Here on my blog, I always like leaving
some suggestions of programmes to follow: restaurants, hotels, museums,
shopping and getaways.
Early February, I suggested to Sweetheart
that we have lunch in an attractive looking Lusitanian seafood restaurant. I
discovered this address when I had passed in front of it a while ago. I took
one look at the menu and was immediately seduced by it. Their specialities are
different kinds of seafood freshly delivered every day.
This little gem is located discreetly in
the Hospital neighbourhood and 15 minutes’ walk from Geneva downtown. I love
the minimalist decor, in black, grey and white, with two large paintings
hanging on the walls, on each side of the room. The atmosphere was very zen.
As I had in mind to review this place
(unless the food turned out to be a disappointment), I arrived a bit earlier
than Sweetheart and the customers to take a few photos and had a little chat
with Mr Lourenço, the very charming owner. He told me that he opened his
restaurant thirteen years ago and redecorated it five years ago. This is a
family business; Mr Lourenço is not only the owner but also the chef and the
staff are all members of his family. I LOVE that…
After Sweetheart arrived, we ordered a
very good bottle of Vinho Verde and the waiter brought us a mixed salad as a
starter.
As a main course I ordered “Crevettes
Géantes Flambées au Cognac”. They were fresh and perfectly prepared and served
with leeks and perfume rice.
Sweetheart enjoyed “Médaillons de Lotte à la Vodka”.
To finish in style, we both had a wonderful
dessert, a traditional “Flan Maison”.
We found the food refined and the service
efficient, courteous and warm - and let me tell you that we will return soon to
taste more of the wonderful specialties on the menu.
This was a splendid lunch break - exactly
what we needed to escape the stress and rush of the day. Beautiful!
Restaurant Le Carabin
Boulevard de la Cluse 51
1205 Genève
Tél.: +41 22 320 8390
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday evening.
I love family run places too!
ReplyDeleteUy se ve un restaurante genial
ReplyDeleterestaurant looks a Gorgeous place to have nice sea food !
ReplyDeleteyour lovely smile reveals your likening for the place friend.
wonderful arrangements and environment!
Thanks for reviewing this place, I always wanted to try Iberian specialties and my favourite thing to eat is fish and seafood. Amazing photos as well, thanks again!
ReplyDeleteYou'll love this restaurant, Rebecca. They also offer one choice of menu which varies from day to day, "Dish of the day".
DeleteFaz crescer saliva na boca!!
ReplyDeleteBoa semana
Coucou ma jolie ! Une belle suggestion. J'ai ajouté ce bon resto dans mon carnet d'adresses d'autant plus que je travaille dans le coin. Gros bisous et bonne semaine <333
ReplyDeleteSalaut Chantal ! Si t'y vas, tiens-moi au courant. Bises.
DeleteIt looks an utterly delightful place. The food looks superb. I’ve eaten Portuguese food on numerous occasions and enjoyed a lot. Must try next time we're in Geneva.
ReplyDeletePortuguese food is gorgeous, isn't it?
DeleteThe restaurant and the food looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOddly we have an Italian Seaford Restaurant here on Long Island, New York that has such similar decor. Even the menus looks similar. The place is called The Sea Basin (Which I think is a terrible name for a very good restaurant).
Indeed the name is not very attractive, Brian, but if the food is good it suits me... hahaha!!!
DeleteLooks like a lovely place and the food is making me so hungry!! :))
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What a splendid feast and a tastefully decorated restaurant. I must make the time to visit it in the near future. I like the idea of the vodka sauce fo the fish. The wine looks to be a great choice, too.
ReplyDeleteSweetheart is a wine lover, so he knows how to choose. I prefer beer, but from time to time I enjoy tasting a good wine.
DeleteFood looks delicious , such a wonderful presentation :-) I love so much good food but I start to gain weight because of this -and here spring's right now ;-) Wonderful post dear!
ReplyDeleteOh, poor you... Alice, for me, you look fine :-))
DeleteWhat a wonderful restaurant and knowing about such places is always helpful in case, just one day, we make that trip.
ReplyDeleteI would have had the starter and the dessert but not the main. I never have enough room, and I would hate to miss pud! :-)
Barbara, glad to hear that you liked this place :)
DeleteTem muito bom aspecto este restaurante e como não como carne é o ideal para mim.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
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The interior looks like something one would find in Los Angeles!
ReplyDeleteHow cozy! And the food looks beautiful and delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so delicious. :)
ReplyDeleteOh very nice, it looks quite elegant there. Nice dishes, and the flan looks wonderful as well.
ReplyDeleteAh ah, encore une délicieuse adresse avec des photos qui me mettent l'eau à la bouche ! Je me laisse volontiers tenter par les Médaillons de Lotte à la Vodka, ce doit être divin ! Merci pour cette adresse. Bisous et bonne semaine :)
ReplyDeleteSalut Caro, oui ça vaut la peine d'aller à ce resto car les saveurs retrouvées sont exquises... Bises et bonne semaine à toi aussi.
Deletewow it looks great there! :)
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Great looking food. And I'm sure they tasted wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteUm espaço muitíssimo agradável e muitíssimo bem decorado...
ReplyDeleteE os pratos... falam por si... excelência, no seu melhor!
Mais uma dica fantástica!
Lourenço... é um nome português... gerido então por portugueses, presumo...
Beijinhos
Ana
Sim é Português. O restaurante pertence ao Sr. Lourenço. Tudo estáva saboroso :)
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