Simple cuisine, a zinc bar area, and a trendy clientele keep the ambience alive at this Geneva restaurant. The atmosphere is loud, and the décor is classic bistro. The interior features exposed wood beams, paneled walls, white tiles, and a waitstaff that is impeccably dressed in black and white. The food at Au Pied du Cochon is regional Swiss and lyonnais fare, including tripe, andouillettes and pig's feet. All meals are served bistro style. Casual business attire. Reservations recommended. BUS: 2 and 7; TRAM: 12

Apron-clad waiters bring a touch of Paris to this local brasserie. French in appeal, the eatery serves regional Swiss cuisine in a green and white décor with wooden accents. The food is exceptional and includes choices like sauerkraut and toulousaine cassoulet accompanied with a duckling confit. One of Brasserie Lipp's best highlights is its daily lunch special, which is priced at about 17CHF. Located in a shopping center location, the restaurant sits on the third floor of the shopping complex, which provides scenic terrace seating during good weather. Reservations recommended. BUS: 12

Dining at the Brasserie de l'Hôtel de Ville is like stepping back in time. The décor is antiquated and the Swiss menu unchanging, but that is what keeps locals and tourists coming back. The restaurant, whose reputation dates back to the 1760s, serves classic regional cuisine. Favorites include seasonal game entrées, filet of perch, fondues, and Wiener Schnitzel. This brasserie attracts an upscale clientele, which includes art and antique dealers, and offers a fixed price menu that ranges between 49-90CHF. Business dress attire. Reservations recommended. BUS: 17

With an art nouveau ambience that showcases wooden furnishings and mirror accents, this café specializes in seafood. Café du Centre is extremely busy and attracts a variety of local diners because of its 100-year plus history, nostalgic feel and good cuisine. The menu features choices like seafood in rich cream sauces and traditional Weiner Schnitzel. Terrace seating is available during good weather. Casual business attire. Reservations recommended.

Located in the music district, Le Lyrique offers an exquisite décor that showcases golden walls and portraits of musical maestros like Verdi and Strauss, as well as black and white tiled flooring. This Geneva eatery is extremely popular because it has a restaurant and brasserie setting, plus terrace dining. Delicious entrées like roulade of rabbit with pasta and steak tartar are on the restaurant's menu, while the brasserie showcases dining fare such as ravioli with chicken and leeks. There are also vegetarian and seafood entrées available. Reservations recommended. BUS: 2 or 22