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There's a wide range of restaurants in Chamonix to suit all tastes and budgets.
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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.
Using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, these pizzas are made with a sourdough crust prepared from mother yeast, two flours, sea salt, water and extra virgin olive oil, then left to rise for at least 72 hours for light, easy digestion. They use San Marzano and Yellow Datterini tomatoes and the freshest fior di latte mozzarella. With sustainability in mind, only a couple of organic meat options are offered, keeping the menu thoughtful and delicious.
The sourdough crust comes from a dough prepared with mother yeast, two types of flour, sea salt, water and extra virgin olive oil - left to rise for a minmum of 72 hours, the end result is a pizza crust that is much easier to digest so you can concentrate on the other ingredients.
They use two types of tomatoes: San Marzano and Yellow Datterini, and sticking with the Neapolitan tradition use only the freshest fior di latte's mozzarella. Plus they are very conscious of the impact the meat industry has on our planet, so only offer a couple of meat options using only the best quality organic meats.
Their pizzas range from the 'Classic' made up of san marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil oil, there is 'Purple Rain' so named after the red cabbage used as one of the toppings, for the meat eaters you can choose 'Karakoy' with organic beef, red onion, and parsley or 'Popeye in Puglia' adding spinach and chilli flakes, and they even have a vegan option.
At Dainty Pizza they also recognise that eating with kids can be pricey, so they offer a kiddie pizza which is half the size of a regular. It's a tomato and mozzarella, for just €1 every day from 18:00 to 19:00. (Limited to two kids per adult).
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 18:00 to 23:00.
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.
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.
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.
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.