
Ongi Ettori – Bienvenue À la Cantine des Commerçants, c’est un petit coin de Pays Basque qui s’invite à votre table. Pas de vagues ni d’embruns, mais toute la chaleur et la générosité d’un territoire niché entre mer et montagnes. Un peu d’histoire… Au cœur de Genève, dans un lieu au charme singulier, Didier et Nathalie vous accueillent avec passion. Ici, les amateurs de bonne chère et de bistronomie trouvent une adresse où le goût s’allie à l’esthétique, dans le respect des saisons, du terroir et de l’environnement. La Cantine des Commerçants, c’est une atmosphère simple, conviviale et généreuse, une parenthèse gourmande à vivre plus qu’à décrire. Laissez-vous porter par le plaisir de la table : ici, on prend soin de vous, tout simplement
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Address: Bd Carl-Vogt 29, 1205 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 328 16 70
Website: http://www.lacantine.ch/
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A wonderful spot for creative French cuisine with a modern twist. We were warmly welcomed even close to closing time, which is later than most restaurants in the area — very convenient. The decor, with its green and pop art inspiration, adds a cheerful touch to the dining experience.
We started with flavorful amuse-bouches, especially the crispy Gruyère bites, which were a highlight. As starters, we had the grilled eggplant with cheese — light, fresh, and perfect for spring — and a beautifully composed salad with edible flowers and seasonal fruits that tasted like summer on a plate.
For mains, the duck breast was melt-in-your-mouth tender, with just the right amount of crispiness in the fat and served with spätzle and a sauce that brought everything together. The Simmental beef fillet was also excellent — perfectly cooked and served with a delicious gratin dauphinois and grilled vegetables.
To finish, the raspberry shortbread dessert was rich and bursting with flavor.
All in all, a place I can definitely recommend for anyone looking to enjoy refined yet creative French cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
However, there was one unfortunate moment that really stood out. A manager or another staff member came over and started speaking very loudly with our waiter, who remained calm and professional throughout. The woman was shouting and discussing internal restaurant issues within earshot of all the guests, which felt very inappropriate and unprofessional.
Later, the same woman approached another table—presumably people she knew—and started a loud conversation while they were clearly trying to enjoy their dessert. It was quite distracting and disrupted the otherwise pleasant atmosphere.
Similarly, although we interacted less with Mathilde*, she also took great care of us. When my friend left her purse behind, Mathilde sprinted to catch up with us before we got on the bus.
Overall it was a fantastic time at a restaurant that has become my favorite restaurant in Geneva!
*Apologies for any mistakes in the spelling of the names