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Restaurants in Chamonix — 7 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Chamonix 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.

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1. Big Mountain Basecamp Bar & Restaurant

Location
Chamonix

Whether you’re hungry or thirsty after a day in the mountains, Big Mountain Basecamp has you covered. Come for fresh craft beer, a relaxed restaurant atmosphere, an on-site micro-brewery, a large sunny terrace, shady beer garden and a take-out beer shop.

Just a 10-minute walk from Chamonix centre, Big Mountain Basecamp offers 20 taps of craft beer. Expect a mix of classic Big Mountain brews (including their own 0.5% NANO IPA), limited editions brewed on site in Chamonix and guest beers from some of Europe’s best craft breweries. You’ll also find a curated wine selection, spritzes, soft drinks and locally roasted coffee.

Alongside the drinks, the kitchen serves homemade artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients, plus burgers, ribs and generous sharing plates.

Inside, there’s seating for around 80 people, while two large south-facing terraces are a firm local favourite. From here, you can enjoy a well-earned beer with uninterrupted views of the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc.

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La Piazza Restaurant, Chamonix - Centre

2. La Piazza Restaurant

Location
Chamonix

Italian restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area with an outdoor terrace and fantastic views. If you're looking for authentic Italian pizza then try out La Piazza. It's right next to the nursery slopes at the Savoy and is the ideal place to refuel after a day skiing. Enjoy homemade pizzas and Apérol Spritz whilst admiring the mountains on their incredible terrace.

Open every day from 15:00 to 21:00.

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Rocky Pop Restaurant, Les Houches interior

3. 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 Stone Bar & Restaurant, Argentiere exterior

4. Le Stone Bar and Restaurant

Location
Argentiere

This restaurant serves salads, starters, pastas and pizzas, as well as steak and veal dishes. They serve really good pizzas, with an authentic Italian base, lots of fresh toppings all for a good price. Top tip: If you're skiing at Grands Montets and want to grab a bite to eat afterwards, this is the place to go. Don't forget to check the bus or train times out in advance if you're staying in Chamonix.

From buschettas to carpaccio, soups, cheese and cold meats platters, the choice of starters reflects the classic Italian cuisine served in this restaurant. As mains, you can pick from fresh pasta to steak, pizza or salad.

Open from 17:00 to 23:00 during the summer and winter seasons.

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Neapolis Restaurant, Chamonix - Centre style of cuisine

5. Neapolis Restaurant

Location
Chamonix

This restaurant is popular with locals for its good value food and unpretentious atmosphere. Tucked away in the Galerie Alpina near Place Mont Blanc, they offer a good selection of pizzas and pasta with plenty of Italian charm. A good option if you want a night off from the usual Savoyard style cheese fest. They also do take away pizza but it is best to phone in advance as they are often busy so there will be a wait.

A good family-run restaurant, cosy and atmospheric in the winter and in the summer they have tables along the River Arve so you can enjoy the views up to Mont Blanc.

Open daily for lunch and dinner from 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Sunday. Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment, this is a popular place.

Casa Valerio Restaurant, Chamonix Centre style of cuisine

6. Casa Valerio Restaurant

Location
Chamonix

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! We like it for its great quality ingredients, choice of 50 or so pizzas, lively atmosphere and great wine list. Our top tip is to dine at the bar and wash your pizza down with a nice glass of Valpolicella.

This restaurant has won awards for its pizzas, most notably the Margherita Napoletana Extra, all of which are cooked in the wood-burning oven situated in the dining area of the restaurant. The thin base and excellent ingredients make them some of the best in the Chamonix valley. The pizza menu includes the white pizzas with no tomato sauce. If you need help deciding then why not be guided by one of the three-course lunch menus or four-course dinner menu for some of the house specialities.

Apart from pasta and pizza, this restaurant also serves salads, carpaccios, seafood and a selection of elegantly presented fresh fish and meat dishes, all of course in the Italian style.

Open every day from 12:00 to 23:30.

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Pizzeria des Moulins, Chamonix - Centre

7. Joia by Pizzeria des Moulins

Location
Chamonix

This pizzeria serves authentic Italian pizza with a thin base and lots of fresh toppings. This pizza restaurant has proved to be so popular since opening they have taken over two buildings, with a large outdoor terrace beside the river. Even with this extra space, you are still advised to book in advance to guarantee yourself a table in this popular Italian eaterie.

All the pizzas are homemade and baked in a wood-fire oven. They also have a selection of classic Italian starters, as well as delicious desserts. Don't forget to check their daily special pizza on the board. They also offer a take away service.

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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.