Restaurant Reviews in Chamonix

La Terrasse has to be one of the most iconic buildings in the centre of Chamonix and the view from its balcony has to be one of the best, if not the best in town.

With two American friends in town, who were specifically requesting a 'Chamonix cheese-fest', it seemed appropriate enough to head to Le Monchu - as 'Le Monchu' is the local dialect word for 'Tourist'. Coined in the 1800s it is a corruption of the word Monsieur and can still be heard in conversation amongst Chamoniards. Set just off the main (tourist) sqaure, just next to the Casino de Chamonix, Le Monchu is a very reasonably-priced Savoyarde restaurant, offering all the usual suspects (Fondue, Pierrade, Raclette etc) and a few specialities as well.

One thing that is obligatory to try when in Chamonix is a fondue. A big bubbling pot of melted cheese that is guaranteed to burn the roof off your mouth, send you into the deepest food coma you've ever had and cause you to put on at least a stone overnight.

Chamonix has a lot of restaurants to choose from, particularly of the traditional Alpine variety, which are lovely for cosy evenings when the dark nights start to draw in.

The 10€ Lunch Break at Monkey was too good to pass up! Meeting my friend on my lunch hour, just as he came down from a quick ski up the midi, meant that it was not only a perfect location but a great deal too!

The newest restaurant on the Chamonix scene is the charming Bizes (French slang for kisses), tucked away in a quiet corner in the town centre.

Anyone who knows me well is fully aware that I need no excuse to go to Chambre Neuf. During the winter months it became my second home with its famous après ski and great cocktails during happy hour. Now that it is summer, the evenings are lighter and ideally I am supposed to be outside doing all things active, rather than drinking into the evening. I realised I needed a new pretext to visit Chambre regularly. So naturally I was delighted when offered the opportunity to visit my favourite establishment in Chamonix to try their new menu.

One of Chamonix's most impressive buildings sits in the heart of the town, facing Mont Blanc and enjoys a great deal of sunshine on the terrace. Known to many for it's 'Tequilla Tuesdays', La Terrasse is not only a good spot for some apres ski, but also a good coffee stop, brunch venue and now Chamonix's newest tapas bar.

"Why haven't we come here every Tuesday of the season?" my partner said when we finished our taco feast. "Fair point", I thought – not only was the food delicious but, with the three for two deal, they were also a bargain.

Chambre Neuf has undergone a bit of a transformation, with a big refurbishment and reorganisation of space, tables and the bar at the beginning of the winter season.

It’s often a frustration of mine that if I want to get a (tasty) lunch in Chamonix, that’s something other than a sweaty baguette from a bakery, I have to have a sit down affair… so it was a relief to finally have something that models itself a bit more on the Pret a Manger / ‘Eat’ style… not a new concept as the Épicerie du Midi itself suggests - but certainly pretty new for Chamonix….

The Hotel Aiguille du Midi Restaurant in Les Bossons is an idyllic setting for an excellent meal, with stunning views over the Les Bossons glacier and Mont Blanc from the beautiful terrace at lunchtime and a large, grand dining room for an evening meal.

It was a very snowy Sunday morning and, after a long Saturday on the slopes, we were in dire need of some substantial nourishment to replenish our energy and prepare us for an afternoon of riding powder. So we decided to head to Monkey Bar & Restaurant and try out their new Brunch Phonics concept.

L’Impossible is in a league of its own within the Chamonix restaurant scene, offering a hugely interesting menu of deluxe, homemade dishes made entirely from organic ingredients. With most options on the menu being gluten free and many great vegetarian options, the selection of gourmet dishes and various unusual combinations of flavours is sure to provide something to wow any diner.