Vegan-friendly
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Fusion
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Restaurant operating with a chef's table concept. Relocated from Rue des Eaux Vives 25. Reservations recommended. Reported to serve non vegan items February 2024. NOTE: Maybe closed June 2024 - please send updates to HappyCow. Open Tue-Fri 6:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-3:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Rue David dufour 8, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 24 Jun 2024 by climate_nutritionist
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Added by KayemmQue on 20 Apr 2019
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65 Reviews
First Review by cqfd
Clara_D_M
Points +16660
Not closed, but should probably be 😂 - Edit
Super disappointed: I went there for lunch on a weekday aaaand… found out that they basically had ONE dish (yes, 1). A cauliflower curry. Nothing else on their menu. I just don’t get it. On their website and on Google maps they talk about other foods, their « famous » cinnamon rolls… the guy told me that they only had this for brunch on the weekends. Anyway, the place was completely empty. I didn’t feel welcomed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-28
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rachaelcamp
Points +183
Yummy - Edit
I have eaten brunch several times at the (now not so new) location in Junction. Enjoy my meal every single time, food is excellent, dishes are high in protein and filling. The terrace is my favourite place to sit, and I am loving the addition of the Monstera leaf blankets to keep warm now it is getting colder. I plan to come soon to try the evening service, as it was always excellent in the old location in Eaux Vives.
Read moreAlthough I am sad it’s no longer 100% vegan, I completely understand why. The vegan community in Geneva has lost several vegan restaurants this year, and we simply cannot afford to lose Gives A Fork, chef Q and her creativity. The fact that everything on the menu is available as a vegan option also makes the experience not all that different to how it was before.
Team Gives A Fork, we appreciate you so much. Expect to see me popping in as much as I can.
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marti.rajic
Points +24
Delicious tasting menu - Edit
We had a delicious tasting menu dinner for 2 people, 6 courses for CHF 45 each. Every course was so special and so gooood that I’d love to go back already right now! Really recommended
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Jeanne_C
Points +2531
Des plats créatifs et gourmands - Edit
Cet avis concerne l’ancien restaurant aux Eaux-Vives (fermé fin 2023), qui était 100% végane : Cheffe Q et son équipe créaient des plats incroyablement gourmands. Je suis absolument fan de leurs pleurotes panées. Une nourriture addictive.
Read moreConcernant le nouveau restaurant dans le quartier de la Jonction, je regrette qu’il ne soit que végétarien, j’attendais mieux de cheffe Q!
Souvent il n’y a pas de tofu et du coup il n’y a que deux plats pour les véganes. 😨
Je trouve aussi que la musique est trop forte. Mais les fameuses pleurotes, plat signature de cheffe Q, sont toujours bonnes. Dommage que la carte ne se renouvelle pas… Bref, c’était mieux avant !
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-12
Pros: Not vegan anymore (only options) , Try the mushrooms they are delicious
Cons: Le restaurant est maintenant végétarien, hélas , Musique un peu trop forte
KayemmQue
merci beaucoup pour l'amour. nous apprécions votre soutien et votre grand appétit
Read moreJessylin
So they went from vegan to vegetarian... that's a shame...
Read moregivesafork
It’s unfortunate to see so many vegan restaurants close in Geneva over the past year due to financial challenges. We’ve made some adjustments to ensure we can continue offering plant-based food, which has always been our passion. We’re hopeful that Geneva will increasingly embrace plant-based dining, allowing us to fully return to our vegan roots in the future.
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CarlaMiranda
Points +22
“This must be the place” - Edit
AMAZING fusion food. Beautiful ambiance, great staff and very friendly waiter. 6 stars!
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philwky
Points +3199
Lovely - Edit
Really enjoyed our visit and food here.
Read moreAll the menu can be made vegan, the only non vegan item is halloumi and this can be swapped in every case for tofu.
Just lacked the edge to give it 5* however well worth a visit.
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gourmandine
Points +59
unpleasant visit - Edit
The restaurant is announced as open until 22:30. We arrived at 21:40 and entered, the girl that should normally be at the reception desk stood with her back to the door, talking with someone in the kitchen.
Read moreI said "good evening" - no reply. She continued talking. I waited for a few minutes, walked around to see the place, and said again "good evening"- but no notice. Then I waited a few more minutes, read the menu, and called her again, but- no response.
