Refettorio Geneva in Genève

For me a hidden gem of Geneva. So much the better, it’s possible to go there without booking weeks in advance! But it’s worth the detour and the evening meal initiative is magnificent.

Delicious meal and very good service. Thank you to our waitress for her suggestions and her kindness. The only downside was that the music was too loud for me.

Best restaurant in Geneva. If you are serious about food, you won’t be disappointed.

Hidden gem ✨ New restaurant with amazing concept and execution. I would dare to say that is a Michelin star candidate so highly recommended! Fantastic food, great wine and super fair pricing. Top service!

Good restaurant with two choices of daily menu: vegetarian or other (starter, main course, dessert). Good service & good food.

Very good vegan menu for lunch! Loves the a atmosphere and the taste Great for a lunch!!

Great experience, congratulations to this team which allows people who cannot afford to eat a starter, a main course, a dessert, with non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, bread in abundance and all that for free. Bravo to all these little hands and these big arms who give dreams to deprived people

I had a lovely time at noon. I chose the vegetarian menu: very special. A highly sought-after cuisine that takes you on a journey with flavors. Great atmosphere: the welcome is warm and friendly. There are details in the service to improve.

Too bad the prices are overrated and the service too fast. The minimalist portions had no flavor.

Restaurant which offers a concept of public utility. Social goal +++

NOVEMBER 2023 Providence was granted to me again! this time in the form of lush greenery that extended from the starter to the dessert. At Refettorio Geneva, an establishment where haute cuisine mixes with a noble cause, I once again had the honor of tasting refined cuisine intended to awaken the senses thanks to the wonderful staff who serve and highlight the community, the cause , and the good. As a starter, a harmonious assembly of seasonal vegetables, including leeks and potatoes combined with tender greens, offered a perfect balance between simplicity and complexity. The addition of dried herbs, crisp on the palate, created a most captivating aromatic dimension. The main course, a hymn to pasta and trout, revealed indisputable culinary expertise. The different pastes, al dente, formed a setting for the trout aroma, both powerful and subtle, which invited an unparalleled taste journey. The dried herb powder brought remarkable freshness, a bouquet of flavors reminiscent of flowering meadows. As a culinary epilogue, the nougatine flan, deceptive in its simplicity, revealed itself with each tasting, brilliantly revealing all of its fresh components which lingered pleasantly on the palate. This dessert closed the meal with a light and refreshing flourish, inscribing in the memory the memory of an experience as noble in its aspirations as in the delights offered. “He makes grass spring up for the cattle, and plants for the needs of man, bringing forth bread from the earth” (Psalm 104:14). Lee ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ OCTOBER 2023 REFETTORIO GENEVA: THE BRILLIANCE OF GASTRONOMY AT THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY Under the aegis of the Mater Foundation, the Refettorio Genève transcends the simple notion of restaurant to erect a sanctuary where culinary art and altruism combine. Each dish, delicately prepared, is an ode to inclusion, solidarity, and a deep affection for the community. During my first visits, I was both captivated and slightly disoriented by the raw but undeniably positive energy of the teams. It is impossible not to notice the passionate figures of the establishment, notably Mr. Bartoloti and Mrs. Hennessy, embodying a dialectic of affection and devotion. The first dish: A unique interpretation of the mushroom beef tongue, Fistulina hepatica, flavored with an umami nuance, forges a mosaic of flavors. The earthiness of the mushroom, the assertive character of Parmesan, and the velvety softness of cottage cheese combine in a symphony of taste. The second dish: Beyond a simple plate of pasta, it is a praise of the confit deer meat that is revealed. The pasta, al dente, intertwines with the delicacy of the meat, creating a harmony that transports Alpine serenity to Tuscan sweets. Dessert : The dessert, in its splendor, highlights the apple, an ancestral and universal fruit. Its refined presentation reveals a perfectly cooked, colorful apple, whose sweetness is magnificently enhanced by a creamy cream and a golden crumble. The magic of Refettorio rests on the pillars established by the Mater Foundation: the Value of Hospitality, the Strength of Beauty and the Quality of Ideas. More than a culinary establishment, it presents itself as a beacon of hope and innovation. To paraphrase Corinthians 10:31, “So whether you eat, or drink, or do whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.” Refettorio Genève is a spiritual experience, where each dish is an offering for the soul as much as for the body. Lee PS.: Gault & Millau! https://www.gaultmillau.ch/fr/romandie-gourmande/refettorio-geneva-deguster-pour-la-bonne-cause

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Every meal I had at Refettorio was a gastronomic revolution. Never did I imagine what was possible with food the way Chef Walter and his crew serve it up.

The dishes are varied and creative. Beautiful presentation.

I had a lot of fun as a volunteer sharing this culinary adventure with a passionate chef and dynamic staff attentive to the well-being of the customer. I found well-developed flavors and colors in harmony with the Mediterranean flavors very present in my demanding taste buds. The pleasure was shared THANKS

Food is beautiful. It is impressive to see that even with the very basic ingredients one can make lovely meals. Speaking about the evening service for the needy. Unfortunately, what is not that exciting is the people. Many dare complain and send the food back. In one of the reviews, you referred to an unhappy client as a parasite. I can see many such people every evening. Sometimes I can even hear people swearing out loud. Ruined my birthday. My point is simple. People does not deserve such service. You implemented a very decent food waste policy so people that do not pay a penny waste it. Makes no sense. Many people should not go there. They show a lot of disrespect to your work and act like pigs. Never seen such a mess at the table after dining. Give you extra work. Pathetic.

