Restaurants and bars in the 3 valleys
After seasons of strenuous research, here’s our definitive guide to Three Valleys dining!
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Where to Eat & Drink
MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS – COURCHEVEL VALLEY
LE BOUC BLANC
LA TANIA VALLEY – Tel: +33 (0) 479088026
With a reputation for good value food and friendly service, this restaurant situated at the top of the La Tania bubble is easy for non-skiers to access and there’s a huge sun terrace seating up to 400 people. Lovely mugs of hot chocolate! There’s also a snack bar which is an even more affordable place to eat. This is definitely one of our top favourite restaurants in the 3 valleys!
BEST FOR: Excellent value and easy access
LA SOUCOUPE
COURCHEVEL 1850 SLOPES – Tel: + 33 (0) 479082134
With an impressive curved dining room overlooking Courchevel 1850, the Soucoupe is not a cheap dining option but gets consistently positive feedback for food and service. If you’re stopping for a drink, the deckchairs are a lovely place to linger and take in the views, or on a snowy day, snuggle up by the huge fireplace.
BEST FOR: A treat lunch or a drink with a view
LE PORTETTA – FIRE & ICE
COURCHEVEL 1650 SLOPES – Tel: +33 (0) 4 79 08 01 47
At Le Portetta, our outdoor bar is located down the main Courchevel Moriond piste and offers a fire pit, torches, wood-fired pizza oven, frozen shooters, fur blankets and heated bar seating. Fire and Ice is perfect for a coffee and a tasty snack, a long lunch or a cozy après ski.
BEST FOR – Those cold sunny days where the log fire can warm you up!
CHALET DES PIERRES
VERDONS GREEN PISTE – Tel: +33 (0) 479081861
Fine dining in an elegant and busy restaurant with an amazing sunny terrace, located just above Courchevel 1850 on the Verdons piste. The dessert buffet is impressive, although reviewers suggest the service is on the slow side.
BEST FOR: Those with a sweet tooth!
BAGATELLE
COURCHEVEL 1850 SLOPES -Tel: +33 (0) 486800760
Perched on the side of the mountain with stunning views of the Courchevel valley. The food on the table is sophisticated, generous and authentic. All dishes are meant to be shared with family and friends, signature dishes include – Roasted langoustines, Tuna tartare Bagatelle and the Truffle pizza is a must. Dj’s play music daily to bring the party atmosphere to the large sunny terrace.
BEST FOR: Vibes and Views
CAVE DES CREUX
COURCHEVEL 1850 SLOPES -Tel: + 33 (0) 479077614
Perched at an altitude of 2,112 meters and accessed from the Courchevel Altiport blue piste this lovely restaurant serves a refined brasserie menu with regional specialities, quality products, fish, Asian fusion recipes. Make the most of the panoramic views of the 3 Valleys ski resort and Mont Blanc from its terrace with outdoor fire and an amazing desserts selection.
BEST FOR: Posh lunches, coffee stops & afternoon drinks
LE CAP HORN
COURCHEVEL ALTIPORT – Tel: + 33 (0) 479083310
Situated at the Courchevel 1850 altiport. This is a large chalet-style restaurant with a large wooden sun deck. When the weather is good you will often find a DJ playing in front of the restaurant and it becomes an apres-ski venue. Bar snack and fine dining available, rather on the pricey side!
BEST FOR: People watching
LE GRRIZZLY (COURCHNEIGE – formally Waikiki)
COURCHEVEL 1850 SLOPES -Tel: + 33 (0) 479080259
On the side of the green Bellecote piste in 1850, this is a popular spot which is part of the Courchneige hotel. There is a pizzeria and steakhouse or grab a burger from the Grrizzly snack bar. There is a fun atmosphere on the terrace, especially during Happy Hour 5-7pm.
BEST FOR: Good value snacks and party vibes
LE BEL AIR
TOP ARIONDAZ BUBBLE – Tel: +33 (0) 479080093
A lovely place to absorb some sunshine and one of Courchevel’s best value mountain restaurants. Quick and friendly service in a picturesque setting with great views, situated at the top of the Ariondaz bubble. What more could you want?
