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Le Philanthrope

Name: Le Philanthrope
Address: Boulevard des Philosophes 12, Genève, CH-1205, Switzerland
Price range: CHF 81 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.5

9.5/10

2507

Boulevard des Philosophes 12, CH-1205 GenèveSee map

Average price CHF 81

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This restaurant is following the relevant safety practices*:

Air renewal system

Card payments accepted

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Contactless, digital or single use menus

Extra cleaning services implemented at the tables, toilets and kitchen

Food served only at the table

Guest spacing 2m

Hand sanitizer for customers

Staff wearing masks

Staff wearing masks & gloves

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Chef Gaëtan THIRON

Average price CHF 81
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

Crumble de Légumes D'Automne Aux Champignons Des Bois, Creme Glacée Chataigne et Bolets, Cspuma Potiron et Parmesan.: CHF 28
Palette de Légumcs du Philanthrope, Pommes Mousseline.: CHF 28
Coeur de Cabillaud Cuit a Basse Température, Embeurré de Poireaux, Pommes Mousseline, Beurre D'Agrumes au Poivre de Cumeo.: CHF 39

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Reviews

9.5/10

Excellent2507 reviews

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Egle A.
October 11, 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
Excellent place, the food is always good and the service as well. Highly recomend
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Thank you very much indeed. With our best regards.

M. K.
July 23, 2021 • 14 reviews
10/10
wonderful summer menu and great service!
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Many thanks for your enthusiastic words! Best regards!

Barry k.
December 11, 2020 • 19 reviews
10/10
Great food and staff. Always a super place to eat.
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Thank you so much for your words. Our Chef is delighted! Please know that it is always a pleasure to welcome you. With our best regards and wishes for the end of the year celebration. Le Philanthrope

Nora G.
October 20, 2020 • 2 reviews
10/10
Always nice to have seasonal menu and when it is prepared by the chef like in Le Philanthrope, you are going to have an amazing meal. The vension and the scallops we had were delic
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Madam, Our Chef and staff are very grateful to you for your positive comment as to the delicious seasonal cuisine, the nice atmosphere and also the friendly service. Thank you very

Nicolas T.
October 13, 2020 • 18 reviews
9.5/10
Very good restaurant - dishes are almost of gastronomic (one star Michelin) quality and with the discounts offered a great deal. Highly recommended if you are looking for refined French style food.
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Dear Sir, We do thank you for your positive comment as to the quality of our dishes. Our Chef and our team are grateful to you for your recommandation, and hopefully we shall see y

Maria P.
October 1, 2020 • 24 reviews
9.5/10
Excellent, refined cuisine. Friendly service. Nice decor.

Gill W.
September 25, 2020 • 14 reviews
9.5/10
Delicious meal, very nice and attentive service in a very stylish ambience. Would love some music to make it a 5/5

Charlene K.
September 23, 2020 • 4 reviews
10/10
Great staff, amazing food

Lalaina Y.
September 9, 2020 • 54 reviews
10/10
Must do in Geneva, it was GREAT
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. Looking forward to seeing you again, Best regards from the whole team.

Laura K.
July 4, 2020 • 31 reviews
10/10
Went back after more than 1year and we had a very nice and tasty dinner! Great restaurant!
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
It was a pleasure to welcome you after more than one year and to be able to serve you a tasty dinner. Our team has been happy to read your positive comment. Thank you very much. W

Deepak G.
June 8, 2020 • 9 reviews
10/10
Amazing food, presentation and service. Def a restaurant to check out again
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Dear Sir, Thank you for your words: it is such a pleasure for our team and our Chef to read that you liked "the amazing food"! Do not hesitate to come back again... to check out bu

Mihika A.
May 19, 2020 • 9 reviews
10/10
They followed the COVID restrictions perfectly. This was the restaurant I wanted to visit as soon as lockdown ended and was not disappointed. The wine pairings were sublime, and th
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment about our restaurant. It gives positive energy to our team especially after lockdown period and in a context where we have to keep o

Ana Paola R.
May 15, 2020 • 5 reviews
7.5/10
They took so long in between the dishes. It took 1.40 hours to have the main course, I don’t know if they’re short of personal by the moment. But food amazing.
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Dear Madam, we are surprised to read that you waited for so long to have the main course. The reopening of our restaurant obliged our team to find another way to work and we have i

Luana G.
February 14, 2020 • 12 reviews
10/10
Super restaurant on reviendra avec plaisir ! Le menu de la St Valentin fût excellent
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Bonjour et Merci à vous pour vos mots ! Tant mieux si vous avez trouvé notre menu Saint-Valentin excellent ! Le Chef est ravi d'avoir contribué à vous faire vivre une belle soirée.

Mairead M.
January 18, 2020 • 24 reviews
9/10
Excellent food. Warm but but still modern setting that felt spacious but not lonely. Will go again.
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Thank you very much for your words. We are happy to read that you enjoy the food prepared by our Chef. Please know that you will always be welcome in our restaurant. Best regards a

Alice C.
December 7, 2019 • 11 reviews
8.5/10
Very nicely decorated and lovely atmosphere. Good food and wine.
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Many thanks for your words and a very happy New Year to you!

Christian L.
November 27, 2019 • 5 reviews
10/10
Wow. Amazing ingredients, perfect execution, modern attitude. Rare here.
Le Philanthrope (Owner)
Thank you so much for your words. Best regards.

John D.
November 19, 2019 • 2 reviews
7/10
Excellent à la carte menu, but some in the group were let down by mediocre plat du jour. Service and setting were both at the high standard you would expect.

Lauren C.
November 2, 2019 • 14 reviews
7.5/10
Great ambiance, the food is solid but not exceptional. There are some hits and misses, my foie gras was delicious but the wild boar terrine was quite chewy/tough (and in a way beyo

Riccardo D.
October 26, 2019 • 3 reviews
9/10
The only thing I have to remark is waiting times. We had to wait quite some time with dirty dishes on the table before they were cleared out.

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Opening time

Midi : de 12h à 14h (sauf lundi et dimanche)

Soir : de 19h à 22h (sauf lundi et dimanche)

How to get to the restaurant

Boulevard des Philosophes 12, CH-1205, Genève, Switzerland

Public transport

Tram - Plainpalais (12,14,15,18)

Directions to get there

de Plainpalais

Plainpalais

About the restaurant

L’AMBIANCE – Si vous aimez la bonne ambiance bistrot lorsque vous mangez alors vous serez comblé par Le Philanthrope qui vous plongera dans celle-ci dès votre arrivée !

LE QUARTIER – Vous apprécierez sans doute le fait que le restaurant Le Philanthrope soit situé dans le quartier de plainpalais et à côté du théâtre de la comédie, une raison de plus pour y aller manger !

COPIEUX – Pas de crainte à avoir concernant votre assiette au restaurant Le Philanthrope car ils ne vous laisseront pas sortir de table avec un petit creux !