On-piste / Mountain Restaurants in Val d’Isere — 14 of Our Favourites

In the old days, “Fruitière” described a dairy co-operative, mainly producing cheese. This contemporary restaurant has been largely inspired by this traditional mountain way of life both in its menu and décor.

Ice-cool design and a fireside warm welcome go hand in hand here. Their menu features local and regional produce ingeniously brought to the table by head Chef Franck Mischler and his team. Some of the highlights on offer include homemade duck foie gras, special Monsieur Yves Papin's oysters, classic 100% beef steak tartar, roasted leg of lamb or the traditional Fruitière tiramisu. They also serve daily 'plat du jour' and roast specials, as well as a selection of vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is open daily from midday to 15:30.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. Just next door, La Petite Cuisine serves local favourites in a canteen-style space. At The Butcher, 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).

Alongside this generous and gourmet kitchen, they have an impressive cigar, cheese and wine cave, called "Les Trois Caves", where the best cheeses from the Savoie area rub shoulders with classic vintages and new wines selected by their head sommelier. Open from midday to 15:00, seven days a week.

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.

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.

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.

Open during winter every day for lunch and on Thursday and Friday evenings. Reservation online or by phone.

Large groups and private events can be accommodated, either for the entire restaurant, one room, or the wine cave.

You have the choice of either table service in the restaurant or opting for self-service. The brand new self-service section of the Bellevarde is on the ground floor. They offer a large range of cold and hot starters, and a variety of main courses and delicious desserts. The Bellevarde self-service provides a unique choice of different eating areas; you can warm up next to an open log fireplace or choose to eat on their exceptional terrace, where you can appreciate the panoramic view of the peaks.

The sit down restaurant upstairs has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere with a new menu full of delicious traditional dishes from Savoie. This floor also has a lounge area which is a great place to enjoy an aperitif by the open fireplace. Dinners can choose to eat indoors or out on the terrace which is partially covered to give you the best conditions to lunch in.

The restaurant is open daily from 09:00 to 16:30.

To make a reservation, contact the restaurant directly using the links on this page.

The restaurant has a large terrace for sunny days and 2 floors of indoor seating for when it is cold. The food and drinks are all self-service and of a good standard, prices are reasonable despite it being a high-altitude and relatively isolated restaurant.

Open daily throughout the winter season for lunch, snacks and drinks.

The cosy interior and short ski back down to La Daille, makes it the perfect place to stop for a long late lunch on a bad weather day. Alternatively, when the sun is shining you can sit on the large terrace, soak up the sun and enjoy a delicious meal.

Booking is recommended as this restaurant is extremely popular, especially during peak season.

Located on the first floor, whether it’s a short break around the fireplace or a table overlooking the mountains, you’ll find a warm welcome and your every need will be looked after. Their menu offers an excellent choice of fine French cuisine, tempting homemade desserts and a comprehensive choice and variety of wines to suit every palate.

If you prefer something less formal try the self-service; a dynamic, busy restaurant and bar leaving you energised having devoured a selection of fresh salads, soups, savoury quiches, hot dishes and the dish of the day, tempting homemade desserts and sweets.

For those who don't like to waste a second on the slopes, you can grab a quick and tasty bite from their take away. This one-stop shop offers drinks, hot and warming vegetable soup, a croque monsieur and much more.

On three levels, the terraces open out to magnificent and incomparable views across the valley, on to the villages and hamlets of Fornet and Val d’Isere as well as to the peaks of the National Park of the Vanoise. The rooftop is the place for apres-ski with live DJ sets from midday throughout the season.

Self-service breakfast served from 09:30 to 12:00, lunch from 11:45 to 14:45 and after ski drinks from 14:30 to 17:00.

Hearty portions of traditional mountain food will keep you refuelled all afternoon. Burgers, omelettes, salads, steak, pasta, cheese boards and desserts are all on the menu.

Open daily for lunch, snacks and drinks from 09:00 to 17:00, with late opening on a Tuesday until 23:00.

Canteen-style service with freshly prepared daily specials, eat in the dining room or out on the terrace. Family-run with a friendly atmosphere.

Open daily during the winter season for lunch, snacks and drinks.

Near to the bottom of the Glacier Express chairlift you will find this restaurant. With an outdoor terrace and warm, cosy indoors serving food and drink throughout the day it is a great place to stop for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink in the sunshine.

With traditional Savoyard dishes and French cooking, you can enjoy a delicious mountain meal.

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. Perfect for a sunny day and in the warmer months of skiing.

You can choose from food cooked on the barbeque, croque monsieurs, sandwiches and many more delicious dishes. 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.

Open in winter and summer.

Excellent French cuisine, fine wines and friendly service. Serving lunch only, with dishes such as a duck burger with foie gras (we hear this is something quite special) and tartiflette you have plenty of gourmet options to choose from.

Booking is advised as it's a popular lunch location in Val d'Isère. Open from 09:30 for lunch only.

The fine dining restaurant is located on the first floor. Whether it’s a short break around the fireplace or a table overlooking the mountains, you’ll find a warm welcome and your every need will be looked after. The menu offers a choice of fine French cuisine, tempting homemade desserts and a comprehensive choice and variety of wines to suit every palate.

If you prefer something less formal try the self service restaurant and bar; a dynamic, busy restaurant and bar leaving you energised having devoured a selection of fresh salads, soups, savoury quiches, hot dishes and the dish of the day, tempting homemade desserts and sweets.

For those who don't like to waste a second on the slopes, you can grab a quick and tasty bite from the take away. This one-stop shop offers drinks, hot and warming vegetable soup, a Croque Monsieur and much more.

On three levels, terraces open out to magnificent views across the valley, on to the villages and hamlets of Fornet and Val d’Isère as well as to the peaks of the National Park of the Vanoise.