dining in France
Tipping
Sevice compris indicates that the waiter receives a salary - between 15 and 50,000 euro per year. The French word for tip - pourboire - translates to "drinking money". Leaving a tip indicates you are happy with the service. If the service is not good it's not necessary to leave a tip. In an haute cuisine restaurant tip 15 to 20 euro or more. In a bistro (smaller restaurants) it's considered polite to leave 2 euro ("petit remercie") for very good service. For a coffee or drink, round up to the nearest euro, around 30 to 50 cents. If a waiter does not bring back your change, feel free to ask for it. ~ from Where magazine, Paris, June 2002 |
Restaurant Recommendations
Below is a list of our favorite French restaurants in the Pays de Gex - ones we go back to over and over again. Enjoy!
Below is a list of our favorite French restaurants in the Pays de Gex - ones we go back to over and over again. Enjoy!
Auberge Communale de Cessy, 460, Rue de la Mairie, Cessy - + 33 450 41 79 22
L’Auberge des Chasseurs One of the best terraces in the Pays de Gex. Sit outside and enjoy the magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Closed from the end of October to March. Echenevex. Bar à Fromage specializes in cheese dishes, dried meant, and also serve wine. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays. 790 route de Divonne, Grilly Bois Joly, Route de télécabine, Crozet - + 33 450 41 01 96. Is also a hotel. Dining room has one of the best views in the Pays de Gex. Traditional French cuisine and reasonable prices. Brasserie Centrale, 26 rue de Genève, Gex - +33 450 41 79 60 This family run brasserie has lovely food and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Specializes in moules. Chateau de Divonne We are very sorry to announce that this lovely hotel/ restaurant was destroyed in a fire on 18 January 2017. Château des Avenières Cruseilles 74350. Menu for 100 euro in a magnificent setting. Chez Arno 135, rue du Vieux- Bourg, Segny Clémence 40 rue des Terreaux, Gex Using seasonal and fresh ingredients, all of the food is made in house. Reasonably priced lunch menus, and Sunday brunch from 11am to 3pm. Jim’s British Market Buy all of your British/Irish/Scottish foods here and while you're at it, have a bite at their restaurant. Open Tuesdays - Sundays at 60 Rue de Genève 01630 St. Genis-Pouilly La Ferme de l'Hôpital Bossey 74160. Menu dégustation for 65 euro La Mainaz Hotel - Restaurant Col de la Faucille, Gex. Reserve ahead – they give priority to their hotel guests. The food is great. Le Chanteclair 13 rue de Versoix, Ferney-Voltaire Nouvelle cuisine, very nice! Le Coq Rouge 1, Place de la Fontaine, St. Genis-Pouilly Traditional French cuisine. Great place for a nice lunch close to CERN. Reservations recommended. Les Cépages 465, rue Briand Stresemann, Thoiry Cepages received one Michelin star, and still has the best food, wine list, cheese cart and service in the region. Try their degustation menu - 6 course meal (includes dessert) with accompanying wines. Le Pirate chemin de la Brunette, Ferney-Voltaire Le Pré Saint-Jean 237 rue de Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean de Gonville In the center of town, near the Mairie. Le Rectiligne 2981 Route Tour du Lac, Divonne-les-Bains On the lake in Divonne - with great view and wonderful food. Maison Blanche Golf & Country Club Naz-Dessous, Echenevex French food with a view of the golf course. Restaurant de la Truite 2 Grand Rue, Ferney-Voltaire Great steak and trout! Dine on the outdoor patio in summer. Restaurant du Commerce Specializes in Bress, Jura and Savoy cuisine. Chef's specials and home-made desserts change daily. Located just past Fort Ecluse in Longeray. Call Charles on 04 50 59 64 03. Closed Wednesdays. rita & albert 15 Rue du Cret de la Niege, Sergy Delicious French/Canary Island fusion food in a friendly environment. Shamwari At Jive Hill, a four star resort with golf course, spa, horseback and helicopter rides. Restaurant Shamwari has a panoramic view of Mt. Blanc. BBQ on their outdoor terrace every Sunday in summer for 40 euro per person. Route d'Harée, Crozet. |
ASIAN
China Thai 3 Grand' Rue, Ferney-Voltaire Le Bee Mai 41 Rue de Meyrin, Ferney-Voltaire Panda Wok 144 Route de Chenaz, Ségny Royal Thai rue de la Poterie, Ferney-Voltaire +33 450 40 78 49 Plaisir d'Asie - Viet Nam 514 Rue de l'Aiglette, Gex Le Citronelle 497 Route du Nant, Prévessin-Moëns INDIAN - PAKISTANI Rajpoute 1553 rue de Geneve, Ferney-Voltaire Karma Lounge 4, rue de Versoix, Ferney-Voltaire Restaurant Shalimar 34 Chemin des Mûriers, Ferney-Voltaire Les Jardins De Malyar 1 route de Crozet, Saint-Genis-Pouilly La Mahal 4 rue de la liberté, Saint Genis Pouilly Karishma Lounge 76 Grand Rue, Divonne-les-Bains KEBAB Good Taste (Goody's) Great quality take-out at this Middle-Eastern food store near the Ferney-Voltaire douane. ITALIAN
Casa Italia Centre commercial le Patio, Gex 70, Route de Divonne, Versonnex 174, Grande Rue, Divonne-les-Bains L'Azzura 15 Grand Rue, Ferney-Voltaire +33 450 42 96 46 L’Incontro 24 Chemin des Longes Rayes, Cessy +33 450 20 17 21 Great food and atmosphere, friendly but sometimes orders don't come out of the kitchen at the same time. L'Incontro opened two pizza delivery restaurants: Pronto Pizza - les Arcades, Prèvessin +33 450 42 34 06 La Pizzetta - les Tetras, Gex +33 450 41 68 58 Le Casanova Avenue du Mont Blanc, Thoiry +33 4 50 42 29 38 SUNDAY BRUNCH "Le Léman" dining room at the Grand Hotel, Divonne-les-Bains, France Clémence 40 rue des Terreaux, Gex Using seasonal and fresh ingredients, all of the food is made in house. |
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