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Café / Brasserie Restaurants in Les Houches — 2 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Les Houches restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

There's a wide range of restaurants in Chamonix to suit all tastes and budgets.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Where to Eat Guide.

Rocky Pop Restaurant, Les Houches interior

1. Rocky Pop Restaurant

Location
Les Houches

The Rocky Pop Restaurant in Les Houches, part of the vibrant Rocky Pop Hotel opened in December 2016, reflects the brand’s playful ethos of “joy and togetherness.” The food offering matches the lively atmosphere, with a fun, diverse menu designed to please all ages and tastes. Expect crowd-pleasing dishes, colourful presentations, and relaxed dining that encourages sharing and socialising. It’s a welcoming spot where families, groups, and friends can enjoy tasty, unfussy meals in a cheerful setting.

The interior of the restaurant is bright and vibrant with plenty colourful, funky furnishings creating a fun and informal atmosphere. Based on a food court style design, there are three types of cuisine on offer; a burger stand, a pizza van and traditional Savoyard meals, so everyone should find something to please their palate.

The restaurant has a wide range of seating options available too, from long bench tables to share to share with friends to cosy booths for two; breakfast bar dining to al fresco eating on the themed terrace during the summer months. There is also a second, more sophisticated dining area, which is light and airy with stunning views through floor to ceiling windows and tables sunk into the floor.

The restaurant is situated at the entrance of Les Houches just five minute drive from the centre of Chamonix.

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Le Basilic Restaurant, Les Houches style of cuisine

2. Le Basilic Restaurant

Location
Les Houches

Just across the road from the Bellevue lift in Les Houches, this is a perfect spot to recharge your batteries after a day on the mountain, or pop in for lunch.

This small restaurant offers home-made Savoyard cuisine. Specialities include tartiflette, croute, fondue or duck. They also offer good value set menus, including one especially designed for vegetarians.

Open every day from 11:00 to 23:00 in the summer and winter seasons.

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About choosing a restaurant in Chamonix

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.

At lunchtime you’ll find that most restaurants offer a well-priced plat du jour or dish of the day. It usually includes locally sourced meat with potatoes and either a salad or seasonal vegetables.

If you’re travelling with children you’ll be pleased to know that most restaurants in Chamonix have children’s menus. Expect classics such as omelette, chicken, burgers with chips or pasta like spaghetti bolognese. If there isn’t a set menu for little ones, many places are happy to prepare smaller portions from the main menu. For something more regional try fondue or raclette, which are fun to share. Children love dipping bread into melted cheese or grilling meat on a hot stone.

Stroll down Avenue Aiguille du Midi and you’ll come across a line of friendly, informal restaurants serving omelettes, crêpes, salads, pasta and local specialities.

If you prefer a modern, cosmopolitan vibe with funky décor and international flavours you’ll also find plenty of places to choose from. Remember that many of these restaurants offer excellent value at lunchtime when the menu is often much cheaper than in the evening. So if you’re not heading up into the mountains, make time to pop into town and see what the plat du jour is.