Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Fusion
Gluten-free
Restaurant operating with a chef's table concept. Relocated from Rue des Eaux Vives 25. Reservations recommended. Reported to serve non vegan items February 2024. Open Tue-Sat 10:00am-11:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Rue David dufour 8, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 03 Feb 2025 by givesafork
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Added by KayemmQue on 20 Apr 2019
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83 Reviews
First Review by cqfd
Jenni&Mat
Points +62
Amazing and delicious! Very much worth a visit. - Edit
This was such a great experience in a beautiful little restaurant. The food was fantastic and the staff are friendly and welcoming. It's fairly small and I'd strongly recommend booking a seat if you intend to visit.
Read moreThe food was so thoughtful and delicious. Lot's of flavours. We'll certainly be back to try the rest of the menu when we return to Geneva.
I think for some, they might find the price expensive but if you can afford it then I'd really recommend treating yourself to some food here. It really is a lovely experience.
Pros: Excellent Food, Great vibe/atmosphere, Friendly staff
givesafork
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We're beyond happy to hear you had such a great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food, the vibe, and the service—we always aim to make every visit special.
Read moreWe totally agree that booking ahead is a good idea, especially with our cozy space! And we really appreciate your understanding of the pricing—quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation are at the heart of what we do, and it means a lot to hear that it was worth it for you.
We can’t wait to welcome you back when you're back in Geneva to try even more from our menu. Thanks again for the kind words! 😊
Guest
teray
Points +16
Amazing meal - Edit
My husband and I are visiting from Canada and had an amazing experience at Gives a Fork. The food was thoughtful and absolutely delicious. The owners were very attentive and friendly (and multilingual). Very memorable!
Read moregivesafork
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had such a memorable experience with us. It’s always a pleasure to welcome guests from afar, and we're so glad you enjoyed the food and the service. Being multilingual is just one of the ways we try to make everyone feel at home!
Read moreWe hope your time in Geneva was just as fantastic, and we’d love to see you again whenever you're back! 😊
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Jen27ny
Points +1219
So flavourful - Edit
The food was amazing ! And the waiter was so nice. It unfortunately can get quite busy and there is no corner to sit in. But it was so good would def recommend
Read moregivesafork
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and the service. We totally understand that things can get busy, but we’re excited to let you know that we’ve moved to a new spot with more space to make your experience even more comfortable.
Read moreWe’d love to have you back to try more of our dishes in the new location! Thanks again for recommending us! 😊
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Arif
Points +154
Definitely worth repeat visits to try out everything on the menu. - Edit
Normally, I don't give five stars unless the food is beyond exceptional, but here they did nothing wrong, so they earned it.
Read moreI found the atmosphere very pleasant. It's a small restaurant, so they need to use the space well. The sitting arrangement with all seated around a large, circular counter is not the best for an intimate conversation, but I found it very pleasant with a group of three. With a larger group, it might be more fun.
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and recommended some menu options which were all good.
The menu consists of smaller and larger dishes, essentially starters and main dishes, although it's hard to tell the difference. All dishes are intended to be shared, so each portion is big enough to share among 2-3 people. This explains the prices, which are in effect quite reasonable considering the portions.
We had from the smaller dishes the potato/puri dish (not gluten-free), the breaded oyster mushrooms and the jackfruit salad (both gluten-free). All were superb. From the larger dishes, all we tried was the recommended eggplant/black-bean sauce dish and it was excellent, when a little bitter.
It's a good idea to bring some containers with you in case you over order, since they don't have any take-out containers.
No cash, credit card only
Pros: Comfortable and pleasant, Friendly staff, Seventies hits
Cons: No take-out containers, 90-minute dining window, No cash accepted
givesafork
Thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us and that everything—from the food to the atmosphere—was to your liking. We understand the seating arrangement might not be ideal for intimate conversations, but it’s great to hear you enjoyed it with your group!
Read moreWe're glad you found the staff friendly and helpful and that you enjoyed the menu. It’s always our goal to serve dishes that are both delicious and perfect for sharing. And yes, the larger portions are definitely meant to be shared, which makes the price more reasonable, so we’re happy that worked for you!
