Our top picks of Val d'Isere restaurants

Restaurant information updated February 2024

There are a variety of restaurants to choose from for lunch or dinner in Val d'Isere, either on the mountain or in the village, whether you're looking for a burger and a coke or tartiflette and champagne.

Many of the lunchtime restaurants also offer dinner in the evening. As your chalet host will have one night off in the week, this provides the perfect opportunity for you to sample the local cuisine.

In busy periods don’t forget to ask our Concierge Team to make a reservation to ensure that you get the restaurant of your choice. Below we’ve listed a few of the many restaurants in Val d'Isere.

LE SIGNAL €€

Situated at the top of the cable car in the beautiful Fornet ski area, Le Signal is a colourful, convivial and atmospheric mountain restaurant.

- Address: Top of the Fornet cable car, VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 03 38
- Website
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- Open every day from 11:00 to 16:30

L'Edelweiss €€

Excellent cuisine, fine wines, a friendly atmosphere and a terrace with exceptional views of the valley. Located in the Fornet area of Val d’Isere, on the blue Mangard run.

- Address: Halfway down the blue Mangard piste
- Telephone: +33 (0)6 10 28 70 64
- Website
- Open for lunch only

La Fruitière €€€

Perched high in the French Alps, this iconic venue blends gourmet dining with live entertainment and a vibrant après-ski atmosphere for a culinary experience like no other. Indulge in exquisite cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, while taking in the breathtaking mountain views. As the day transitions to evening, the energy rises with live music, DJs, and performers, creating an unforgettable après-ski celebration.

- Address: At the top of the La Daille gondola (pedestrian access too)
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 07 17
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- Open from 09:00 to 17:00

Bar de l’Ouillette €€

The terrace outside is one of the best places to grab a drink, a bite to eat or just relax in the sunshine. With bright coloured furniture and a fun atmosphere, you can choose from a variety of food and drink. There is limited seating indoors so this restaurant is best on a good weather day where you can sit in the sun and soak up the mountain atmosphere.

- Address: Located on the Solaise side of Val d'isere, at the bottom of the Madeleine piste.
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 63 10
- Open every day from 10:00 to 17:00

La Datcha €

With an outdoor terrace and warm, cosy indoor area serving food and drink throughout the day, La Datcha is a great place to stop for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink in the sunshine. With traditional Savoyard dishes and French cuisine, you can enjoy a delicious mountain meal.

- Address: Bottom of the Glacier Express chairlift (can be accessed on foot from cable car)
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 00 23 46
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- Open for lunch every day

Le Trifollet €€

Nestled up above La Daille, Le Trifollet restaurant offers a large selection of dishes including, pizza, grills, salad and traditional French cuisine. Soak up the sun on the large terrace or enjoy the cosy and welcoming inside dining area.

- Address: Located on the Verte piste on the way down to La Daille
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 41 96 99
- Open from 09:00 to 16:30

L'Etincelle €€€

L’Etincelle is relatively new and stands close to the Bellevarde Lodge chalets overlooking the main lift. The décor is sleek and contemporary, and the menu reflects this. Steak is a particular speciality. Pizzas from €25, lunchtime only.

- Address: Chemin de la Chapelle Saint Jean, 73150 VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 41 13 11
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- Instagram

- Open for lunch every day and Thursday and Friday evenings

Peau de Vache

Located halfway down the Face de Bellevarde run and accessible from the Bellevarde chairlift, this restaurant is perfect for a long lunch on the slopes. Dog lovers will enjoy the attentions of the two resident Labradors who add to the homely atmosphere. Mains from €25.

- Address: Halfway down the Face de Bellevarde piste Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 11 29
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- Open from 09:00 to 16:30

Le Refuge de Solaise €€€

(Le Petit Refuge and Gigi Val d’Isère restaurants)

Sitting in the brand-new Refuge de Solaise complex which encompasses the highest hotel in Europe, this is a special spot for a mountain lunch. It’s accessible via the Solaise gondola for non-skiers.

Le Petit Refuge offers homemade pizzas and several pasta dishes, served in the cheerful and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant.

