the bar, too.
• Auberge Communal De Carouge read more ›
  (39 Rue Ancienne. Tel. 022 342 2288)
  Decorated in a rustic style and offering traditional meaty French fare, along with an extensive selection of wines.
• Restaurant du Vallon read more ›
  (182 Route de Florissant. Tel. 022 347 1104)
  Head to the outskirts of the city for a special meal. Choose from côté mer (fish) or côté terre (meat) and leave room for one of the sumptuous desserts.
• Miyako read more ›
  (11 Rue de Chantepoulet. Tel. 022 738 0120)
  Just a five-minute walk from the train station is this refined restaurant serving top-class Asian fusion cuisine. Booking is recommended.
• Le Dorian read more ›
  (1 Place René Payot. Tel. 022 328 2536)
  After an evening at the opera or theatre, head to this elegant Italian restaurant for late-night dining in a luxurious and calm setting. It serves food until midnight.
• Le Jardin read more ›
  (75-77 Avenue Louis Casai. Tel. 022 710 3052)
  This is heaven-sent for a family brunch at prices that won't break the bank. In addition to the fine dining and garden view there's also a fully-equipped playroom for the kids, meaning you can sit back and sip wine in peace. Under sixes eat for free, under-14s at half price and booking is recommended.
• La Broche read more ›
  (36 Rue du Stand. Tel. 022 321 2260)
  This beautiful stone-built restaurant offers fine dining in a sprawling, airy banquet hall below. The menu is largely traditional French style but vegetarians are also catered for.
• La Mère Royaume read more ›
  (4 Place Simon Goulart. Tel. 022 731 2920)
  Named after the saviour of Geneva-who repelled invaders by pouring soup over the city walls and onto their heads-this is a blend of modern and rustic in an historical setting. Perfect for first-class fine French food.

• Pavillon du Lac read more ›
  (86 Quai de Cologny. Tel. 022 752 5320)
  Alongside one of Geneva's richest communities, this classy, lakeside restaurant specialises in fish dishes and offers spectacular views. Sample beautifully cooked dishes, such as venison medallions or sea bass with fennel.
• Le Chat Botte read more ›
  (13 Quai du Mont Blanc. Tel. 022 716 6920)
  Part of the luxurious Hôtel Beau Rivage, this excusive restaurant is home to one of the best wine cellars in Switzerland and boasts the culinary skills of Dominique Gauthier, a chef awarded three toques in the Gault Millau guide.
• Kotobuki read more ›
  (23 Rue du Fort-Barreau. Tel. 022 740 3080)
  Offers a tempting mix of Japanese and Western flavours. Try the delicious asparagus, either steamed with lemon or in a spicy tempura sauce.
• Arabesque read more ›
  (47 Quai Wilson. Tel. 022 906 6666)
  A regular in the Gault Millau guide, this restaurant more than lives up to its reputation, with delicious Lebanese food and some of the best lake views in town.
• Relais de Chambésy read more ›
  (8 Place du Chambésy. Tel. 022 758 1105)
  Near the United Nations, this classic French restaurant serves treats like frog's legs, rabbit and deer. For a different take on an English classic, try its version of black pudding: boudin served with an apple compote.
• Le Cigalon read more ›
  (Route d'Ambilly. Tel. 022 349 9733)
  Slightly further out of town, but well worth the visit, is this classic seafood restaurant in Thonex. There are several set menus to choose from, as well as à la carte dining.
• Les Fourneaux du Manège read more ›
  (127 Route de Chancy. Tel. 022 870 0390)
  Located just outside town in leafy Onex, the restaurant of 19th-century estate La Maison Rochette boasts local specialities, with an emphasis on freshwater fish from the lake.
• Le Chat Botte read more ›
  (13 Quai du Mont Blanc. Tel. 022 716 6920)
  One of Geneva's best gourmet restaurants, Le Chat Botté is perfect for panoramic views over the lake, fountain and mountains-and worth every centime!