We’ve recently moved to a new venue with more space, so we hope to welcome you there soon for an even more comfortable dining experience. We also appreciate the heads-up about the take-out containers, and we’ll definitely consider that feedback for the future. And thanks for the tip on the credit card policy—it’s always helpful for future guests to know. We’re also glad you enjoyed our seventies hits playlist!
Looking forward to welcoming you back soon, hopefully with some containers on hand if you over-order again! 😄 Thanks again for the fantastic review!
Guest
MusclePower
Points +101
Great vibes - Edit
Exotic, diverse cuisine prepared freshly in front of you by a group of lovely staff
Read morePros: Food , Staff
givesafork
:D Thank youuuu
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Katebiting
Points +320
Best I’ve ever had - Edit
Every dish has been studied so well, full of flavour.. being there was an amazing experience. The owners are very kind and helps you through the wide menu
Read morePros: Tasty dishes, Kindness
givesafork
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the thoughtful flavors in every dish. It’s always our goal to create a menu that delights, and we're so glad our team could guide you through it.
Read moreWe can’t wait to have you back for more delicious dishes and another fantastic experience! Thanks again for the lovely review! 😊
Guest
elem
Points +341
Amazing food and moment with your loved one ! - Edit
It was really good the best part was totally the entrees with a specials kudos to the bao that were amazing !
Read moregivesafork
Thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the entrees, and we’re especially thrilled that the bao stood out for you. They’re definitely a fan favorite! We can’t wait to have you back to try even more of our dishes. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us! 😊
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SandraMarquesFavinha
Points +1570
Muito acolhedor e comunitário - Edit
A comida é boa e tém muita proximidade.
Read moreO Staff é incrível
givesafork
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food, and we agree—our staff is incredible! We truly appreciate your feedback and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. 😊
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chatreuse
Points +4832
Get the ceviche - Edit
Started off with the ceviche which was AMAZING. The jackfruit was tender and couldn't tell it was jackfruit. The avocado and sauce were perfectly suited and good wonton crackers.
Read moreUnfortunately the rest of the meal wasnt of this standard.
The dumplings in chilli oil came stuck to the paper and was quite hard to take off, and it didn't have that much flavour.
The eggplant in fermented black bean sauce was quite nice, but for me, I didn't think the walnuts suited the dish, and the sauce is sweet and spicy (I'm not a fan of sweet).
The taro with vegetables and vermicilli crisps was really disappointing, especially for 25 chf. The vegetables were all quite dry, and the sauce tasted mainly like kecap manis, there wasn't much depth of flavour, and it's not very filling.
Pros: Ceviche
Cons: Taro with vermicilli crisps
givesafork
Thank you so much for the detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the ceviche—it’s one of our favorites too, and we’re glad it hit the mark for you!
Read moreWe also appreciate your feedback on the other dishes. We're always looking for ways to improve, and we’ll definitely take note of your thoughts on the dumplings, eggplant, and the taro dish. We’re sorry to hear that some of the flavors and textures didn’t quite meet your expectations. We’ll work on perfecting those to ensure that every dish is up to the same high standard.
Thanks again for sharing your experience with us—we really appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back soon to try even more! 😊
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THX1138N1
Points +130
Swiss perfect cuisine minus the meat and milk - Edit
Cool horseshoe bar looks in on the kitchen where my meal was prepared promptly and with care. Flavors were excellent as was the service and food quality. Highly (as in Matterhorn) recommended.
Read morePros: Food quality, Service, Ambience
Cons: Only that there isn’t one in San Diego (yet)!
givesafork
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the flavors, service, and ambiance. It’s great that you appreciated the open kitchen and how we prepare each meal with care. We’ll take the "San Diego" comment as a huge compliment—who knows, maybe one day we’ll make it there! 😉
Read moreThanks again for the high recommendation, and we can’t wait to have you back next time you're in town! 😊
Guest
Aso
Points +258
Great food, great experience! - Edit
It's a small restaurant with 16 places around the counter. The food is diverse, quite special and extremely tasty, the team is nice, you can see how everything is made, and the waiter gives good personal recommendations if needed. It's quite exclusive, and the prices are rather high, it's great for special occasions.
Read morePros: fully vegan menu, interesting food that you don't find everywhere, nice staff
Cons: rather expensive, sides (e.g. rice) must ordered (and payed) extra
givesafork
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the diverse and tasty dishes. We take pride in offering a fully vegan menu with unique options, and we’re so glad our team could provide helpful recommendations.