The Gigi Val d’Isère restaurant, with its stunning interiors designed by Hugo Toro, who also worked on the Gigi restaurants in Paris and Saint-Tropez, offers a selection of Italian specialities such as pizza with black truffle, lasagne topped with Parma ham and Beaufort cheese, and spaghetti with langoustines. During the school holidays and at weekends, the Kids Corner welcomes children in the restaurant between 12:00 and 15:00 to enjoy lunch with games and activities.

- Address: Top of the Solaise ski area
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 58 83 00 91
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- Open every day for lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 (Le Petit Refuge and Gigi Val d’Isère) Dinner 19:00 to 22:30 (Friday only, Gigi Val d’Isère)

Roxy Quiksilver Cafe 

This is a cool diner-style cafe in the back of the Roxy/Quiksilver store in the centre of town. You can sit and watch the chefs making lunch and preparing dinner in the open-plan kitchen or enjoy people-watching from the terrace right on the main square. The service is fast and friendly with a great atmosphere. Free WIFI. Mains from €17.

- Address: Below the Kandahar Hotel, Avenue Olympique, 73150 VAL D'ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 09 54
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- Instagram
- Open seven days a week for brunch, lunch and dinner, from 09:00 to 22:00 (non-stop service).

La Grande Ourse €€€

One of the older restaurants in the village, with a warm and luxurious atmosphere. They offer a weekly set menu plus specials in the evening.

- Address: Overlooking the Savonette draglift on the nursery slopes. 145 rue de La Poste, 73150 VAL D'ISERE
- Telephone: +33(4) 79 22 22 22
- Website
- Instagram 
- Open daily from 12:00 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30

La Casa Scara €€-€€€

Excellent Italian restaurant open for dinner. Typical dishes include Carpaccio de boeuf, fresh lobster tagliatelle, parma ham and mozzarella piccata.

- Address: Opposite the church. Résidence Coeur de Val, 73150 VAL D'ISERE
- Telephone: +33 4 79 06 26 21
- Website
- Open every day from 19:00-22:00

Les Barmes De L’Ours €€€

Les Barmes de l’Ours boasts not one but three different restaurants. Michelin-starred La Table de l’Ours is an elegant restaurant inside a beautiful hotel. It is ideal for fine dining and connoisseurs of fine wines. It is also a great place to relax in a fireside armchair for pre-dinner drinks.

La Rôtisserie has turned spit-roasted meat into its signature fare and with gourmet mountain cuisine and desserts. (Pasta from €29, Rotisserie main from €42)

Le Coin Savoyard gives pride of place to local specialities and produce grown and reared in the immediate area, in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. (Mains from €39)

- Address: Montée de Bellevarde, 73150 VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 41 37 00
- Website
- Instagram
- Open from 19:30 to 21:30 (La Table de l’Ours), 12:30 to 14:30 and 19:30 to 22:00 (La Rotisserie)

La Corniche 

Serving some of the best steaks in town, this restaurant is popular with locals and tourists. The wine list is extensive. Sunny terrace. Mains from €26.

- Address: By the church, Rue des Leissières, 73150 VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 4 79 08 16 07
- Website 
- Open Monday to Saturday 10:30-14:25 and 16:30-21:45 (Closed Sunday lunchtime)

Le Lodge 

A family-friendly choice with a traditional Savoyard menu, pizzas and salads served without pretension by charming and attentive staff. Pizzas from €15, mains from €20.

- Address: Rue du Parc des Sports, 73150 VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 02 01
- Website
- Open every day from 18:30 -22:00

Fondue Factory 

The clue’s in the name: this is the number one address in town for cheese lovers. There’s also a permanent display of vintage ski equipment for post-dinner perusal. Mains from €25.

- Address: 799 Avenue Olympique, 73150 VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 08 04 37
- Website
- Instagram
- Open every day from 12:00 to 22:00

La Baraque €€

La Baraque is a funky bar and restaurant with live music every night except Monday. Start with drinks and tapas before moving to the main restaurant for sophisticated fine dining. DJ from 23:00.

- Address: 137 Avenue Olympique, 73150 VAL D’ISERE
- Telephone: +33 (0)4 79 06 18 19
- Website
- Instagram
- Open from 18:00 to 00:00

Our Concierge Team in Val d'Isere would be happy to make lunch or dinner reservations for you, just let us know which of these fabulous eateries you fancy trying.

Wondering what else to do during your holiday in Val d'Isere? Check out our Ultimate A-Z guide to Val d'Isere for inspiration!