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You can dine on the sun terrace with fantastic views of the mountains or in the warm and cosy dining room with log fireplace.

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Discover the top Montchavin places to eat
La Plagne isn't really a resort for foodies, but there is a range of restaurants in La Plagne to suit all tastes and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat in La Plagne and where to find your favourite style of cuisine.
At lunchtime you’ll find that most restaurants offer a well-priced plat du jour or dish of the day, usually with locally sourced meat, potatoes and a salad or seasonal vegetables. Almost every restaurant is child friendly, evening meals usually begin at 19:00 and if you arrive then, you’ll enjoy a quieter atmosphere before the restaurant gets busier later on.
As in any French village or town you're never far from a bakery serving fantastic cakes, pastries and a morning baguette sometimes served with a coffee.
Throughout the resorts you'll easily find a French restaurant to suit both your taste buds and your budget, whether it's homemade Savoyarde specials in a cosy rustic bolthole, or a light airy modern gourmet experience with a wine list and dessert menu to die for.
You can dine on the sun terrace with fantastic views of the mountains or in the warm and cosy dining room with log fireplace.
Stop for a coffee or a hearty meal at this friendly local restaurant, serving traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine.
Easy to get to on skis, snowboard, or on foot.
Open for lunch and dinner, the Matafan restaurant is in Belle Plagne.
A great spot for a lunchtime stop during your day out on the mountain, serving international as well as local Savoyarde cuisine.
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
At this restaurant you can enjoy your lunch outside while soaking up the sun.
La Ferme de César is a charming, traditional restaurant in the old village of Montchavin-les-Coches at the foot of the La Plagne ski slopes. Housed in an authentic restored farmhouse with a large sunny terrace and wood-burning stove inside, it serves hearty Savoyard and French classics alongside homemade pizzas, brasserie-style dishes and sweet crêpes. It’s ideal for lunch, après-ski or dinner in a cosy Alpine setting with friendly service and regional flavours.
An Italian restaurant in Montchavin serving typical Italian dishes and pizzas as well as Savoyard specialities. It is a cosy farmhouse style restaurant at the foot of the Montchavin ski slopes with a terrace. Childrens' dishes and takeaway menus are available.
Le Barillon is a casual, all‑day restaurant located in Champagny‑en‑Vanoise’s village centre, right by the tourist office. It’s a brasserie, crêperie and pizzeria with a sunny terrace, serving crêpes, buckwheat galettes, salads, pizzas, burgers, Savoyard specialities and ice‑cream sundaes. The friendly team welcomes guests throughout the winter and summer seasons, and takeaway options are available. The interior is warm and typical, and reservations are recommended.
You'll find places with stone-baked ovens serving pizza classics, and many of the local French restaurants also do good pizza and pasta, and there are some good pizza takeaways.
La Ferme de César is a charming, traditional restaurant in the old village of Montchavin-les-Coches at the foot of the La Plagne ski slopes. Housed in an authentic restored farmhouse with a large sunny terrace and wood-burning stove inside, it serves hearty Savoyard and French classics alongside homemade pizzas, brasserie-style dishes and sweet crêpes. It’s ideal for lunch, après-ski or dinner in a cosy Alpine setting with friendly service and regional flavours.
La Cantine is a popular restaurant in the heart of 1800, best known for its wide selection of pizzas, which make up most of the menu. Easily reached by resort shuttle, it features a cosy, rustic interior that is small but full of character. Advance booking is recommended during busy periods. Prices are very reasonable for the generous pizza sizes, and the friendly, helpful staff add to the welcoming atmosphere.
An Italian restaurant in Montchavin serving typical Italian dishes and pizzas as well as Savoyard specialities. It is a cosy farmhouse style restaurant at the foot of the Montchavin ski slopes with a terrace. Childrens' dishes and takeaway menus are available.
Le Barillon is a casual, all‑day restaurant located in Champagny‑en‑Vanoise’s village centre, right by the tourist office. It’s a brasserie, crêperie and pizzeria with a sunny terrace, serving crêpes, buckwheat galettes, salads, pizzas, burgers, Savoyard specialities and ice‑cream sundaes. The friendly team welcomes guests throughout the winter and summer seasons, and takeaway options are available. The interior is warm and typical, and reservations are recommended.
Open for lunch and dinner serving pizzas and local specialities. As well as pizzas and burgers, there is also a great value daily lunch menu consisting of a set main course and dessert. Perfect if you want something quick and wholesome before heading back out onto the slopes.
Their wide ranging menu offers a great range of pizzas and local Savoyard specialities like raclette, fondue and tartiflette. The décor is as much a part of the experience as the food, and the warm welcome from owners Monique and Georges makes it popular with locals and holidaymakers alike. Specialities include creamy risotto with morille mushrooms, Parma ham and scamorza cheese, egg duo with truffle, Rossini beef, scallops with chorizo and aubergines, salmon and beef tartare, or creamy tartiflette.
Le 5 a 7siète is a welcoming bar and restaurant at the heart of Plagne Soleil, offering a warm Alpine atmosphere that celebrates the art of the mountains and the best local artisans and producers. Perfectly positioned, it’s the ideal spot to relax after a morning on the slopes or to enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends and family.
You’ll find plenty of places for steaks, burgers and BBQ. Expect generous burgers topped with local cheeses, veggie options and family-friendly menus with smaller portions for children. Rustic mountain spots serve aged steaks, ribs and grilled duck, while some let you cook your own meat on a hot stone or in a wooden grill hut. Higher terraces mix hearty BBQ with après-ski, music and views, while cosy cafés offer simple burgers, pizzas and fries.
Easy to get to on skis, snowboard, or on foot.
Serving a range of typical French dishes, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
It is recommended by locals for its hearty Savoyard dishes and meats grilled over the open fireplace.
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Take a break and recharge with a coffee and a quick bite.
The traditional fondue is surely one of the most enjoyable ways to eat together in a group.
At the end of the day you'll be looking for somewhere to refuel.
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