Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ist ein malerisches alpenstädtchen, bekannt für skifahren und atemberaubende aussichten, wo man lokale gerichte wie fondue, raclette und tartiflette genießen kann.

Albert 1er

Albert 1er

38 rte du Bouchet, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Café • Pâtes • Viande • Français


"2*? Next time I return I expect this perfection of fine dining to have garnered a third star.I travel in France as a native for work and to visit all my french friends so I've been to a large amount of touted restaurants from Paris to Michel Bras in the middle of nowhere near Laguiole. I have passed a number of weeks as a native and then taking time for resting and exploring. First I will say that speaking French usually gives me an advantage when it comes to most restaurants in the way we are seated and treated. That is France. When it comes to this restaurant, everyone is treated with the upmost perfection of service and a warm feeling of sensing that you are truly 'welcome'. The staff is second to none and in fact the next morning as they arrived and i was in the lobby, they all stopped with a smile and had a little chat with me. In the restaurant , they have managed to succeed at what a number of top restaurants in France do not subscribe too. They have found the perfect balance of a staff that is as professional in French Service as it gets but....with a mixture of warmth in little ways that continue through the entire evening. Bravo to the chef who obviously passed this style of pro. service without feeling stuffy nor'en point'. We felt very comfortable with an 'equipe merveilleux'. The dining room is lovely and calm with a terrific ambiance but not overdone.. no no...it is the amazing cuisine that one comes for at this restaurant. It is also nice that in a restaurant of this level since you are staying in a resort town..that you can dress casual chic without a jacket. The amuse bouche arrives as you sit down as a lovely young lady explains in detail what has gone into the chef's little surprise that evening. Then another amuse bouche comes as the most friendly yet a serious expert of wine brings you the wine menu. To be honest, this is a very formidable wine menu with some of the best you could fine in France. You could easily order a wine that would top the price for four people having the tasting menu! I told our sommelier that we wanted to try a moderately local wine of the Savoie as we had never in all our years tried one from this region not known for wine. He recommended a delicious local bottle of white wine that we simply loved and it was truly at the moderate end of the menu. Unlike others, I love the different breads of a region and i always tell the person who brings over the bread to not be surprised at how many times I'll be asking him to refill my plate. The bread were incredibly tasty with a grainy seeded, an olive based and the classic baguette...all made that day in the kitchen. Add to that the fresh Normandie butter (unsalted as the best places serve)...and i was a very happy diner already. We chose the menu that included an appetizer, main course, little extras in between courses, the amazing cheese board and the dessert and of course coffee or tea served with more mouth watering treats. My appetizer of a vegetable terrine surrounded by yellow mushrooms (not found easily in the U.S.) in a light sauce of a melange of vegetables and herbs with a touch of cream was one of the best appetizers I've ever experienced. We were then offered a bottle of fresh alpine water collected that day. The perfect time during the meal to have a cold glass of refreshing water that seemed to be taken directly from melted snow and brought to our table. Another amuse bouche and then the main course. My partner had a dish of lake trout caught that day in seasoned to perfection that was flaky, moist and just delicious. I had the Agneau (lamb) that came with the tastiest slice of meat and a side of chopped lamb made with exotic spices and in a casing. Both meals were served with grilled potatoes and apples topped with leeks...all grown on the property. Then the cheese plate. First, the server had no problem with describing the large number of cheeses to me in French and then in English to my partner. Pas de probleme. As I got piggy as I love strong savoie cheeses..the server stopped me and asked why I was not trying the local goat cheese topped with a touch of local honey. I told him that i was not a fan of goat cheese..at all! He insisted that I try a piece of this local goat cheese and that I would become a fan of Savoyard cheese from goats. Well...he was right. the flavor was amazing without the normal taste that keeps me away from this cheese. As a matter of fact, it was one of my favorite cheese s of the evening..and there were a lot of my favorites! He did come back to see if I liked it and he had a big smile when I showed him it was all gone on my plate. Ah..the desserts. We both had nougat sorbet served over a tart a framboise and it was unreal. We decided to take tea in the sitting room near the restaurant and out came to large pots of verveine smelling wonderful and a large plate of petit-fours that equaled a second dessert. We found room to finish each delicious piece and enjoyed the infusion of verveine. The staff kept their eye on us to see if we needed anything else and after fifteen minutes...we happily returned to our room in the chalet where we sat on the balcony and just at the gorgeous scenery 9what we could see) surround us. It will be an evening we will always remember. If in Chamonix or staying at the hotel, this restaurant must be tried. It lives up to its reputation....and more! Ca m'a fait beaucoup de grand plaisir."

