Meribel Restaurant Guide
Meribel is a resort with many warm, inviting restaurants and bars to welcome you when you are dining out.
Everywhere offers something slightly different, from contemporary French cuisine, Asian, steak houses, pizza places, or if you are looking for something traditionally French and Savoyarde you will be within a stone's throw of many excellent traditional restaurants.
All the Meribel Les Allues restaurants are super easy to stroll along to on foot from all of our chalets.
The free 'Meribus' service which circulates from Meribel Les Allues, is easy to hop on up to all the restaurants in the Meribel valley. It runs till midnight.
Meribel Les Allues
We are fortunate to have 4 very well established restaurants in the village, open all year round, & run by locals.
All located an easy 5 minutes walk from all of our chalets.
En’k Cafe & Bar
+ 33 (0) 4 79 01 13 75
Tucked away just above the old stone bread oven in the village of Les Allues, this is a family run business, and very popular with the locals and our Ski Blanc guests too!
It has a little bar for sipping an ‘apero’, a chilled kir or a local beer. It’s appeal is the home style cooking of steaks, kebabs, seafood, salads & Asian style too,
Very reasonable prices and simple French cafe style atmosphere.
Very accessible from all our Meribel ski chalets, you may want to dine here on one of your nights off from the chalet, takeaway is also available.
L’Arbe Restaurant & Bar
+ 33 (0) 4 79 01 12 70
If you want to try local dishes in the heart of Les Allues, L’Arbe is a traditional savoyarde restaurant, with a lovely rustic atmosphere, serving traditional cuisine (tartiflette, croziflette) at very good prices. Once again a family run business specializing in grilled meats, burgers, pizzas, & savoyarde raclette & foundue, (so great if you want to share a mix of specialities) & fish dishes. Plus a children's menu too.
There is also a little bar if you want to pop in for a drink, open log fire by the bar.
Very good feedback from our Ski Blanc guests.
Tsaretta Bar & Restaurant
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 61 00
Recently refurbished, the all improved, Tsaretta is a 'buzzy' bar and restaurant, with friendly staff and a good village atmosphere. The bar offers a great menu, including pizzas which are also available to take away, and there is live music during the week. For something special there is an a la carte restaurant upstairs with a lovely setting. It is just a stone’s throw from all our Meribel ski chalets. Tsaretta offers a great place to dine for your chalet night off. Popular with our Ski Blanc guests.
Check out the website and menu, with a choice of a la carte and bar snacks: www.tsaretta.com
Hotel La Croix Jean Claude Restaurant & Bar
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 61 05
This historic bar-hotel-restaurant located in the heart of the village of Allues is one of the oldest establishments (since 1878) in the valley - in 1938 it witnessed the opening of the resorts first ski lift, right outside its doors. Today, la Croix Jean-Claude is the heart and soul of this mountain village. Gérard, the host, and his team welcome you in and invite you to taste the refined cuisine sourced from products fresh from the market. The restaurant has a very warm atmosphere, with a choice of a la carte or set menu and a good selection of wines from the Rhone Alps. The bar is traditional and busy with locals. See it's website here: The Hotel Croix Jean Claude
Meribel Village
Lodge Du Village/ La Terrasse Du Village
+ 33 (0) 4 79 01 03 55
The heart and soul of Meribel Village, LDV sits at the edge of the Lapin piste. While the upstairs is a big hit with the apres crowd, La Terrasse Du Village is the more upmarket restaurant that sits underneath across a large expanse of terrace. The restaurant offers a modern menu for a reasonable price alongside classic savoyarde dishes such as Fondue and Raclette. See the menu on their website: https://laterrasseduvillage.com/
Le Bo A Mil
+ 33 (0) 4 79 00 75 48
Le Bo A Mil is one of Méribel’s best secret restaurants. Tucked behind Lodge Du Village on the Méribel Village roundabout, this Savoyard restaurant will not disappoint. A wooden clad, stone vaulted restaurant with classic French dishes you can get a good steak at a reasonable price. All this comes with fast, attentive service and a good wine selection.
Meribel Centre
L'Igloo
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 53 90
Best known for its pizzas and Italian-style menu, this restaurant, has a cool vibe & serves a choice of burgers, steaks and salads. A modern interior showcases a 'real' igloo that can seat a large party and is very popular with the children! L'Igloo can get very busy so it is essential to call or book in advance.
La Galette
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 53 90
La Galette is right in the centre of Meribel and is a cosy Savoyard restaurant and is extremely popular. It is the best place to try all of the traditional Savoyard classics, and you have a great selection to choose from, cheese fondue, meat fondue, cheese Raclette, pierre chaud (a selection of meat, normally beef, chicken, duck, pork) you cook on a hot stone, all served with french fries, fresh salad, charcuterie, steamed potatoes, so if you fancy a good social evening and trying and sharing your specialities then this restaurant is a must to book and does get packed!
Fromagerie
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 55 48
This is the no. 1 stop in Meribel for Cheese Fondue or Raclette. A brilliant rustic cellar restaurant situated under a superb cheese shop this restaurant can get very very busy so make sure you book early. Don't be put off by the smell, it is very cheesy here!
