Le Chat-Botté in Genève

An excellent menu, impeccable service! I highly recommend

Incredible tasting menu Beautiful flavors Harmony of wines

Good service and delicious food. A very enjoyable meal in Geneva, Switzerland

What an amazing lunch experience for myself and my wife on a recent European vacation. The food, service and ambiance were absolutely perfect, one of our best meals in Switzerland!

Excellent, worth the detour. Please note: +250 per person (take tasting menu) Next time I'll take the n u for 2

Thank you for the dinner experience. The atmosphere is not too stiff but everything works as you would expect. The enjoyed the hare as recommended and it was a success. The only small complaint would be that the bread served was not cut properly all the way, so it required some irritating work to get a piece but this is a minor and easily fixable thing in an otherwise great place. I hope they fix it in for future guests. It is no wonder this seems to be one of the recommended classics in Geneva. On another note, reading the review below from Korea, I can't believe someone would ruin a nice night over a charge related to water and make a big fuss about it. Seems unnecessary, disproportionate and rude - hopefully he did not bother other guests with this show.

Very nice evening, the cuisine is brilliant. Very attentive staff who take great care of the customer to personalize your evening. Very pleasant and smiling team, lots of exchanges and discussions. In short, it was simply perfect. THANKS !

Very nice home. Very kind. Excellent cuisine.

A wonderful evening! Thanks to the whole team!

Magnificent flowered terrace and delicious menu, very pleasant staff! Superb address

I recently dined at Chat-Botté, nestled in the Beau-Rivage hotel in Geneva. A true gem for lovers of French cuisine! The view of Lake Geneva adds to the magic of the place, making the experience even more memorable. The dishes were a delight for the taste buds, reflecting the passion and expertise of the chef. And what about the wine cellar? A breathtaking selection! I highly recommend Le Chat-Botté for an exceptional gastronomic evening in the heart of Geneva.

Superb flowery terrace, delicious tasting menu, very attentive staff! Pleasure !

1. They struggled with finding my reservation name as I have a Korean name, better to book a simpler name if you have a unique name. However, other hotels never struggled so it was a bit weird. 2. The food was artistic, overall, the food was wonderful but one fish menu tasted a bit sour, and raw cooking. We told it honestly as they asked how it was, but it was just asking, not like a real service checkup. 3. Their service was nice and educated like any other hotels, but we had a problem with ‘water’. Since it was tap water, we didn’t expect to pay, but they charged 18chf. As we mentioned to one waiter, another waitress came and this is for filtered water charge, but she will change the check. Then another waitress came and she removed 9chf, but as it is service charge, we need to pay. They didn’t pour more water and what service they did with that tap water😂 As I express unhappiness, a sommelier came and said it’s filtered and he understood we wanted not tap water but filtered one. Because of ‘tap water’, total four staffs came and made all the excuses. The luxury service should be flexible and considerable if there is a problem, NOT making four staffs to say excuses. That’s what I experienced from other hotels and what I got educated from hotel school. If it is bottle of water, I get it why I need to pay, we are in Switzerland and which hotel makes tap water to pay. With the rule of ordering at least one drink per guest, it would be more acceptable if one staff talked in that way, though I never see one hotel tried me to charge because of tap water in Switzerland. Plus, I ordered one champagne glass for the manner🤣🤣 As it was my fiance’s birthday, I didn’t want to complain that much, but in the end, the happiness was ruined, I really want them to think about the guest view. They come with high expectations and spend this restaurant for the best experience. I book our wedding venue in Beau rivage so I hope they improve the service and next tasting experience would be better than this.

Fantastic Michelin starred restaurant

Each time an unforgettable experience, of very high quality, both in terms of service and on the plate. The terrace is beautifully flowered with a superb view of the lake. Too bad the restaurant is now closed for lunch, the business lunch was ideal!

The terrace seats are the best, and the staff are very polite. Of course the food is delicious and the bread is delicious! !

GORGEOUS ! my wife and I were won over. Succulent dishes. Exceptional service. Superb setting. Thank you for this moment.

