In the old town, this cozy restaurant offers classic dishes from Italy, plus an array of wines.
At a glance
#13 of 41 Restaurants in GenevaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.49
Rating breakdown
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5 ★73%
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4 ★17%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of la Finestra Restaurant?
- la Finestra Restaurant is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 183 reviews.
- How does la Finestra Restaurant rank in Geneva?
- la Finestra Restaurant is #13 of 41 Restaurants in Geneva by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is la Finestra Restaurant located?
- Rue de la Cité 11, 1204 Genève, Switzerland — 0.3 km from the center of Geneva.
- How can I contact la Finestra Restaurant?
- Phone: +41 22 312 23 22 · Website: lafinestra.ch
Best Italian food we had in Geneva! The tortellini with fried artichokes was one of the finest meals I’ve. My wife’s ravioli tartufo was also delicious. A definite local gem including the attentive and friendly service.
Good italian food, the place is small but their food is good. Gnocchi, tortellini, steak, and the dessert was all good, so was the service.
Impeccable service, our waiters were very nice, polite and helpful. None of them were Italian which is a bit strange, we thought it was authentic and this to me should ideally include the staff who serves you the meal.
The place itself was quite stuffy, we had to choose between two small tables in a corner by the entrance door which was quite uncomfortable. We got offered a mini bruschetta, which is a nice gesture but if you have ever eaten a bruschetta in Italy you will know that it’s something completely different (see picture).
We shared a starter which was very disappointing: the burrata with grilled vegetables where vegetables were completely tasteless. I have never been so disappointed with grilled vegetables before. The only nice thing was the burrata. Paying, 32 Swiss francs for that starter is extremely expensive.
The Tagliata was good but the side dish consisted in one small potato and salad with two cherry tomatoes (see picture). The ricotta tortelloni were tasty, although the portion was a bit small.
We paid 170 Swiss francs for two glasses of wine; one burrata as a starter and two mains. If the portions were all generous and delicious, it would be alright but it wasn’t the case, especially for the burrata starter. Compared to other high quality restaurants in the old town of Geneva we thought that the price versus quantity/quality was unequal. Considering the above mentioned, stick to pasta, because for the rest I unfortunately can’t recommend it.
The place itself was quite stuffy, we had to choose between two small tables in a corner by the entrance door which was quite uncomfortable. We got offered a mini bruschetta, which is a nice gesture but if you have ever eaten a bruschetta in Italy you will know that it’s something completely different (see picture).
We shared a starter which was very disappointing: the burrata with grilled vegetables where vegetables were completely tasteless. I have never been so disappointed with grilled vegetables before. The only nice thing was the burrata. Paying, 32 Swiss francs for that starter is extremely expensive.
The Tagliata was good but the side dish consisted in one small potato and salad with two cherry tomatoes (see picture). The ricotta tortelloni were tasty, although the portion was a bit small.
We paid 170 Swiss francs for two glasses of wine; one burrata as a starter and two mains. If the portions were all generous and delicious, it would be alright but it wasn’t the case, especially for the burrata starter. Compared to other high quality restaurants in the old town of Geneva we thought that the price versus quantity/quality was unequal. Considering the above mentioned, stick to pasta, because for the rest I unfortunately can’t recommend it.
One of the best meals of my life! Food, wine, atmosphere, and service impeccable. Graciously accommodated my very picky daughter. Convenient to make a reservation online. Do not hesitate!
An absolutely amazing experience, believe the reviews.
The food is borderline star quality.
Expensive but worth every Franc.
🌟🌟👌👌🍲🍲😍😍😍
The food is borderline star quality.
Expensive but worth every Franc.
🌟🌟👌👌🍲🍲😍😍😍
We had our anniversary dinner here. The staff was exceptional and made us feel special. The meal was the cherry on top. Delicious.
The gnocchi and tiramisu were out of this world. Basic, hearty Italian food executed flawlessly with incredible ingredients.
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