Geneva, Switzerland – In the heart of Geneva, where urban bustle meets the tranquility of lakeside views, there lies a unique culinary experience in Geneva. À Table chez Anou is not just a restaurant: it is an intimate chef’s table, a celebration of plant-based cuisine, where each dish tells a story of sustainability, health, and exceptional taste.
Exploring Geneva’s Local Produce Markets
Every week, Anou, the creative mind behind this unique culinary experience, walks through Geneva’s vibrant markets to explore local markets. Her mission? To select the freshest, local ingredients that will form the basis of the evening’s meal. The colors, textures, and aromas of fresh produce inspire her creations, from crisp vegetables to juicy, ripe fruits and earthy roots. These markets, a guide to the best places to find fresh ingredients in Geneva, are open to everyone looking to taste the local flavor.
You might even spot Anou there, choosing the perfect beetroot or sniffing a fresh herb. It’s an open invitation to see firsthand where your food comes from before it is magically transformed into gourmet dishes.
The Chef’s Table Experience at À Table chez Anou
À Table chez Anou is located near the beautiful Geneva water jet, in the Eaux-Vives neighborhood, offering a culinary experience as visually stunning as it is gastronomically satisfying. This chef’s table features a unique single table where diners can watch their meals being prepared right in front of them, involving them in a culinary performance that merges taste with art.
Each vegetable, herb, and fruit is selected for its contribution to well-being and flavor
MEET ANOU AT THE MARKET
Join us on a typical morning with Anou as she explains the benefits of each ingredient she chooses for her plant-based seasonal recipes in Geneva. “Each vegetable, herb, and fruit is selected for its contribution to well-being and flavor,” Anou says. “Our guests don’t just come here to eat; they come to learn, experience, and leave with a greater appreciation of what it means to eat well.”
SAMPLE MENU : SYMPHONY OF FLAVORS
Here is a sneak peek at what you might expect when you book an intimate dinner at À Table chez Anou, one of the best vegan meals in Geneva:
Amuse-Bouche
Smoked Cold Summer Soup: A refreshing prelude that awakens the palate with its subtle smoky notes, perfect for starting the gastronomic experience.
Starter
Pulled Jackfruit with Mango Salsa on Corn Tortillas: A bold interpretation of the classic barbecue, accompanied by a fruity salsa for a vibrant start.
Intermediate Course
Beetroot Ravioli with Vegan Wasabi Filling: A daring fusion of earthy sweetness and subtle spice, these ravioli offer a complex taste experience.
Main Course
Hasselback Eggplant Parmigiana: A reinvented classic, where eggplant is delicately sliced and topped with vegan cheese, then broiled to perfection.
Side Dish
Grilled Asparagus with Tofu Cream: Spring’s star, asparagus, served with a creamy tofu sauce that envelops each bite in a velvety texture.
Hearty Dish
Stew of Carrots, Beans, and Celeriac on Rice Noodles: A comforting dish that marries the rustic flavors of root vegetables with the lightness of rice noodles, perfect for mild evenings.
Dessert
Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Poached Apricots: A decadent yet healthy dessert, where the richness of avocado meets the sweetness of apricots, an ideal sweet finish to this symphony of flavors.
This menu is designed to seduce and satisfy not only palates in search of new culinary adventures but also those attentive to their health and the environmental impact of their diet. Each dish is carefully prepared to reflect the freshness and quality of the products available in Geneva, while offering a gastronomic experience you won’t find anywhere else.
SPRING RECIPE : FRESH PEA SOUP
In each of our articles, Anou shares an original recipe to let you discover the flavors of À Table chez Anou at home. Created by Anou and her talented sous chef, this fresh pea soup is a delicious way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of spring.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
- A handful of spinach
- A handful of mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, pistachios), soaked
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: A few boiled peas, roasted seeds, chopped fresh herbs, a dollop of yogurt or sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and wait for them to sizzle. Then, add the chopped green onions and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the fresh peas to the pot and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the soaked nuts. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the peas are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.
Enjoy this nourishing and simple fresh pea soup, a perfect example of how simple ingredients can be transformed into a delicious meal at À Table chez Anou.
WHY BOOK YOUR DINNER A TABLE CHEZ ANOU?
À Table chez Anou offers more than just a meal; it’s an enriching journey that nourishes the body, mind, and soul. Each dish is carefully prepared, reflecting the freshness of the market and the creativity of Anou’s culinary skills.
Ready to experience this unique culinary adventure? Book your table today by clicking on this “reservations” link and join us for an evening of unforgettable flavors and stories in the heart of Geneva.
Chef Anou and her sous-chef Sundeep. 