Le Bistrot

Having spent 15 years as a chef at the Guide Michelin 2 star Albert 1er restaurant, Mickey Bourdillat ventured out on his own 2 years and opened the Bistrot restaurant in association with the Morgane hotel. In a short space of time his talents have justly rewarded by fact that the same veritable guide has now awarded the Bistrot its’ own star. His food is simple and yet inventive. The ingredients, the mix of flavours and ultimately the taste of his cuisine constitute Mickey’s sole passion. The Bistrot serves local produce, which Mickey painstakingly travels to find and chose, from the Chamonix valley, as well as its neighbouring counterparts in the Valais Swiss and the Aoste valley.

The Clubhouse

From the team behind Milk & Honey in London and New York, The Clubhouse has developed into one of the town’s hottest venues. The menu of modern European classics changes throughout the week: on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday you can chose from some of the finest gourmet cuisine in Chamonix. On Wednesdays, it’s the €18 Big Bowl menu - three courses from a changing range of classics from Thai Green Curry to Shepherd’s Pie; Thursday it’s the hugely popular Snow BBQ – serving the finest burgers, steaks and fish. On Sunday, the breakfast Club is open from 8am until 1pm, followed by a fantastic Sunday roast from 4-9pm. The cosy dining room shares space with the superb lounge bar serving some of the best cocktails and the finest selection of whisky you’ll find in the Alps. If you’re not a member, you can usually get in for a ‘one-off’ visit to decide whether you’d like to join, it’s best to call ahead but sometimes it’s fine just to drop in.
www.clubhouse.fr

Tigre Tigre

Last year’s addition of this Cocktail bar and Indian restaurant to the choice of venues available in Chamonix proved incredibly popular. The restaurant offers authentic Indian cuisine demonstrating the varied styles and tastes of India, garnished with a touch of the Alps. There is also a new take away service available, (orders need to be placed between 6-8pm). The bar serves all manner of cocktails, with 2 happy hours from 6-7pm and 11pm-midnight to help get you in the mood.

La Maison D'En Bas

First impressions are invariably correct and nowhere more so than as you walk into this delightful new restaurant on the avenue de l’aiguille du midi in Cham sud. The charming wooden décor imparts a warm the atmosphere relaxed, which is also exemplified by the sympathetic welcome you will receive from the owners. Such visual good taste is also manifest from a culinary perspective, where you can chose from a range of delicious salads, tarts, and local Savoyard specialities. During the afternoon, the Maison d’en Bas is also a tea room, offering all manner of mouth watering home made cakes and patisseries to help you unwind after an energetic day on the slopes.

The Jekyll

Where Chalet comforts meet the bustle of a busy bar, you will find the Jekyll. Now serving great value for money international food blended with esoteric music and flair, the Jekyll remains one of Chamonix’s hot spots. Live après ski acoustic sessions in the afternoon are a great way to relax after a day on the slopes. All your favourite resident and guest DJs hit the scene again this winter and with the hugely popular comedy nights, the Jekyll is the place to be for entertainment! Having undergone a facelift, the Jekyll and Hyde bars are ready to welcome you to enjoy the new facilities. The Hyde, their smaller and more cosy, caved seating area on the ground floor can now be transformed into a karaoke lounge on request! Celebrate the weekends with live and recorded sporting events washed down with some spectacular drinks promotions! You can enjoy all your favourite sports on plasma screens either in the comfort of the more intimate Hyde bar or in the livelier main bar upstairs.
www.thejekyll.com

L'Atmosphere

Popularity amongst the locals is an accurate tests as to the quality of a restaurant, and to many in Chamonix, l’Atmosphere is like a second home. Situated in Place Balmat, the restaurant is open for lunch, and offers two sittings in the evening. Book to avoid disappointment, if possible, on the interior covered terrace. Consistently excellent, the food deliciously unites French gastronomy with the happy simplicity of Savoyard cuisine. The wine cellar is equally worthy of mention, with a bewildering array of over 300 different wines.
www.restaurant-atmosphere.com

Le Chaudron

Easily identifiable by the caldron, which hangs above the door, this gem of a restaurant, which is sited in the Fromer’s guide, sits near the start of the Rue des Moulins. Its cosy interior and rustic décor combine to give an overall feeling of intimacy, which is enhanced by the friendly welcome from the Oserberger family. Stephane’s menu offers a creative interpretation of traditional Savoyard dishes and classic French gourmet cuisine, with an impressive wine list as well.

Le Hameau Albert 1er

Gourmet cuisine, or traditional dishes, Le Hameau Albert 1er welcomes you to its 2 restaurants, each with their own style. The gastronomic restaurant is one of the finest in the region. The two chefs, Pierre Carrier and Pierre Maillet will take you on a culinary journey, where subtle flavours and fresh delicacies combine with mouth watering effect. The menu changes according to the season, to make way for delightful treasures such as White ‘Alba’ Truffles. The wine cellar too is exceptional, with a choice of over 20,000 bottles.
www.hameaualbert.fr

La Maison Carrier
Also excellent, but less exclusive, the Maison Carrier offers authentic local cuisine, in a traditional, rebuilt Chamoniard style chalet. The food is prepared and served with much the same panache as its renowned neighbour, and offers a delicious modern day interpretation of dishes and recipes that have been enjoyed in the region for centuries.

