Mövenpick Restaurant Cendrier, Geneva

Bold, invigorating design has modernised the interior of the Mövenpick on the rue du Cendrier beyond recognition. The voluminous space comprises two cafe areas, bar, à la carte restaurant and a counter serving deservedly famous ice cream. In the heady rush to manufacture a visually impressive culinary emporium, however, it is shocking to find the level of service has disintegrated to an all time low. Mövenpick restaurants in Geneva are notorious for brusque and cheerless waiting staff. The rue du Cendrier branch though has gone a step further, its waiters perfunctorily making an art form of ineptitude and dismal manners. The swanky layout has extended to the menu, with an international range of dishes offered à la carte. To avoid the worst of the service head to the top corner of the restaurant - giving a good view of the beauty and chaos below.