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Visit website Le Chalet des Pierres Restaurant, Courchevel Valley style of cuisine

Le Chalet de Pierres Restaurant

Indulge in fine, traditional and local cuisine at this piste-side Courchevel institution

Location
Courchevel 1850

This authentic Savoyard restaurant welcomes you with a variety of fine-dining possibilities for your lunch break in the Courchevel Valley.

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La Soucoupe Restaurant

Romantically rustic traditional restaurant at the top of the Loze lift

Location
Courchevel 1850

Located at the top of La Loze, this romantically rustic restaurant serves up quality cuisine with meats cooked on the open fire. A very warm and friendly atmosphere.

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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant

Charming mountain restaurant with traditional Savoyard flavours and sunny terrace

Location
Meribel

Immerse yourself in the warm and authentic world of their restaurant Le Télébar, a true tribute to traditional Savoyard cuisine. Here, they invite you to discover homemade dishes, carefully prepared using local and quality ingredients. 

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Bagatelle Restaurant

Luxury mountain restaurant with international connections at the top of the Chenus bubble

Location
Courchevel 1850

Part of the prestigious Bagatelle Bistrot brand, with branches in New York, Ibiza, St Barth, Dubai and London, this mountain restaurant brings yet more luxury to the Courchevel slopes.

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Chez Pepe Nicolas Restaurant

Small but cosy mountain restaurant serving local specialities, off the beaten track

Location
Val Thorens

Serving typical Savoyard and Bellevilloise food, this is a real little gem of a multi-generational run mountain restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner, you must book in advance.

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Chalet des 2 Lacs Restaurant

Magical views and unique dining experience on the pistes at 2445m altitude

Location
Val Thorens

Experience an unforgettable lunch or dinner at this authentic Savoyard restaurant. At lunchtime, overlook the magnificent mountain ranges from the terrace. Or organise a special evening, accessed via snowplough or snowmobile.

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Enquire Les Pierres Plates (La Saulire) Restaurant, Courchevel interior

Les Pierres Plates (La Saulire) Restaurant

Popular and funky mountain restaurant with a large terrace at 2738 metres

Location
Meribel

The main restaurant has a 320 degree view of the mountains and there's a large terrace outside with a pasta bar.

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Le Blanchot Mountain Restaurant

Charming gourmet restaurant close to the altiport lift, open in summer and winter

Location
Meribel

Le Blanchot has long been considered one of the finest restaurants in the Méribel valley, with a loyal clientele who return year after year to enjoy superior gastronomy in beautiful surroundings.

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Le Plan des Mains Restaurant

A smart mountain restaurant and tea room at 2100m altitude with fantastic views

Location
Meribel-Mottaret

Located at the bottom of the Mont du Vallon gondola and the Plan des Mains chair lift, this Savoyard style restaurant sits at 2100m and is easily accessible from Courchevel and Val Thorens.

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L'Etoile Restaurant

Mountain Restaurant in a great location with good food and a kids menu

Location
Les Menuires

Located just above the Croisette in Les Menuires, this mountain restaurant is an convenient lunch stop for skiers and pedestrians alike.

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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Self-service restaurant close to the lifts with spacious sunny terrace

Location
Val Thorens

This great value restaurant is situated just by the top of the Plein Sud chair lift which leads back towards Meribel and Courchevel. It adjoins the famous Folie Douce so you may end up staying for more than just lunch!

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Chalet de la Marine Restaurant

Gourmet mountain restaurant with self-service bistro and lovely sunny terrace

Location
Val Thorens

This restaurant in Val Thorens is located at the top of the Cascades chairlift on the Dailles piste. In a great location with an excellent terrace and wonderful views you can enjoy a lunch time meal in the sunshine.

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Chalet de Pierres Restaurant

Cosy mountain-style restaurant with panoramic views from its large terrace

Location
Courchevel 1850

Decorated in antique wood and stone this restaurant has great views over the Saulire, with a bar and a fireplace to warm up by.

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La Ruade Restaurant

Chalet-style grill restaurant and bar on the edge of the piste in Les Menuires

Location
Les Menuires

Set on the slopes in Les Menuires, in the Preyerand area. You can detour off and have dishes served to you straight from the grill and open fire in the restaurant.

