Val d'Isere – Food and drink

Usually for French resorts, the safe formula for good eating is to stick to what the French do best: French cooking. But in Val d’Isère you’d be missing out on a vast array of other offers including seafood platters and a good old British curry.
The proximity to Italy means pizza and pasta feature heavily and children are generally well catered for in the resort restaurants.

 

Mountain restaurants

Mountain restaurants are very much a mixed bag. Whilst many stick to old favourites such as spaghetti bolognaise, there are some real gems. Try the Edelweiss on the Mangard piste, La Fruitière or Le Signal for a more exciting menu. As a general rule, the lower down the mountain you are, the cheaper the food will be.

 

Après ski in Val d'Isère 

Val d’Isère’s reputation for après ski precedes it and you won’t be disappointed! The party starts early and finishes very late. Prices in resort are on the high side but it is standard practice to squeeze as much from your Euro as possible by moving from one happy hour to another.

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1789
+33 4 79 06 17 89
Situated down a side alley to the right of le Canyon. Under new ownership in 2005, 1789 quickly became a local favourite not least because of the... 
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Alexandra
+33 4 79 06 05 04
Situated under hotel la Galise. L'Alexandra is run by kiwi Phil who is married to the bar and hotel owner's daughter - Alex. This is a great... 
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L' Alpage
+33 4 79 06 07 42
This delightful mountain restaurant is located at the top of the Chaudannes chair lift in Tignes. There is a self-service area as well as a fancy... 
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L' Armailly
+33 4 79 06 41 82
A charming restaurant in the heart of les Brévières 20 meters from the Sache cable car. This is a great lunch time and evening spot,... 
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Armoise
+33 4 79 06 03 44
Despite being the much smaller cousin of Val, la Daille has some great places to stop for an apres-ski beer. Situated in the shopping centre. Funky... 
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L' Arolay
+33 4 79 06 11 68
This restaurnat in Tignes has lovely views across the Isere gorge and into the valley below. With an open fire and an authentic mountain chalet feel... 
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L' Atelier d'Edmond
+33 479 00 00 82
This charming mountain restaurant in Val d'Isere offers you some fine dining in a traditional wooden clad surroundings.  There is a large... 
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Bananas
+33 4 79 06 04 23
If you are talking about Val d'Isere, Bananas usually drops into the conversation. The downstairs bar is an infavour apres-ski venue with happy... 
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Bar de l' ouillette
+33 4 79 41 94 74
This is more of a bakery than a restaurant and, for some reason, in recent years it seems to have been missed off the piste map. Over the last few... 
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Bar Jacques
+33 4 79 06 03 89
A small and intimate restaurant in Val d'Isere serving excellent quality meals. The restaurant seats only 50 and the tables are a little close... 
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1789
+33 4 79 06 17 89
Situated down a side alley to the right of le Canyon. Under new ownership in 2005, 1789 quickly became a local favourite not least because of the... 
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Bananas
+33 4 79 06 04 23
If you are talking about Val d'Isere, Bananas usually drops into the conversation. The downstairs bar is an infavour apres-ski venue with happy... 
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Bar Jacques
+33 4 79 06 03 89
A small and intimate restaurant in Val d'Isere serving excellent quality meals. The restaurant seats only 50 and the tables are a little close... 
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Brasserie du grand cocor
+33 4 79 41 94 33
A great restaurant located right on the front de neige. Perfect for a pizza at lunchtime or an evening meal, it has a great atmosphere and loads of... 
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Cafe des Sport
+33 4 79 41 94 33
Excellently located bar and restaurant with a refreshingly mixed clientele ranging from French ski instructors to Brits enjoying a pre or apres-ski... 
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Casa Scara
+33 4 79 06 26 21
This village restaurant in Val d'Isere is situated opposite the Church in the old village. Due to its tucked away location, this restaurant is... 
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Casserole
+33 4 79 4115 71
Traditional and simple Savoyarde is the name of the game at la Casserole, a lovely restaurant in Val d'Isere. Specialities include their many... 
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Chalet du Lac
+33 4 79 06 25 47
Situated on le lac du Chevril between Val and Tignes, this restaurant is out of town (slightly) but should not be out of mind. Run by Jean Claude, an... 
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Chez Paolo
+33 4 79 06 2804
Situated at the rond point des pistes (where the buses turn around). The best place to get a pizza in Val. A real pizza oven guarantees authenticity... 
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Clarines
+33 4 79 06 29 36
This little shop in Val d'Isere is owned by madame Chevallot, this is a great place to stop for a quick pain au chocolate before you hit the... 
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L' Alpage
+33 4 79 06 07 42
This delightful mountain restaurant is located at the top of the Chaudannes chair lift in Tignes. There is a self-service area as well as a fancy... 
Mid range
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L' Armailly
+33 4 79 06 41 82
A charming restaurant in the heart of les Brévières 20 meters from the Sache cable car. This is a great lunch time and evening spot,... 
Mid range
MadDog favourite
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L' Arolay
+33 4 79 06 11 68
