There are a wide variety of restaurants throughout Val d’Isere that offer a vast range of cuisines to suit all tastes and price ranges. These range from takeaway pizzas to Michelin stars and a lot in between.
Grande Ourse
Located at near the nursery slope, this is one of the places to head for a top-of-the-range meal. The restaurant has kept its thirties feel, you will fall in love with the open fire place, smoke tainted timber and cosy atmosphere. The restaurant offers a very traditional French menu, you can also have a true local savoie dinner, in a real mountain chalet viewing the starlit sky or falling snow. Food ranges from a triple cheese fondue to oven baked lobster gratin.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 060019
Les Clochetons
This restaurant is located in the Manchet valley however they do run a free minibus service. It is a lovely cottage made of stone and wood, making it an ideal place to enjoy traditional French cuisine. The menu offers a variety of pasta dishes as well as meat dishes such as filet of beef. Main meals range from €12 to €25.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 411311
Table de l’Ours
Located in the Barmes de l’Ours hotel, this restaurant has a Michelin star. The only award winning gastronomic restaurant in Val d’Isere, it serves a real International menu with lots of style.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 413700
L’Aigle des Neiges
Situated in the heart of the 4 star Aigle des Neiges hotel are the Pier, Paul, and Jack restaurants, a unique location seamlessly blending tradition and modernity across the 3 restaurants. The interior of each combines a touch of chic with a cosy feel, and here you will be able to appreciate traditional cooking with the emphasis on local produce, based on the markets and seasons.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 061888
There are also plenty of mid-priced places to enjoy.
Taverne d’Alsace
Located in Hotel Kandahar, this restaurant offers a warm and cosy atmosphere coupled with good service and fine food. The menu includes duck and wild mushroom shepherd’s pie as well as traditional dishes from the chef’s native Alsace region and a selection of cheese dishes from the Savoie. Main courses range from €15 to €25.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 060239
Bar Jacques
This is a small but very welcoming restaurant, with a more low profile than other restaurants in Val d’Isere. It offers gourmet cuisine including local Savoyarde specialities as well as pizzas.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 060389
Chez Paolo
If you are simply looking for an easy, relaxing meal out, without all the fuss then Chez Paolo is the place to go. It has been praised for their “excellent” pizzas and pastas, Mr Paolo is never too far away and will more than likely come and chat to you. The restaurant is ideally situated in the hub of Val d’Isere.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 062804
Le 1789
The restaurant reputation revolves around the fire-grilled dishes prepared in front of the customers. You have to taste the extra-tender beef ribs. The owner Minet has also made a great selection of wines, at a reasonable price. The menu also includes specialities from the Savoie region including Savoyarde hotpot, tartiflette and cheese fondue. Service starts 6pm daily.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 061789
Le Lodge
Great if you would like a cosy restaurant with a mountain feel. They do excellent steaks, pizzas, pastas and fondue at an excellent price. Le Lodge is also a cosy place to go for an après drink with live acts performing on selected nights. Located just opposite the Hotel Christiana so a great place from which to continue your evening at either Dicks, Bananas or Victors.
+33 (0) 479 060200
Le Casserole
Fantastic fondue, and typical French mountain food. They have 2 sittings, one at 7.30pm and one at 9pm making the service really efficient but if you want to go at 7.30, don’t expect to have your table all evening!
+33 (0) 479 411471
Sur la Montagne
Located on the main high street, this restaurant has a lovely low key atmosphere whilst offering excellent French food for a relatively reasonable price.
+ 33 (0) 479 400612
Le Belle Etoille
Very chic yet welcoming with an in house pianist most nights. The lounge stays open until 2am, so no need to rush off after your meal. The cuisine fuses French and Asian feel so offers something a bit different to those looking for something other than raclette and fondue.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 414243
La Perdrix Blanche
Well located in the centre of the town this is a very child friendly restaurant with excellent seafood as well as pasta pizza and steak. There is even an aquarium meaning that you can choose your own fresh lobster!
Tel: +33 (0) 479 061209
L’ Arolay
If you fancy getting out of the hustle and bustle of Val d’Isere, take the bus up to Le Fornet and experience French food at its best. L’arolay specialise in all things Savoyarde such as fondues and raclette.
Tel: +33 (0) 479 061168 |
