La Perle du Lac

La Perle du Lac Review

Built in 1827 as the guesthouse for the nearby Villa Bartholoni, this sprawling lakeside chalet set amid public parkland stays open from February to December and comes dramatically into its own in summer. Pink tablecloths and hanging geraniums frame an unobstructed view of Mont Blanc, the Mouettes Genevoises water taxis dock directly out front, and the glassed-in Orangerie is a rainy-day alternative to the covered terrace; the wine list is exhaustive and the French-accented seasonal menu highlights seafood, like lobster ravioli or scallops with pear and smoked breast of duck, but also fish: marlin tartare, and grilled salmon, or sea bass.