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Restaurants in Val d'Isere — 4 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Val d'Isere restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

There are a wide range of restaurants in Val d'Isere to suit all tastes and budgets.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Val d'Isere Where to Eat Guide.

La Folie Douce - La Cucucina Restaurant, Val d'Isere

1. La Cucùcina Restaurant

Location
Val d’Isere

Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce hotspot, enjoy gourmet Italian cuisine prepared by a renowned chef and his Italian team.

The restaurant name is two Italian words combined, La Cucina (food in Italian) and Cucù (crazy in Italian). Representing both craziness and Italian cuisine, it's the perfect name for La Folie Douce!

The menu includes traditional dishes with a modern twist, such as:

  • Carpaccio di Sicilia: a gamberoni (shrimp) carpaccio with coral juice and black garlic
  • Pollo alla diavola: a superb spatchcock chicken dish, served with creamy polenta mosto cotto (cooked grape must) and grapes
  • Profiterole di Cucùcina: vanilla cream, a salted caramel centre and hot chocolate coulis.

The restaurant decor is inspired by the works of Italian Renaissance artists and pays particular hommage to Leonardo DeVinci. It's the perfect setting to enjoy your delicious Italian meal.

The restaurant is open for lunch every day from 12:30 to 16:30.

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La Folie Douce - La Petite Cuisine Restaurant, Val d'Isere

2. La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Location
Val d’Isere

La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.

Located at the top of the La Daille bubble, it is a great choice for lunch for skiers and pedestrians alike! Their wholesome menu includes regional favourites made with local produce and lovingly prepared in the knowing ways of yesteryear. Think generous servings of salad, pizza, quiche, grilled meat, pasta and homemade desserts, as well as daily specials (including a soup and a 'plat du jour').

La Petite Cuisine's magical mix of ancient and modern is reflected in the wall décor made by celebrated artist Tarek Benaoum, which has transformed the traditional wood cabin interior into a contemporary, cosy space. The informal seating and style, the no-concession ampleness of the servings and service (often by the chefs themselves!), are as tasteful and tasty as the dishes and their ingredients.

La Petite Cuisine is open daily from 12:00 to 17:00.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. Just next door, La Fruitière serves contemporary cuisine made by Chef Franck Mischler. At The Butcher Shop, on the sun terrace, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choose from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more from 12:00 (take away available). For a mid-afternoon break, try Les Trois Caves, their very own wine bar serving delicious local cheeses and cigars.

After lunch, enjoy La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day from 13:00, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this clubbing hotspot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

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Le Garage Restaurant, Val d'Isere

3. Le Garage Restaurant

Location
Val d’Isere

Restaurant serving an international menu that includes pizzas and burgers, including a veggie burger if a meaty feast is not what you're after. Le Garage is open every day from lunch until late, be sure to enjoy the craft beers on offer and the extensive wine list. 

On the menu you'll find a large variety of international dishes - Italian, Savoyard, American and Mexican - simple comfort food made with local quality produce. Take your pick from sharing boards and tapas/snacks, beef and vegetarian burgers, filling salads, homemade pizzas, and homemade desserts such as the celebrated chocolate fondant.

At the bar, there's a nice selection of local craft beers such as Mont Blanc Brasserie, Sapaudia and many more, a good wine list and a selection of cocktails to enjoy until late.

The friendly team ('the gang') are there to welcome you, each with their own personal touches and skill.

Open every day 11:00 to 01:00 for you to stop in whenever the mood (or the food) takes you.

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La Casa Scara Restaurant, Val d'Isere interior

4. La Casa Scara Restaurant

Location
Val d’Isere

A charming Italian restaurant in the heart of Val d’Isère’s old village, opposite the church. It serves authentic Italian cuisine with fresh pastas, risottos, meat dishes and delicious desserts in a warm, relaxed Alpine setting. The menu changes seasonally and pairs well with a good Italian wine. Guests love the welcoming service, hearty portions and cosy atmosphere, though reservations are recommended in peak season.

Portions are as hearty as you would expect from such a food-loving nation and dishes such as ossobucco, risotto, polenta and tiramisu are a welcome change from the usual Savoyard fare.

Reservations are advised during peak season. Open from 19:00 to 22:00 in winter and summer.

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About choosing a restaurant in Val d'Isere

There are a wide range of restaurants in Val d'Isere to suit all tastes and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat and where to find your favourite style of cuisine.

Worth noting is that at lunchtime most restaurants will offer a well-priced 'Plat du Jour' (dish of the day), normally consisting of locally-sourced meat, potatoes and a salad or seasonal vegetables. 

In France it’s very normal to bring children to restaurants, even later in the evening at smart venues. French children often eat the same food as adults, so a dedicated children’s menu isn’t always necessary. In family resorts like Val d’Isère most restaurants are happy to accommodate children, and if there isn’t a specific menu, just ask for smaller portions. Traditional alpine dishes are mild and fun, with children often enjoying dipping bread into fondue or grilling meat on a pierrade.