Morzine’s best mountain restaurants

Best restaurant in Nyon, Morzine: Chez Nannon

One of the oldest restaurants on the mountain, this beautifully converted old cow byre is a family heirloom. It’s a welcoming little spot with an excellent Savoyard menu of mountain classics. The chef puts alot of love into the food and can be seen cooking in the kitchen. Service is proffesional and friendly but not rushed, so make sure you allow time for a relaxed meal and don’t plan on hard skiing after lunch (the portions are hearty).

For a real treat try the ‘Côte de Boeuf au Feu de Bois’ (wood fired rib of beef, served with marrow bone and sauce) or Le Vacherin (an ancient artisan cheese, served with potatoes and sides of cold meats and salad). It is a small restaurant, book ahead.

Cost: €€

Location: Nyon Derrière – Piste de Raverettes

Call to book: +33(0)4 50 79 21 15

Best restaurant in Pleney, Morzine: Le Vaffieu

This cute chalet restaurant is in an accessible location on the Pléney ski slopes above Morzine, at the top of the Belvédère chairlift. The large terrace is bathed in sunshine all day long. There’s a wide choice of home-made dishes cooked with fresh local produce, and hungry skiers will be pleased with the generous portions and the delicious flavours.

Le Vaffieu gets rave reviews and guests often visit more than once on a holiday. Leave room for dessert – the crème brulée and raspberry tart are exceptional. Be sure to book for lunch, or if stopping for drinks, why not  warm up with an Irish coffee before rejoining the slopes.

Cost: €€

Location: Pleney, at top of the Belvédère chairlift.

Call to book: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 43

Best restaurant in Super Morzine: L’Passage

This place is popular with locals and visitors for its fairly priced satisfying food and upbeat vibe. Perfect if you’re in the mood for a quick lunch, or even a longer stop with some beers in the sun and views of Mont Blanc.

They serve ‘croutes’ which is cheesy toast done the French way – dipped in wine during the cooking process and with scrumptious toppings such as porcini mushrooms. Give it a try, it is the ultimate comfort food for warming up after skiing! Desserts and cafe gourmand are worth a try too.

If you’re looking to kick start your apres session, make it your last stop from 3pm for craft beer and good tunes, including regular DJ sessions.

Cost: € – €€

Location: Bottom of Tetras slope (blue run into Super Morzine), or 100 m up from Super M bubble if on foot.

Call to book: +33 6 77 56 88 83

Best restaurant in Les Gets: La Paika

A real treat to visit for lunch on a clear day, with excellent views and a barbecue grill on the terrace. Inside, aged timbers and quality local carpentry give this place a real feeling of artisanship. Fuel up for your afternoon skiing with delicious fish and meat, such as barbecued Cote de Boeuf, lamb ribs and king prawns.

To find La Paika, from the Ranfolly bowl in Les Gets, get on the Grains d’Or chairlift and ski down the Renardiere and Vorrosses pistes, follow signs to La Turche and La Paika restaurant. Half way down, you will see a drag lift to the right of the piste – La Paika restaurant is just to the right. Although slightly out of the way, the restaurant gets busy, so remember to book.

Cost: €€€

Call to book: +33(0)4 50 92 85 22

Location: see above

Best fast food restaurant in Avoriaz – Changabang 

Known locally as ‘La Changa’ or ‘Changas’, this casual spot is perfect for those days when the sun is shining and you’ve no time to waste at a restaurant table. Here you’ll find friendly staff serving up burgers, wraps, curly fries and buddha bowls to an easy going crowd of ski instructors, locals and hard core skiers or boarders grabbing a quick, but tasty bite.

It is self service, so grab a table and jump in the queue to make your order. On a sunny day in spring the terrace can be booming, but fret not, the queue for food goes quick. Changas is also a popular end of day sunny beer stop before taking the home run to the bottom of Prodains. All in all, a good little spot to keep in mind.

Cost: €€

Location: Opposite side of the piste to the top of the Prodain’s gondola, and slightly down the track on the left

Best restaurants in Chatel: Chez Babeth

Thanks to the cosy interior and festive decorations, at Chez Babeth it is Christmas everyday. This unique mountain restaurant is run by Babeth who is a well known local character, and being told what to do in her tongue-in-cheek style is very much part of the experience!

The food is good quality Savoyard specials, pizza and burgers. It is very popular so you will need to book in advance in peak season.

Cost: €€

Call to book: 04 50 73 38 77

Location: Plaine Dranse – between Chatel and Avoriaz

Best restaurant in Prodains, Avoriaz: Chalet du Verard

Half way down the Prodains home run, beneath the gondola, and tucked under a blanket of snow you’ll find this charming little wooden cabin. Traditional fondue (both cheese and bouruignonne (dunking thin slices of meat in broth) are the specialty here.

Sit by the fireside or enjoy pretty mountain views from the small terrace. Open during the day for ski traffic or into the evening for the more adventurous (a head torch decent (on skis, snowboard, or sledge) adds to the fun).

Cost: €€

Call to book: +33 (0)4 50 83 30 03

Location: Piste du Crot