Rider Cafe

Rider Cafe

Grand Montets, 74400, Chamonix, France, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Kebab • Pizza • Cafés • Italien


"During our visit to Cafe Bluebird in Chamonix, we had the opportunity to experience it on three separate occasions. While the overall experience was pleasant, there were some aspects that could use improvement. On all occasions, our orders seemed to be consistently incorrect. Out of three coffees ordered, only two arrived each time, even when different people placed the orders. Additionally, when requesting menu replacements like no bread or no sausage due to dietry preferences or gluten avoidance, the staff assured us it wouldn't be a problem, but unfortunately, these requests were not accommodated. As for the food, it presented a mix of experiences. The sausage was consistently undercooked, which was disappointing. However, the hash brown was delightfully crispy and flavorful. The vegetarian breakfast wrap stood out as a highlight, but we noticed that it wasn't heated thoroughly enough, resulting in a cold center and a warm exterior. I suppose it’s important to make sure things like meat and wraps which are chilled are heated to an optimal temperature for food hygiene purposes. Nevertheless, it's essential to note the positive aspects of the coffee. Situated in a serene and pleasant area of Chamonix, the ambiance was enjoyable. The staff members were amiable, and the tables were well-maintained and abundant, providing a comfortable dining environment. While there is room for improvement in some areas, Cafe Bluebird has the potential to elevate its offerings and create an even more enjoyable dining experience for its patrons. (Translated by Google) During our visit to Cafe Bluebird in Chamonix, we had the opportunity to experience it on three different occasions. While the overall experience was pleasant, there were some aspects that could improve. On all occasions, our orders seemed to be consistently incorrect. Of the three ordered coffees, only two arrived each time, even when different people made the orders. In addition, when requesting menu replacements such as no bread or sausages due to dietary preferences or to avoid gluten, the staff assured us that it would not be a problem, but unfortunately, these requests were not addressed. As for the food, he presented a mix of experiences. The sausage was undercooked, which was disappointing. However, the hash brown was deliciously crunchy and tasty. The vegetarian breakfast wrap was highlighted as a highlight, but we noticed that it was not warm enough, resulting in a cold center and a warm exterior. I guess it's important to make sure that things like meat and burritos that get cold are hot at an optimal temperature for food hygiene purposes. However, it is essential to note the positive aspects of coffee. Located in a serene and pleasant area of Chamonix, the atmosphere was pleasant. The staff members were friendly and the tables were well maintained and abundant, providing a comfortable atmosphere to eat. While there is room to improve in some areas, Cafe Bluebird has the potential to raise its offers and create an even more enjoyable gastronomic experience for its customers."

Des Glaciers

Des Glaciers

Le Montenvers | Terminal Neige - Refuge du Montenvers, 74400, Chamonix, France, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Café • Dîners • Fromage • Français


