The dish of the day at Bains des Pâquis

The dish of the day at Bains des Pâquis

Edouard Amoiel

Edouard Amoiel

24 mars 2025

The Buvette des Bains des Pâquis, with its inspiring and generous cuisine, is once again a sell-out. Gourmets flock to this popular, typically Genevan spot.

There’s something energizing about the Bains des Pâquis. A place so dear to the hearts of Genevans, it brings together gourmets, sports enthusiasts, tourists and locals in search of a change of scenery. On this spring day, the sun was out, the lake reflected touches of turquoise and the summit of the Salève retained a few snow-covered reliefs. What a panorama, what a gift of life; that’s what the Pâquis Spa is all about!

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The daily special at Bains des Pâquis ©Edouard Amoiel

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Needless to say, people are flocking to this self-service restaurant, so coveted as the summer approaches. Practical tip: if the weather permits, come early to make the most of it. You’ll want to avoid the crowds and make it a pleasant experience. You can of course succumb to the temptation of a half-and-half fondue with crémant or even a few oysters, but the daily specials, which change every lunchtime, are also well worth the detour. With a vegetarian option as a daily suggestion, let yourself be seduced, for example, by a roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, feta, pita bread accompanied by a crunchy carrot salad. A colorful treat that’s easy to share at the peak of a sunny day.