Café de Paris (Chez Boubier)
Café de Paris - Chez Boubier
The historic restaurant that created the famous "Café de Paris butter" in 1930, serving only one set steak menu, located very close to the train station.
This historic restaurant is located on Rue du Mont-Blanc, close to the Gare de Cornavin. In 1930, Mr. Boubier created the famous Café de Paris butter sauce here. The restaurant serves essentially only one main course: starting with a green salad, followed by a 180g sirloin steak topped with the herb butter sauce and accompanied by unlimited homemade French fries. Reservations are not accepted, and long queues are common during peak hours; guides recommend arriving 15 to 20 minutes before opening. The set menu starts at around CHF 47, with an average spend of CHF 35 to 55 per person. It is just a few minutes' walk from the train station.
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 8:30–23:00 (official website)
Nearby sights
- Brunswick Monument
- Maison Tavel
- Flower Clock & Jardin Anglais
- Reformation Wall
- Bains des Pâquis
- St. Pierre Cathedral & Old Town
- Old Town & Place du Bourg-de-Four
- Patek Philippe Museum