Bar Italia

Thought this would be a new cute Italian deli revelation. Literally the worst pasta I’ve ever consumed in my entire life. The carbonara was basically packaged penne and scrambled eggs…wanted to vomit. My friend had pesto that was clearly canned it’s not that hard to make fresh pesto and it wasn’t even nice canned pesto. Would not recommend.

Reading past reviews after visiting Barbablu brings a smile: nearly all fives or ones. Sometimes reviews like that can reveal real gems. My uninformed thoughts: looking for a Geneva class experience? It will be disappointing. Looking for a rare rural Italian experience in Geneva? You may become a regular. I found the owner from Sardinia to be charming and intensely passionate about his food. It seems many will be put off by this intensity. So some warnings: It seems only cash is accepted though I did not see any signs saying so. Next don't take the hand-written menus on the walls too seriously. There is lot available that's not there, and a lot listed which may not be available. Let's start with the ice cream. It's wonderful. Geneva is developing an interest in gourmet ice cream not unlike it's superb taste for chocolate. ¨Italian¨ ice cream is becoming more available in Geneva, especially through ¨Gelato¨ chains, But Barbablù makes its own extremely rich version in rarely seen in Geneva but classic flavours saffron or amarena gelato sour cherry preserves anyone?. Issues: a there may only be a few selections available, and b the owner will not allow you to mix flavours. Each flavour must be its own bowl perhaps the reason for so many ¨one¨ ratings might start making sense. Next the pasta. Only three types are written with minimal description including the dreaded ¨Bolognese¨. But ask the owner for ¨malloreddus¨ described by the BBC as ¨The perfect pasta dish Sardinians refuse to share¨, and you might begin to get the idea. Engage with the owner and all sorts of things appear. Rely solely on whatever is written with expectations of what is ¨normal¨ at your peril. Have fun!

Amazing Italien coffee and ambiance

Good Italian panini and coffee

Translated by Google Where to drink the best cappuccino in Geneva? Accompanied by saffron brioche prepared in the morning by Maurizio! As a bluebeard Original Dove bere il miglior cappuccino di Ginevra? Accompagnato da brioche allo zafferano preparare al mattino da Maurizio ! Da barbablù

Translated by Google I don't think this is the café of Geneva. On the other hand if I go there, in this place, it is to consume the coffee of this place, which will be unique. I don't go to Barbablù for an "Italian" or "Genevois" coffee. I go to Barbablù for a coffee, cappuccino, ristretto, hot chocolate Barbablù. In the end, the setting doesn't matter because it's the consumption of coffee that is the priority for this place. Don't go there for the pastries though, because they are common. To see on the other hand in the summer for the gellatto : Original Je ne pense pas que cela soit le café de Genève. En revanche si j'y vais, dans cet endroit, c'est pour consommer le café de cet endroit, qui lui, sera unique. Je ne vais pas à Barbablù pour un café "Italien" ou "Genevois". Je vais à Barbablù pour un café, cappuccino, ristretto, chocolat chaud Barbablù. Qu'importe le cadre finalement car c'est la consommation du café qui est la priorité concernent ce lieu. N'y allez pas pour les viennoiseries par contre, car elles sont d'un commun. À voir par contre l'été pour les gellatto:

Translated by Google Great bar, friendly staff and true Italian air said by a Sicilian In summer I recommend the ice creams, but also the croissants and above all the Neapolitan puffs, they are very good. Original Ottimo bar, personale cordiale e vera aria italianadetto da un siciliano D'estate consiglio i gelati, ma anche i cornetti e sopratutto le sfogliatelle napoletane ,sono molto buone.

Translated by Google Execrable staff. We wanted to drink a coffee, but the waiter forbade us to give a brioche to our 1 year old son because we hadn't bought it from him. All of this said in an aggressive way. Never again Original Personnel exécrable. Nous voulions boire un café, mais le serveur nous a interdit de donner une brioche a notre fils de 1 an parce que nous ne l’avions pas acheté chez lui. Tout cela dit de façon agressive. Plus jamais

Translated by Google Superb welcome and certainly the best coffee in Geneva Original Superbe accueil et certainement le meilleur café de Genève

Translated by Google Notice to coffee lovers you will not be disappointed, it is one of the best in Geneva and let's not talk about the owner's brioches, a treat! For some time you can also eat delicious pasta I tested and I also loved it! Original Avis aux amateurs de café vous ne serez pas déçu, c’est bien l’un des meilleurs de Genève et ne parlons pas des brioches du patron , un régal ! depuis quelques temps vous pouvez manger également de délicieuses pâtes j’ai testé et j’ai également adoré !