--- title: Restaurant Recommendations in Chamonix description: A list of recommended restaurants in Chamonix --- [Skip to content](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/restaurant-recommendations-in-chamonix#main-content) ![](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20materials/Logo%20and%20Icons/Pygmy%20Elephant%20logo.png?width=100&height=75&name=Pygmy%20Elephant%20logo.png) - Pygmy Elephant Knowledge Base Open main navigation Close main navigation - Pygmy Elephant Knowledge Base How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Pygmy Elephant Knowledge Base](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb?hsLang=en) 2. [On-the-ground Logistics](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/on-the-ground-logistics?hsLang=en) August 13, 2026 # Restaurant Recommendations in Chamonix  **Classics** (these are stereotypical places to go to in the region; they involve a lot of cheese, cream & potatoes. Best places for fondue, raclette, or a tartiflette): [Le Monchu](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Le+Monchu/@45.9225693,6.8700812,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e76e7d2dbe5:0x169a94adf91b032f!8m2!3d45.9225693!4d6.8700812!16s/g/1td70w_7) [La Calèche](https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Cal%C3%A8che/@45.9227642,6.8690139,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e76bde96d0b:0x8e31b1a8aa07b7f7!8m2!3d45.9227642!4d6.8690139!16s/g/1td296ff) (cosy) [Josephine](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Josephine+Restaurant/@45.9234006,6.8685531,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e76fb08c061:0x1fdb924ee29819ad!8m2!3d45.9234006!4d6.8707418!16s/g/11btltnc0d) (Perfect terrasse for a sunny day, great view of the Mt Blanc, best desserts in this list) [Le Fer à Cheval](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Restaurant+Le+Fer+%C3%A0+Cheval/@45.924112,6.8715252,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e77a1fd7317:0x7732d10a1d0a68bd!8m2!3d45.924112!4d6.8728127!16s/g/1tdb_jml) (Kind of hidden, quiet and also great terrasse) **Fancy** (Make reservations in advance): [Hameau Albert 1er](https://www.google.com/maps/place/H%C3%B4tel+Hameau+Albert+1er/@45.9244995,6.874304,21z/data=!4m9!3m8!1s0x47894e782f876aab:0x7a51b2d8b209d645!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d45.9244995!4d6.8745856!16s/g/1td6fc9c) [Le Matafan](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Le+Matafan/@45.8421926,6.4560831,10z/data=!3m1!5s0x47894e7420ab43f3:0x2511b248394dd1c6!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e76995712e7:0x2df7bece8abf6d44!8m2!3d45.9230473!4d6.8681209!16s/g/1tgh6g39) [La Maison Carrier](https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Maison+Carrier/@45.9252196,6.8745754,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x47894e781937fea7:0x309b6311e63ceb89!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e779374bdb7:0x2e8fe6d69939b5b5!8m2!3d45.9252196!4d6.8745754!16s/g/1tmqf2pt) [Comptoire des Alpes](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Le+Comptoir+des+Alpes/@45.9197367,6.8686509,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e71730d7e45:0x35c2dad7825fd7dc!8m2!3d45.9197367!4d6.8686509!16s/g/1tzlxvnm) **Dinner and drinks** (These are the perfect restaurants to start a fun night out. Plenty of places in Chamonix will open for dinner but stay open longer than normal for drinks): [MESS](https://www.google.com/maps/place/MESS+Chamonix/@45.9229157,6.8721468,19z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894fdbcafb3da1:0xbd909d2753d8c3df!8m2!3d45.9229157!4d6.872694!16s/g/11fstggy7z) [L'Alibi](https://www.google.com/maps/place/L%E2%80%99Alibi+bar/@45.9234572,6.8680383,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894f94ebf8c49d:0x7936daaa1f0c34c4!8m2!3d45.9234572!4d6.8693258!16s/g/11gzpnffb9) (More for drinks than for food, but they do have charcuterie platters) Doesn't take reservations [L'Hydromel](https://www.google.com/maps/place/L'Hydromel/@45.9202869,6.8581703,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894fd1a9e46145:0x6352d13f2b4bfc22!8m2!3d45.9202869!4d6.866925!16s/g/11lm572nss) (Best place for finger food) http://www.hydromel-bar-restaurant.com/ **Fast food:** [Cool