La Paire — Restaurant in Geneva

The service was terrible, or maybe we were just unlucky with our waitress (the blonde one). The atmosphere she created made us feel unwelcome.

They asked us to arrive 15 minutes before our reservation (?!).

She forgot to bring the milk for the coffee, despite our request. At the end I drinked it black.

In a very nonchalant manner, she told my friend to remind her later that he wanted his coffee with dessert because she was sure she would forget.

When serving a drink, she simply placed it between my two friends without specifying who it was for. When they asked, she replied, "I don't know, one of you ordered the menu." However, neither of them had ordered that specific drink. We later realized it was included in the menu, which naturally caused confusion. Instead of clarifying politely, she was dismissive.

All of this wouldn’t have been such a big issue if not for her attitude and unprofessional behavior.

I ordered a hot beverage but received a cold version instead. Mistakes happen, so I went to ask for a correction. The waitress I spoke to (a brunette) had a completely different approach - she was kind and polite. She exchanged immedietly. I don’t have an issue with mistakes; it’s all about the attitude.

The food is average, and the menu is very limited. It’s also not intolerance-friendly. When we asked, the waitress simply said, "We don't work with intolerances. We serve...

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the restaurant La Paire in Eaux-Vives neighborhood in Geneva, Switzerland.

This brunch place has some interesting options, though the execution was mixed. We tried the tortillas with egg and salsa verde — the egg was a bit overcooked and the tortilla rather dry, but the salsa verde had a nice, distinctive flavor. The tartine with mozzarella bites and tomatoes was fine, though nothing special. The highlight was definitely the peach dessert with mascarpone cream, which was truly delicious, smooth, and memorable. Coffee was well made — the cappuccino was spot on — and the matcha was also very creamy and enjoyable. Service was friendly, though a bit on the slow side. The terrace is quite narrow, with tables pushed against the wall and chairs that can block the walkway, so it’s not the most comfortable setting. Still, it’s a pretty little alley with very little car traffic, which makes it charming in...

Généralement, je ne mets presque jamais de mauvaises notes… mais là, il me semblait utile de prévenir les prochains aventuriers qui mettront les pieds dans ce café. Mauvaise pioche pour nous : l’expérience a été suffisamment désagréable. Déjà, l’accueil visiblement, on doit absolument commander dans la minute où on franchit la porte, même si on attend une amie. (Petit conseil : mieux vaut courir qu’arriver détendu ! Même si il n'y a pas le feu au lac ) Une cliente entre avec un grand sourire et lance un « bonjour » enthousiaste. Réaction des deux employés ? " C'est qui cette folle" ? Cette même personne a reçu son thé très très tard, par contre. Mais la propriétaire c'est excusée pour le temps d'attente. Ensuite, la propriétaire. Comment dire… un brin suspecte. Elle a tenté de me faire payer deux fois ma commande, avec un petit « oups, pas fait exprès » qui sonnait plus comme une mauvaise improvisation qu’un vrai oubli. Raté, je ne me suis pas laissé avoir ! Ce qui donnait le prix d'une tranche de cake + un thé chaï et un lait au chocolat à la totalité de : 24.50.- Non vous ne rêvez pas : 7 CHF la tranche de cake à la banane. À ce prix-là, on s'imagine que banane était importée directement bénie par les singes... Bref, entre l’accueil glacial, la tentative de double encaissement et les prix lunaires, on a eu droit à un café où le sourire coûte manifestement plus cher que le sucre. Évidemment qu'on ne...