A very nice place with impeccable service and excellent cuisine. Not a cheap one though

Magnificent place with attentive staff. An incredible experience and flavors, a 6-course menu (on paper at least) but ultimately in 8 colorful courses. Our favorite was the Lake Geneva Pike, green asparagus, Sologne imperial caviar. And the icing on the cake, we met the talented Chef, Mr. Dominique Gauthier. We had a great time that we won't soon forget. Congratulations to the whole team. Very nice experience

I had big expectations at first when heard of the restaurant but when I went the taste of the food is blunt with no added taste of salt or sour. The price is exaggerated and not worth it.

A great fine dining experience in Geneva.. we had the vegetal tasing menu and it was lovely. It was asparagus season so that was highlighted, so it maybe made some of the courses somewhat redundant. But between the ambiance, presentation, and service, it was a treat!

At Chat Botté, Dominique Gauthier truly has the art of using food to create Happiness, and Vincent Debergé with his team that of making us feel "at home". Dishes visually and taste-wise without mistakes, perfect service without ever being obsequious. Overall and having been there several times without ever being disappointed, Chat Botté is my favorite Michelin-starred restaurant.

A great Valentine's Day evening

Very good restaurant in the heart of Geneva.

Went for lunch at this japanese-inspired european restaurant - service was immaculate and the restaurant was lovely. However, the food served on the business lunch menu leaves much to be desired compared to the signature menu. I ordered the frog legs and langoustines from the signature menu and they were delicious, fresh and innovative. The amuse bouche was also mouthwatering. However, my companion ordered the veal from the business lunch and it was rather bland and boring. the salmon ceviche starter on the business lunch was also very average. I would recommend that you get the signature ala cartes instead of the business lunch. that being said, the business lunch is pretty good value for money - you do get very full with a lot of amuse bouche and petit fours. I do, however, feel that the restaurant should improve its business lunch offerings as it was too stark a contrast with the signature dishes.

Very nice place, cozy and attractive

Great food and service. Great for lunch, reasonable for a Michelin starred restaurant

Excellent dish of the day, very friendly staff and good advice on wine

I have no choice but to use a superlative here. Dinner at Chat-Botté truly was one of the best dining experiences. Chef Gauthier may not be an avant-garde scientist in the kitchen but he is a maestro, creating a beautiful symphony with the ingredients he has. I’ve gone around the world and went to quite a few fine dining restaurants in NYC, London, Milano, Firenze, Marrakech, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, and Tokyo but I’ve not met any chef like Mr. Gauthier who gets the fundamentals right. No gimmick, no excess. Just beautifully cooked dishes. I could give him extra stars, if I could. Also at the service is the sommelier whose name I unfortunately do not know. His pairing of wine and food was a work of art. He served us Spanish Temprallino wine paired with a shrimp and mushroom dish. I thought it was a mistake on his part but oh me oh my. It was an eye-opening pairing. So my hat’s off to the sommelier too! Moreover, the servers at the restaurant were courteous and charming, speaking to my company and me in English and French (we are multilinguals). Finally, if it’s your first time visiting Switzerland, try the eau-de-vie made with apricots after the meal. It was a divine end to the unforgettable meal. Thank you so much to Mr. Gauthier and his team. Merci!

The entire Puss Boots team gave us an unforgettable evening. Exquisite dishes with unique flavors, attentive and friendly service, a cozy and warm atmosphere. We can only recommend!

Amazing food and impeccable service in a cozy, upscale space in Downtown Geneva. An extensive digital wine list, multiple prix fixe options (including a weekday business lunch special), and friendly servers make this a must try Michelin destination. Pricey, but highly recommended!

