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Le Socrate

Av. Micheli-du-Crest, Geneva, Switzerland
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Ranked #48 of 699 restaurants in Geneva
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Price range: 22 AUD - 89 AUD
Cuisines: Bistro
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Saint-Fraçois
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Geneva, Switzerland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

The food is traditional (atriaux, ris de veau, rognon) and the service very friendly. A great place for food lover rather than a gastronomic experience.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

The friendliest restaurant in Geneva in know. Great classic French brasserie. Good hearty dishes.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

A really typical "bouchon lyonnais" restaurant, very good food, well presented, tasty, not too expensive. Recommended: "Souris d'agneau", a slowly cooked lamb's leg, really tender. Also, "rognon de veau". Menu is fairly small, but still has a good range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Good wine selection, french and swiss. Nice deserts. Amicable, efficient service.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

First of all the place is alwas crowded. To be honest there should be around 35 to 40 places not more. The food is what you expect from a typical bouchons lyonnais, with andouillettes, rognons, and some other classic from that specific region. Other more "classical" dishes are also available. You can get wines at reasonable prices (compare to other... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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Meyrin, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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