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Arakel is rated 9.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.8/10 Service: 9.8/10 Atmosphere: 9.3/10

What type of cuisine is served at Arakel?

Arakel is identified as offering french cuisine.

Is Arakel a Michelin-starred restaurant?

Yes, Arakel has been identified as being a Michelin-starred restaurant. You can expect excellent cooking and high-end service!

Yes, Arakel has been identified as having a special romantic atmosphere that you could enjoy during your next rendez-vous with your special someone.

Does Arakel have a wine bar?

Absolutely, Arakel has been identified as having a wine bar. Red, White, or Rosé: no matter the color you will enjoy your meal.

Does Arakel have a bar?

Yes, Arakel has been identified as having a bar.

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Arakel

Name: Arakel
Address: Rue Henri-Blanvalet 17, Genève, 1207, Switzerland
Price range: CHF 100 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

Restaurant menu

Menu photo1 photos

Food photo58 photos

Type of cuisineFrench

Average priceCHF 100

ChefQuentin Philippe

L’apéritif by arakel

L’amuse-bouche création

La première entrée

Bookable on TheFork

Menu en 4 temps & Inspirations du ChefCHF 99 per guest

Available from Jan 01 to Dec 31

Menu en 6 temps & Inspirations du ChefCHF 139 per guest

Available from Jan 01 to Dec 31

Menu en 6 temps - Assis à la Table du ChefCHF 139 per guest

Available from Jan 01 to Dec 31

Reviews

9.7
of 10

Excellent

292 reviews

Ambience

9.3

Food

9.8

Service

9.8

Real experiences from real diners
Ratings and reviews can only be left by guests who have booked with TheFork.

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Julien F. • 5 reviews
March 7, 2025
7.5/10
Very nice food, we felt like if we were in a two star Michelin level in terms of food however the restaurant design inside does not match to this level. The wine list is really good, it has everything you can hope for with really fair prices.
Arakel • Owner
Dear Mr Froger, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are delighted that our cuisine met your expectations and that you enjoyed our wine selection, carefully curated to offer both diversity and fair pricing. Regarding the design of our restaurant, we completely understand your perspective. Our primary goal has always been to offer a culinary journey that stays true to our values in an authentic and accessible way. We do have a strong desire to refine our interior design soon, However, these changes require thoughtful planning, and we are working on a furniture project evolution. Your feedback is invaluable, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience. Best regards, Julien Samson Directeur des opérations Arakel Genève & La maison Crans Montana

Alvise F. • 6 reviews
February 17, 2025
10/10
Great food and cool vibes
Arakel • Owner
Dear Alvise, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed both our food and the vibe of our restaurant. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards, Julien Samson Director of Operations Arakel & La Maison Crans-Montana

Jacob N. • 3 reviews
February 12, 2025
10/10
World class service and food in a pretty locale
Arakel • Owner
Dear Jacob, Thank you sincerely for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed both our service and cuisine. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to hosting you again for another memorable experience at Arakel Genève !!! Best regards, Julien Samson Directeur des Opérations Arakel Genève & La Maison Crans Montana

Diogo Simão L. • 3 reviews
November 28, 2024
10/10
All remarkable. A worthy experience!
Arakel • Owner
Dear Diogo, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Your kind words perfectly reflect what we strive to achieve every day: excellence and the joy of hosting our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more unforgettable moments. With our warmest thanks, The Arakel Team

Patsy c. • 2 reviews
July 17, 2024
10/10
Fantastic menu, everything was memorable and excellent.
Arakel • Owner
Dear Patsy, Thank you so much for visiting ARAKEL. We truly appreciate your kind words and recognition of our efforts. Providing high-quality service with passion and humility is our priority, and it’s wonderful to see that reflected in your feedback. Our menus change regularly to ensure a delightful experience every time. If you wish to return soon, don’t hesitate to book, we’ll be happy to offer some different dishes. We also invite you to try our gourmet tapas at the bar, along with a great bottle of wine or one of our cocktails. Thank you for your trust. On behalf of Quentin Philippe, our Chef, and the whole team, we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best regards, Julien Samson Operations Manager ARAKEL Geneva & La Maison Crans Montana

Irene A. • 16 reviews
April 15, 2024
10/10
Quality of the food and presentation. Great wine selection.