Then I went to the door to just get out of there, and only then she turned around and talked to me. I asked if it was possible to order take aways - and she said with a phony sweet voice "oh I'm so sorry the kitchen just closed" (it was 21:50). I actually spent 10 minutes standing there for nothing, only to learn that the kitchen closes more than 30 minutes before the announced time.
I really cherish vegan initiatives and there are not many of them in Geneva, so I feel bad to report this negative experience, but they really need to make sure the people they hire are motivated and do their job well.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-16
Pros: The fact that it's vegan - very rare in Geneva
Cons: Not welcoming to say the least, Kitchen closes before announced time
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PaulineBellanger
Points +262
Creative and generous cuisine - Edit
Meals change frequently, all ingredients are well prepared and presented, it’s substantial and full of love, Chef Q won’t let you leave hungry !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-10-03
Cons: My tofu was flavorless once
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CamelliaDarabi
Points +73
Creative menu - Edit
A creative menu with unique flavour combinations. I went for the mushroom seitan (don’t expect a usual seitan texture) in a creamy but light, delicious sauce. Staff were lovely and knowledgeable, providing lots of garlic and onion free options for me.
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Jenni&Mat
Points +62
Amazing and delicious! Very much worth a visit. - Edit
This was such a great experience in a beautiful little restaurant. The food was fantastic and the staff are friendly and welcoming. It's fairly small and I'd strongly recommend booking a seat if you intend to visit.
Read moreThe food was so thoughtful and delicious. Lot's of flavours. We'll certainly be back to try the rest of the menu when we return to Geneva.
I think for some, they might find the price expensive but if you can afford it then I'd really recommend treating yourself to some food here. It really is a lovely experience.
Pros: Excellent Food, Great vibe/atmosphere, Friendly staff
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teray
Points +16
Amazing meal - Edit
My husband and I are visiting from Canada and had an amazing experience at Gives a Fork. The food was thoughtful and absolutely delicious. The owners were very attentive and friendly (and multilingual). Very memorable!
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Jen27ny
Points +1081
So flavourful - Edit
The food was amazing ! And the waiter was so nice. It unfortunately can get quite busy and there is no corner to sit in. But it was so good would def recommend
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Arif
Points +149
Definitely worth repeat visits to try out everything on the menu. - Edit
Normally, I don't give five stars unless the food is beyond exceptional, but here they did nothing wrong, so they earned it.
Read moreI found the atmosphere very pleasant. It's a small restaurant, so they need to use the space well. The sitting arrangement with all seated around a large, circular counter is not the best for an intimate conversation, but I found it very pleasant with a group of three. With a larger group, it might be more fun.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and recommended some menu options which were all good.
The menu consists of smaller and larger dishes, essentially starters and main dishes, although it's hard to tell the difference. All dishes are intended to be shared, so each portion is big enough to share among 2-3 people. This explains the prices, which are in effect quite reasonable considering the portions.
We had from the smaller dishes the potato/puri dish (not gluten-free), the breaded oyster mushrooms and the jackfruit salad (both gluten-free). All were superb. From the larger dishes, all we tried was the recommended eggplant/black-bean sauce dish and it was excellent, when a little bitter.
It's a good idea to bring some containers with you in case you over order, since they don't have any take-out containers.
No cash, credit card only
Pros: Comfortable and pleasant, Friendly staff, Seventies hits
Cons: No take-out containers, 90-minute dining window, No cash accepted
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MusclePower
Points +101
Great vibes - Edit
Exotic, diverse cuisine prepared freshly in front of you by a group of lovely staff
Read morePros: Food , Staff
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Katebiting
Points +282
Best I’ve ever had - Edit
Every dish has been studied so well, full of flavour.. being there was an amazing experience. The owners are very kind and helps you through the wide menu
Read morePros: Tasty dishes, Kindness
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elem
Points +321
Amazing food and moment with your loved one ! - Edit
It was really good the best part was totally the entrees with a specials kudos to the bao that were amazing !
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SandraMarquesFavinha
Points +1570
Muito acolhedor e comunitário - Edit
A comida é boa e tém muita proximidade.
Read moreO Staff é incrível
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chatreuse
Points +3223
Get the ceviche - Edit
Started off with the ceviche which was AMAZING. The jackfruit was tender and couldn't tell it was jackfruit. The avocado and sauce were perfectly suited and good wonton crackers.
Read moreUnfortunately the rest of the meal wasnt of this standard.
