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Where to Eat in Argentiere

Discover the top Argentiere places to eat

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There's a wide range of restaurants in Chamonix to suit all tastes and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat in Chamonix 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.

Asian Fusion restaurants

If you've had enough melted cheese and fancy something a bit different, in Chamonix there are a couple of Japanese restaurants, offering either eat-in or take away services with small and simple modern oriental décor and friendly staff.

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Cafes and bakeries

Chamonix is catching on to the idea of a proper breakfast, with more places now offering heartier options beyond just a croissant and coffee. Early riser? You’ll have no trouble finding a quick bite or caffeine fix, and there’s even a spot for a full English if that’s your style. Plus, as with any French town, bakeries are everywhere – especially around the centre and Aiguille du Midi.

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Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant, Les Houches exterior

Child friendly restaurants

Most restaurants in Chamonix offer a children’s menu; and they usually consist of omelette/burger/chicken with chips/salad or a pasta option such as spaghetti bolognese. Those that don’t are usually happy to rustle up a smaller portion, or simplified version, of something that is on the main menu. You could try one of the regional dishes that the whole table shares such as raclette or fondue – the children can then eat as much or as little as they like. Alpine food is not particularly fussy or strongly flavoured and most children love dipping bread into a fondue or grilling their own meat on a pierrade (hot stone).

If you head to the bridge that crosses over the river at the bottom end of town you will find a row of restaurants along a raised deck on the Avenue Aiguille du Midi. They all serve a variety of omelettes, crêpes, salads, pastas and local dishes and are well-priced, informal and friendly. They all offer a children’s menu.

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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

Chamonix’s proximity to Italy means you’ll find plenty of Italian restaurants serving pizza, pasta, and strong coffee with authentic flair. Many French spots also offer good pizzas, adding to the mix. Surprisingly for a mountain town, Chamonix also has a small but impressive seafood scene with oyster bars and fresh shellfish platters.

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Michelin starred restaurants

Chamonix is home to one Michelin starred restaurant, and whilst you might expect a formal dining experience, it is actually very accessible and extremely welcoming. There are also a number of Bib Gourmande listed restaurants in town to enjoy.

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Le Munchie (Munchies) Restaurant, Chamonix Centre exterior

Modern European and international restaurants

Looking for a modern, cosmopolitan vibe with a funky décor and modern international menu, then Chamonix has a number of restaurants that fit the bill. Also worth remembering is some of these places offer fantastic lunch menus at a much reduced price from what you'd pay in the evening. So if you're not out in the mountains every day, pop into town and check out the 'plat du jour'.

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Moo Bar & Restaurant, Chamonix - Centre drinks

Pubs and gastropubs

Chamonix is not short on bars and pubs, but there are some that offer fantastic pub grub menus, that almost verge on what you'd expect in a restaurant. Expect home made burgers, salads, pastas, fajitas, a variety of menus mixing all cultures and dishes perfectly reflecting the cosmopolitan mix of 'locals' and visitors you'll find here.

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Steaks, burgers, grills and BBQs

You’ll find plenty of welcoming spots where hearty steaks and burgers hit the spot after a day in the mountains. With cosy alpine settings and that unmistakable smoky flavour from the grill, it’s comfort food done just right.

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Pizza Paradisio Restaurant, Chamonix Sud exterior

Takeaway restaurants

Sometimes eating out is just too much effort or maybe you just want a quick bite on the run. Well, the choice in town is still varied and plentiful, whether you're looking for a pizza on the sofa or takeaways offering burgers and sandwiches late into the night.

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More inspiration...

We visit a selection of restaurants in Chamonix each year. You can read about our first-hand experience in our Restaurant Reviews.

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