Best Restaurants in Val dIsere

Restaurant information updated February 2024

There are a variety of restaurants to choose from for lunch or dinner in Val d'Isere, either on the mountain or in the village, whether you're looking for a burger and a coke or tartiflette and champagne.

Many of the lunchtime restaurants also offer dinner in the evening. As your chalet host will have one night off in the week, this provides the perfect opportunity for you to sample the local cuisine.

In busy periods don’t forget to ask our Concierge Team to make a reservation to ensure that you get the restaurant of your choice. Below we’ve listed a few of the many restaurants in Val d'Isere.

Mountain Restaurants

Le Signal €€

Situated at the top of the cable car in the beautiful Fornet ski area, Le Signal is a colourful, convivial and atmospheric mountain restaurant.

Dining at Le Signal:

Location: Top of the Fornet cable car
Opening times: Open every day from 11:00 - 16:30
Menu: French cuisine
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 03 38
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L'Edelweiss €€

Excellent cuisine, fine wines, a friendly atmosphere and a terrace with exceptional views of the valley. Located in the Fornet area of Val d’Isere.

Dining at L'Edelweiss:

Location: Halfway down the blue Mangard piste
Opening times: Open for lunch only
Menu: French cuisine
Telephone: +33 (0)6 10 28 70 64
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La Fruitière €€€

Perched high in the French Alps, this iconic venue blends gourmet dining with live entertainment and a vibrant après-ski atmosphere for a culinary experience like no other. Indulge in exquisite cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, while taking in the breathtaking mountain views. As the day transitions to evening, the energy rises with live music, DJs, and performers, creating an unforgettable après-ski celebration.

Dining at La Fruitière:

Location: At the top of the La Daille gondola (pedestrian access too)
Opening times: 09:00 - 17:00
Menu: French cuisine, burgers, oysters, fish and chips
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 07 17
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Bar de l’Ouillette €€

The terrace outside is one of the best places to grab a drink, a bite to eat or just relax in the sunshine. With bright coloured furniture and a fun atmosphere, you can choose from a variety of food and drink. There is limited seating indoors so this restaurant is best on a good weather day where you can sit in the sun and soak up the mountain atmosphere.

Dining at Bar de l'Ouillette:

Location: At the bottom of the Madeleine piste, on the Solaise side of Val d'Isere.
Opening times: 10:00 - 17:00
Menu: Salads, grilled meats, Savoyard specialities
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 63 10

La Datcha €

With an outdoor terrace and warm, cosy indoor area serving food and drink throughout the day, La Datcha is a great place to stop for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink in the sunshine. With traditional Savoyard dishes and French cuisine, you can enjoy a delicious mountain meal.

Dining at La Datcha:

Location: Bottom of the Glacier Express chairlift (can be accessed on foot from cable car)
Opening times: Open for lunch every day
Menu: Salads, grilled meats, Savoyard specialities
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 00 23 46
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Interior view of bar area and tables and chairs — You will be spoilt for choice for dining options in Val d'Isère

Waiter holding plate of oysters — Oysters are one of the Fruitière specialities

Le Trifollet €€

Nestled up above La Daille, Le Trifollet restaurant is a popular lunch destination for skiers before a short ski down into La Daille. Soak up the sun on the large terrace or enjoy the cosy and welcoming inside dining area.

Dining at Le Trifollet:

Location: Located on the Verte piste on the way down to La Daille
Opening times: 09:00 - 16:30
Menu: Traditional French cuisine, salads and pizzas
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 41 96 99

L'Etincelle €€€

L’Etincelle is relatively new and stands close to the Bellevarde Lodge chalets overlooking the main lift. The décor is sleek and contemporary, and the menu reflects this. Steak is a particular speciality. Pizzas from €25, lunchtime only.

Dining at L'Etincelle:

Location: Chemin de la Chapelle Saint Jean
Opening times: Open for lunch every day and dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings
Menu: Steak, pizza, pasta
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 41 13 11
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Peau de Vache €€

Located halfway down the Face de Bellevarde run and accessible from the Bellevarde chairlift, this restaurant is perfect for a long lunch on the slopes. Dog lovers will enjoy the attentions of the two resident Labradors who add to the homely atmosphere. Mains from €25.

Dining at Peau de Vache:

Location: Halfway down the Face de Bellevarde piste
Opening times: 09:00 - 16:30
Menu: French cuisine, burgers
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 11 29
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Le Refuge de Solaise €€€

(Le Petit Refuge and Restaurant Le Refuge)

Sitting in the brand-new Refuge de Solaise complex which encompasses the highest hotel in Europe, this is a special spot for a mountain lunch. It’s accessible via the Solaise gondola for non-skiers.

Le Petit Refuge offers homemade pizzas and several pasta dishes, served in the cheerful and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant from 12:00 - 15:00 every day.

With its stunning interiors designed by Hugo Toro, who worked on the Gigi restaurants in Paris and Saint-Tropez, Restaurant Le Refuge offers a selection of Savoyard specialities such as Morbier cheese croziflette, black truffle linguine and a Savoyard burger, to be enjoyed in the cosy restaurant or on the large sunny terrace with spectacular views.