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Le Chalet de la Masse Restaurant Le Chalet de la Masse Restaurant, Les Menuires restaurant terrasse

Le Chalet de la Masse Restaurant

Chalet restaurant with large terrace and great views right on the edge of the piste

Location
Les Menuires

This chalet style restaurant is popular for its good food and friendly staff, not to mention the fabulous views from the terrace.

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Le Tremplin Mountain Restaurant

Fresh seafood, sushi and great French cuisine near the main lifts in Courchevel 1850

Location
Courchevel Le Praz/1300

A firm favourite of locals and tourists alike. Located just next to the main lifts area (La Croisette) in Courchevel 1850, this restaurant could not be better placed for your lunchtime or evening gourmet meal.

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Le Dahlia Restaurant and Bar A group of people standing in front of a building that has a sign that says ' altitude ' on it

Le Dahlia Restaurant and Bar

Slopeside restaurant with traditional Savoyard mountain food, burgers and more

Location
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

This restaurant and bar is located in the three Valleys above Saint Martin de Belleville. It is opposite the Saint Martin express chair lift at 1450m with great views over the three valleys and excellent mountain food and drinks.

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Chalet de Caron Restaurant

Charming and popular high-altitude mountain restaurant on the Piste du Cairn

Location
Val Thorens

Just below Val Thorens village, accessible to skiers or pedestrians, come to the restaurant for a meal or a drink at the bar.

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There's a wide range of restaurants in Val Thorens to suit all tastes and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat and where to find your favourite style of cuisine.

Worth noting is that at lunchtime, most restaurants will offer a well-priced 'Plat du Jour' (dish of the day), normally consisting of locally sourced meat, potatoes and a salad or seasonal vegetables. Most, if not all of the restaurants in resort are child friendly, especially if you let them know in advance. Evening meals are normally served from 19:00, and the restaurants are quieter at this time than later on.

Asian Fusion restaurants

There are a few fine dining establishments here with a few Asian Fusion dishes on their menus, from sushi to noodles and much more. Certainly a change from fondue!

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Cafes and bakeries

Whether you fancy an all-day breakfast with bacon butties or a simple continental start, there’s plenty to choose from in resort. Or why not dive into French culture with fresh croissants and pain au chocolat from the local boulangerie? Like any French village or town, you’re never far from a bakery offering amazing cakes, pastries, or a morning baguette.

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French restaurants

Throughout the resort you'll easily find a French restaurant to suit both your taste buds and your budget, whether it's homemade Savoyarde specials in a cosy rustic bolthole, or a light airy modern gourmet experience with a wine list and dessert menu to die for.

Mediterranean restaurants

As with most places, in Val Thorens you don't have to look too far to find a good pizza. Plus many of the French restaurants will also have either a decent pizza and pasta on their menus.

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Michelin starred restaurants

What's On in Val Thorens March 2018

Val Thorens currently only has one restaurant with a Michelin star, and it's open for dinner only. Make sure you book well in advance of your planned visit to avoid disappointment. 

And if you fancy travelling further out of town, in between Les Menuires and St Martin down the valley from Val Thorens, you will find a tiny village called St Marcel where you'll find a famous three Michelin star restaurant has its home. As you would expect from a restaurant with such a rating the service is impeccable and it is certainly a dining experience. Also if you need somewhere for the helicopter to park, you’re in luck - there’s a spot just across from the restaurant.

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Pubs and gastropubs

If you're looking for traditional pub grub there are a number of places in town that offer a good menu, whether it's a quick bite during après, live music, live sports or a hearty meal, these spots can provide all you need.

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Steaks, burgers, grills and BBQs

In Val Thorens, you’ll be spoiled for choice with grill restaurants serving up everything from tender steaks to towering burgers, all with that satisfying, straight-from-the-fire flavour. It’s the perfect way to warm up and recharge, with a laid-back vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer.

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Takeaway restaurants

Whether it's a takeaway hole in the wall serving up hot sandwiches and a punnet of chips or take away crêpes, you'll find something here. There's even some takeaways that open late to feed you on the way home from the pub.

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