2 Best Restaurants in Rive Gauche (Left Bank), Geneva

This Genevois institution serves up regional dishes—sausage and sauerkraut, roast venison and spätzli, and the namesake pigs' feet—in a traditional brasserie setting. The crowd can be noisy, and table service can occasionally be a tad gruff, but locals and tourists keep streaming in. The terrace is great for people-watching.

Situated in the heart of the Eaux-Vives neighborhood, Khora is a lovely homage to Greece with whitewashed walls adorned with tasteful blue accents that invoke a sense of Aegean island architecture. The menu showcases an array of authentic Greek dishes like homemade tzatziki, grilled octopus, and spanakopita, and creative cocktails like the Athenian Spritz and a Greek-forward wine list continue the tribute.