Eating in Meribel

Eating out in Meribel is fun and there are over 80 restaurants and bars to choose  from ambitious French cuisine to pizza and pasta, you will be spoilt for choice with the range of restaurants. A mere sample of places to eat include:

Chez Kiki

Monsieur Kiki is something of a legend in Meribel – his melt in the mouth steaks are cooked over an open fire in the middle of the restaurant, whilst his fondues are some of the best in town. The warm foie gras is simply to die for.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 086668

Le Refuge

Just down from the main square, this stalwart French bar and restaurant offers delicious traditional Savoyard food upstairs, and pizzas day and night, downstairs. At lunchtime there is a good value plat du jour. Here you will find a real taste of Gallic life. The decor and ambiance are reassuringly French, with chunky wooden tables and ancient farming memorabilia.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 86197               +33 (0) 4790 86197     

Aux Petits Ognions

This bistro style bar restaurant has a tremendous atmosphere with a busy vibrant wine bar and lively waitresses. The warm log fire in the centre of the restaurant, candlelit tables, cool sounds, and fun, charming staff equate to a very enjoyable evening. The delicious menu includes all the usual French specialities. Aux Petits Ognions is a very popular rendez-vous for after dinner drinking before heading off clubbing.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 086462

La Flambée

La Flambée offers an alliance between authentic Italian cooking and Savoyard cuisine, like the Tartiflette pizza, or the pizza Savoyarde made with Beaufort, Comté and Emmental cheese over dried meats. Their pizzas are amongst the best in the resort, cooked ‘au feu de bois’, which creates a unique flavour. La Flambée is situated opposite the Chaudanne hotel, it serves take away pizzas. Open every day 12h00 – 14h30 and 19h00 – 23h00.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 003170

Le Grain de Sel

Opened last season, this exquisite restaurant enjoys an ideal position on the piste, just up from the centre of Mottaret. It has an enormous south facing terrace and serves excellent, wholesome food at lunchtime and gourmet à la carte dishes at night. Whether you fancy something light like an omelette, which are amongst the best in the valley, or just a plate of smoked salmon. Additionally the restaurants extensive selection of wines deserves a special mention. Reservations are recommended.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 003082

Pizza Express

As this much celebrated chain of pizzerias has grown in the UK, so has the popularity of the Meribel branch, now entering its sixth year. Open every night from 17h30 until 01h30 Reservations are strongly advised.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 089858

Pizzeria de Mottaret

More than a pizzeria, this beautifully styled restaurant and grill in the centre of Mottaret offers a thoroughly satisfying meal out. It serves non-stop from midday until 10pm and has a spacious outside terrace. As well as delicious pizzas, the restaurant offers a wide range of Savoyarde specialities, such as Tartiflette and Vacherin Chaud, a variety of grilled meats and salads. The décor is welcoming and the atmosphere warm and rustic.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 04050           +33 (0) 4790 04050     

La Taverne Restaurant

Situated right in the heart of Méribel, you will find La Taverne Restaurant, Wine and Tapas bar. An a la carte menu with an infusion of international and innovative cuisine and seafood specialities complimented with local savoyarde fayre, and an extensive wine list ranging from classical to the sublime. After 22h30 the service changes to an excellent selection of Tapas, which are served until 01h00.

Tel: +33 (0) 47900 3618            +33 (0) 47900 3618     

La Galette

Situated right in the centre of Meribel this is a typically savoyard restaurant which is well worth a visit. The prices are very reasonable. As well as the regional specialities, you have a choice of a variety of waffles, and crèpes, omelettes, salads and of course their infamous pizzas, which are also available to take away.

Tel: +33 (0) 4790 85390            +33 (0) 4790 85390