Grimentz is a small mountain village with limited dining diversity. Restaurant availability is seasonal; some close during shoulder seasons. No vegan/vegetarian-dedicated venue found despite being queried on major review platforms.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Grimentz is a small ski village (population ~500 year-round, grows to ~5,000 in winter); dining options are seasonal. Many restaurants reduce hours or close during shoulder seasons (spring/autumn).
- Most restaurants are family-run and embedded in hotels; lunch typically 12:00–14:00, dinner 18:00–21:00. Reservations advised in high season.
- Valais wines (especially local Cornalin and Fendant whites) pair authentically with regional dishes; widely available in restaurants and Coop.
- Swiss francs are essential—cash still widely used at smaller venues. Cards accepted at most restaurants but some mountain huts/small shops may be cash-only.
- Grimentz offers better value than famous Swiss resorts (Zermatt, St. Moritz, Verbier) while maintaining quality. Main courses typically CHF 20–50 in casual dining.
- Coop Supermarché is the main budget-friendly option for self-catering; groceries roughly 20–40% cheaper than restaurant meals. Produce requires self-weighing before checkout (Swiss supermarket custom).
- Several restaurants offer raclette and fondue specifically; Becs de Bosson and Hotel Moiry are locally recommended. Ask about wood-fired raclette preparations.
- High-altitude restaurants on the slopes (Bendolla, Espace Weisshorn) offer casual lunch alternatives with panoramic views; popular for après-ski meals.
Supermarkets
Coop Supermarché Grimentz
- Phone
- +41 27 303 51 10
- Hours
- 08:00–19:00 daily
- Address
- Immeuble Lona E, 3961 Grimentz
- Notes
- Main grocery store; fresh produce, local specialities, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates. Self-checkout available. Wheelchair accessible. Within walking distance of village center.
Budget
Claire Fontaine
- Price Range
- CHF 22
- Neighborhood
- Old village center (Rue du Village)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Crêpes (sweet and savoury), regional specialities, green salads
Arlequin
- Price Range
- CHF 24
- Neighborhood
- Village center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pizzas, pasta, ice cream
High End
Nava Restaurant (Guernerés Resort)
- Price Range
- CHF 72
- Neighborhood
- Top floor Guernerés resort, 50m from ski slopes
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Inventive bistro cuisine, local Valais produce, refined seasonal dishes
Brasserie Du Chamois (Hotel Cristal)
- Price Range
- CHF 68
- Neighborhood
- Hotel Cristal, Route de Moiry 64
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Swiss and international gastronomy, exotic meats (bison, kangaroo), grass-fed beef, fish
Mid Range
Le Mélèze
- Price Range
- CHF 38
- Neighborhood
- Village center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Crêpes, galettes, steak tartare, fondue, grilled meat cooked at table
Hotel Alpina Restaurant
- Price Range
- CHF 40
- Neighborhood
- Near lift station (Route des Amis de la Nature 12)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Local and regional gastronomic specialities, Valais cuisine
Restaurant De Moiry
- Price Range
- CHF 42
- Neighborhood
- Village center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Swiss, French, European cuisine
Restaurant Becs De Bosson
- Price Range
- CHF 45
- Neighborhood
- Route de Moiry 2
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Valais specialities (raclette, fondue), Swiss and international gastronomy
Delivery Services
Coop Online Supermarket / Coop app
- Notes
- Coop offers online ordering through their app and website, though delivery availability in small mountain villages is limited and should be confirmed locally.
Local Must Try Dishes
Raclette
- Description
- Melted Valais cheese scraped onto potatoes, served with pickles and onions. Traditional alpine comfort food available at most restaurants year-round.
Fondue
- Description
- Swiss cheese fondue (cheese melted in a ceramic pot, bread cubes dipped on forks). Legitimately excellent in Grimentz; core alpine tradition.
Vin De Glacier (Glacier Wine)
- Description
- Grimentz's signature wine—a rare white aged in high-altitude cellars using a solera system (never-fully-emptied barrels going back 250+ years). Nutty and complex; only available/tasted in Grimentz village cellars.
Rye Bread (Pain De Seigle)
- Description
- Traditional Grimentz rye bread with rich history, often served with soups and fondue cheeses. Can participate in traditional baking at historic bakery 'Four Banal'.
Valais Dried Meat (Viande Séchée)
- Description
- Air-dried beef and pork products from the region, spicy and aromatic. Popular as appetizer or with bread.
Cholera
- Description
- Despite the name, a delicious Valais vegetable and cheese pie; local comfort food specialty.
Michelin Restaurants
No Michelin-starred restaurants documented in Grimentz. Village focuses on traditional Alpine family-run establishments rather than haute cuisine.
International Cuisine
- Asian
- Limited; one mention of Thai/Asian dining available but sourced reviews are dated. No current, verified Asian restaurants confirmed in central Grimentz.
- Italian
- Claire Fontaine operates as a stylish Italian restaurant and wine bar with refined cuisine in the old village.
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