BEST FOR: Vin chaud with a view
COPINA
1650 MORIOND VILLAGE Tel: +33 (0) 479082545
Copiña Courchevel is located just off the piste in Courchevel 1650. On arrival dine on the lovely terrace or continue past the elegant marble bar to discover a cosy restaurant inside. Here you can enjoy a wide range of Spanish cuisine with a cosmopolitan twist, complimented perfectly by carefully selected world wines, craft beers and bespoke cocktails.
BEST FOR: amazing Spanish food
MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS – MERIBEL VALLEY
LA FOLIE DOUCE
SAULIRE EXPRESS 2 – Tel: +33 (0) 479060717
La Folie Douce is an apres-ski institution, with famous venues in Val Thorens, Val d’Isère and Méribel! Dining options are either the self-service, good value bar or top quality dining in the restaurant La Fruitiere. Don’t just go for the great food though, what makes this place popular with revellers is the daily cabaret show, a flamboyant extravaganza of wild outfits, mad musicians and dancing on tables in skyscraper heels.
BEST FOR: Fun and frolics
LE CLOS BERNARD
MERIBEL FOREST – Tel: +33 (0) 479000007
Located in the heart of the Altiport forest in Méribel, accessible by ski, foot or horse-drawn carriage. A gourmet menu of grilled meats by the fireplace, regional dishes and homemade creations. Le Clos Bernard also opens for evening meals with live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays
BEST FOR: losing yourself in the woods
ADRAY TELEBAR
BELOW MERIBEL ALTIPORT – Tel: +33 (0) 479086026
Fabulous sunny terrace and great food with friendly service. We highly recommend the filet mignon de porc or veal escalope.
BEST FOR: Lovely setting & friendly staff
LE ROND POINT
RHODOS GREEN PISTE – Tel: +33 (0) 479003751
Situated just above Méribel, ‘The Ronnie’ is an après ski hot spot. The à la carte menu proposes hearty winter favourites and some modern delights, a snack bar on the terrace serves great burgers. The Ronnie has friendly staff and is a great place for children with a slide down to the toilets. Bands and DJs play every afternoon as jugs of beer and toffee vodkas are imbibed by the party people dancing their hearts out on the tables!
BEST FOR: Tasty grub and après partying
LA TERRACE
MERIBEL VILLAGE – Tel: +33 (0) 479 010355
Whether you want a long lunch to savour with wine or a quick bite to eat before getting back out on the slopes, a hot coffee or vin chaud to warm up your spirits, La terrace is a great place to stop with a heated covered terrace, menu includes calamari frits, Katsu burgers & salads. They also have Live music everyday on the outdoor stage for a fun apres.
BEST FOR: good value lunches and Après ski
LE MONCHU MERIBEL
RHODOS GREEN PISTE – Tel: +33 (0) 479224609
Lovely outside terrace and a great atmosphere, specialising in meat, fish and salads cooked with passion by chef Olivier and his team
BEST FOR: Sunny days and home made pastries
RESORT RESTAURANTS & BARS IN THE 3 VALLEYS
RESORT RESTAURANTS IN LA TANIA
LA TAIGA
Tel: +33 (0) 479088033
A British-owned establishment, the Taiga sits just outside the village opposite the bus stop but is worth a visit. The upstairs restaurant offers some tasty food at decent prices and the service is good. The bar area downstairs is popular for the live music.
BISTROT MACHET
Tel: +33 (0) 479072583
New to La Tania and situated next to the piste in the village, Bistrot Machet serves local Savoie style food with homemade charcuterie and house terrine.
LE SKI LODGE
Tel: +33 (0) 479088149
The Slodge, as it’s known, is the main bar and social hub of La Tania, where you will get pub grub at decent prices either inside or on the large terrace. All the live sports events are shown here on satellite TV and there’s regular live music.