Historic Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Beau Rivage hotel. I should point out that I went alone and wasn't very hungry, so I probably didn't take full advantage of the menu's potential. The setting is a little overloaded in furniture for my taste, but I really appreciated the wide spacing between the tables. The service is very courteous and punctual, I was not able to benefit from the skills of the sommelier having only ordered one glass. I ate goat cheese ravioli, good but I found the excessive presence of mushrooms jarring, the sea bass on the contrary was excellent. Generally a good experience, the Michelin star is ok, two might be too much in our opinion

The food was ok but some things I didn't like: - The food wasting. Food was being wasted purely for the sake of presentation, laying single tiny appetizers on a pile of popcorn or ground almond, not meant to be eaten, just to look pretty and to be thrown away. I don't think it shows respect for food nor general respect for the world and the environment. - The servers were like hawks, the moment you bite your food they quickly come and grab your plate, it felt quite invasive how they constantly look at you and your plate to come and grab it when finished. Not very necessary I think, I enjoy eating in peace.. The food itself is good, ingredients are of quality but the rest is not so great.

The second Michelin star is already on the plate. Remarkable wine list and top sommelier. The place, the excellence of the staff, the intelligence and the quality of the simple “business menu”… Everything to make us happy.

Excellent food with beautiful and tasteful dishes. Nice views from the terrace overlooking the lake. Kind and attentive service. Probably one of the best food experience in Geneva.

Le Chat Botte is an exquisite restaurant. We had a 5 dish menu, all around the main theme of chanterelles and trufles. All dishes were well balanced with a lot of attention paid to local produce. Veal was unbelievable - I dont think I have ever tasted any meat so delicate as this. Ravioli with lobster was amazingly coupled with smooth curry sauce. Sommelier was very capable and suggested perfect wines that complemented each dish. Two other things worth mentioning: very good location and impeccable service. Michelin star well deserved.

Hard to get reservations but worth it

A restaurant with one Michelin star. It tastes good. I ordered a 6-course menu, two appetizers, two main courses, one cheese, and two desserts. The best ones for me are lobster (appetizer), duck (main course), and salmon (main course).

Impossible to get someone on the phone to inform me that the inside of the establishment is closed during the summer, except for rain. Three phones.....I'm waiting...I don't get a call back.... Good coordination. Finally, I will never come to dine in your establishment again. There are many star chefs in the Megeve, Annecy Geneva region where reservations by telephone are pleasant and friendly. y Geneva

How can this restaurant not have its second Michelin star (I agree this guide is no longer what it is but still) the 18/20 at Gault&Millau is deserved Professional smiling service, friendly, sincere and without being stuffy or pretentious, I love it Just incredible cuisine both visually and tastefully it tastes incredible flavors and without being ostentatious in short Chef Gauthier and his invisible team bravo bravo and bravo again Breathtaking view on this veranda terrace The tableware is just magnificent and the table is refined, full of details that make the difference For me the best restaurant in Geneva and 30 years of loyalty to the beautiful shore for this great chef On the wine list, great advice from Mickael the sommelier who guides you magnificently in relation to your dishes without forcing the most expensive sale, a very fair menu Negative point the bumblebee who came to disturb me during the aperitif no I'm joking it's all there so please come and eat at this table

If you have to add salt to all your dishes to give them depth and the chef doesn't have the audacity to do it, a good but bland meal, 1 star I'm not sure why

Fantastic, as always. And a BIG thank you to the entire service team who are wonderful! Thank you, thank you to Julie, Michael, Bogdan and everyone else!

An incredible experience, my taste buds still remember it.

A 5* experience from start to finish. The restaurant is within the 5-star hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva. Impeccable service, the servers are extremely just perfect. You are in a Michelin-starred restaurant and it is immediately evident. Special mention for the desserts which are just incredible. The choice of cheeses is crazy and clearly high-end. Dominique Gauthier well done to you!

A magical moment for our anniversary, thank you Mr. Gauthier, we look forward to coming back to see you

Way below my expectations event though it might have been a wrong night for them as my previous experience was amazing

I will keep very good memories of this evening where the food was delicious and well presented, to which we add a professional but discreet service with smiles and good humor, to be repeated

A great dinner! We took the 6-course menu without knowing what it was... total surprise! Accompanied by wines (memorable menu). Of course it is expensive but a superb discovery. The staff is very attentive. Special mention to the sommelier! The food and wine pairing was perfect! And a lot of exchanges with him... clear explanations and we can tell that he loves what he does! The setting is also very pleasant. A very nice evening

Chef Gautier's supreme variety of seasonal dishes never fail to surprise and please. In a very tasteful décor the discreet, polite and efficient service adds to the pleasure of lunching or dining in this famous restaurant.

