Located in the heart of the city on the Rhone river, Brasserie des Halles de l'Île is a great restaurant option and is also popular for after work drinks. The bar has a selection of tapas and the restaurant menu varies from regional to international, echoing the restaurant's cultured ambiance. Everyone can find something to his or her particular taste. On the weekends from 10:30a to 2p, Brasserie des Halles de l'Île offers a wide brunch menu. In the evenings, come for a slightly more lively and genial environment. The prices are as reasonable as they can be in Geneva.
Beautiful pastries and chocolates invite you to A. Pougnier, a bakery on Rue de la Confédération 5. The different confections are delicious and beautiful in their presentation. Among the variety are biscuits like the Amber, Raspberry Mousse, Bel Helena, Dijonais, Douchka and Pacific; and pastries like Dijonais, Moccara and Savas. Treat yourself to some of these right away.
Luigia has earned the reputation of being one of the best Italian restaurants in Geneva, with an extensive wine list and every Italian meal imaginable. The house specialty is Luigia's Pizza Petals, five dough bowls packed to the brim with cheese and mushrooms, topped with delicate black truffle shavings. The interior is spacious and industrial, with brushed metal and large skylights. The kitchen is exposed, and the chefs can be seen flipping their pizza dough back and forth between them. For the children, there is a corner decorated with Disney characters. Weekends can be quite packed and noisy, so opt for a lunch or a weekday dinner.
Manu Il Gelato Italiano is a top contender if one was to make a list of the best ice-creams in Geneva. This place serves authentic Italian style gelato which is made daily using the freshest of ingredients. Their ice-cream flavors are quite refreshing and include fruit and nut based ones such as coffee, mascaporne and figs, cinnamon, coconut, mint and hazelnut, as well as milk chocolate, white chocolate, caramel and cookie cream. Their sorbets such as strawberry, raspberry, lemon, apricot, mango, pink grapefruit and passion fruit are sure to transport you to someplace tropical.