Thursday, January 21, 2021
12 °c
Geneva
Things to do in Geneva
  • HOME
  • 10 THINGS TO DO
  • ABOUT US
    • ADVERTISE WITH US: REACH THE EXPATS IN GENEVA
  • EVENTS
  • EAT OUT
    • All
    • SWISS RESTAURANTS
    Baos restaurants in Geneva

    NEW RESTAURANT: BAOTI FOR BUN LOVERS

    donut shops in Geneva

    IN SEARCH OF SUGAR: GENEVA’S BEST DONUT SHOPS

    cheese fondue covid

    STORM IN A CHEESE FONDUE POT: TO DIP OR NOT TO DIP

    10 COOL RESTAURANTS OFFERING TAKEAWAYS IN LOCKDOWN IN GENEVA

    10 COOL RESTAURANTS OFFERING TAKEAWAYS IN LOCKDOWN IN GENEVA

  • FEEL GOOD
    View from Mont Fort - ski resorts near Geneva

    5 REASONS WHY YOU’LL LOVE SKIING IN THE 4 VALLÉES (EVEN DURING COVID-19)

    expat of the month December 2020

    SECRET BEACH AND FAB BRUNCH: OUR EXPAT OF THE MONTH’S PICKS

    laser hair removal geneva

    LASER HAIR REMOVAL: EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

    self-care in Geneva Christmas 2020

    CREATE SPECIAL ME-MOMENTS THIS CHRISTMAS

  • GO OUT
    Dance in the Waves

    DANCE IN THE WAVES – WITH MANON!

    escalade outdoor escape game in Geneva

    “ESCALADE” EDITION OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME

    photographic walking tour Geneva

    STROLL TO DISCOVER THE “OTHER” – PHOTO TRAIL

    DOG WALKING SPOTS – YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

    DOG WALKING SPOTS – YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

  • LEARN
    online cooking classes in Geneva

    TIRED OF TAKE-AWAYS? TRY AN ONLINE COOKING CLASS IN GENEVA

    Childcare in Geneva

    THE ABC OF QUALITY DAYCARE IN GENEVA

    french online courses Switzerland

    DO YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP ON LEARNING FRENCH?

    Weight loss Geneva

    HOW TO FINALLY STOP STRESSING ABOUT FOOD

  • SHOP
    pop-up gallery in Geneva

    POP-UP GALLERY: AFFORDABLE ART AND DECO SALE

    pop-up shop in Geneva

    QWSTION POP-UP SHOP: TRENDY SWISS-MADE BAGS

    swiss monthly subscription boxes

    BEST SWISS SELF-CARE AND GIFT BOXES TO ORDER DURING COVID 

    pop up vegetal in geneva

    POP UP VEGETAL: BERGAMOTTE

  • GET AWAY
    visit neuchatel

    WHY NEUCHATEL SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR

    SWISS STAYCATION: MÜRREN AND THE LAUTERBRUNNE VALLEY

    SWISS STAYCATION: WATERFALLS, 007 THRILLS AND FONDUE, OF COURSE!

    CitizenM hotel Geneva

    TRENDY CONTACTLESS HOTEL OPENS IN GENEVA – WIN A NIGHT FOR 2!

    SWISS MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS

    SWISS FAMILY HOLIDAY – MERINGUES, MOUNTAINS AND SHERLOCK HOLMES

  • CONTACT
  • EDUCATION
No Result
View All Result
Things to do in Geneva
  • HOME
  • 10 THINGS TO DO
  • ABOUT US
    • ADVERTISE WITH US: REACH THE EXPATS IN GENEVA
  • EVENTS
  • EAT OUT
    • All
    • SWISS RESTAURANTS
    Baos restaurants in Geneva

    NEW RESTAURANT: BAOTI FOR BUN LOVERS

    donut shops in Geneva

    IN SEARCH OF SUGAR: GENEVA’S BEST DONUT SHOPS

    cheese fondue covid

    STORM IN A CHEESE FONDUE POT: TO DIP OR NOT TO DIP

    10 COOL RESTAURANTS OFFERING TAKEAWAYS IN LOCKDOWN IN GENEVA

    10 COOL RESTAURANTS OFFERING TAKEAWAYS IN LOCKDOWN IN GENEVA

  • FEEL GOOD
    View from Mont Fort - ski resorts near Geneva

    5 REASONS WHY YOU’LL LOVE SKIING IN THE 4 VALLÉES (EVEN DURING COVID-19)

    expat of the month December 2020

    SECRET BEACH AND FAB BRUNCH: OUR EXPAT OF THE MONTH’S PICKS

    laser hair removal geneva

    LASER HAIR REMOVAL: EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

    self-care in Geneva Christmas 2020

    CREATE SPECIAL ME-MOMENTS THIS CHRISTMAS

  • GO OUT
    Dance in the Waves

    DANCE IN THE WAVES – WITH MANON!

    escalade outdoor escape game in Geneva

    “ESCALADE” EDITION OUTDOOR ESCAPE GAME

    photographic walking tour Geneva

    STROLL TO DISCOVER THE “OTHER” – PHOTO TRAIL

    DOG WALKING SPOTS – YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

    DOG WALKING SPOTS – YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

  • LEARN
    online cooking classes in Geneva

    TIRED OF TAKE-AWAYS? TRY AN ONLINE COOKING CLASS IN GENEVA

    Childcare in Geneva

    THE ABC OF QUALITY DAYCARE IN GENEVA

    french online courses Switzerland

    DO YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP ON LEARNING FRENCH?