After Dark

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• Café Arts read more ›
  (17 Rue des Paquis. Tel. 022 738 0797)
  Comfy sofas, a groovy soundtrack and tasty sandwiches have made this a favourite with laid-back local hipsters, day and night.
• L'Alhambar read more ›
  (10 Rue de la Rôtisserie. Tel. 022 312 1313)
  This retro-style cocktail bar is at the heart of a fun local party and DJ scene. Good spot for Sunday brunch, too.
• L'Ethno read more ›
  (1 Rue Bovy-Lysberg. Tel. 022 310 2521)
  Brave the smoky atmosphere for great cocktails at this hip but comfy bar.
• The Clubhouse read more ›
  (25 Rue Philippe Plantamour. Tel. 022 732 1022)
  A new opening in Geneva, this is fast becoming the city's top hangout. Good pub grub and choice of drinks, lots of sports, plenty of partying and a crowd of all ages and backgrounds make this a popular haunt at weekends.
• Café Arts read more ›
  (17 Rue des Paquis. Tel. 022 738 0797)
  This is a real favourite. Always packed, Café Arts' friendly staff offer a choice of snacks, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy as you read one of the books or newspapers lying about the place.
• Les Salons des Théophile read more ›
  (13 Rue de la Cité. Tel. 022 310 3023)
  While wandering around the Old Town, pop into this wine and cocktail bar. A popular starting point for a night out, it also offers tasty tapas.

• Alhambar read more ›
  (10 Rue de la Rôtisserie. Tel. 022 312 1313)
  On the outer edges of the Old Town, this place serves great cocktails and features up-and-coming local live acts with a dance/jazz flavour.
• Chat Noir read more ›
  (13 Rue Vautier. Tel. 022 343 4998)
  Famous throughout Switzerland for showcasing the best up-and-coming Swiss and international bands.
• La Bohême read more ›
  (36 Boulevarde Helvétique . )
  A lively piano bar with a wide range of music on offer alongside tasty cocktails.
• Chat Noir read more ›
  (13 Rue Vautier. Tel. 022 343 4998)
  This is simply the place to catch all the best local and international artistes in a small and intimate setting. Open till the wee hours, it's a great place to listen to a few tunes after the bars shut.
• Grand Theatre read more ›
  (11 Boulevard du Théâtre. Tel. 022 418 3000)
  This venue at the heart of Place Neuve boasts an impressive architecture and programme of musical events. A highlight this month comes from the famous Orchestre Suisse Romande, performing the Benjamin Britten opera, Peter Grimes, accompanied by the Choeur du Grand-Théâtre (28 & 31 March. www.geneveopera.ch).
• Chat Noir read more ›
  (13 Rue Vautier. Tel. 022 343 4998)
  This Carouge cellar-bar is a top live music venue and regards itself the home of current music. Open all night long, it's always packed.

• Second Floor, Grand Hotel Kempinksi read more ›
  (19 Quai du Mont Blanc. Tel. 022 908 9081)
  The jetset love showing off here at the weekend. Funky house sounds from local DJs and sleek interior design.
• Le SIP read more ›
  (8-10 Rue de Vieux Grenadier. )
  From Thursday-Saturday head to Plainpalais for some Soul Influenced Product (SIP) and sample one of the gorgeous cocktails before hitting the dance floor.
• Le Petit Palace read more ›
  (6 Rue de la Tour Boel. Tel. 022 311 0033)
  A large, crowded club in the Old Town playing a range of music styles. It also has a classy erotic cabaret from Sunday to Thursday.
• White 'n' Silver read more ›
  (15 Glacis de Rive . Tel. 022 735 1515)
  If clubbing is your thing, then look no further. This refined resto-club in Rive attracts a smooth, sophisticated crowd and the dance floor is always packed.
• Bypass read more ›
  (Carrefour de l'Etoile, Les Acacias. Tel. 022 300 6565)
  For a night with the Euro-riche, lounging on leather sofas and sipping Champagne, this is the perfect place to go and pretend to be an It Girl (or Boy). Plays house music.
• Palais Mascotte read more ›
  (43 Rue de Berne. Tel. 022 800 3333)
  For something a little different, try this lively but classy cabaret and burlesque club, complete with restaurant and bar, in Geneva's (pretty tame) red-light district.
• Le Francis read more ›
  (8 Boulevard Helvetique. Tel. 022 3463 252)
  Across the lake at Rive, in the heart of the shopping and financial district, you'll find this resto-club. A favourite with a smooth crowd, it's ideal for a meal followed by some dancing.
• VIP Club read more ›
  (84 Rue du Rhône. Tel. 022 310 9084)
  A quick walk down from the train station is this flamboyant club on the banks of the Rhône River. Glamorous and elegant, as the name suggests, it is strictly reserved for a moneyed and sophisticated crowd.

This month...

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