Café des Négociants

Sweetheart had been dying to go to the Café des Négociants for ages, as his colleagues and friends (me included) are always praising this place. So I managed to secure a table - here you have to book a table a week in advance - for our first dinner out of this year. We went there a couple of weeks ago.

“This French Bistro is one of the best I have experienced to date. The food is delicious and the portions are generous.” he said. I couldn't agree more…This restaurant ticks all the boxes: food, deco, excellent service, atmosphere and location. It is our kind of place...

Located in the main street of Carouge, Négociants is a bright and pretty café on two levels. In the summer you can eat outside…they have a nice (and crowded) terrace. Can you picture yourself sitting there when the sun is shining...hmmm...lovely isn't?

Exterior view

Main dining room with big windows looking onto Carouge’s high street

The other level is the wine cellar which you can book as a private dining room for an event. It accommodates up to twelve guests; it is really a charming and intimate room. After sweetheart had admired their wine cellar downstairs, we took our place upstairs. We were literally watering at the mouth at the treats that were presented on the menu…

Downstairs wine cellar

Menu

The food was extraordinary. It was delicious and well prepared, made with locally produced ingredients. It reminded me of great home cooking, which I adore.

Sweetheart ordered Scottish salmon tartare with lime zest and toast with seaweed butter as a starter.

...and for main course, he ordered roast duck breast with peppers and French fries

I opted for marbled duck foie gras and braised oxtail in red wine as a starter

…and for main dish I chose my favourite meat, lamb shank confit, thyme sauce, gratin potatoes with cream. I love their French fries, so I asked for a portion on the side

Even though I was so full, I couldn't resist a dessert...you know me by now, I have a sweet tooth. See how yummy this rum baba is...Sweetheart finished his delicious chocolate mousse in a flash...maybe he was worried I would eat his dessert...after all, I have a bad habit of stealing his desserts....

Pure Venezuela chocolate mousse with double cream and cocoa meringues

Rum Baba, with orange flavoured syrup and whipped cream

Every dish we had was an explosion of flavours and tastes. The price was reasonable; the entire meal came to around CHF 200 including an aperitif, Kir Royal, Champagne and a glass of wine each.

Our motto is “Eat cuisine du terroir, unpretentious and yet fabulous. It is all about taste.”

As for my look, it was comfy, sober and feminine, as usual, with my favourite high heel boots by Luis Onofre...and jewels, of course.

Café des Négociants

29, rue de la Filature

(on the corner of Rue St-Victor)

1227 CAROUGE

Tél. : +41 22 300 31 30