As with all ski regions there are tourist-orientated restaurants both in the town and on the slopes that will charge a lot for a very average meal. However, by scratching the surface it is not difficult to find homely establishments that serve up a selection of affordable Savoyard specialities.
Tartiflette is a local speciality, made with the distinctive Reblochon cheese and ideally washed down with a white Savoie wine such as the Apremont. For meat lovers many of the Chatel restaurants offer a ‘hot stone’ or Pierrade with a platter of meats and accompanying salads. No trip would be complete without trying one of these, particularly when it is accompanied by a light and fruity Gamay red! As with most French resorts, vegetarians are not perfectly catered for and shouldn’t expect anything like the range of vegetarian options that are found in UK restaurants.
Five to try
Vieux FourThis rustic restaurant gets top marks for ambitions, whilst still retaining the traditional Savoyarde fare.
The PierrierThis place has more of a modest appeal, and is a typical everyday restaurants that serves a range of grills and Savoyard specialities.
RipailleThis place comes highly recommended by locals, tourists and reporters alike, mostly down to its fish dishes and local Gamay wines.
Refuge du Milles PatesIf you're after a bargain and don't mind a set menu, this is the place for you.
Hotel CornettesA 2-star hotel that offers an excellent restaurant doing extremely good-value meals.
