Le Bistro

When it comes to where to eat in Geneva, it takes a lot to beat Le Bistro at the Hotel Royal. In 2024, with 17/20 Gault&Millau rated Chef of the Year in 2019 and one-star in Guide Michelin 2023 (for L'Aparté Restaurant) Armel Bedouet at the helm, this popular address has been completely revamped to reflect a refined, contemporary style of Geneva dining while remaining true to its classic French brasserie ethic complete with pictures on the walls, chalk slates, black wood chairs and a large table d'hôte.

Chef Armel Bedouet left his native Brittany animated by a passion for authentic cuisine. After developing his talent in several prestigious establishments in France, including Lameloise, rated 18/20 by the Gault&Millau guide and three-star Michelin, he then moved to Geneva and joined the brigade of Dominique Gauthier at Le Chat Botté in 2001. Restaurant which has a rating of 18/20 at the G&M and one-star Michelin. Since 2008, he is in charge of the kitchens of the Hotel Royal restaurants, part of the Manotel Group, including L’Aparté, with a rating of 17/20 at the G&M since 2019 and one-star Michelin in 2023. For the 2019 G&M, Armel Bedouet received the “Promu de l’année” distinction.

Genève Région - Terre Avenir (GRTA) is a certification mark created by the State of Geneva in 2004.

This label is based on 4 important principles: quality, proximity, traceability and fairness.

The restaurant Bistro has been awarded "Ambassadeur du Terroir genevois" which is your guarantee of quality and fresh, local products from our Geneva region.