Where to Eat in Chamonix
Discover the top Chamonix places to eat
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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Annapurna I Restaurant
Easy to find at the start of the main pedestrian street in Chamonix with a great view of Mont Blanc, this restaurant serves traditional Indian cuisine to eat in or take away.
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Le Munchie (Munchies) Restaurant
A really popular restaurant on the Route du Moulin in the centre of Chamonix, they guarantee a dinner that will exceed your expectations.
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Mumma Restaurant
A refreshing change from the traditional Savoyarde restaurants in Chamonix, Mumma has quickly become a firm favourite amongst the local residents and visitors alike.
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L'Hydromel Bar and Restaurant
If you're passing through town you'll be enticed by this lively bar and restaurant, with trendy decor and a buzzing spacious terrace.
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Le Shack Restaurant and Bar
Mumma restaurant is next door, and the restaurant offers al fresco Asian-fusion snacking and delicious cocktails.
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Chambre Neuf Restaurant
Brasserie Chambre Neuf offers you classic international cooking in a friendly mountain atmosphere. Part of the Hotel Gustavia, the restaurant delivers a high-quality lunch and dinner menu in a cosy setting.
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.
Cafes & Delis in Chamonix
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Summit 3842 Café
An à la carte menu, sandwiches (hot or cold), regional dishes and snacks.
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Bighorn Bistro café and bakery, Chamonix - Sud
This family-run establishment serves craft coffees and home baked goods and treats in a casual, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Le Comptoir de Plan Praz Restaurant and Café
The Comptoir’s menu features a variety of hot and cold dishes, from sandwiches to delicious soups. All to be enjoyed with a lovely view of the mountains.
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Le Kiosque Restaurant
The perfect place to grab a fresh sandwich to take up the mountain for lunch.
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Les Ecuries de Charamillon Restaurant
Located underneath the Autannes chairlift at Le Tour, this restaurant is one of the best mountain restaurants in the resort.
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Fœhn Restaurant
Takeaway spot at the heart of Flégère ski resort - perfect for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
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.
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.
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Restaurant Refuge de la Flégère (winter only)
A lovely restaurant located in the Chamonix valley, the Refuge de la Flégère is a true haven for culinary delights in the heart of the mountains.
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Les Ecuries de Charamillon Restaurant
Located underneath the Autannes chairlift at Le Tour, this restaurant is one of the best mountain restaurants in the resort.
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La Table de Plan Joran Restaurant
Have a bite to eat in this lovely restaurant that can only be accessed on skis.
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Le Chalet de Charamillon Restaurant
Welcome to Charamillon! A single chalet and two catering options: Chara (takeaway) and Charamillon (self-service).
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Le Mayen Restaurant
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, it's the perfect place for traditional alpine cuisine with a modern twist.
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Le Comptoir de Plan Praz Restaurant and Café
The Comptoir’s menu features a variety of hot and cold dishes, from sandwiches to delicious soups. All to be enjoyed with a lovely view of the mountains.
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Plan Joran Restaurant and Café
You will find a takeaway bar and a self-service restaurant in this magnificent wooden chalet at the bottom of the Tabé chairlift.
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La Bergerie de Planpraz Restaurant
At an altitude of 2000m facing the Mont-Blanc massif, welcome to their restaurant, La Bergerie de Planpraz.
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Le Spot Restaurant and Café
Le Spot, the mountain sandwich shop, is the perfect place for a break between runs.
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Fœhn Restaurant
Takeaway spot at the heart of Flégère ski resort - perfect for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
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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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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La Piazza Restaurant
Italian restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area with an outdoor terrace and fantastic views.
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Le Saint Antoine Pizzeria Restaurant
Cosy interior and a beautiful sunny terrace with views overlooking Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi.
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Casa Valerio Restaurant
Famous amongst the Chamonix locals, this restaurant never fails to impress every time you eat there. This is the most authentic of Italians, run by Fanny and Valerio, the restaurant supplies all sorts of mouth watering dishes to get stuck into!
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Neapolis Restaurant
This restaurant is popular with locals for its good value food and unpretentious atmosphere.
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Le Stone Bar and Restaurant
This restaurant serves salads, starters, pastas and pizzas, as well as steak and veal dishes.
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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Albert Premier Restaurant
The restaurant offers perfectly cooked dishes, charming staff and impeccable service.
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'.
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.
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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Chez Constant Restaurant
Expect to find good quality home made cuisine at this central Chamonix restaurant.
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La Crémerie des Aiguilles Restaurant
Delicious menu of grilled meats, fresh fish and traditional Savoyard dishes and cheesy treats.
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Le Vert Restaurant
Le Vert in Gaillands is a relaxed spot just outside Chamonix centre serving fresh international dishes with a lovely mountain view. On the menu you’ll find a selection of tasty bar snacks, burgers and a great value three-course dinner. Pop in for a drink on the sunny terrace or settle in for a laid-back evening meal.
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Bizes Restaurant
Situated just off Chamonix's main pedestrian street, this restaurant specialises in meat, fish and veggies cooked in a Josper BBQ oven. Combining both a grill and an oven, the Josper adds a unique juicy smokiness to the food.
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Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
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Chambre Neuf Restaurant
Brasserie Chambre Neuf offers you classic international cooking in a friendly mountain atmosphere. Part of the Hotel Gustavia, the restaurant delivers a high-quality lunch and dinner menu in a cosy setting.
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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