Dining in Chamonix: Eating & Drinking
Dining & Going Out in Chamonix
There is a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafés to keep you well fed and watered in Chamonix as well as an array of opportunities for a bit of après or late-night dining. The countless terraces ensure that you can always find a sunny spot to relax in.
The Local Alpine Cuisine
Although not as renowned as the haute cuisine of Paris or the fine bistros of Lyon, there are a number of Chamonix restaurants offering a number of tasty treats for those who like to sample regional specialities. Meat and cheese feature heavily in Alpine cooking – so it’s just as well there are plenty of mountains where you can work off the extra pounds!
Local Speciality Restaurants
La Caleche enjoys a fabulous location right in the heart of Chamonix town centre. Also known as La Maison des Specialties, it offers a huge array of meaty and cheesy treats for a truly authentic Savoyarde experience. Spread over 3 floors and seating 350 people, La Caleche is worth a visit for the interior décor and ambiance alone. It is an ideal choice for groups but there are so many nooks and crannies that it also suits if you are after a more intimate evening. And if you’re there on a Tuesday then you’re in for an extra special treat as a local folk group come to play and perform traditional dances for diners – costumes, accordions and all! ...more
French Cuisine
La Maison Carrier is a classy, traditional French restaurant run by the 4 Star Albert Premier Hotel. Expect smart service and rich, elegantly presented food. Whilst vegetarians are catered for, it’s the meat that takes centre stage here, with steak, lamb, pork and foie gras being well represented on the menu. The wine list includes some of the very best French wines as well as more modest regional ones, in addition to wine from local vineyards in the Aosta Valley in Italy and the Le Valais region of Switzerland. ...more
Italian Restaurants
Another locals favourite is Casa Valerio, a lively and popular Italian restaurant. The classic pasta/pizza combination for main course comes highly recommended, however “Casa”, as it's commonly known, does offer a selection of fresh fish and meat dishes - all of course in the Italian style. Situated on Rue de Lyret, Casa Valerio is just a short walk from the centre square. Open from 12 noon till 2 am, it’s one of the few places you can eat in Chamonix after 10:00 pm. ...more
Gastropubs & Burger Bars
The Micro Brasserie de Chamonix (aka the 'MBC') is a lively micro brewery with a bar and restaurant, run by four Canadians. The menu offers pub-food classics such as nachos, fajitas and a wide range of burgers, and is served in the saloon style bar area. The food is great, and the massive portions will satisfy any appetite! The popularity of the MBC means you are strongly advised to book a table in advance for dinner. Snacks are served from 4pm onwards and the main menu is available from 7-11pm. ...more
Fusion & Asian cuisine
If you’re looking for an alternative to the rich Savoyarde food prevalent in Chamonix, you will be pleased to hear that there are a number of very good Asian restaurants in town. Satsuki is the local Japanese, serving a variety of Japanese dishes in a simply-designed and bright dining area. Sake and ice-cold Japanese beer are available to complement the excellent sushi, sashimi and noodle dishes. Don’t forget to check out the ultra-modern, authentic Japanese bathrooms during your dinner! ...more
Child-Friendly Restaurants
There aren’t many restaurants in France where children are not welcome; it is a much more common sight to see children dining out with their parents than in the UK. ...more
Take Away
Sometimes eating out is just too much effort or maybe you just want a quick bite on the run. Well, the choice in town is still varied and plentiful. If you fancy pizza on the sofa then Casa Valerio also offers a take-away service and Pizza Salsa, on Ave Michel Croz, is another great take out pizza option in the town centre. If you are in Chamonix Sud then Pizza Hop in (opp. Bus station) is great for super fast, friendly service and Pizza Paradisio (round the back of South Bar) has a good range of tasty options; both serve a “Geante” pizza so big, you’ll have trouble getting them through your front door!! ...more
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