The dumplings in chilli oil came stuck to the paper and was quite hard to take off, and it didn't have that much flavour.
The eggplant in fermented black bean sauce was quite nice, but for me, I didn't think the walnuts suited the dish, and the sauce is sweet and spicy (I'm not a fan of sweet).
The taro with vegetables and vermicilli crisps was really disappointing, especially for 25 chf. The vegetables were all quite dry, and the sauce tasted mainly like kecap manis, there wasn't much depth of flavour, and it's not very filling.
Pros: Ceviche
Cons: Taro with vermicilli crisps
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THX1138N1
Points +130
Swiss perfect cuisine minus the meat and milk - Edit
Cool horseshoe bar looks in on the kitchen where my meal was prepared promptly and with care. Flavors were excellent as was the service and food quality. Highly (as in Matterhorn) recommended.
Read morePros: Food quality, Service, Ambience
Cons: Only that there isn’t one in San Diego (yet)!
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Aso
Points +173
Great food, great experience! - Edit
It's a small restaurant with 16 places around the counter. The food is diverse, quite special and extremely tasty, the team is nice, you can see how everything is made, and the waiter gives good personal recommendations if needed. It's quite exclusive, and the prices are rather high, it's great for special occasions.
Read morePros: fully vegan menu, interesting food that you don't find everywhere, nice staff
Cons: rather expensive, sides (e.g. rice) must ordered (and payed) extra
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vicious_herbivore
Points +66
Fresh and tasty - Edit
Popular little restaurant serving fully vegan dishes with the most incredible flavours! The 14 seater table arcs around the kitchen were chefs quickly cook up vibrant Asian fusion dishes. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Fully vegan
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SvetlanaNYC
Points +1225
Loved the food, great service! - Edit
Very welcoming team and, even though on rather expensive side, the food was delicious. We paid around $145 USD for 2 starters, 2 mains and 4 glasses of wine. My favorite dish was #8 (they call it by numbers in the menu - it’s shiitake mushrooms wrapped in bean curd paper with delicious curry like sauce). Would definitely come back.
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Dave_Landgraf-Cant
Points +359
Best dinner we had in Geneva - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, great host and very tasty food. We had a great time here but the food was quite expensive for what it was.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Nice vibe, Tasty food
Cons: Expensive
KayemmQue
This price thing. We hear it a lot- And so let me address it. We make ALL our ingredients from scratch, the burger buns, the naan, the sauces, the spice mixes for your fries and get top quality products. I am not sure if you are from Geneva, but a standard falafel wrap with frozen falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, packeted wrap cost you minimum 16 francs. Now I don't see how out 18 home made naan that has way more ingredients is an overpriced meal. We keep our prices as low as possible. But we still pay Swiss prices for our ingredients.
Read moremushiekushie
Giving 5 stars to 'Alive' and leaving 4 here. Questionable standards to say the least but to each his own I guess
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Ricardo
Points +17625
Hands-down the best vegan food we had in Geneva - Edit
This is the place where we had the best food when we visited Geneva.
Read moreThe menu has burgers, tacos and naans; and everything seems so yummy!
We got the best-sellers: Happy Tacos, Bob's cousin bun/burger, the Melbourne Naan and fries. They were all delectable. And those fries!!
As dessert we had the cinnamon roll which was also yummy.
The place has a nice vibe, everyone sitting around the same long counter, while the chef cooks the meals in front of you.
A must in Geneva!
Pros: delicious food, friendly service, good portions
KayemmQue
Looks like you had a feast, definitely our favourite meals. we have a whole new menu, can't wait to blow your mind again. Thank you thank you
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Metalcheepfirerabbit
Points +159
😋😋😋 - Edit
The great staff and delicious food
Read morePros: Fusion type food, Fresh ingridients , Nice people
KayemmQue
Thank you for your sunshine.
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StefanoKlett
Points +163
Ginevra da scoprire - Edit
Ottima scoperta
Read morePros: Ambiente positivo , Accogliente, Ottimo
Cons: Nulla
KayemmQue
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naogrng
Points +30
My favorite vegan place in Geneva! - Edit
The place and the staff are really cool. You can eat really good and fancy vegan food. Really like, that we can add condiments and special sauce with our fries. And can we talk about those crazy good cinnamon rolls ? You need to try this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-27
KayemmQue
This is what it's about!!! Thank you so much for the love and support. Can't wait to feed you again.
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