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Things to Do in Grottes, Geneva

Quiet and residential, Grottes features a mix of restaurants, bars, and small shops, with easy access to public transport and parks. A weekly food market takes place at Place des Grottes, offering local produce and a lively atmosphere.

Quiet and residential, Grottes features a mix of restaurants, bars, and small shops, with easy access to public transport and parks. A weekly food market takes place at Place des Grottes, offering local produce and a lively atmosphere.

  • Il LagoIl LagoItalian
  • La Chocolaterie de GenèveLa Chocolaterie de GenèveChocolate Shop
  • L'Oasis BarL'Oasis BarBar
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Top things to do in Grottes

  • La Chocolaterie de Genève in Grottes, Geneva

    La Chocolaterie de Genève

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Chocolate Shop

    Luxury confectionery store stocked with specialty Swiss chocolates, candies, cookies & more.

    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM
  • Tanigami SA - Genève in Grottes, Geneva

    Tanigami SA - Genève

    4.7 · 633
    Bookstore

    A specialized manga bookstore established for 30 years, offering figurines, TCG, K-pop, and other merchandise.

    Mon
    1 PM – 6:45 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6:45 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Payot Libraire in Grottes, Geneva

    Payot Libraire

    4.5 · 500
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9 PM

Where to eat & drink in Grottes

  • Il Lago in Grottes, Geneva

    Il Lago

    Michelin
    Italian· CHF 100+

    The iconic Four Seasons hotel, Geneva’s oldest luxury hotel (1834), dripping with pilasters and frescoes, is the setting of Il Lago, or Lake Geneva’s classy remake of the dolce vita. The kitchen team offers high-flying Italian cuisine…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • L'Oasis Bar in Grottes, Geneva

    L'Oasis Bar

    5.0 · 222
    Bar· CHF 10–20
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    5 PM – 11 PM
    Thu
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 10 PM
  • Café de Paris - Chez Boubier in Grottes, Geneva

    Café de Paris - Chez Boubier

    4.4 · 3.8k
    Coffee Shop· CHF 40–80

    Warm spot offering French-inspired bistro creations & a diverse wine list in an old-world setting.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 11 PM
  • Coffee UP in Grottes, Geneva

    Coffee UP

    4.9 · 371
    Coffee Shop· CHF 1–10
    Mon–Wed
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Café Calico in Grottes, Geneva

    Café Calico

    4.8 · 508
    Coffee Shop· CHF 1–10

    A cafe that offers coffee of the finest quality.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 4 PM
  • À l'ancienne in Grottes, Geneva

    À l'ancienne

    4.8 · 258
    Cocktail Bar· CHF 20–60
    Mon–Tue
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Wed
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    9 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Bologne in Grottes, Geneva

    Bologne

    4.8 · 451
    Italian· $$$

    Next to the Fine Arts School, this vintage bistro cuts a fine figure with its cement tiles, designer light fixtures and bare bulbs, as well as a bar, banquettes and bistro chairs. The bistro lineup is packed with first-rate, carefully…

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Le Phare in Grottes, Geneva

    Le Phare

    4.7 · 318
    Bar· CHF 1–20
    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 12 AM
  • Izumi in Grottes, Geneva

    Izumi

    4.5 · 624
    Japanese· $$$$

    The atmosphere is truly international: top-notch ingredients go into a fusion cuisine of Japanese and other Asian influences.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12:30 PM – 10 PM
  • Fiskebar in Grottes, Geneva

    Fiskebar

    4.6 · 366
    Bistro· CHF 100+

    A Nordic enclave at the Ritz Carlton in Geneva, Fiskebar has made a name for itself thanks to its delightful fish- and seafood-based cuisine.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Ottolenghi Geneva in Grottes, Geneva

    Ottolenghi Geneva

    4.6 · 325
    Mediterranean· CHF 100+

    Housed in the swanky Mandarin Oriental Geneva, this restaurant rolls out modern, vibrant food signed by Yotam Ottolenghi, acknowledged guru of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12 PM – 3 PM, 6:45 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 11 AM, 12:15 PM – 3 PM, 6:45 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 11 AM, 12:15 PM – 3 PM, 6:45 PM – 11 PM
  • Spinella in Grottes, Geneva

    Spinella

    4.8 · 2.0k
    Italian· CHF 40–90

    An Italian restaurant known for its house-made food, including pistachio pasta and tiramisu, with rotating weekly specials.

    Mon–Wed
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Masala House - Indian in Grottes, Geneva

    Masala House - Indian

    4.8 · 1.9k
    Modern Indian· CHF 20–60

    A family-run Indian restaurant offering Punjabi dishes like chicken biryani, paneer kadhai, and butter chicken, with a selection of vegetarian and meat options.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM

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Map of Grottes with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Il Lago
  2. 2La Chocolaterie de Genève
  3. 3L'Oasis Bar
  4. 4Tanigami SA - Genève
  5. 5Café de Paris - Chez Boubier
  6. 6Coffee UP
  7. 7Café Calico
  8. 8À l'ancienne
  9. 9Payot Libraire
  10. 10Bologne

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