Dining at Le Refuge de Solaise:

Location: Top of the Solaise ski area
Opening times: Open every day for lunch from 12:00 - 15:00 and from 19:00 - 23:00 for dinner on Fridays (for non-residents)
Menu: Savoyard specialities
Telephone: +33 (0)4 58 83 00 91
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Young girl eating lunch in mountain restaurant — A quick lunch break before hitting the slopes again

Village Restaurants

Roxy Quiksilver Cafe

This is a cool diner-style cafe in the back of the Roxy/Quiksilver store in the centre of town. You can sit and watch the chefs making lunch and preparing dinner in the open-plan kitchen or enjoy people-watching from the terrace right on the main square. The service is fast and friendly with a great atmosphere. Free WIFI. Mains from €17.

Dining at the Roxy Quiksilver Cafe:

Location: Below the Kandahar Hotel, Avenue Olympique
Opening times: Open seven days a week for brunch, lunch and dinner, from 09:00 - 22:00 (non-stop service)
Menu: Diner-style
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 09 54
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La Grande Ourse €€€

One of the older restaurants in the village, with a warm and luxurious atmosphere. They offer a weekly set menu plus specials in the evening.

Dining at La Grande Ourse:

Location: Overlooking the Savonette draglift on the nursery slopes. 145 rue de La Poste
Opening times: Open daily from 12:00 - 15:30 and 19:00 - 22:30
Menu: Diner-style
Telephone: +33(4) 79 22 22 22
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La Casa Scara €€-€€€

Excellent Italian restaurant open for dinner. Typical dishes include Carpaccio de boeuf, fresh lobster tagliatelle, parma ham and mozzarella piccata.

Dining at La Casa Scara:

Location: Opposite the church. Résidence Coeur de Val
Opening times: Open every day from 19:00 - 22:00
Menu: Traditional Italian cuisine
Telephone: +33 4 79 06 26 21

Les Barmes De L’Ours €€€

Les Barmes de l’Ours boasts not one but three different restaurants. Michelin-starred La Table de l’Ours is an elegant restaurant inside a beautiful hotel. It is ideal for fine dining and connoisseurs of fine wines. It is also a great place to relax in a fireside armchair for pre-dinner drinks.

La Rôtisserie has turned spit-roasted meat into its signature fare and with gourmet mountain cuisine and desserts. (Pasta from €29, Rotisserie main from €42)

Le Coin Savoyard gives pride of place to local specialities and produce grown and reared in the immediate area, in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. (Mains from €39)

Dining at Les Barmes De L'Ours:

Location: Montée de Bellevarde
Opening times: 19:30 - 21:30 (La Table de l’Ours), 12:30 - 14:30 and 19:30 - 22:00 (La Rotisserie)
Menu: Grilled meats and local specialities
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 41 37 00
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Display of ski boots over the years behind table in the restaurant — Take a look at the collection of vintage ski kit after dinner at Fondue Factory

Traditional cheese fondue — Enjoy a convivial dining experience with friends

La Corniche

Serving some of the best steaks in town, this restaurant is popular with locals and tourists. The wine list is extensive. Sunny terrace. Mains from €26.

Dining at La Corniche:

Location: By the church, Rue des Leissières
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10:30 - 14:25 and 16:30 - 21:45 (Closed Sunday lunchtime)
Menu: Traditional French cuisine and Savoyard specialities
Telephone: +33 4 79 08 16 07

Le Lodge

A family-friendly choice with a traditional Savoyard menu, pizzas and salads served without pretension by charming and attentive staff. Pizzas from €15, mains from €20.

Dining at Le Lodge:

Location: Off the high street, Rue du Parc des Sports
Opening times: Open every day from 18:30 - 22:00
Menu: Traditional Savoyard specialities and pizzas
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 02 01

Fondue Factory

The clue’s in the name: this is the number one address in town for cheese lovers. There’s also a permanent display of vintage ski equipment for post-dinner perusal. Mains from €25.

Dining at Fondue Factory:

Location: 799 Avenue Olympique
Opening times: Open every day from 12:00 to 22:00
Menu: Cheese!
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 08 04 37
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La Baraque €€

La Baraque is a funky bar and restaurant with live music every night except Monday. Start with drinks and tapas before moving to the main restaurant for sophisticated fine dining. DJ from 23:00.

Dining at La Baraque:

Location: 137 Avenue Olympique
Opening times: Open from 18:00 - 00:00
Menu: Cheese!
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 18 19
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POYA €€€

The new kid on the block, POYA is an elegant restaurant offering fine dining and excellent cocktails.

Dining at POYA:

Location: 683, Avenue de L'Olympique
Opening times: 19:30 - 21:30 (La Table de l’Ours), 12:30 - 14:30 and 19:30 - 22:00 (La Rotisserie)
Menu: French cuisine
Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 23 46 43
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Barman pouring cocktail — If you love a cocktail or two, then you have to check out POYA...

We can reserve a table for you

Our Concierge Team in Val d'Isere would be happy to make lunch or dinner reservations for you, just let us know which of these fabulous eateries you fancy trying.

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