Barometer
+ 33 (0) 4 79 00 41 06
Barometer is newly refurbished and has a lovely sunken bar for a sophisticated drink before enjoying your evening meal. Barometer has a great range of fresh pizzas and pasta dishes as well as modern continental meals all set in a warm, welcoming candle-lit atmosphere.
La Taverne
+ 33 (0) 4 79 00 32 45
One of the most popular bar spots in town – the bar is very busy and right in the heart of Meribel Centre opposite the Tourist Centre. La Taverne's terrace is a real sun trap however their gem is the bistro hidden downstairs and away from the main pub. Serving good quality, modern, hearty food this restaurant is good value and a great place for those older teenagers who enjoy the pub atmosphere. Use their website to book online.
Brewer's Den
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 60 19
Newly refurbished, The Den is one of the favourite local hangouts above O'Sullivans in the centre of Meribel. The new menu offers something slightly different from traditional Savoyard with a great selection of craft beers, ales and all important Smokehouse dishes. If you enjoy BBQ food this really is the place for you, try the mixed sharing platter for pulled pork, ribs and brisket. If you would like to eat in the chalet you can also order a takeaway online to collect and take home with you.
La Flambee
+ 33 (0) 4 79 00 31 70
Meribel's original Italian restaurant, La Flambee does a wide range of Italian dishes in a classic Italian setting, right down to the candles in wine bottles. All meals are prepared to order so it can get quite busy. They also have a good range of seafood dishes, plus steaks on the open grill.
Le Close Up
+ 33 (0) 4 79 00 74 69
Tucked away in the Galerie des Cimes, Le Close Up is one of Meribel's hidden gems. Serving very high quality food in a cosy and inviting setting Le Close Up offers traditional Savoyard dishes and classic French dishes. They also have a magician on hand which is always great fun and gives you something exciting to watch at the dinner table.
Le Refuge
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 61 97
Le Refuge is an established restaurant in Meribel centre serving pizzas to order and a variety of Savoyarde specialities. Good with children and reasonably priced this is a good option for a range of dishes.
Le Brasserie 80
+33 (0) 4 79 41 69 79
Located in the Hotel La Chaudanne, it has an atmospheric interior & serves modern European cuisine, in a stylish alpine restaurant.
L'Ekrin
+ 33 (0) 4 79 41 69 35
Unlike our cousins in Courchevel who have a multitude (13!) of Michelin-starred restaurants, L'Ekrin (located in the Hotel L'Kaila) Meribel's newly opened Michelin-starred restaurant. The Head Chef Laurent Azoulay creates sophisticated and tantalising dishes for a more discerning guest. This is by no means a cheap option for dinner but somewhere to go if you are looking for something really special.
La Grange
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 89 23
La Grange is a beautiful & rather smart Savoyard restaurant with several wonderful log fires dotted throughout. Food is traditionally Savoyard cuisine, specializing in cheese dishes and grills. It has a cosy charm about it.
La Grange Restaurant (located by the Hotel L'Eterlou)
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 53 19
The restaurant has a beautifully romantic & cosy interior, a very good selection of freshly prepared meat, fish & salad dishes.
MERIBEL 1600 AND ABOVE
Le Cèpe (Le Plateau)
+33 (0) 4 79 22 46 08
As the name 'Le Cepe' might suggest, mushrooms are a celebrated favourite at this restaurant along with fresh fish from the surrounding lakes. The restaurant is a great choice for a special night out and really highlights delicious French cooking in a warm and rustic setting. The food here is fantastic as is the service, run by a husband and wife team..
Le Clos Benard (Altiport)
+33 (0) 4 79 00 00 07
Le Clos Bernard is nestled in the forest a short walk or ski from the Altiport. Usually a lunchtime mountain restaurant its terrace is perfect for sunny lunches and the cosy dining room is perfect for a meal sheltered from the elements. Les Clos Bernard cooks mouth-watering Angus steaks over an open wood fire along with gorgeous chargrilled meat and as much French cheese as you can wish for. On a Wednesday night they open for the evening and for a fun journey to remember you can access the restaurant using it's horse drawn carriage down a path of burning torches. After dinner there is also a disco to enjoy and make the most of your time at the restaurant.
Chez Kiki (Morel Area)
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 66 68
Meribel's oldest steakhouse, Chez Kiki serves a mean selection of steaks with a great wine menu to match. A fantastic rustic setting, Chez Kiki is a wonderful place to relax and eat some very good French food. This is not the cheapest option, but is also good value for what you get and can be a lovely night out.
Aux Petits Oignons (Morel Area)
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 64 62
This bistro style restaurant has long been a favourite of many Meribel returners. There is log fire in the centre of the room which is always crackling away and very friendly management will always welcome you in with a smile. The food is excellent with a good choice of fish and meat main courses plus a different chef's special every evening. Petit Oignons feature many French specialities such as snails, foie gras, and also serve a hearty 'worker's lunch' so they really do do traditional fare! Aux Petits Oignons is also extremely good value and is always very popular - booking is a must!
Tsaretta Spice (Morel Area)
+ 33 (0) 4 79 08 51 26
A unique experience in Meribel, the sister restaurant of Tsaretta in Les Allues showcases modern, authentically cooked Indian dining. Their highly trained and experienced chefs have created a unique menu, complemented by a selection of fine wines and beers. Takeaways can also be arranged!
