Chamonix - Eating
There are several fantastic mountain restaurants in Chamonix where you can enjoy eating lunch. Some with superb sun terraces where you can relax and soak up the rays whilst enjoying your lunch, here are some of the hotspots.
La Bergerie de Plan Praz
Outdoor terrace with waiter service in the restaurant upstairs and a self service/take away downstairs. Steaks, Savoyard specialties and snacks.
+33 450 53 05 42
Le Panoramic
Open for lunch and snack, one of the best places of a view of Mont Blanc. Also accessible for pedestrians, serving pasta, soup, steak and even foie gras.
+33 450 53 44 11
La Chavanne
Open in winter for snack and lunch. Ski access only, take away food, barbeque and its speciality, potato dumplings.
+33 450 53 06 13
Le Flegere
Self service only, serving snack and lunch.
+33 450 55 34 88
On the Grandes Montets
Lognan
Take away restaurant only.
+33 450 54 10 21
Argentero
At the bottom of the pistes of the Grands Montet, accessible for pedestrians too.
+33 450 54 03 77
Plan Joran
Large terrace and indoor seating area for self service and waiter service.
+33 450 54 05 77
Aiguille des Grande Montets
Open for snacks and lunch at the top station. Stunning location for lunch or a pit stop.
+33 06 12 68 23 67
La Cremerie du Glacier
An infamous watering hole at the snout of the glacier since 1926.
+33 450 54 07 52
By the Balme
Charamillon
Open for lunch and snacks. Access to both skiers and pedestrians. Self service or takeaway sandwiches and drinks.
+33 450 54 09 05
Restaurant Le Hors Pistes
Open for lunch and dinner with a sunny terrace and indoor seating areas. Savoyarde and gastronomic cuisine. Reservations are recommended
+33 450 53 53 53
Les Vielles Luges
Access for skiers and pedestrians. Open for dinner also but reservation is required.
+33 6 84 42 31 00
Le Prarion Restaurant
Self service for skiers and pedestrians alike, serving French cuisine and savoyarde specialties.
L'Aiguille du Midi
Self service restaurant, serves snacks and lunch. Daily specials, regional dishes, pasta, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
+33 450 55 82 23
There are also plenty of quality restaurants for you to choose from in Chamonix, ranging from ambitious French cuisine to pizza and pasta.
Restaurant Atmosphere
Situated in the city centre with a covered terrace overlooking the river. Excellent quality and joining the gastronomic French tradition with the happy simplicity of the Savoyard cuisine. Great wine list too.
+33 450 55 97 97
Reataurant Le Munchie
Asian influenced food in a Swedish restaurant in Chamonix. Le Munchie has a friendly and young atmosphere
Located on the Rue des Moulins
+33 450 53 45 41
La Carlina
The restaurant Carlina is located in the pedestrian zone. Serving delicacies such as roasted suckling pig, Savoyard specialities, grill and platters of seafood. Does eat in or take-away.
Restaurant La Cabane des Praz
Combining a traditional wooden lodge with modern interior design. La Cabane serves excellent contemporary French cuisine in relaxed warm surroundings. Serves lunches and dinner services starts at 1900.
+33 450 53 23 27
Restaurant Neapolis
Located outside the Galleria Alpina serving pizzas, calamaris, spaghetti, bruchetta, topped off with tiramisu.
+33 450 53 98 41
Restaurant Annapurna
Indian restaurant 'a trip to the country of thousand spices'
+33 450 55 81 39
Restaurant The Cantina
Great Mexican food and lively atmosphere
+33 450 53 83 80
Restaurant La Maison Carrier
Traditional Savoyard restaurant exuding ambience and flavours of the olden days. Serves authentic cuisine accentuated with finesse and creativity. A fusion between the present and past, with in a traditional Savoyarde farm setting.
+33 450 53 00 03
Albert Premier Restaurant
2* Michaelin restaurant has been fun by the same family for generations. Dedicated to stayin true to the modern evolution of the Haute-Savoie traditions,; the decor and menu are testaments to this.
Open for lunch times only
+33 4505 30 509
The Jekyll and Hyde Bar and Brasserie
The Jekyll is a tradition style restaurant famous for its excellent homemade food; imaginative dishes skillfully prepared and served in generous portions at good prices.
Tigre Tigre
Located in the centre of town, this establishment has great style and service.
+33 450 55 33 42
L'Impossible
Magnificent restaurant in a farm built in 1754. Beautifully decorated with large chandeliers and fireplace. The first restaurant to be all organic in Chamonix. Set menus starting at 19 Euros.
+ 33 450 53 20 36
Cafe Lavancher
Although not a restaurant, the setting of the cafe is one of the valley's hidden treasures and well worth a visit. Loved by locals and all mountain lovers alike, you will find the atmosphere unique. On the Route du Chapeau
+33 06 21 54 35 02
Sahara Cafe
Eat in or take-away, you can enjoy cous cous, tajine and other specialities.
Every Thursday there is a special dancing girl to entertain you in the evening
+33 450 55 87 30
Restaurant Le Robinson
Facing the dramatic Mont Blanc and only a 5 minute walk from downtown Chamonix. BBQ grills, daily specials, seasonal menu and a great area for children
Located on the Promenade des Cremeries +33 450 534 587
Restaurant Le Sarpe
A family establishment well off the beaten path, but still has a great reputation so book your table. Located in the village of Les Bois it is a converted wooded shed.
+33 450 53 29 31
Restaurant Casa Valerio
Fine Italian cuisine, from pizza to Osso Buco, fresh fish or the chef's own pasta recipes.
+33 450 55 93 40
Le Dragon D'Or
Chinese and Thai cuisine available to take away or eat in.
Located on the Aveny de L'Aiguille du Midi
+33 450 533 725
Taverne De Chamouny
Enjoy hand picked seafood, chosen for its quality and freshness. On Ave Michel Cros
Tel: +33 4 50 53 00 20
La Caleche
Traditional Savoyard cuisine in the heart of Chamonix. Serves over 20 Savoyard dishes and has set menus for 18-26 Euros.