Alison C. • 2 reviews
March 25, 2024
10/10
Lovely high-end experience in a relaxed setting. The waiting staff had a nice light touch - offering us either the tasting menu (if we stayed where we were sitting) or tapas style dishes with drinks (if we moved to the bar). The tasting menu was fantastic and atmosphere and service really comfortable and top-class. Recommend highly!
Arakel • Owner
Dear Alison Conboy, Thank you for visiting ARAKEL and for your positive review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering top-quality service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Julien Samson Director of Operations Restaurant ARAKEL Geneva

Alessandro R. • 5 reviews
April 8, 2022
10/10
Top experience, top food. Nothing to add just go and find out!

Alix Q. • 200 reviews
April 7, 2022
10/10
Originals dishes and pairing Quite tasty Worth several visits ;)

Aurelie H. • 5 reviews
March 17, 2022
9/10
Excellent restaurant, diverse menu incl. vegetarian options and long wine list. Very nice service. Relaxed atmosphere for after work chill.

Ken M. • 2 reviews
March 8, 2022
10/10
Excellent food, great wine list, superb service.

Ana Paola R. • 18 reviews
February 11, 2022
10/10
Great service, very nice food. Perfect to drink a nice wine and enjoy in a relax environment.

Cantoni P. • 1 review
December 2, 2021
10/10
Tried already during the summer in the opening and it was from what i remember very good, this time they got better! Attentive and nice service with very good knowledge and top kitchen. Absolutly loved the Ramen and their Ravioli, Bravi!

Alessandro R. • 5 reviews
November 5, 2021
10/10
Food was really amazing, chef Armando made really a great work. Team really friendly with great knowledge on what they propose. Honestly one of the best in town. I suggest to everyone to go there and taste their food and drink good wine.

LUIS S. • 75 reviews
October 9, 2021
10/10
Great experience. Small but very well designed space. Very friendly service, great good and wines. Tapas were creative and tasty. Good music and nice vibes.

Liù G. • 16 reviews
August 27, 2021
10/10
Lovely service, lovely food!

Philippe G. • 16 reviews
June 23, 2021
10/10
Excellent food and concept

Margaret K. • 20 reviews
October 28, 2020
10/10
awesome wine and great food! service is one of the best in town!

Margaret K. • 20 reviews
October 15, 2020
10/10
outstanding service and love their wine selection and food!

Lauren C. • 31 reviews
October 10, 2020
7.5/10
Wine list is very impressive and priced accordingly. I wish they had more interesting wines by the glass and a broader selection so we could have tried more in their collection. The dining tapas were ok but not exceptional and expensive for the size. The eggplant and beef were standout but everything else was average. We had really high hopes but were a bit disappointed in the end by the price/quality ratio at the end, even for Geneva.

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

49 reviews

Location

Rue Henri-Blanvalet 17, 1207 Genève

Stations les plus proches : Place des Eaux-Vives / Rive / Genève-Villereuse où Bus et Tram sont accessibles.

Parkings les plus proches : Place du Pré-L'Évèque / Centre commercial Rive-Centre / Parking de Villereuse

Awards & Certifications

#26 in Geneva

Selected by our community this month

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

One MICHELIN Star

“High-quality cooking, worth a stop! ”

Tucked away in one of Geneva’s liveliest districts, the sleek open kitchen of this dainty restaurant captures your attention right from the start, ...

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About this restaurant

Arakel est un voyage gustatif au cœur des Eaux-Vives, une expérience culinaire nouvelle, qui porte en son cœur partage, inventivité et convivialité. Pour un apéritif décontracté et un dîner décomplexé, c'est l'adresse Genevoise au cadre raffiné.

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Arakel is rated 9.7/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.8/10
- Service: 9.8/10
- Atmosphere: 9.3/10