{"id":26545,"date":"2026-06-21T13:21:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T11:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/non-categorise\/the-cafe-de-lamitie-friends-first\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T07:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:45:10","slug":"the-cafe-de-lamitie-friends-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/chronicle\/the-cafe-de-lamitie-friends-first\/","title":{"rendered":"The Caf\u00e9 de l’Amiti\u00e9: Friends First!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perhaps the most surprising thing about the \u201cnew\u201d Caf\u00e9 de l’Amiti\u00e9 is the feeling that it has always been part of Geneva\u2019s culinary landscape. It\u2019s as if this place had always been here. In a way, that\u2019s not entirely untrue. In another life, in another form, we\u2019ve already spent a few evenings there. The walls are the same. The story, however, has changed. <\/p>\n

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The Friends’ Table at the Caf\u00e9 de l’Amiti\u00e9 \u00a9Edouard Amoiel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Time for Reunions<\/h2>\n

A group from the k\u0101 studio team decided to revitalize this spot, keeping its name. Because, really, it\u2019s hard to imagine a more evocative word. Friendship. Bonds. Reunions. Sharing. Everything we hope to find when gathered around a table. <\/p>\n

Located in the \u201cGolden Triangle\u201d of Eaux-Vives, just a few meters from the bustling Rue Henri-Blanvalet, the restaurant seems to exist in a world of its own. Behind the large floor-to-ceiling windows, every detail has been carefully considered. Nothing has been left to chance. This is largely thanks to the vision of Margaux de Lisle, one of the founders. The entire space exudes a sober, relaxed, and meticulously crafted elegance\u2014never ostentatious. <\/p>\n

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Chef Jonas Bolle and his sous chef, Ahmet Pocinci \u00a9Edouard Amoiel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No caricature<\/h2>\n

The Caf\u00e9 de l’Amiti\u00e9 celebrates Switzerland without resorting to caricature. It is not a folkloric restaurant. It is a place rooted in a heritage that is both loved and respected. Here you\u2019ll run into friends, fellow diners who\u2019ve become acquaintances, and familiar faces you haven\u2019t seen in a long time. It\u2019s a place to call home rather than just a stop along the way. <\/p>\n

In the kitchen, Jonas Bolle seems to have finally found the setting he\u2019d been waiting for. His talent was already well established. His schnitzels, Caesar salads, and even his famous \u201csmash bikini\u201d already had their fans just a few meters away. But this new restaurant allows him to expand his creative horizons, to explore and further assert his personality. In the dining room, Mattia Baracchetti calls the shots with confidence. Between the terrace and the dining room, he sets a natural pace while overseeing a wine list that\u2019s already particularly appealing and, above all, intelligently priced. <\/p>\n

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The already famous “pizetta” at Caf\u00e9 de l’Amiti\u00e9 \u00a9Edouard Amoiel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shared Cooking<\/h2>\n

The spirit of the place naturally comes through on the plate. The cuisine is designed for sharing, with no pressure. Some might wonder about certain fall-inspired dishes despite it being summer. A cordon bleu in early summer can sometimes divide diners. I\u2019m torn. But I prefer to look the other way\u2014to observe the cooking techniques, the seasoning, and what\u2019s actually happening on the table. <\/p>\n

Like this remarkable pizzetta fritta topped with beef tartare, artichokes \u00e0 la barigoule, lovage, and ricotta cream. Officially meant to be shared. Unofficially, I would have gladly kept the plate all to myself. The same goes for the mussels served with confit new potatoes and enhanced by a particularly inspired Casimir sauce. A seafood dish that has all the makings of a future house specialty. <\/p>\n

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Beef with Salsa Verde \u00a9Edouard Amoiel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rosemary French Fries<\/h2>\n

Next up, the Swiss ribeye steak, served with salsa verde and a few grilled zucchini, reminds us that simplicity is often an underrated quality. The cooking is precise, the seasoning spot-on. The hand-cut matchstick fries, flavored with rosemary salt, add that extra touch of soul that elevates these \u201csimple\u201d potatoes. We skip dessert this time, despite the temptation of a chocolate mousse created in collaboration with the Orf\u00e8ve chocolate house. We\u2019ll save that for our next visit. <\/p>\n

Because that\u2019s exactly the feeling that lingers as you leave the Caf\u00e9 de l\u2019Amiti\u00e9: the desire to come back. To come back and experience that atmosphere, that energy, and that cuisine that never tries to impress at all costs. A personal, generous, and masterfully executed cuisine that prioritizes enjoyment over showmanship. And then there\u2019s something else. The satisfaction of seeing young entrepreneurs continue to believe in Geneva despite the obstacles the city sometimes imposes on those who want to start a business. For that, too, they deserve to be commended. The Caf\u00e9 de l\u2019Amiti\u00e9 truly lives up to its name. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Transforming a place steeped in memories is a real challenge. The Caf\u00e9 de l’Amiti\u00e9 rises to the challenge with finesse, while retaining the establishment\u2019s name and its spirit of togetherness. With its meticulously prepared cuisine, warm atmosphere, and the joy of sharing, this new spot has already found its audience. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":26546,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"The Caf\u00e9 de l'Amiti\u00e9: Friends First! | Restaurant Geneva | Edouard Amoiel","description":"Transforming a place steeped in memories is a real challenge. The Caf\u00e9 de l'Amiti\u00e9 rises to the challenge with finesse, while retaining the establishment\u2019s name"},"_slim_seo_primary_term_category":0,"_slim_seo_primary_term_post_tag":0,"_slim_seo_primary_term_restaurants-par-lieux":0,"_slim_seo_primary_term_style-de-restaurant":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[356],"tags":[],"restaurants-par-lieux":[353],"style-de-restaurant":[],"class_list":["post-26545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chronicle","restaurants-par-lieux-geneva"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26545"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26554,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26545\/revisions\/26554"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26545"},{"taxonomy":"restaurants-par-lieux","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/restaurants-par-lieux?post=26545"},{"taxonomy":"style-de-restaurant","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amoiel.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/style-de-restaurant?post=26545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}