"The selection and quantity of food served is truly unmatched for the price."

Chef's table, fantastic experience. Excellent meal and attentive staff

Wonderful time spent for wedding anniversary. Exquisite surprise menu, and friendly, uncomplicated staff.

My new favorite table in geneva

Artistic and innovative tasting menu. Flawless presentation, flavor, and service. Extensive wine list and an excellent sommelier to be your guide.

Had dinner with my wife last Thursday. It was a great experience both culinary and service-wise. The dishes of the 5 course signature menu were exquisite, the wine - Pinot Noir from Grisons - delicious and the service provided by 3 ladies extremely courteous, effective and fun! Indeed one of the best experience in a starred restaurant in Geneva! Thank you and bravo…

Having discovered the place in March 2021, for my birthday, this place is simply unique and magical! Presented on the shores of Lake Geneva in the city center of Geneva itself, in a luxury hotel, this restaurant is a real culinary experience, the quality of the food is undescriptionably satisfying, and the chef is very kind!

We really enjoyed our time-out from everything a lot! Staff is super friendly and the Food and drinks are lovely! We can recommend this place!

Magnifique cuisine pour les végétariens. A recommander.Belle inventivité.Je le recommande pour toutes celles et ceux qui veulent vivre un instant magique. Le personnel est très aimable et à l écouteBravo

Nous avons pris l'offre qui combinait une nuit d'hôtel et le repas au Chat-Botté, quelle belle surprise, le repas excellent, le traitement a été exceptionnel, le service d'une amabilité et un professionnalisme hors pair, merci à tout le personnel pour ce moment formidable que vous nous avez fait passer dans un contexte très particulier.Merci aussi au chef d'être passé à notre table à la fin du repas pour un moment de discussion très agréable

Une expérience unique, un service impeccable et bien coordonné. Les plats (x6) ont été que de belles découvertes excellemment associées.Le cadre est chaleureux et moderne à la fois.C'est aussi un plaisir de rencontrer le chef en fin de service.Sans aucun doute nous retournerons au Chat-Botté tout en profitant de l'Hôtel Beau-Rivage encore une fois.Chapeau bas - 10 ans d'excellence tant mérité.

Magnifique restaurant. Emplacement exceptionnel avec vue sur le lac Leman.Menu de Saint Valentin délicieux avec possibilité de modifier certains plats (intolérants)Service impeccable.Très belle carte des vins.Merci au chef

Very good, I recommend the place which is an exceptional place.

Nous y avons passé la soirée du Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre, donc un menu identique pour tous les convives. 5 entrées, plat, fromage et 2 desserts + quelques amuse-bouches et mignardises. Le tout pour 395.-/personne, mais avec beaucoup d'ingrédients topissimes, comme de la truffe blanche et noire, du caviar, du foie gras, homard, coquilles etc... Tous les plats étaient sublimes, goût incroyable, présentation soignée. Nous y reviendrons à une autre occasion, c'est sûr.

Nous avons dîné au Chat Botté pour la Saint Sylvestre à la Table du chef dans la cuisine et avons passé une soirée inoubliable. Tout était parfait, du repas, en passant par les vins et au niveau du service. Impossible de déterminer lequel des 9 plats était le meilleur, tous se valaient et étaient parfaitement exécutés. On se demande vraiment pourquoi le Guide Michelin fait la fine bouche en ne donnant "que" une étoile à ce restaurant qui en vaut au moins deux?!

We enjoyed one of the best meals we have had at Le Chat Botte- a special New Year’s meal where every dish was a masterpiece. The service and presentation were both outstanding. The chef even stopped by our table which was also nice and much appreciated. Normally with a dinner with multiple courses there’s at least one item that isn’t special, but that was not the case with this meal. Everything was extraordinary, flavorful and very well prepared. Wonderful experience!