"As mentioned in other low rated reviews reservations do not reserve a table outside on the deck with the beautiful view, but rather inside in the cramped dining area. In order to get to the restaurant you must purchase a gondola ticket. It was 85 euros for my wife and me. They credit 40 euros towards your bill. It seems reasonable especially after looking at the wonderful photos of the gorgeous views. We arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation and were told we could not sit outside. There was a long line of skiers waiting to be seated. We were never told we could wait for an outdoor seat, but rather to sit down inside. Due to the language barrier we showed her our email of the reservation confirmation and again was promptly told no outside seating. We sat inside and waited 25 minutes to be greeted (if you want to call it that as we had to finally ask the waitress if we could order drinks) and for drink orders to be taken. During that time a family of 6 was seated next to us, order taken and soup served. Our service was so bad it seemed they were purposely ignoring us. Our waitress walked by our table at least a half dozen times and refused to make eye contact. I couldn’t figure out if they were giving preferential treatment to skiiers (we were in street clothes) or ignoring us because we were American. My wife and I are nearing 40 and it has been a long time since we’ve experienced service this bad. We would have left if we didn’t have the 40 euro credit to redeem and had just spent the last hour and a half waiting in the line for tickets on the gondolas and riding the 2 gondolas to the top of the mountain). The soup my wife ordered was good and the beer was tasty and cold. It’s unfortunate we were not welcome in the restaurant. We enjoyed the view and for better or worse it’s an experience we will never forget."

Aiguille Du Midi

Aiguille Du Midi

479 Chemin Napoleon | Les Bossons, 74400, Chamonix, France, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Poisson • Français • Européen • Végétarien


"we arrived around 10:00 a.m. of knee by car and easily found a parking space in a parking lot near the oars of the noon. the billing boards were very easy to follow and the queue to buy tickets was short. this period of the year, you cannot buy tickets online. there is a reduction for over 65 years or under 15 years. children (3 years or less) are not allowed to climb the mountain due to concerns about the effect of altitude on their ears. the cable cars can accommodate 65 passengers and leave every 10 minutes for the line to move quickly. you change your car halfway and the point halfway is the place where we have lunched down. It was a clear day and the views were amazing! we portions of long sleeve shirts with a fleece and a windscreen on the top. We also had gloves and hats, but in the sun we didn't need them. up there is a line for the 360 experience. It wasn't a long queue, but the wind in this place was very cold, so we didn't do the 360. Halfway, we ate hot chocolate, a hot dog, a ham and cheese sandwich and a slice of blueberry pie. for 15.5 euros. We walked a little and looked at a marmet and several alpine choughs. There were also alpine flowers in flowers. It was a nice day. We spent about five hours there. the senior ticket included the railway ticket for the glacier and I could add this to my ticket for only 2 euros, so after our descent, we walked 10 minutes to the station for our next adventure."

Eurl Irish Coffee

Eurl Irish Coffee

60 RUE JOSEPH VALLOT, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Café • Kebab • Italien • Fruits De Mer


"The food was pretty decent here but the rest of the experience was like something out of a Monty Python skit lampooning French waiters. After waiting for quite a while for any attention, the waiter arrived to take our order. With each persons order his eye rolls became more expressive (btw the pizzas we ordered as appetizers were delicious as were the salades and veal dishes) so much so that we felt like laughing at each order.Then we order wine asking for a specific Italian white which the waiter then insisted was not a white and in any event they did not have that wine and the only white they had was a Pinot Gris. We then pointed to the list and asked for a Chardonnay and he said fine with a harrumph. We ordered a specific red we as well. The wines arrived and were promptly opened even though the red was not the wine we ordered. We drank it anyway. The pizzas came as did the salads and we waited for the entrees. The waiter returned (before the entrees) and said desert or are you ready for the check. We meekly suggested that our entrees had not arrived at which he sneered at us and we then said by the way we would like another red the one we originally ordered. He turned without any acknowledgment. The entrees arrived. No wine. We asked his colleague if we could get the aforementioned wine. 5 minutes later our waiter shows up with two bottle of JJ red which he then literally tosses in front of me onto the table (luckily they did not break) and says sir which one do you want!? Neither one was the one we wanted off the list. We said thank you we will take that one opened it and walked away. As it turned out the wines were much much cheaper than the one we had tried to order. We were a group of 5 Americans in a French resort restaurant who were trying to not be ugly Americans. Perhaps we did not succeed but the service was truly horrible! Be warned!"