LE FARÇON
Tel: +33 (0) 479088034
Serving French gastronomic cuisine and awarded a Michelin Star in 2005, this is one of the more upmarket restaurants in the valley. At lunchtime there’s a good value 3-course menu and in the evening a tasting menu allows you to sample lots of small, delicate dishes created by the innovative chef. Relax and enjoy…
RESORT RESTAURANTS IN LA PRAZ
LE BISTROT DU PRAZ
Tel: +33 (0) 479084133
It is well worth a visit to this famous establishment with specialties such as 12 types of foie gras, fillet of beef Rossini and tagliatelle with wild mushrooms. There’s an exceptional wine list to accompany your meal from appetizer to dessert.
ÉTABLE DES LYS
Tel: +33 (0) 479079771
Take a seat in this atmopsheric wine bar and choose a glass or a bottle from the interesting wine menu. The laid-back vibe makes this a popular spot for locals, and if you start feeling a little hungry then choose something to nibble from the tapas menu, the cheeses and charcuterie are sublime…
L’AZIMUT
Tel: +33 (0) 479062590
Expect seriously good food, an extensive wine list and genuinely excellent service at this unpretentious restaurant, where Michelin-star chef Francois Moureaux serves up innovative dishes then pops upstairs to check everyone’s enjoying their food.
LA TABLE DE MON GRAND-PERE
Tel: +33 (0) 479084142
This restaurant has great food, excellent service and is good value for money. Situated in the hotel “Les Peupliers”, the interior is refined with stone walls and a large fireplace. The cuisine is typically Savoyard. On a sunny day the tables outside fill quickly.
LA PETITE BERGERIE
Tel: +33 (0) 479069632
The roaring fire and scrubbed wooden tables make this an authentic mountain restaurant, but with a touch of class that makes it perfect for a romantic meal or cosy group dinner. Expect Savoyard fare including meat cooked on the open fire and delectable fondue.
L’ELEPHANT
Tel: +33 (0) 699824951
The Elephant offers a ‘pub’ menu with burgers, steaks, ribs and pizzas. They have sports on the Big screens and Tv’s and live music. Also great for kids with a pool table, darts and table football.
RESORT RESTAURANTS IN COURCHEVEL VILLAGE (1550)
L’OEIL DE BOEUF
Tel: +33 (0) 479082210
A cosy, rustic restaurant, great for lunch and dinner. Its specialty is beef, with meats cooked on the open fire in the restaurant which adds to the experience.
LA CORTONA
Tel: +33 (0)479080487
Great pizzas cooked in a wood fire as well as great range of pasta and burgers. It is good value with a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
RESORT RESTAURANTS IN COURCHEVEL MORIOND (1650)
CUCINA ANGELINA
Tel: +33 (0) 4 79 08 01 47
Top chef Angela Hartnett’s Italian-inspired Courchevel restaurant. Local ingredients, meats grilled on the open range, indulgent gourmet desserts and stone-fired pizzas and good veggie options… Mains from €14 to €24.
LE PETIT SAVOYARD
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 082744
Expect classic French fare served with a smile in this long-standing Moriond restaurant. Try a fondue with cepe mushrooms, the delicious duck or one of the wood-fired pizzas. They’ll happily accommodate larger groups and operate two sittings in the evenings.
LE MANALI
Tel: 33 (0)4 79 082744
A European fine dining menu in this upmarket restaurant on the right-hand side of the piste as you ski down. Lovely for a treat lunch or evening meal.
MAMA MIA
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 72 64
Here you will find traditional Italian cuisine with some lovely Italian wines to accompany the delicious pizza and pasta dishes on offer. Try their signature Mamma Mia pizza, or the pasta arrabiata but leave enough room for their heavenly Nutella Speculos Tiramisu.
FUNKY FOX
Tel: +33 (0)699768350
Sit outside and watch the sun go down with a sharing platter, or play pinball or pool while you wait for your juicy burger… Live bands and DJ sets in the evening get very lively! This bar welcomes seasonnaires and holidaymakers who party until the early hours.
COPINA
Tel: +33 (0) 479082545
Copiña Courchevel is located just off the piste in Courchevel 1650. At a first glance, Copiña seems to rival its’ sister venue in Méribel, with its elegant marble bar. However, continue past the bar to discover our cosy restaurant. Here you can enjoy our wide range of Spanish cuisine with a cosmopolitan twist, complimented perfectly by carefully selected world wines, craft beers and bespoke cocktails.
