{"id":1590,"date":"2026-03-31T15:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/non-classifiee\/easter-lunch-menu-launching-the-spring-menu\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:10:57","slug":"easter-lunch-menu-launching-the-spring-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/en\/latest-news\/easter-lunch-menu-launching-the-spring-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Lunch Menu: launching the spring menu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just ten minutes from the city center, Auberge Port-Gitana stands out as a must-visit destination for those looking for a lakeside restaurant on Lake Geneva with a terrace. With the arrival of spring, a new season begins: the century-old magnolia is in bloom, the terraces come alive, and Lake Geneva becomes a vibrant setting for strolls and even the first swims of the season. <\/p>\n<p>Set in a unique location, the auberge offers everything one expects from a restaurant by the water in Geneva, with an open view of Mont Blanc. Auberge Port-Gitana is one of the best lakeside restaurants in Geneva, perfect for enjoying a terrace with a view of Mont Blanc. <\/p>\n<h2>The Easter lunch menu at Port-Gitana<\/h2>\n<p>At Port-Gitana, Easter is more than a festive meal \u2014 it marks the beginning of a new season.<\/p>\n<p>The chef presents a refined and generous menu built around seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, with a strong focus on short supply chains and quality sourcing. As a starter, the crispy farm egg, sourced from the Geneva region, is paired with green asparagus and morels in Vin Jaune \u2014 an iconic seasonal combination. For the main course, Swiss milk-fed lamb, a traditional Easter favorite, is prepared with finesse and served with French-style peas and new potatoes. For dessert, rhubarb takes center stage, enhanced by the sweetness of white chocolate and the floral freshness of an elderflower sorbet.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>85 CHF per adult<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Sunday, April 5 \u2014 lunch service only<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A clear and precise menu that perfectly reflects the spirit of a restaurant focused on local products by Lake Geneva in Geneva.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/linktree-cartes-et-menus\/\">View the menu of our lakeside restaurant in Geneva<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The signature of the spring menu<\/h2>\n<p>This Easter lunch also marks the launch of the auberge\u2019s spring menu, designed around fresh, local and seasonal products, with a contemporary yet generous approach.<\/p>\n<p>Green asparagus from Provence, prepared in a Sbrinz crust with wild garlic gribiche, sets the tone with elegance. The cuttlefish carbonara, paired with Valais bacon and parmesan, brings a richer and more indulgent note. <\/p>\n<p>In this seasonal interpretation, roasted Bresse cockerel is served with morels, white asparagus and subtle notes of hay and pine, adding depth and character. Arctic char, accompanied by green asparagus, preserved lemon and elderflower, expresses both freshness and finesse. The risotto served inside an artichoke, enhanced with preserved lemon and parmesan, offers a refined vegetarian alternative. Finally, Swiss milk-fed lamb, prepared as a stew with peas, oregano butter, Valais bacon and roasted new potatoes, fully embodies the spirit of the season.<br \/>To finish, a delicate yet indulgent dessert combines light meringues with rich Gruy\u00e8re double cream, while rhubarb and strawberries bring a tangy freshness, enhanced by floral elderflower notes.<br \/>No worries \u2014 the auberge\u2019s signature dishes remain available on the menu.      <\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1580 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6579_4-5-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6579_4-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6579_4-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6579_4-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6579_4-5-350x438.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6579_4-5.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1579 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6164_4-5-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6164_4-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6164_4-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6164_4-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6164_4-5-350x438.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CHIARA-DI-CAPRIO_23032026_J92A6164_4-5.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/linktree-cartes-et-menus\/\">Discover the seasonal menu at our lakeside restaurant in Geneva<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A seasonal cuisine, generous and elegant, that positions Port-Gitana as a contemporary auberge by Lake Geneva, deeply connected to its environment.<\/p>\n<h2>A lakeside restaurant in Geneva: a complete experience<\/h2>\n<p>At Port-Gitana, you don\u2019t simply come to dine \u2014 you come to experience Geneva differently.<\/p>\n<p>Located directly on the shores of Lake Geneva, the auberge offers one of the most beautiful lakeside terraces in Geneva, with an open view of Mont Blanc. The perfect setting for a lunch by the lake or a dinner on a terrace in Geneva during the warmer months. The location also benefits from direct access to the lake, allowing guests to fully enjoy the surroundings \u2014 even taking a swim before or after their meal.  <\/p>\n<p>It is also an ideal destination for families: children can play freely on the esplanade while parents enjoy a relaxed and refined dining experience. <\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1581 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IBK_2848-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IBK_2848-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IBK_2848-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IBK_2848-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IBK_2848-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.portgitana.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IBK_2848.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Information &amp; reservations<\/h2>\n<p>Open every day, all year round<br \/>\nReservations required: +41 22 930 13 93<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.zenchef.com\/results?rid=373519&amp;pid=1001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Book a table at the Port-Gitana restaurant on the shores of Lake Geneva<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just ten minutes from the city center, Auberge Port-Gitana stands out as a must-visit destination for those looking for a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"%%sitetitle%% %%sep%% %%post_title%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Easter lunch in Geneva at Auberge Port-Gitana: a seasonal menu featuring local produce, served on the terrace overlooking Lake Geneva with views of Mont Blanc. 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