Very interesting menu concept 👍🏼 though it is a bit extravagant for me, I love tasting something unusual from time to time! Very nice stuff🤗

I went to eat there as the beneficiaries are entitled to, to accompany a group, not being in need myself. Unfortunately very disappointed. The meal was neither good nor balanced, consisting mainly of starches, salt and fat. The atmosphere is cold, despite the fact that we are dying of heat, and help the music! The manager on duty pulls her mouth, throws the dishes on the table and without even time to swallow the last mouthful the plate is taken away from us. Too bad, because the concept is good!

Excellent, highly sought-after cuisine, I enjoyed myself, very friendly, smiling and attentive staff. To do again. Very good address

Very friendly atmosphere, welcome and service, original and delicious dishes 😋 👍👌

Amazing concept: restaurant for lunch, soup kitchen for dinner ! The plus, the food is just amazing !! I extremely enjoyed the home made ravioli and the panna cotta with salted butter caramel. I highly recommend this place for lunch !! Lunch menu price: CHF 38

Excellent, great discovery super friendly staff The concept is great Well done

The boss's initiative: that alone deserves 5 stars. I never went to eat. When I go to Geneva, I will eat lunch there. Thank you for the evening meals 🥰🙏

Great meal for taste buds open to new things. Especially the vegetable dessert was delicious! Great service!

New restaurant located in the Charmilles district of Geneva, accessible by bus, bike, 🏍️ motorbike, car if you can find somewhere to park. The welcome is warm and friendly, the setting is a little cold, concrete walls with relatively little decoration but we nevertheless feel very comfortable there. The menu is confusing, with each bite offering little-known but exceptionally good flavors. From starter to dessert you will not be disappointed. The portions are small but when you leave the restaurant you will no longer be hungry. 👍🍅🤗🐟🐔🍊🍰☀️🌻

Incredible food, incredible people!

What a lovely food experience. Chef Walter makes the most creative vegan dishes and desserts. Please try the homemade pasta dishes too. The best.

Really enjoyed eating here; will definitely return. Met a delightful German couple here while having dinner; great company & great food - who can ask for more?!

Even the charitable nature of the enterprise does not pardon just how awful the food is here. Meagre and bland-tasting portions. You'll leave more hungry than you arrived.

I didn't like it, the food was too disgusting

Wonderful evening nice atmosphere with innovative cuisine I discovered new tastes and the beer is very very good

Excellent staff evening, pretty terrace, pleasant setting with a beautiful space. Meal in line with the restaurant's philosophy, a great culinary discovery. Attentive and available staff. Great atmosphere!

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Incredible project (free gastronomic cuisine for people in need) managed by great human beings ! Go try their awesome food (lunchtime is funding dinners) and/or join the volunteers, it's really inspiring. Thank you and god bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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What a nice lunch! We had the chance to go to the second edition of the Guest Chef Series hosting chef Ruslan Evstignieev of Jela restaurant in Odessa. Ruslan is currently with his family in Geneva. We are very much looking forward to the opening of his restaurant in Geneva! We wish you and your team all the best. And we will of course visit Refettorio another time!

Very good food. Unusual. Very friendly staff

A magnificent place where you can indulge yourself thanks to the delicious menus offered, while giving back a little of this pleasure to those who are not lucky enough to be able to afford meals in the restaurant. Flawless with a special mention for the very friendly service.

There is a saying that states that people tend to be more inclined to leave a review when the service was poor which is totally the opposite with this venue. Have eaten there in the past two weeks and have already secured my reservation for the next four weeks! 😊 The set menu (omnivore or vegetarian) is changed every week, but makes you travel around taste and textures that you usually only have the opportunity to taste in expensive venues such as michelin starred restaurants! I do recommend this restaurant from the bottom of my heart given it allows all to have a delicious meal at an abordable price and is also for the good cause as you all may know from their concept that invite association to share the same menu to people in need. My only regret is that is only opened during week day lunches as I would love to try the selection of wine on their card 😂 . Keep up with the Good Work and Long Live the Refettorio!

Excellent menu for the modest sum of 30.-! Taste buds dancing with every dish! Top notch service and attention to detail! A treat...

Delicious food, attentive service, well done! We recommend!

Non-profit organization. drinks are expensive. Wine from 7 CHF, grappa 12 CHF, homemade cold tea 5.- 2 menus 30 CHF 1 of the servers is not friendly Nice food, nothing more....

Make me feel so good to help here as volunteer. The dishes are excellent and the venue is great to welcome people for a couple of hours. Go there for lunch and, this way, you contribute to the dinner for who is less lucky!

Very good experience. Good luck to the whole team.

Very good refined cuisine in a very nice atmosphere. And what's more, we help to share with those who could not afford such a good meal at a restaurant. Congratulations and thank you

A great restaurant for a great cause! Enjoying volunteer work here - great atmosphere, superb cooking and the beauty of sharing and helping.

Great food, service and price. Such a cool concept and the vegetarian menu is really exciting too!

Chef Walter strikes again! Absolutely incredible and unique meal (3 courses for 30chf!), and for a good cause! Bringing real, nutritious food to people in need couldn’t be a more noble vision. Bravo to the team! And we feel so lucky and privileged to have lunch here as often as possible.

The staff is amazing funny polite and genuinely nice. The food was delicious and beautiful. The presentation was amazing. Honestly food made with love and served with love. What a great innovative concept!