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

The menu at this charming patisserie includes more than 30 hot chocolates, including a vegan option, homemade pastries, pralines, and, of course, chocolate.

The ice-cream maestros at L'Arlecchino, across the street from the Jet d'Eau, crank out some 50 homemade flavors, including ginger-lime, tiramisu, pineapple mint, green tea, licorice, and several sugar-free options.

Tucked into the Confédération Centre shopping mall is an eclectic collection of locally developed restaurants with choices that range from ramen to rotisserie chicken to Greek fare. Sando, a Japanese-inspired burger joint serving smashed burgers marinated in teriyaki and topped with daikon and miso bacon, is a standout. Restaurants surround a central bar pouring wine, beer, and cocktails.