Fondue / Cheese Restaurants in Val Thorens — 10 of Our Favourites

Start your day with a continental breakfast complemented by regional favourites such as ham, scrambled eggs and cheeses - fuel for a day on the slopes. When lunchtime comes, head to the south-facing terrace at Télébar brasserie, where you can dine with skis just steps away. Savour daily gourmet specials, grilled meats and the renowned escalope, all served with a stunning mountain backdrop.

For lighter cravings, indulge in sweet treats like waffles, blueberry tart or a rich hot chocolate, or warm up with a traditional Savoyard mulled wine, perfect for all ages.

As evening falls, the restaurant invites you to experience authentic alpine cuisine crafted in-house. Delight in iconic dishes such as raclette, fondue and tartiflette, paired with selections from an extensive wine list featuring regional gems and international vintages to complement every meal.

Whether you’re refuelling between runs or enjoying a leisurely dinner, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting setting to savour the best of mountain gastronomy.

Having been in existence for over 30 years, this authentic mountain restaurant combines their experience with a modern twist.

If you are meeting up with non-skiers, then La Maison is well placed in the centre of Val Thorens at the 'Galerie Caron'. Their basic 'Fondue Savoyarde' with three local kinds of cheese is the first tier. Afterwards, there is 'Founde Savoyarde aux cepes' (with mushrooms) and then, for those really wanting to go luxe, they offer 'Fondue Savoyarde aux truffes' (with truffles). They have a nicely decorated interior or a lovely sunny terrace depending on the weather.

Open daily from 08:00 to 01:00.

The restaurant is part of the four star Hotel le Val Thorens, ideally located in the heart of resort beside the pistes, it is easily accessible on foot or on skis.

In the morning, skiers come here to fuel up at the plentiful hot and cold breakfast buffet. Lunch can be taken on the sunny south facing terrace and dinner offers a wide range of tasty modern and traditional dishes.

They serve inventive, hearty cuisine based on refined “brasserie” dishes. The menu changes according to the market selection and the seasons. The vegetarian menu is produced to the same high standards.

All cheeses on the menu are selected by the master cheesemaker Frederic Royer, of the Boujon cheese shop, and all wines are carefully selected by sommelier Franck Bernet. This talented duo chooses both cheese and wine from the same region for each recipe on offer on the menu. There is also the opportunity to taste the cheese and wine before they go into the fondue for those with a refined palette. With a really modern 'laiterie' themed interior, it's a lovely restaurant to spend the evening and to taste some great French produce.

Each fondue combines two cheeses from one particular region,. A young, well-balanced cheese is picked notably for its soft, supple texture and another cheese matured over a longer period chosen for its rich aromas and fuller flavour. The combination of the two creates a fondue that is creamy in texture with a unique flavourful taste. And to make it thoroughly regional, the third and final ingredient, the wine is also produced in the same region!

Once you have made your choice, you can taste the two different cheeses and the wine before they are melted together. A unique culinary experience to discover the cheeses' initial aromas plus the flavours created by the magic of cooking. The choice is yours.

You'll find them at the Altapura five star Hotel. 

There are only five tables inside and more seating on the large outside terrace which offers great views over the valley.

Their specialities include things like Bellevillois Croque Monsieur created by Guy Martin, cayon casserole, raclette, croziflette, “Grandma Josephine” pear and chocolate flavoured dessert, vanilla and cherries Polenta, and “the 1957” blueberry génépi created by Cédric Pernot.

They have a farm, a cheese dairy, gardens and farm shop that's worth a visit too.  You can take a guided visit around the farm and see how the cheese is made.

In the day, the restaurant can be accessed on skis by following the 'Chasse' red run leading from the bottom of the 'Plein Sud' lift in Val Thorens or by continuing on from the 'Pluviometre' run. In the evening, the restaurant is accessed on foot with parking close by and a small walk up the snowy and torchlit path. We recommend you ring the owner for directions if you think you may get a little lost, it can be complicated.

Open daily for lunch and dinner (except Monday evenings) in summer and winter.

With lots of return diners, this restaurant is a firm favourite in Val Thorens. A cosy chalet-style decor give this restaurant it's lovely authentic feel. The staff are warm and friendly. The food is good simple mountain food, in generous servings and at a reasonable price. 

A huge range of cheese and meat fondues are on offer, as well as classic French meat and fish dishes. There's also a children's menu with a number of good options available, including 'kids fondue'. They also offer a great plat du jour which is very affordable.

There's a reason this restaurant has been going for more than 30 years and is still turning people away at the doors, as they're often fully booked.

Open in winter from November to April.

The quality of food and luxury-rustic charm have made le Clos Bernard a firm Méribel favourite despite, or perhaps because of, its secluded location. Their terrace, on the edge of a forest, is a great place for sunny lunches while their traditional dining room is perfect for cosy dinners.

Choose between the five-cheese fondue and the fondue flavoured with morel mushrooms. They serve sophisticated Savoyard cuisine, including meat and cheese platters, foie gras, salads, pasta, tartiflette, croziflette, fondue and raclette. They specialise in local meats grilled on a wood fire.  You can choose beef, lamb, pork sausages or chicken and then select your choice of side dishes and sauce.

Open every day for lunch and from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner. Winter and summer.

Every week, they have a themed evening open to all.

The small restaurant can accommodate 75 people and offers two sittings, so make sure to book in advance to get a table.

A smiling and friendly team will offer you a traditional Savoyard menu, with a wide range of different fondues on the menu; pierrades and traditional Savoyard dishes (raclettes, tartiflettes), as well as a Savoyard menu. If fondue for your main wasn't enough, you can always order the chocolate fondue with fresh fruit for dessert just to finish you off!

The restaurant is very child friendly and has a great children's menu with lots of options, too. For events, the restaurant allows privatization.

Open for dinner service from 19:00 to 23:00.

You can enjoy a wide range of steaks, tapas, cocktails, wines and beers as well as the modern and yet cosy interior. 

Despite the name, you can also find delicious cheese fondue. The layout of the restaurant means there are some quiet corners if you are just a couple or a fab long table right in the centre if you're out as a group. They offer a 'Savoyarde Fondue' for a minimum of two people and there are plenty of other delicious dishes on the menu to choose from too. 

The friendly staff here will welcome you and cater for any particular food needs you may have. The restaurant also offers a free car service to pick you up before your dinner and drop you home after - a real door to door service.

Open daily 15:00 until 01:30, serving food from 16:00

The clue is in the name and you'll find all of the local cheese based specialities here. Raclette, fondue, tartiflette, onion soup (with cheese), pasta (with cheese), cheese with more cheese on the side..... Yummy! But they also rustle up a pretty mean steak, plates of charcuterie and cold cuts, a couple of salad options (obviously with just a little bit of cheese involved...) and a great selection of desserts.  Kids will love it here too and they have their own menu to choose from.

The restaurant is small, cosy and very popular, so book your table in advance to be sure of getting in. If Wallace and Gromit came to Les Menuires, this is where they would live!