RESORT RESTAURANTS IN COURCHEVEL (1850)
LE CHABICHOU
Tel: +33 (0) 479080055
Holding two Michelin stars, Le Chabichou is on the second floor of the famous hotel, with big windows showcasing a view of the slopes. The cuisine includes a number of superlative dishes, such as magret of duckling with honey sauce, lobster salad, red mullet with vinaigrette sauce and a velvety risotto with giant prawns. There’s also a bistro called the Chabotté which has a good value set lunch menu.
LA FROMAGERIE
Tel: +33 (0) 479082747
As its name implies, La Fromagerie has the best fondue and raclette in town. Choose from cheese speciality menus ranging in price from €24 to €36.
LA SAULIRE
Tel: +33 (0) 479080752
The cuisine is refined and original, with one of the best wine cellars in Courchevel. At the centre of the resort of 1850 facing the beautiful clock of Courchevel, this restaurant is open all year. At noon, have lunch on the terrace and in the evening in a warm savoyard chalet atmosphere where you will probably meet one of the numerous celebrities enjoying a ski trip to Courchevel.
MERIBEL RESORT RESTAURANTS
LE 80
Tel: +33 (0)479086176
Delicious and authentic cooking with traditional and iconic recipes for a sophisticated brasserie. Discover a festive atmosphere accompanied by a live band or a DJ set, from lounge music to pop rock.
TSARETTA SPICE
Tel: +33 (0)479 085126
A great culinary experience, situated at Méribel 1600. Authentically cooked contemporary Indian cuisine. Their highly trained and experienced chefs have created a unique menu, complemented by a selection of fine wines and beers.
LA FROMAGERIE
Tel: +33 (0)479 080784
This is without doubt the no. 1 choice in Meribel for traditional Savoyard food with the best Cheese Fondue and Raclette and delicious charcuterie.
BEEF BAR
Tel: +33 (0)457583737
Beefbar offers the rarest meats, from the most prestigious origins, matured and prepared according to the rules of the art: Black Angus from Argentina and the USA, Wagyu beef from Australia, Kobe beef from Japan.
L’IGLOO
Tel: +33 (0)479 080784
This lovely restaurant in Méribel Centre is known for great pizzas and burgers although they offer fancier food as well. Open 11am-11pm it’s a good place to know when other places have stopped serving. They have an in-built igloo (not real ice!) and it’s a great setting for a couple of cocktails as well!
USEFUL TIPS…
Restaurant and bars in the 3 valleys can be pricey and whilst mountain restaurants, whilst lovely, aren’t the cheapest way to keep your energy levels up whilst skiing. You may also prefer to just have a quick nibble as you’ll be returning to the chalet for afternoon tea followed by a 4-course dinner!
The most speedy, wallet-friendly way to dine on the hill is the classic mountain picnic. There are loads of lovely spots with benches in the Three Valleys, so in the morning grab a sandwich or pizza from the bakery or delicatessen in resort or up in Courchevel 1850 and you’re free to dine wherever or whenever suits you.
TIP: If it’s a bit chilly or snowy to be outside, there’s a ‘Salle Hors Sac’ (a picnic room) if you turn right at the top of Verdons lift in 1850 with chairs, tables and a tap for water, with another new one in Courchevel Moriond at the top of the Ariondaz gondola – it has a microwave and table football as well as free WiFi.
Over in Mottaret there’s a Salle PikNik with WiFi and comfy seating.
Other cheap lunch options include the supermarket or bakery inside the Forum in 1850 (you can dine in or take away and there’s a huge selection of sandwiches or paninis). It does get quite busy so try to get there before midday to avoid the queues! In Courchevel Moriond, there are two good boulangeries and a choice of supermarkets as well as the famous ‘Chez Le Gaulois’ which does a very hearty raclette sandwich!
Our favourite snack bars in the valley are at the Bouc Blanc (top of La Tania gondola) and Le Bel Air (Moriond, top of Ariondaz gondola) which offer cheap snacks on-the-go or in the small seating areas.