In short: Copperleaf is at Rue du Docteur-Alfred-Vincent 13, 1201 Geneva, in the Pâquis district — about 500 metres (a 7-minute walk) from Cornavin station and 250 metres from Quai du Mont-Blanc. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:30–23:00 and Monday 17:00–23:00. Indian, Goan and African food, 100% halal.
Cornavin station is where most visitors arrive in Geneva — and Pâquis, the district between the station and the lake, is one of the liveliest places in town to eat. That is where you will find Copperleaf.
How to get here from Cornavin station
- On foot: about 500 metres, or 7–8 minutes. From the station, head towards the lake into the Pâquis district: Rue du Docteur-Alfred-Vincent lies between the station and Quai du Mont-Blanc.
- From the lake: we are about 250 metres from Quai du Mont-Blanc and a few minutes from the Bains des Pâquis.
- By car: there are public car parks nearby; in the evening we recommend public transport.
- Exact directions: open our Google Maps listing for turn-by-turn guidance.
Who is it for?
Before or after a train
A little time before your train, or just arrived? Lunch is served from 11:30, Tuesday to Sunday, and dinner until 23:00 every day. If you have a train to catch, let our team know when you arrive.
Business lunches
The station area is full of offices, hotels and international organisations. Our tandoor grills (CHF 22–33) and chicken curries (from CHF 29) work well for a working lunch, and the whole menu is written in French and English.
Staying in a hotel near the station
The many hotels around Cornavin and Pâquis are a few minutes’ walk away. Dinner with us, then a stroll along the lakefront: a very Genevan evening.
What to eat at Copperleaf
Three cuisines under one roof:
- Indian: charcoal tandoor grills, curries, five biryanis and breads baked to order.
- Goan: the coastal cooking of Goa, where Indian spices meet Portuguese influence — vindaloo, xacuti, fish curry. Discover Goan food in Geneva.
- African: nyama choma, poulet yassa, peri-peri prawns. See African food in Geneva.
The whole menu is halal-certified, and more than 15 dishes are vegetarian.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 – 23:00 (dinner only) |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 11:30 – 23:00 |
Frequently asked questions
Which restaurant is close to Geneva Cornavin station?
Copperleaf, Rue du Docteur-Alfred-Vincent 13, is about 500 metres from Cornavin station — a 7–8 minute walk — in the Pâquis district.
Can I have lunch near Cornavin on a Sunday?
Yes: Copperleaf is open on Sundays from 11:30 to 23:00.
Do I need to book?
It is a good idea in the evening and at weekends, especially for groups. Book online or call 022 335 08 93.
Is the restaurant halal?
Yes, our entire menu is halal-certified.
Passing through Cornavin? Book your table or see the menu.