La Cabane Des Praz

Situated in a wonderfully peaceful setting at the foot of the Flégère ski area, the restaurant is open from midday until 23h00, and serves refined traditional cuisine, as well as local Savoyard specialties. If you fancy a tea time treat, then try their Assiette Skieur, or choose from the tempting array of patisseries on offer, whilst catching the last rays of sunshine on the heated terrace. For dinner, you will find a huge choice of classy, yet affordable cuisine, with fresh fish, taking pride of place on the menu. La Cabane des Praz, is an experience you will want to enjoy again and again!
www.restaurant-cabane.com

Le Vista

Nestled on the top floor of the hotel Alpina, the house speciality is the ‘Surf and Turf’ menu: different kinds of meat and fish that you cook in a couple of cauldrons of delicious stock or grill on a hot stone, accompanied by twenty sauces, a sections of salads, chips, and followed by a buffet of desserts. Here the traditional and gastronomic cuisine varies each day. Le Vista also offers some top quality wines which can be chosen from a varied wine list. All these pleasures accompanied by a panoramic view over Mont Blanc to take your breath away.
www.bestmontblanc.com

La Calèche

Few establishments that can lay claim to the description ‘Savoyarde restaurant’ with as much justification as La Calèche. As you enter this rustic treasure trove you cannot help but be overwhelmed by the warmth and character that pervades the restaurant. The walls are adorned with all manner of regional artefacts, and even the waiters are dressed in local costume. Their attention to detail is evident in the variety of over 20 Savoyard specialities on offer, all prepared from fresh local produce. In addition to the huge array of fondues, raclettes and pierrades, other firm favourites include the braised beef casserole, marinated in local red wine, the Diots de Savoie, or the Souris d’Agneau (lamb shank) prepared with honey and spices. The wine list is equally diverse. Well worth a visit!
www.restaurant-caleche.com

L'Impossible

Situated in Chamonix Sud, a 10 minutes walk from the centre of town, the Impossible has been playfully reconstructed to create a cosy atmosphere in what was once a 1754 farmhouse. Amongst the dramatic roofs cape, subtle lighting and a mountain crystal décor, housing both intimate and larger spaces, cater for every occasion. The wines are very well chosen delighting any connoisseur and complement fresh oysters, grilled meats, fish and vegetable plates plus other imaginative dishes. The owners run a taxi service between their restaurant the Calèche in the centre of Chamonix and the Impossible.
www.restaurant-impossible.com

Casa Valério

Such is the variety of diverse Italian recipes on Valerio’s menu, that you can almost take a tour around the country without leaving your table, as well, of course as all the classics for which Italy is so renowned – pasta, a choice of over 50 pizzas, all cooked in a wood burning oven, to give them that authentic taste, as well as a host of fish and sea food recipes from around the coast of Italy.
Just next door, Fanny and Valerio, invite you to their brand new Italian Osteria, the Dolce Vita, a wine bar offering all manner of Italian specialities for you to discover.

Congratulations to Casa Valerio ; winner of the 'ISO Quality' Merit certificate for their Pizza Magherita Napoletana, which after detailed analysis of their Mozzarella, tomatoes, and dough, was voted No.1 in France and 3rd in the World after !! Bon Appetit.
www.casavalerio.net

Osteria La Dolce Vita

Lovers of Italian food will be happy to know that, La Dolce Vita, little sister to its infamous sibling the Casa Valerio, also serves a delicious range of traditional Italian dishes, prepared ‘Justa likea Mumma used to do’. As well as the usual favourites of fresh pasta dishes, grilled meats, fresh fish, antipasti, and other classics, Valerio will prepare for you a selection of recipes that pay homage to Italy’s rich culinary heritage, which can be enjoyed together with a bottle or two from the excellent wine list.

Chez Yang

Tired of meat, cheese and potatoes? Visit Chez Yang for a real taste of the Orient. All your favourite dishes are served, but the difference here is that the chef and his team are all from China, so the food has that authentically delicious taste, that others can only aspire to copy. You’ll find Chez Yang near the start of the Rue Paccard.

Neapolis

Situated in the Galerie Alpina, this restaurant is recommended by Lonely Planet and the Guide du Routard to all fans of Italian cuisine. It specialises in Neopolitan food, lovingly prepared by ENRICO. Peparoni Arrosto (sweet red peppers), bruschetta with marinated anchovies, calamari en barca, followed by spaghetti aux fruits de mer and gnocchi alla sorrentina are just some of his specialities. Not forgetting over twenty varieties of pizza, and for dessert... the infamous tiramisu or panacotta. Expect a rwarm welcome from Christine, Salvio and Roberto.

La Bergerie

The Bergerie is renowned for the authenticity of the food they serve. The emphasis is placed on recreating the charm and feel of a mountain chalet, down to the wooden interior and central fireplace. The chef has chosen a menu full of new and classical local specialities. Try his home made foie gras, or his roast lamb wrapped in a delicious pastry, Their speciality is grilled meats which are cooked to perfection, in front of you on the open hearth.
www.labergeriechamonix.com

La Taverne de Chamouny

It is easy to see why this is one of Chamonix’s most popular restaurants. Not only do you get a choice of every conceivable local speciality that we all love to savour so much whilst in the Alps, it is also renowned for the abundant choice of seafood platters and specialities on offer, including oysters, lobster, mussels, and many more, all freshly delivered, and especially selected and prepared by the ‘Maitre écailler’. Situated in the heart of Chamonix centre, La Taverne ably demonstrates all the culinary finesse we associate with French cooking, and is a great place to enjoy a meal out with friends or family.

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