Restaurant in Bernex, Switzerland
Michelin value, historic kitchen, book it.
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant operating since 1850, Les Curiades in Bernex delivers skilled seasonal regional cooking at a €€ price point that few kitchens with this level of recognition can match. Chef Kevin Gideon's beer-braised beef and standing vegetarian menu are the anchors. Book ahead — a 4.8 rating across nearly 1,800 reviews means demand is consistent.
There is a particular kind of restaurant that persists across centuries not through reinvention but through conviction: a place that simply cooks well, charges fairly, and keeps its regulars returning year after year. Les Curiades in Bernex, operating from its address at Vieux-Lully since 1850, is that kind of place. Chef Kevin Gideon, whose background in fine dining is evident in the precision of his plates, has taken a 170-plus-year-old institution and given it a quietly confident kitchen identity rooted in seasonal regional produce and, pointedly, his own Belgian heritage. The Michelin Bib Gourmand award (2024) confirms what the 4.8 Google rating across 1,735 reviews already suggested: this is a kitchen that delivers above its price point, consistently.
At the €€ price range, Les Curiades sits well below Geneva's fine-dining bracket while cooking in a register that punches higher. For food explorers working through the region, the question is not whether this is worth visiting — it is , but when to go and what to order, and that answer is shaped significantly by the season.
The kitchen's orientation toward regional cuisine means the menu responds to what is available locally, which makes timing relevant. The Bib Gourmand citation specifically calls out chuck beef braised in beer, a dish that nods directly to Gideon's Belgian roots. This is the kind of preparation that makes sense in cooler months: a slow-braised, collagen-rich cut that benefits from the patience of a long braise and the bitterness of good beer. If you are visiting between autumn and early spring, this is the dish to anchor your meal around. It signals the chef's willingness to import technique and memory from outside the Swiss canon and integrate it into a regionally grounded menu.
Equally notable is that a vegetarian menu is always available. This is not a single token dish or a seasonal afterthought , it is a standing commitment, which matters if you are booking for a mixed group or if vegetable-forward cooking is your preference. The Michelin citation describes it as a consistent part of the offering, which suggests the kitchen treats it with the same care as the meat program.
As the season turns toward spring and summer, regional cuisine in the Geneva Arc typically shifts toward lighter preparations: lake fish, early vegetables, and herb-driven sauces. While Les Curiades' specific seasonal rotations are not detailed in the available record, the kitchen's sourcing philosophy and Bib Gourmand recognition suggest a menu that follows the produce calendar rather than ignoring it. This is a restaurant worth returning to across seasons rather than treating as a single visit.
Les Curiades is in Bernex, a commune southwest of Geneva, at Vieux-Lully 10. Booking is rated easy, which is consistent with a €€ neighbourhood restaurant rather than a destination tasting-menu venue , but the 4.8 rating across a substantial review base indicates demand is real. Booking ahead, particularly for weekend meals, is the sensible approach. The restaurant's longevity (operating since 1850) and strong local reputation mean it draws a mix of regulars and visitors from Geneva, so do not assume availability on arrival. Hours and specific booking methods are not available in the current record; checking directly with the restaurant is the practical step. See our full Bernex restaurants guide for the wider dining picture in the area, and our full Bernex hotels guide if you are planning an overnight stay.
Les Curiades works well for food-focused visitors who want to eat at a Michelin-recognised kitchen without the price pressure of Geneva's €€€€ tasting-menu circuit. It is a strong choice for couples, small groups, or solo diners who value regional cooking with clear culinary identity over theatrical presentation. The permanent vegetarian menu makes it more flexible for mixed groups than many kitchens of comparable standing. If you are exploring the broader Swiss dining scene and want to contrast Gideon's Bib Gourmand approach against, say, the fine-dining ambition of Hotel de Ville Crissier in Crissier or the technical ambition of Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl in Basel, Les Curiades offers a grounded counterpoint: skilled, honest, and priced for regularity rather than occasion.
For regional cuisine specialists looking beyond Bernex, Fahr in Künten-Sulz and Gannerhof in Innervillgraten are two other kitchens working in a comparable register worth considering for a broader Swiss itinerary. For Geneva dining proper, L'Atelier Robuchon in Geneva represents the city's higher-end French reference point. Explore our Bernex bars guide, our Bernex wineries guide, and our Bernex experiences guide to build out the rest of your trip.
Book it. Les Curiades is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with a 4.8 rating across nearly 1,800 reviews, priced at €€, cooking with genuine seasonal and cultural conviction, and operating from a site with 170 years of continuity. That combination does not appear often. Visit in cooler months if the beer-braised beef is your target; visit in spring or summer if you want to catch the kitchen at its most produce-driven. Either way, the value case is clear.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Les Curiades | €€ | — |
| Schloss Schauenstein | €€€€ | — |
| Memories | €€€€ | — |
| focus ATELIER | €€€€ | — |
| IGNIV Zürich by Andreas Caminada | €€€€ | — |
| La Table du Lausanne Palace | €€€€ | — |
How Les Curiades stacks up against the competition.
Group suitability is not detailed in the available venue data, but a historic farmhouse restaurant of this type — Bib Gourmand, €€ pricing, regional format — generally suits small groups of four to six more comfortably than large parties. For anything above six, check the venue's official channels to confirm capacity and whether private arrangements are possible. Walk-in groups without a reservation are a risk at any Michelin-recognised kitchen.
The chuck beef braised in beer is the dish most directly tied to chef Kevin Gideon's identity — it references his Belgian background and appears consistently in the restaurant's recognition. If you don't eat meat, the vegetarian menu is always available, which is a practical commitment rather than a token option. Beyond those two anchors, the kitchen works with regional and seasonal produce, so what's on the menu will shift depending on when you visit.
Bar seating is not documented in the available venue data for Les Curiades. Given the restaurant's historic farmhouse setting and regional kitchen format, a dedicated bar counter is not a safe assumption. If counter or bar dining matters to your booking decision, verify directly with the restaurant before arriving.
There are no other Michelin-listed restaurants confirmed in Bernex itself, so direct local alternatives are limited. If you're willing to travel within the wider Geneva and Swiss region, the comparison set shifts significantly in price and format: Schloss Schauenstein and Memories operate at the opposite end of the price spectrum. For Bib Gourmand-level value in a different setting, check current Michelin listings for the broader Geneva canton rather than Bernex specifically.
Yes, clearly. A Michelin Bib Gourmand at €€ pricing is one of the stronger value propositions in the Geneva region — Michelin awards the Bib specifically to kitchens that deliver quality below the fine-dining price threshold. Chef Kevin Gideon's cooking is described as elegant and refined, which is not what you typically get at this price point. If you're choosing between Les Curiades and a Geneva city restaurant at €€€ or above, the Bib Gourmand makes the Bernex detour easy to justify.
The venue data does not confirm whether a formal tasting menu is offered, so it's not possible to give a direct verdict on format or price. What is confirmed is that the kitchen holds a 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand, which typically signals composed, multi-course cooking rather than a purely à la carte operation. check the venue's official channels at Vieux-Lully 10, Bernex to confirm current menu formats before booking.
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