Read moreWe appreciate your feedback on the pricing and the sides—it’s great to know that you found everything worth the splurge for a special occasion! We’ll definitely keep working on offering the best value while maintaining the quality of the dishes.
Thanks again for the lovely review, and we hope to see you again soon for another fantastic experience! 😊
Guest
vicious_herbivore
Points +66
Fresh and tasty - Edit
Popular little restaurant serving fully vegan dishes with the most incredible flavours! The 14 seater table arcs around the kitchen were chefs quickly cook up vibrant Asian fusion dishes. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Fully vegan
givesafork
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the vibrant flavors of our Asian fusion dishes and the cozy atmosphere around our kitchen. It’s always a pleasure to know that our small, intimate space is creating such a memorable experience.
Read moreWe really appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious dishes soon! 😊
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SvetlanaNYC
Points +1719
Loved the food, great service! - Edit
Very welcoming team and, even though on rather expensive side, the food was delicious. We paid around $145 USD for 2 starters, 2 mains and 4 glasses of wine. My favorite dish was #8 (they call it by numbers in the menu - it’s shiitake mushrooms wrapped in bean curd paper with delicious curry like sauce). Would definitely come back.
Read moregivesafork
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so glad you loved the food and the service. It’s great to hear that the shiitake mushrooms with the curry-like sauce (#8) was your favorite—it's definitely a special dish! We understand that our pricing can be on the higher side, but we’re thrilled to hear that you found it worth it for the quality and experience.
Read moreWe’d love to have you back again soon to try more dishes! Thanks for the kind words and for recommending us. 😊
Guest
Dave_Landgraf-Cant
Points +375
Best dinner we had in Geneva - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, great host and very tasty food. We had a great time here but the food was quite expensive for what it was.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Nice vibe, Tasty food
Cons: Expensive
KayemmQue
This price thing. We hear it a lot- And so let me address it. We make ALL our ingredients from scratch, the burger buns, the naan, the sauces, the spice mixes for your fries and get top quality products. I am not sure if you are from Geneva, but a standard falafel wrap with frozen falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, packeted wrap cost you minimum 16 francs. Now I don't see how out 18 home made naan that has way more ingredients is an overpriced meal. We keep our prices as low as possible. But we still pay Swiss prices for our ingredients.
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Giving 5 stars to 'Alive' and leaving 4 here. Questionable standards to say the least but to each his own I guess
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Ricardo
Points +19298
Hands-down the best vegan food we had in Geneva - Edit
This is the place where we had the best food when we visited Geneva.
Read moreThe menu has burgers, tacos and naans; and everything seems so yummy!
We got the best-sellers: Happy Tacos, Bob's cousin bun/burger, the Melbourne Naan and fries. They were all delectable. And those fries!!
As dessert we had the cinnamon roll which was also yummy.
The place has a nice vibe, everyone sitting around the same long counter, while the chef cooks the meals in front of you.
A must in Geneva!
Pros: delicious food, friendly service, good portions
KayemmQue
Looks like you had a feast, definitely our favourite meals. we have a whole new menu, can't wait to blow your mind again. Thank you thank you
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Metalcheepfirerabbit
Points +289
😋😋😋 - Edit
The great staff and delicious food
Read morePros: Fusion type food, Fresh ingridients , Nice people
KayemmQue
Thank you for your sunshine.
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StefanoKlett
Points +183
Ginevra da scoprire - Edit
Ottima scoperta
Read morePros: Ambiente positivo , Accogliente, Ottimo
Cons: Nulla
KayemmQue
StefanoKlett
Really a pity it is no longer 100% vegan. It was a reference point for me when I am in Geneva for work. It's a pity to see that there are so few options in Geneva. Compared to other Swiss cities it is sad.
Read moreStill very good
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naogrng
Points +30
My favorite vegan place in Geneva! - Edit
The place and the staff are really cool. You can eat really good and fancy vegan food. Really like, that we can add condiments and special sauce with our fries. And can we talk about those crazy good cinnamon rolls ? You need to try this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-27
KayemmQue
This is what it's about!!! Thank you so much for the love and support. Can't wait to feed you again.
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Vegancucc
Points +606
Very unique, delicious flavours - Edit
I loved the burger with banana flower, and the naan wraps were super delicious too. Totally worth it.