    Weight loss Geneva

    HOW TO FINALLY STOP STRESSING ABOUT FOOD

  • SHOP
    pop-up gallery in Geneva

    POP-UP GALLERY: AFFORDABLE ART AND DECO SALE

    pop-up shop in Geneva

    QWSTION POP-UP SHOP: TRENDY SWISS-MADE BAGS

    swiss monthly subscription boxes

    BEST SWISS SELF-CARE AND GIFT BOXES TO ORDER DURING COVID 

    pop up vegetal in geneva

    POP UP VEGETAL: BERGAMOTTE

  • GET AWAY
    visit neuchatel

    WHY NEUCHATEL SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR

    SWISS STAYCATION: MÜRREN AND THE LAUTERBRUNNE VALLEY

    SWISS STAYCATION: WATERFALLS, 007 THRILLS AND FONDUE, OF COURSE!

    CitizenM hotel Geneva

    TRENDY CONTACTLESS HOTEL OPENS IN GENEVA – WIN A NIGHT FOR 2!

    SWISS MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS

    SWISS FAMILY HOLIDAY – MERINGUES, MOUNTAINS AND SHERLOCK HOLMES

  • CONTACT
  • EDUCATION
No Result
View All Result
Things to do in Geneva
No Result
View All Result
Home SHOP

A FINE MARKET FOR FOODIES

by Things to do in Geneva
May 5, 2019
in SHOP
0
La Halle de Rive
36
SHARES
358
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Signup for Things to do in Geneva Newsletter Signup for Things to do in Geneva Newsletter Signup for Things to do in Geneva Newsletter

LA HALLE DE RIVE – GENEVA’s FINEST FOOD HALL

La halle de Rive BUY FOOD LIKE A LOCAL 

by Brigitte Taylor

Established in 1969, the Halle de Rive still feels like a traditional market. Most of its 23 merchants – cheese vendors, greengrocers, fishmongers, butchers, bakers, chocolatiers… have stuck to their trade for years, some for generations. Produce is lovingly prepared, proudly displayed and fairly priced, allowing you to buy what you need for a fresh, delicious meal for less than CHF 25 per person. Hard to beat in Geneva.

 

MARKET DAY

La halle de Rive

The liveliest day to visit the Halle de Rive is Saturday, when the experience is enhanced by a street market set up by local merchants behind the Halle building, along Boulevard Helvétique, selling fruits, vegetables, wine, Spanish ham, flowers, cheese, and a wide variety of seasonal products, like zucchini flowers and mushrooms.

 

Variety is the spice of life, and it will draw crowds – the market is always very busy on Saturdays (particularly after 10am) and can easily overwhelm a newcomer.

 

 

 

YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO LA HALLE DE RIVE

But don’t worry – we share our step-by-step guide to your first shopping trip to La Halle de Rive.

 

ARRIVE EARLYLa halle de Rive

Arrive early and come in through the main entrance on Rue Pierre-Fatio. Have a coffee at the Bistrot de la Halle, with its dark wood counter and Art Deco painted mirrors – or, if you’re so inclined, head to Juice & Co across the way, for an energetic concoction of kale and mint.

 

 

 

La halle de Rive

GO GREENLa halle de Rive

Continue walking down the hall, and stop at the greengrocers, Trésor des Halles. You’ll notice that the quality of fruits and vegetables on offer is superior to that of large supermarkets, while the price is largely the same. Purchase your potatoes, your rosemary, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, your coeur de boeuf tomatoes, to be served with the type of creamy mozzarella you’ll find later in your journey.

 

DELIZIOSO

Skilfully dodge shoppers, with their carts and wicker baskets, and head to the other side of the hall, to Cavalieri & Fils, for mozzarella di buffala, fresh pasta, and other popular Italian fare.

 

SAY CHEESE

And since you’re in the vicinity – why not make a quick stopover at Fromagerie Bruand to pick up a few things for a cheese platter to be served after your feast? You can’t go wrong with the three classics: some Brie to start, a slab of Gruyère to get you going, and a powerful “bleu”, like Stillton, for a big finish.

THE MEAT OF THE MATTER

Further along the hall, moving towards the same way you came in, is an Halle de Rive cornerstone: Debarre Decré, the butchers. The meat – lamb chops, côte de bœuf, rib eye steak… – might be a bit pricier than elsewhere, but for very good reason: they boast full traceability of their produce, following each step in the supply chain very closely, ensuring the highest possible quality of every product in their display. They also have an underground drying room for their meat – the proof of a butcher worth their salt.

