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Lipp in Geneva
For all overseas tourists coming from afar: dont be disappointed when visiting Lipp in Geneva. It is not located in a cute little cobbled street, amongst picturesque old buildings. For that scenery, go to Place de Bourg-de-Four (https://www.expedia.de/Place-De-Bourg-De-Four-Genf.d6067697.POI). Lipp is actually located in a very "period" 1980ies shopping mall, which has its own charme. Lipp's food is good, but dont expect "charming waiters" who introduce themselves by their first names - that concept doesnt exist here, neither in Geneva nor in Paris. Lipp is a place where many locals hang out who actually dont make a big fuss about it. The interior is typical "Swiss modern", not "Brasserie-like". It is a good place, but tourists might be looking for something else.
If you are looking for that "charming olde worlde" experience, go to Brasserie d'Hotel de Ville in the Old Town. Food can be hit and miss, although their Genevoise sausages and the daily 2 course menu usually hit the spot.
Brasserie Lipp, Geneva
This is an upmarket brasserie in the heart of the old town shopping district. Somewhere to escape to after a day of watch boutique crawling. I had an early dinner before the crowds and enjoyed the attention of the waiters. Excellent fresh seafood and beef...
This is an excellent brasserie, and one of the very few possibility
To have a dinner, late in th night, in Geneva. Thanks for the good memories! Best, Nicolas
Humm ...
Andrew, Thank you for your virtual gastronomic tour. I will have the entrecote, medium is fine. Cheers, Nilo
re: Lipp
I've been here twice, back in 2008 and 2012. Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did, their seafood is really good. Thanks for sharing the pics and bringing back fond memories of the place. -MW
Brasserie Lipp-Paris
From the unique, to me , name I would assume the Geneva brasserie is related in some way to Lipp in the 6th in Paris. Nicholas may be able to confirm or dispel this notion.
To me, they are related.
I ate there several times, I mean, in Geneva, and each time I felt like at home. ;) Best, Nicolas
No relation
I've been to both; no relation whatsoever other than the name (and I think the Geneva Lipp is much, much better - the Paris one has a certain history, but the food and service leave something to be desired).
re: no relation
Hello Sean, Out of curiosity, did you try the same items on the menu or something similar? -MW
Looks like a great meal!
I actually did a salt tasting at a local gourmet specialty store. It's amazing how many different salts there are, and the variations in texture, flavor, color you can find. Cheers, Daos
Do you have the energy for ...
... another PuristS tastings post? You have done some brilliant ones in the past. I have been thinking about Balsamic vinegar and olive oil threads but finding the time is challenging! Perhaps 2013 is the year. Hope you are eating well this festive season...
if i would know these restaurants earlier...
... i would definitely try to have my meals there when i was visiting there three weeks ago. in any case, my trip schedule was very packed and tight, just had no time even for sight-seeing around in Geneva. many thanks for sharing, Andrew. stefan
So, now I have to new places to go on my next trip to Geneva.
This one and the Bouef Rouge. Food looks great. By the way, you can not imagine how much I love your FP. I can't help smiling and feel excited every time you show it. One of my favs ever. Best. Vte :)
Your words brightened my day ...
I slip the watch photos in, not knowing how much people enjoy them. In fact some PuristS I know would never mix food and watches. But to me there is nothing better than combining the things we love to do. And the pleasure is multiplied many fold. The funn...
Lipp in Geneva
For all overseas tourists coming from afar: dont be disappointed when visiting Lipp in Geneva. It is not located in a cute little cobbled street, amongst picturesque old buildings. For that scenery, go to Place de Bourg-de-Four (). Lipp is actually locate...