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.
Where to Eat in La Plagne
Discover the top La Plagne places to eat
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.
Cafes and bakeries
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.
French restaurants
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.
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Chalet de la Grande Rochette Restaurant
Mountain restaurant accessible to skiers and pedestrians conveniently located at the top of the Funiplagne lift
Easy to get to on skis, snowboard, or on foot.
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Cocotte and Co Restaurant
Cosy mountain-side restaurant, café and bar in Montchavin La Plagne
Stop for a coffee or a hearty meal at this friendly local restaurant, serving traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine.
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Araucaria Restaurant
Welcoming and friendly buffet style hotel restaurant in and elegant setting near slalom stadium
This delightful hotel restaurant serves creative cuisine, blending French gastronomy and Savoyard tradition.
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Le Chalet du Friolin Restaurant
Auberge and mountain restaurant located between the ski areas of La Plagne and Les Arcs at an altitude of 1,800m
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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Le ChairLift Restaurant
Piste-side restaurant in Plagne Village underneath the Bergerie chairlift with outdoor terrace
A great spot for a lunchtime stop during your day out on the mountain, serving international as well as local Savoyarde cuisine.
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Le Carlina Restaurant
Gourmet restaurant in Hotel Carlina, Belle Plagne with large south-facing terrace
At this restaurant you can enjoy your lunch outside while soaking up the sun.
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Le Matafan Restaurant
A brasserie-restaurant serving Savoyard food located right in the centre of resort, accessible by foot or on skis
Open for lunch and dinner, the Matafan restaurant is in Belle Plagne.
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Le Trappeur's Café
Brasserie serving traditional French cuisine in a cosy atmopshere that is open daily
Welcomed by Sandrine, you will feel at home in this warm and inviting restaurant with a sun terrace for those warm weather days.
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La Luge Restaurant and Pizzeria
French cuisine and pizza restaurant in Montalbert where you can eat inside, on the terrace, or take away
This restaurant is known for its excellent pizzas and large salads. They also serve a range of gourmet local Savoyard dishes and homemade desserts. Specialities include poached egg with reblochon cheese, St Marcellin cheese with honey, tartiflette, and a wide range of pizzas and charcuterie.
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La Metairie Restaurant
Traditional Savoyard restaurant in the resort centre of La Plagne, offering typical local food
A chalet-style traditional Alpine restaurant.
Mediterranean restaurants
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.
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La Luge Restaurant and Pizzeria
French cuisine and pizza restaurant in Montalbert where you can eat inside, on the terrace, or take away
This restaurant is known for its excellent pizzas and large salads. They also serve a range of gourmet local Savoyard dishes and homemade desserts. Specialities include poached egg with reblochon cheese, St Marcellin cheese with honey, tartiflette, and a wide range of pizzas and charcuterie.
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La Rossa Bar and Restaurant
A bar and restaurant at the bottom of the Les Borseliers pistes near the Champagny cable car
La Rossa Bar and Restaurant is a cosy mountain spot on Plateau Rossa in Champagny‑en‑Vanoise, easily accessible by ski or on foot. It serves hearty Savoyard and French Alpine dishes, along with pizzas and self-service snacks. Guests can enjoy meals or drinks on the spacious sunny terrace while taking in views of the surrounding slopes and mountains. Popular for lunch and après‑ski, La Rossa offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Alps.
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La Cantine Plagne 1800 Restaurant
Good food, good music, good people at this small and cosy restaurant serving fantastic pizzas
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.
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La Ferme de César Restaurant
Traditional Alpine restaurant in the centre of Montchavin Les Coches on the snow front
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.
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L'Arlequin Restaurant
A popular French cuisine restaurant at the foot of Aime La Plagne
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.
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La Godille Restaurant
A traditional Savoyard restaurant with south facing terrace, open for lunch and dinner
La Godille is a popular mountain restaurant serving hearty Alpine classics such as fondue, tartiflette and raclette, alongside a varied and creative burger menu. Standouts include the house special topped with Reblochon and bacon, or the tasty veggie option featuring a tofu patty. Guests can relax by the cosy fireplace inside or enjoy the sunny terrace when the BBQ is fired up, making La Godille a welcoming spot for a satisfying meal in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Pubs and gastropubs
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Bar Le 5 à 7 Siete
Wine bar with a warm and cosy atmosphere where you can settle in around the log fire
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.
Steaks, burgers, grills and BBQs
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.
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Chalet de la Grande Rochette Restaurant
Mountain restaurant accessible to skiers and pedestrians conveniently located at the top of the Funiplagne lift
Easy to get to on skis, snowboard, or on foot.
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Le Refuge Restaurant
The oldest restaurant in La Plagne with great ambience and plenty of Savoyard character
Serving a range of typical French dishes, the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
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Le Grizzli Restaurant
Cosy atmosphere in this wooden ski chalet serving local dishes in front of a roaring log fire
It is recommended by locals for its hearty Savoyard dishes and meats grilled over the open fireplace.
