Best fondue in Chamonix

Alpine cows have a lot to offer and the chef knows this! Enjoy traditional alpine food with a modern twist.

You can still enjoy traditional food there, like fondue and raclette, but prepare yourself for their innovative twist on the traditional Savoyard experience.

Open every evening from 19:00 to 23:00.

Enjoy your lunch in a restaurant that is both modern and Alpine. Thanks to the large windows overlooking Mont Blanc, the space is bright and welcoming. Stone and wood details add a warm, cosy atmosphere. The spacious terrace, with views of the Mer de Glace and the Mont Blanc massif, enhances the experience on sunny days.

The menu, created by Maison des Drus, features ingredients sourced from local producers, offering a variety of starters and main courses, including vegetarian and vegan options.

The menu celebrates regional cuisine, with highlights like the rich, cheesy tartiflette and other hearty local specialties. Each dish is crafted with care and pairs beautifully with the bistro’s extensive selection of regional wines. Whether you’re popping in for a casual lunch, enjoying drinks with friends, or settling in for a full dinner, Bistrot Des Sports delivers consistently satisfying flavours.

Inside, the décor adds to the experience, from charming rustic touches to eclectic displays that spark conversation. The friendly, attentive staff ensure every guest feels at home, while indoor and outdoor seating options allow you to enjoy the snowy scenery or the lively street views.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the big-screen coverage of major matches, creating a vibrant backdrop to the dining experience. With its combination of warm ambiance, hearty cuisine, and welcoming service, Bistrot Des Sports is a must-visit for anyone seeking a true taste of Chamonix’s Alpine culture and culinary delights.

Perfect for a lunch stop whilst our skiing or hiking or for a well-deserved beer in the sunshine at the end of a long day in the mountains. With a modern chalet-style interior you can enjoy lunch or dinner here cosied up in the warmth or pass a pleasurable few hours soaking up the sunshine on their delightful terrace.

The menu is composed of dishes typical of the region, with locally produced meats and cheeses featuring throughout and fish from Lac Leman. The house speciality is "La Mystère", a piping hot dish of melted reblochon cheese delicately flavoured with morelles and black chanterelle mushrooms. Their Fondue Savoyarde is flambéed with armagnac and comes with Italian ham on the side. Everything is lovingly prepared in their open kitchen and elegantly presented.

Booking is highly recommended (by phone only) to avoid disappointment as this restaurant is a popular choice with both locals and tourists alike. They also host periodic art exhibitions or have live music playing for a spot of après ski or an enjoyable evening out.

Open daily from 09:00 to 23:00 and until 18:00 on Sunday. Closed on Sunday evening.

Built in 1926, this small wooden chalet started as a "cremerie" (a place serving mainly dairy products, such as hot chocolate, butter tarts and other cakes) in the 1950s. The restaurant has been run by the same family ever since. Tucked away up a single track road to the side of the Pierre a Ric (home run) piste of Grands Montets, it can be a bit of a challenge to get to in winter, but don't let that put you off.

As well as a choice of five different fondues, including one with champagne, they also serve the best Croutes that you'll find in Chamonix.

Reservations can be made from 10:00 onwards. Open from mid December to mid May (closed on Wednesday in winter) and from the end of June until mid September in summer.

This restaurant is the place to go for all the best regional specialities from tartiflette to fondue; if you need a cheese fix, then look no further. Other specialities include omelettes, pizzas, choucroute and steak tartare.

The choice of fondues includes the traditional "Savoyard", one with cèpe mushrooms, one with tomatoes or one with herbs. You also have the option of having a fondue for one person - something you don't find in many restaurants.

The food is all reasonably priced, the portions are a decent size, and if cheese isn't your thing they do a good steak and have an à la carte selection too.It is popular with locals as you can always be sure that your get delicious quality cuisine at reasonable prices.

Open every day from 12:00 to midnight. Reservations by phone or in person only.

'Monchu' means 'monsieur' in the local patois Savoyard language, but Chamoniards used the word to refer to rich Parisian tourists who came to the mountains in the 19th and early 20th century in search of some fresh Alpine air.

This restaurant, founded in 1972, is full of quirky knick-knacks, including old coffee grinders, 18th century agricultural tools and Savoyard objects, which create a rustic and cosy atmosphere.

Their fondues range from the traditional Savoyard to the Royale, which includes champagne in the mix!

All the typical Savoyard fare is on offer, including tartiflette, pierrade de boeuf (where you cook your own meat on a hot stone). The portions are ample and the price is pretty reasonable too.

The interior is very warm and rustic, with an authentic Alpine feel to it.

Open from 11:30 to 23:30.

This large restaurant has plenty of space for a group meal, while retaining a cosy and warm feel perfect for a romantic dinner. Its terrace is great both in the summer and winter.

If you don't mind dining whilst being stared down on by a menagerie of stuffed animals, and enjoy a more traditional and cosy setting to eat your fondue, then definitely add this to your list.

The staff are happy to talk you through their extensive menu which includes a number of choices for fondues - you can have Swiss fondue (with Gruyere), French fondue (with Comté), and Fondue cèpes - our favourite. Specialities include escargots, foie gras, onion soup, tartiflette, pierre chaude, raclette, as well as Savoyard meats and fish from the Alpine lakes. Their wine list is extensive and carefully curated.

Open every day from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 19:00 to midnight. Non-stop service from 12:00 to 23:00 during the peak summer and winter season.

Their three-course Tradition menu is a good way to try some of the local specialities, including croute, tartiflette or fondue. They also have an à la carte menu featuring typical French and regional recipes such as onion soup, snails, foie gras, roast duck, entrecôte, raclette and pierrade (hot stone). If you fancy something lighter, then they also serve a selection of pasta dishes, salads and a daily special.

Open every day (except Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:45 to 14:00 and from 18:45 to 21:30.

Everything on the menu is homemade by the team headed up by Chef Samuel Richardet. 

They offer a three-course Menu du Jour every weekday, and they are open for après-ski from 16:00 until 18:00, where you can enjoy sharing platters.

It's also ideal for groups, whether you're celebrating a special birthday, organising a seminar or a private event - they can host around 100 covers. 

For summer there's a pretty terrace front and back, bursting with twinkly lights as you enjoy the sunset.