Cats](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cool+Cats/@45.9246902,6.8705834,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e7659623a43:0x25d88001e73702a4!8m2!3d45.9246902!4d6.8705834!16s/g/11c2ldm9sf) (Veggie friendly) [La Fabbrica](https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Fabbrica/@45.9350266,6.6328917,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x478bfd18a7de9579:0x9d4f1d9ed5f9c2de!8m2!3d45.9350266!4d6.6328917!16s/g/11s0s540t5) [Tanpopo](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tanpopo/@45.9229441,6.8726585,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e776eab5d0f:0xfcdfe62830ba496f!8m2!3d45.9229441!4d6.8726585!16s/g/11b75rgm9b) [Poco Loco](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Poco+Loco+Burger/@45.9225405,6.8689794,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e7645119979:0xa5e9539c53233e5d!8m2!3d45.9225405!4d6.8689794!16s/g/1tjdq6p0) (Classic for burgers) **Others** (These don't fit in the categories, but they're too good to be left out): [Micro Brasserie de Chamonix](https://www.google.com/maps/place/MBC+Chamonix+Microbrewery/@45.9273468,6.8757641,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894dd792333e01:0x6dcdd27e31af25e0!8m2!3d45.9273468!4d6.8757641!16s/g/1tlvndqz) (Where most locals go for dinner & drinks, famous for chicken wings) [Casa Valerio](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Casa+Valerio/@45.9218862,6.8694615,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e76cbdb14c9:0x49f2e67dc2164f10!8m2!3d45.9218862!4d6.8694615!16s/g/1thzspdq) (If you can't wait to get to Italy for the food, this is a great preview) [Mumma](https://www.google.com/maps/place/MUMMA/@45.9236667,6.8694594,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894f7d3fc1096b:0x3340778367a7320d!8m2!3d45.9236667!4d6.8716481!16s/g/11j4bfcd8q) [Munchie](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Munchie/@45.9243283,6.8703073,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47894e765bd3ef89:0x1bbfa2dc850299b4!8m2!3d45.9243283!4d6.8703073!16s/g/1thqfnbn)  - [Pygmy Elephant Companion App](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/pygmy-elephant-companion-app?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/pygmy-elephant-companion-app?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Navigation and Maps](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/pygmy-elephant-companion-app?hsLang=en#navigation-and-maps) - [Tour du Mont Blanc](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/tour-du-mont-blanc?hsLang=en) - [Patagonia](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/patagonia?hsLang=en) - [Camino de Santiago](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/camino-de-santiago?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/camino-de-santiago?hsLang=en#general) - [Scotland](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/scotland?hsLang=en) - [Walker's Haute Route](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/walkers-haute-route?hsLang=en) - [White Mountains](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/white-mountains?hsLang=en) - [Alta Via 1](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/alta-via-1?hsLang=en) - [Costa Brava](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/costa-brava?hsLang=en) - [On-the-ground Logistics](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/kb/on-the-ground-logistics?hsLang=en) - [DESTINATIONS](https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/destinations) - [EXPERIENCES](https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/experiences/the-alps) - [PYGMY MILES](https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/pygmy-miles) - [ABOUT US](https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/about-us) - [BLOG](https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/blog) - [MEET THE TEAM](https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/contact) [![](https://help.pygmy-elephant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20and%20Icons/USE%20THIS%20LOGO.png?width=648&height=404&name=USE%20THIS%20LOGO.png)](http://www.pygmy-elephant.com?hsLang=en) [mailto:info@pygmy-elephant.com](mailto:info@pygmy-elephant.com) Copyright © 2026, Pygmy Elephant