Read morePros: Unique dishes, Friendly staff, Fast
KayemmQue
So happy you enjoyed yourself. See you soon
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loingva
Points +1118
Fun & de-li-cieux! - Edit
J'ai adore le concept de s'assoir a une table commune en fer a cheval. Ca invite a papoter avec des autres clients, c'est cool!
Read moreLes plats sont tres inhabituels, fun, delicieux. J'ai adore les "shroooms".
Le service est tres sympa. La deco est tres chic. Vivement recommende!
KayemmQue
merci d'avoir pris le temps de répandre l'amour. nous avons hâte de vous nourrir à nouveau bientôt
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JodSang
Points +76
The best ! - Edit
Incredible, super tasty and colorful food made right in front of you. Everything is to be tried, but the fried mushrooms are really not to be missed - it's one of the best dishes I've ever eaten!
Read moreThe decor and atmosphere are also very nice, with great music choices.
Pros: Everything is vegan !, Fresh and delicious food, Cheap for Geneva
Cons: The layout of the place is best for a small group
KayemmQue
If your only con is the size, then you will be happy to know we got a bigger space opening in march!!! Thank you for the great review. Made us smile. Thank you
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chappersandtheveg
Points +70
Great food with a casual vibe - Edit
The food here was very tasty and menu choices were exciting. The staff took the time to explain the menu to us and offer guidance re portion sizes etc.
Read moreAlthough made with fresh ingredients in front of our eyes, this was no health food but when a burger and fries calls who the hell cares?
We enjoyed some banging burgers and beers and left very happy indeed.
Pros: Food is excellent , Staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming, Casual diner style ambiance
Cons: Not much seating
KayemmQue
It's the healthiest junk food menu haha. We are so glad you enjoyed yourself and YES we agree!!! more seats please
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isaurewild
Points +45
Mon Best restaurant vegan à Genève. - Edit
Tout est parfait des cocktails au dessert. Jamais déçu quand je viens.
Read morePros: Jamais déçu
Cons: Big portion. Il faut venir avec un appétit d'ogre.
KayemmQue
You can always bring food home and continue enjoying the experience😄We don't think big portions should be a con. If anything it shows how much we love and want to feed you.
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gettoman
Points +17
Best Vegan in Geneva!!! - Edit
I love this place!
Read moreReally like the cool style and could eat anything on their menu.
The cinnamon buns are amaaazing, the naans and (obviously vegan) milkshakes are delicious too!
I‘ll be back for more soooon!
Pros: Cinnamon buns, naans and milkshakes, Friendly staff, Funky little restaurant
Cons: NOTHING
KayemmQue
This review is so lovely, thank you for taking the time. You don't know how much we appreciate you for this drop of sunshine.
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JonJon
Points +20860
Nice and welcoming vegan restaurant! - Edit
Nice restaurant where everyone sits at the counter around the bar. The portions are large and the food is of good quality. There is a little too much sweet and sour for my taste but the MeNaan à trois was a good find!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, friendly staff, large portions
Cons: a bit pricey, too sweet and sour
KayemmQue
Mexican and Asian flavours.... not everyone's palette but can't please everyone eventhough we try. Pricey for house made everything in Switzerland- I think you need to compare because we have and we are below average cost. Thanknyou for your review.
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helenbee
Points +870
Tasty vegan spot - Edit
Delicious food in Geneva. Worth a visit - the decor is fun and the service is great. It's an open kitchen and most food is made in front of you. Lots of options and tasted great.
Read moreKayemmQue
Thank you for the lovely review.
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ShaunaM
Points +91
SO GOOD - Edit
I absolutely loved this place. The vibes are just immaculate and it’s so cozy and cool. The food was delicious. My sister and I got the Happy Tacos and Fork Nachos and they both were so good! The cheese actually tasted very flavorful. Sometimes you go to a vegan place and the nacho cheese is sub-par but this was actually very good. And the staff was very friendly. Will probably go back tomorrow. Also- they put like this gold sparkle dust on our brownie which was so cool lol. And I felt the price was very reasonable considering the prices for vegan food at other restaurants.
Read moreKayemmQue
Sparkles!!!! We love shiny things and glitter and happy you did too. See you back soon
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