 

FOWL PLAY

If red meat is not for you, there are other options for you to explore – such as R. Estevez, with its wide variety of farm-raised poultry, including stuffed quail and pintade (guinea fowl) from Bresse.

If you like poultry, a pintade de Bresse, stuffed with a lemon, slathered in butter, rock salt and rosemary and roasted to juicy perfection, is your very own nirvana-in-waiting.

 

SWEETS FOR MY SWEET

By now, you are almost sorted, but for one very important element: dessert. For that, head to another Italian stall, the appropriately named Casa Mozzarella for homemade, mouth-watering cannoli.

And with that, you are ready to enjoy some of the finest food Geneva has to offer!

 

FOR RELUCTANT COOKS

But wait – what if you don’t cook? Or you do, but would like someone else to do the heavy-lifting for you for once? Put your mind at ease – there are some options for you, too.

Magne Traiteur: Marie behind the counter has been manning this stall for 43 years. Every day, she offers shoppers 20+ choices of salads, soups, and other dishes, ready to be enjoyed.

Fouad Traiteur: In the catering businesses for more than 20 years, Fouad’s offering of Lebanese dishes – kébbé, tabboulé, babaganoush… If you can’t make up your mind on what you’d like to try first, ask for a “mezzé” – a sampler that will allow you to discover several at a time.

 

 

Le Levantin Traiteur: Take your journey for new flavours one step further – this stall offers traditional meat and vegetarian dishes from Algeria, Iran, Lebanon, Greece, India, Morocco and Turkey.

For more information about the Halle de Rive and each of their businesses, visit their website.

 

ABOUT THE WRITER: Brigitte Taylor

I’ve grown up in São Paulo, Brazil, and moved to Geneva in 2004 to go to university. It was a tough adjustment (I was simply not prepared for how cold winter is over here), but today I can’t imagine living somewhere else. The quality of life we have here is unbeatable.

Geneva was also where I discovered my passions: writing, photography, food and wine. I talk about these things and more through my Instagram account, @brightaylor

Tags: fine food Genevafood markets GenevaGeneve food hallindoor food market GenevaLa halle de rive Geneva
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

NON-STOP FOOTBALL WORLD CUP AFTER PARTY

Next Post

FREE FRENCH LESSONS IN THE PARK

Related Posts

pop-up gallery in Geneva
SHOP

POP-UP GALLERY: AFFORDABLE ART AND DECO SALE

by Things to do in Geneva
January 20, 2021
pop-up shop in Geneva
SHOP

QWSTION POP-UP SHOP: TRENDY SWISS-MADE BAGS

by Things to do in Geneva
January 20, 2021
swiss monthly subscription boxes
SHOP

BEST SWISS SELF-CARE AND GIFT BOXES TO ORDER DURING COVID 

by Things to do in Geneva
November 6, 2020
pop up vegetal in geneva
SHOP

POP UP VEGETAL: BERGAMOTTE

by Things to do in Geneva
January 20, 2021
organic beauty products
SHOP

WHY YOUR FACE CREAM MAY NOT BE DOING YOU ANY FAVOURS

by Things to do in Geneva
June 16, 2020
Next Post
FREE FRENCH LESSONS IN THE PARK

FREE FRENCH LESSONS IN THE PARK

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT

Post Categories

  • CHRISTMAS GUIDE 2020
  • EAT OUT
    • SWISS RESTAURANTS
  • EDUCATION
  • EVENTS
  • EVERYTHING ELSE
  • FEEL GOOD
  • GET AWAY
  • GO OUT
  • LEARN
  • SHOP
  • SUMMER GUIDE
  • TOP TEN THINGS

Post Archives

Weather Forecast in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Cloudy
12 ° c
52%
6.84mh
-%
8 c 5 c
Thu
5 c 2 c
Fri
3 c 0 c
Sat
3 c -2 c
Sun

Signup for our Newsletter

Newsletter Signup
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Signup for our Newsletter

Newsletter Signup

Like Us On Facebook

Latest Posts

View from Mont Fort - ski resorts near Geneva

5 REASONS WHY YOU’LL LOVE SKIING IN THE 4 VALLÉES (EVEN DURING COVID-19)

January 21, 2021
virtual events in Geneva

EXPO 2.0 THEATRE DES MARIONNETTES

January 15, 2021
registration for COVID vaccination - Geneva

HOW TO REGISTER FOR VACCINATION IN GENEVA

January 15, 2021
Geneva Lux festival 2021

GENEVA LUX FESTIVAL 2021

January 15, 2021
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SITEMAP

© 2019 Things to do in Geneva

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • 10 THINGS TO DO
  • ABOUT US
    • ADVERTISE WITH US: REACH THE EXPATS IN GENEVA
  • EVENTS
  • EAT OUT
  • FEEL GOOD
  • GO OUT
  • LEARN
  • SHOP
  • GET AWAY
  • CONTACT
  • EDUCATION

© 2019 Things to do in Geneva

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.