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Restaurants in Chamonix — 1 of Our Favourites

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

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Le Refuge Restaurant, Chamonix Les Praz interior

1. Le Refuge Restaurant

Location
Chamonix

This renowned restaurant is located in the heart of Les Praz. It's a great place to stop off and revive at after an active day on the mountain.

Part of the Hotel Les Lanchers, the restaurant is open year-round and you can be sure of a warm and relaxed welcome from the French-British owners at any time. As part of the establishment there is a small public bar, suited for coffees in the daytime or essential sporting fixtures on the big screen in the evening.

The menu is prepared by head chef Thierry Morbu and features local Savoyard classics, alongside traditional French cuisine and more contemporary dishes. Menus change regularly and there are daily specials, reflecting the seasons and the associated fresh produce. Their lunch options include snacks and soups, quiches or burgers.

Open for breakfast 07:30 to 09:30, lunch 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner 19:00 to 21:30 in winter and summer.

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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.