Reference restaurant in Geneva!! A must do, very welcoming staff, available and super friendly. On the other hand, the price of wines (X4) is relatively high compared to other restaurants of this standard.... The gastronomic services are there, explosion of flavors in each mouthful 😍😍

We had a wonderful 6-course dinner at Le Chat-Botté. We were wondering a little mid-meal if we should have taken the 8-course menu, but it all turned out to be more than generous. I particularly enjoyed the scallops and the fish, and even the bread selection was so original! The pre-dessert could have been the ideal dessert on its own: the soufflée at the end felt very heavy and concentrated to finish a big meal like this. Service is absolutely perfect from start to finish. The staff work together as a well-oiled machine, everything is nicely timed and coordinated.

Perfect location at the lake.Impeccable professional service with a warm welcome.We thoroughly enjoyed our meal

Menu vraiment excellent, parfait équilibre au niveau des produits et des saveurs.Très léger bémol pour le service, efficace certes mais manquant de « détente ». Autre petit bémol, mais c’est récurrent dans ce genre d’établissement, le prix de l’eau est scandaleux ! Thé également, et dans une moindre mesure, le café...

EXTRAORDINAIRE! Tout était parfait.Tout d'abord le service aimable, attentionné et compétent, puis le repas, un délice absolu, tant pour les yeux que pour les papilles.A n'en pas douter, un des meilleurs repas de notre vie.Félicitations au chef et à toute l'équipe.

Ce fut un diner parfait ! Un grand merci au Chef Gauthier pour sa cuisine raffinée et pleine de finesse et de gout. C'était vraiment exquis. Le service quant à lui était d'une haute volée. Nous nous sommes sentis très à l'aise grâce à notre serveuse (grande aux yeux bleus) qui nous a chouchouté du début à la fin du repas. Nous avons vécu une expérience incroyable avec un service millimétré et parfaitement orchestré par Tifaine. Un grand bravo à toute l'équipe qui mérite amplement sa 2ème étoile !

It's excellent, without a false note until dessert where it's the debacle, the pre-dessert was the best part. Really not up to par. In this price range, we expect faultless from A to Z.

Wie immer fantastisches Essen und bester Service, ein Aben am Chef Table ist ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.

La table du Chat Botté est excquise, toute de finesse, de charme et délicieusement surprenantes par ces succulents mariages de produits, de saveurs et de senteurs. L'accord de vins, avec chaqu'un des 8 plats du menu dégustation, a permis d'affirmer l'harmonie merveilleuse de ce repas. Le cadre élégant, chaleureux et délicat ainsi que le professionnalisme et la bienséance du personnel a signé, l'excellence de cette soirée. Merci à tous, sans exception.

Excellent moment passé lors d'un déjeuner en semaine (prix plus abordables). La cuisine est très raffinée et le personnel professionnel et prévenant. Cadre parfait : déco, propreté et calme. A refaire +++

Magnifique always with pleasure. Friendly service .

Nous sommes retournés entre amis sur la terrasse réaménagée. Un vrai bonheur d'avoir une si belle vue, au calme et en pleine ville.La cuisine est toujours aussi exquise avec entre autre un gazpacho vert en entrée à se damner.Service très attentionné et discret.

Une excellente adresse à tous les niveaux. Un cadre classique et élégant. Un personnel absolument parfait de professionnalisme et de gentillesse associés. Un sommelier passionné, comme ils le sont souvent. La cuisine mérite largement son macaron ... les goûts sont justes et maîtrisés, le grand travail en cuisine se révèle dans des assiettes parfaites. Une fois de plus chaque plat est parfaitement servies sans artifice inutile, avec beaucoup de gentillesse, et d’écoute. On perçoit que l’équipe sait parfaitement s’adapter à chaque table, ce qui est pour moi la marque essentielle d’un service de qualité. Bravo à toute votre équipe !

. Manger une fondue dans une benne aménagée comme dans l’Oberland bernois, Face au lac. Très bon service.Belle expérience. A recommander

Mi esposo quería visitar el restaurante que comió hace 19 años.La comida y el servicio era muy francés; El restaurante era muy tranquilo con algunos banqueros y parejas.Probamos algunas opciones a la carta, como foie gras, verduras asadas de invierno, carne de cerdo, ternera, queso y souffl. El foie gras era excelente al igual que el souffl. El servicio fue perfecto (estoy seguro de que no es fácil para los camareros). Una noche encantadora.

