{"id":23755,"date":"2017-12-20T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T07:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/?p=23755"},"modified":"2022-06-02T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T10:54:24","slug":"best-spots-fondue-geneva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/best-spots-fondue-geneva\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Spots for Fondue in Geneva"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fondue, the much-loved Swiss staple, was originally\u00a0conceived\u00a0as a resourceful\u00a0way of using up stale bread and ends of cheese during the winter months. Coming from the French verb fonder<\/em> (to melt), classic fondue consists of melted Emmental, Gruy\u00e8re, white wine, garlic and herbs. In the 18th century, Alpine farmers living in the mountains would slowly cook the comforting concoction in a\u00a0caquelon<\/em> (pot)\u00a0and dip\u00a0chunks of bread in the bubbling mixture with a two-pronged fork. Today,\u00a0fondue\u00a0is a must-try for any local or visitor in Switzerland. With winter in full swing, here’s our top pick of places in Geneva to warm up and\u00a0indulge in this ultimate comfort food.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 du Soleil<\/h2>\n

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Tuck in to an authentic Swiss fondue at this enchanting eatery, located just a stone’s throw from the United Nations headquarters. With a tempting cheese-based menu, a cosy interior and generous portions, what better way to spend a chilly winter evening? Be sure to save room for dessert –\u00a0their chocolate mousse is rumored to be lighter than air! Place du Petit-Saconnex 6.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bains des P\u00e2quis
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Built in the 1930s, this\u00a0popular\u00a0lakeside swimming\u00a0pool and sauna complex is home to la Buvette, <\/em>a\u00a0charming caf\u00e9 with a\u00a0terrace\u00a0overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. Not your typical fondue restaurant,\u00a0they serve up fondue au cr\u00e9mant<\/em>,\u00a0made with sparkling wine, vacherin cheese and a hint of lemon.\u00a0Soak up the atmosphere and the breathtaking views on the heated terrace or snuggle up by the fireplace inside the quaint space. Look out for their famed\u00a0‘fondue nights’, which take place from September through to April.\u00a0You’re sure to have a brie-lliant<\/em> time!\u00a0Quai du Mont-Blanc 30<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Bon-Vin<\/h2>\n

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If you’re looking for a twist on the traditional Swiss fondue,\u00a0head to Caf\u00e9 Bon Vin, situated just steps from the lake in the Eaux-Vives neighborhood. Here you’ll find an inventive range of fondue flavors such as tomato, goats’ cheese and\u00a0mushroom. However, the real star of the show is the fondue au champagne\u2013<\/em>a\u00a0mouth-watering mix of rich, creamy\u00a0cheese, garlic and champagne. If you’re going someone who isn’t much of a cheese fan, the menu also features salads,\u00a0meats and\u00a0escargot. The ideal spot for a special occasion,\u00a0enjoy\u00a0a\u00a0luxurious meal\u00a0in the sophisticated setting.\u00a0 Rue Fran\u00e7ois-Versonnex 17<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Le Gruyerien<\/h2>\n

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A cheese-lover’s paradise, Le Gruyerien is one of the most popular spots for fondue in Geneva. With traditional chalet-style decor and a countryside mural, the classic caf\u00e9 offers a homely, laid-back atmosphere. Choose from the moiti\u00e9-moiti\u00e9 (made from half Gruy\u00e8re and half Vacherin Fribourgeois) or\u00a0the tangy goats’ cheese variety, and wash it down with a crisp glass of white wine. Remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Rue de Ch\u00eane-Bougeries 2<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Check these places out and let us know which is your favorite.\u00a0Also, if you discover your own favorite spot for fondue in Geneva, be sure to let us know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fondue, the much-loved Swiss staple, was originally\u00a0conceived\u00a0as a resourceful\u00a0way of using up stale bread and ends of cheese during the winter months. Coming from the French verb fonder (to melt), classic fondue consists of melted Emmental, Gruy\u00e8re, white wine, garlic and herbs. In the 18th century, Alpine farmers living in the mountains would slowly cook the comforting concoction in a\u00a0caquelon (pot)\u00a0and dip\u00a0chunks of bread in the bubbling mixture with a two-pronged fork. Today,\u00a0fondue\u00a0is a must-try for any local or visitor in Switzerland. With winter in full swing, here’s our top pick of places in Geneva to warm up and\u00a0indulge in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23756,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1781,671],"tags":[1641,648,619,1642,1522,1083,1643,1626],"class_list":["post-23755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-study-abroad-europe","category-study-business-in-switzerland","tag-cheese","tag-eu-geneva","tag-eu-switzerland","tag-fondue","tag-food","tag-geneva","tag-restaurants","tag-winter","post--single"],"yoast_head":"\r\nThe Best Spots for Fondue in Geneva | EU Business School<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fond of fondue? Here's our top pick of places to induge in a pot of melted cheesey goodness in Geneva this winter. Bon app\u00e9tit!\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/best-spots-fondue-geneva\/\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"EU Business School\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.euruni.edu\\\/blog\\\/best-spots-fondue-geneva\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"EU Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.euruni.edu\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Study Abroad \u2013 Life & Culture\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.euruni.edu\\\/blog\\\/category\\\/study-abroad-europe\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"The Best Spots for Fondue in Geneva\"}]}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The Best Spots for Fondue in Geneva | EU Business School","description":"Fond of fondue? Here's our top pick of places to induge in a pot of melted cheesey goodness in Geneva this winter. Bon app\u00e9tit!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/best-spots-fondue-geneva\/","author":"EU Business School","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/best-spots-fondue-geneva\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"EU Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Study Abroad \u2013 Life & Culture","item":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/category\/study-abroad-europe\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"The Best Spots for Fondue in Geneva"}]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23755"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36292,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23755\/revisions\/36292"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euruni.edu\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}