This restaurnat in Tignes has lovely views across the Isere gorge and into the valley below. With an open fire and an authentic mountain chalet feel... 
Mid range
MadDog favourite
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L' Atelier d'Edmond
+33 479 00 00 82
This charming mountain restaurant in Val d'Isere offers you some fine dining in a traditional wooden clad surroundings.  There is a large... 
Expensive
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Bar de l' ouillette
+33 4 79 41 94 74
This is more of a bakery than a restaurant and, for some reason, in recent years it seems to have been missed off the piste map. Over the last few... 
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Bellevarde
+33 4 79 06 05 76
For a mountain restaurant in such an amazing location, the food and service both fail to live up to expectations. You're probably best limiting... 
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Chalet du bollin
+33 4 79 06 46 44
Although the Savoyarde atmosphere may not be entirely convincing, this mountain restaurant has an open fire inside which is very welcome on colder... 
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Clochetons
+33 4 79 41 13 11
Most skiers will reach les Clochetons by piste or off-piste (tour de charvet). The food in this Val d'Isere mountain restaurant is not cheap but... 
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Crozets
+33 4 79 41 17 90
Les Crozets is a typical self-service mountain restaurant in Val d'Isere. It is good value although can be very busy in high season. After an... 
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Datcha
+33 4 79 06 21 14
Lifts; Datcha, Madeleine Express, Glacier Express. Pistes; Plan Millet, Col de la Madeleine, Marais (right hand fork), Fourche.  Not the... 
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Alexandra
+33 4 79 06 05 04
Situated under hotel la Galise. L'Alexandra is run by kiwi Phil who is married to the bar and hotel owner's daughter - Alex. This is a great... 
Mid range
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Armoise
+33 4 79 06 03 44
Despite being the much smaller cousin of Val, la Daille has some great places to stop for an apres-ski beer. Situated in the shopping centre. Funky... 
Mid range
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Bananas
+33 4 79 06 04 23
If you are talking about Val d'Isere, Bananas usually drops into the conversation. The downstairs bar is an infavour apres-ski venue with happy... 
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Blue Note
+33 4 79 06 80 17
A recent addition to Val, located under the hotel Mercure opposite the ESF office. Serving up all your classic drinks to a mixture of jazz and funk.... 
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Boubou Bar
+33 4 79 06 22 15
A small French run bar run by Bou Bou himself. This bar is located at the foot of the nursery slopes in the centre of Val. This place is not for the... 
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Cafe des Sport
+33 4 79 41 94 33
Excellently located bar and restaurant with a refreshingly mixed clientele ranging from French ski instructors to Brits enjoying a pre or apres-ski... 
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Cafe Face
+33 4 79 29 80
Situated opposite Dicks tea bar. A modern interior with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. Very cheap apres-ski beer is accompanied by free nibbles and... 
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Dick's Tea Bar
Meribel - +33 4 79 08 60 19, Val - +33 4 79 06 14 87
If people can name one bar in Meribel, this is usually the one. The famous bar / nightclub stands alone and is loud, vibrant and usually packed later... 
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Dicks Tea Bar
+33 4 79 06 14 87
The Legendary Dick's tea bar is still Val's no. 1 night spot.  Entry is usually free before 11pm and you can stay until 4am.  Music... 
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Foret
+33 4 79 06 04 27
Situated by les jardins de Val, 5 mins walk from rue principale. Low happy hour prices and live music during apres-ski mean the Foret is particularly... 
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Bellevarde
+33 4 79 06 05 76
For a mountain restaurant in such an amazing location, the food and service both fail to live up to expectations. You're probably best limiting... 
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Crepe Val's
+33 4 79 41 14 62
This restaurant is situated right in the centre of Val. They have around 2900 crepes (sweet) and galettes (savoury) with fillings as diverse as... 
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Flash Pizza
+33 4 79 41 96 06
Situated between the Canyon and bar XV. Flash pizza is the Dominoes of Val. Eat in, take-away or order home delivery. Try the tsantellina pizza (... 
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Foret
+33 4 79 06 04 27
Situated by les jardins de Val, 5 mins walk from rue principale. Low happy hour prices and live music during apres-ski mean the Foret is particularly... 
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Maison Chevallot
+33 4 79 06 16 09
Situated next door to the hotel St Hubert. Great bakery with several recent awards under their belt. They sell every type of bread that you could... 
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Quicksilver Cafe
+33 4 79 41 90 22
Budget dining. This cafe/clothes shop concept is unusual in ski resorts but it seems to have worked. It's excellent for a late breakfast (served... 
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Tartine
+33 4 79 06 25 24
Good sandwich and hot dog stop just near the front de neige. Open 10am-5pm. 
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Tocade
+33 4 79 41 15 41
A place to cure those late-night munchies, the Tocade is always busy with burger, pizza, kebab and chips orders after the bars and clubs of Val close... 
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Tuffs
+33 4 79 06 25 01
This mountain restaurant is a convienent place to meet up in Val, les Tuffs is on the piste in la Daille. You can get anything to satisfy your hunger... 
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