I loved the dining experience! The setting is also perfect.

We were very impressed with the food and service. We opted for the 6 course Signature menu (frog leg, scallop, sea urchin with caviar, salmon, john dory, foie gras, pigeon, pre dessert, souffle and some other sweets) we have eaten in many Michelin starred restaurants but this definitely exceeded our expectation. The pigeon in particular was perfectly done. I normally do not write reviews, but I truly think that the chef deserves another star..... a definite must try if you are in geneva.

J’aime retrouver cette table, élégance et simplicité pour cette cuisine nette, précise, directe dans les goûts... Sole parfaitement cuite, Cochon de pays délicieusement rafraîchi de ginger et agrume, idem pour les desserts Agrumes... c’est toujours parfaitement bien présenté . La cuisine vraie quoi... Le Service toujours aux petits soins. À répéter encore et encore...

Excellent gourmet restaurant. Impeccable service, refinement, taste at the top, nothing pompous, top!

Langoustines, homard, cochon, yuzu et autres mets : tout est maîtrisé, joli et créatif ! De la vraie gastronomie qui mériterait d’être mieux reconnue. Accueil chaleureux. Un excellent moment.

Super great food and friendly staff. Always a pleasure to come back.

Incredible experience, very good culinary discovery

Great experience! Lots of flavors to discover!

Unfortunately not up to our expectations! Having come for lunch for the Christmas menu, we did not find the setting enchanting, quite the contrary. Festive decorations almost absent, minimalist table setting, stained carpet, curtains untied in places... I'm not Japanese: I like beautiful bouquets, Christmas decorations, a nicely set table upon my arrival and not two plates lost on a white tablecloth next to a pot of starving flowers... Fortunately, the service was up to standard and the meal was quality. However - with the exception of the appetizer - the cook that I am was not dazzled: Well executed but without any major taste surprises.

Decorations on the tables and throughout the restaurant are sensible and stylish. The toilets are constantly clean and all in all the place gives a very good impression. The restaurant is consistently fine and we had a wonderful evening there. I find the selection to be very varied and everything that was put in front of me still tasted perfectly. The service is always very diligent and always obliging!

Very good cuisine, excellent wine list, very friendly service

Sehr gehobenes Restaurant, jedoch ohne steif zu wirken und ohne Dresscode. Das Essen war ausgezeichnet, die Preise entsprechen den gebotenen Niveau. Aufmerksamer jedoch gleichzeitig unaufdringlicher Service.

Von A bis Z super, netter, junger Servicedem Lokal entsprechendAusgewogene,aromatische Gerichte, kunstvoll präsentiert.Preisniveau für diese Leisung ok,Mineral mit 15 Fr . eindeutig überrissen

La comida es deliciosa, servicio excelente, vista al lago, es un lugar impecable. Es caro pero definitivamente lo vale.

One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. The taste is amazing. Flavors, freshness through serving. Simply extraordinary by any measure.

Ce vendredi avec deux amis,Nous sommes allés déjeuner au Chat Botté.Menu dégustation, plats inventifs, recettes superbes, extrême précision dans l’assiette. Merci Chef!Service impeccable et sourires était au rendez-vous. Sûrement la plus grande table de Genève tout en restant agréable et propice au moments d’amitiés. Je ne peux que recommander merveilleuse adresse.Foncez!!

very refined, you will get what you pay for!

a true delight for the taste buds, thank you for this unforgettable moment

Repas d'affaires parfait du début à la fin. Service raffiné et très professionnel. En ce qui concerne la cuisine, c'était juste topissime tout au long du menu avec un final somptueux: le soufflé (dessert signature). Les vins suggérés pour accompagner le menu étaient parfaits. Bref, bon rapport prix-plaisir plus que mérité.

The food was excellent and service was great. Excellent gourmet cuisine and impeccable service.