Good to know
Good to Know
- Lunchtime 'Plat du Jour' offers excellent value with locally-sourced ingredients at well-priced menus
- Most restaurants are child-friendly; book in advance to ensure accommodation for families
- Avoid dynamic currency conversion at payment terminals; use ATMs or pay in EUR where possible
- Evening meals typically served from 7pm (19:00); restaurants quieter at this time than later in the evening
- Val Thorens is an upmarket and expensive destination; budget accordingly for dining
Supermarkets
Super U
- Notes
- Main supermarket option in Val Thorens with general groceries and supplies
Budget
Au Mazot
- Price Range
- €16
- Neighborhood
- Village centre/Rue de Caron
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Savoyard specialties (raclette, fondue, tartiflette)
Le Rooftop
- Price Range
- €18
- Neighborhood
- Shopping centre area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pizzas, burgers, salads, Savoyard specialties
La Piscine
- Price Range
- €15
- Neighborhood
- Shopping centre (Péclet)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pizzas, crepes, waffles
High End
Les Explorateurs
- Price Range
- €150
- Neighborhood
- Hôtel Pashmina
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Alpine gourmet cuisine, tasting menu
Le Diamant Noir
- Price Range
- €145
- Neighborhood
- Koh-I Nor hotel, altitude 2400m
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern cuisine with black truffle specialties, multi-course menu
Mid Range
Club 72 (Steakhouse Club 72)
- Price Range
- €45
- Neighborhood
- Village Montana complex, Rue du Soleil
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Steaks, ribs, burgers, high-quality meat
Chalet De La Marine
- Price Range
- €38
- Neighborhood
- Resort centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mountain stews, salads, pizzas, Asian dishes, scallops carpaccio
Scandinavian Brasserie and Wine Bar
- Price Range
- €40
- Neighborhood
- Rue de Gébroulaz/Galerie Péclet
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fish, seafood, Danish specialties
Le Tivoli
- Price Range
- €35
- Neighborhood
- Village centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Savoyard cuisine, tartiflette
Delivery Services
Huski
- Notes
- Alpine catering service offering pre-made meals and drinks delivered to accommodations; operates across major French ski resorts including Val Thorens
Click & Collect food ordering service in Val Thorens
- Service Name
- Mountain Eats
Michelin Restaurants
Les Explorateurs
- Chef
- Josselin Jeanblanc
- Cuisine
- High Alpine Kitchen with focus on mountain produce
- Location
- Hôtel Pashmina
- Notes
- Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined gourmet dishes; features pastry chef Sébastien Deléglise (Trophée Passion Dessert 2023 winner)
Le Diamant Noir
- Chef
- Éric Samson
- Cuisine
- Modern cuisine blending Brittany, Savoie and Périgord traditions
- Location
- Hôtel Koh-I Nor, altitude 2400m
- Notes
- Michelin-starred establishment at top of resort; specializes in black truffle dishes, seasonal produce
International Cuisine
Asian Fusion
- Notes
- Sushi, noodles, wok dishes available at select venues; found at Chalet du Thorens and other upscale restaurants
Italian
- Notes
- Pizza and pasta widely available throughout resort at various price points
Mexican/Latin American
- Notes
- Available at venues like La Favela and John's American Restaurant
French Fine Dining
- Notes
- Contemporary French cuisine at Michelin-starred establishments
Local Must Try Dishes
Tartiflette
- Description
- Potatoes layered with reblochon cheese, bacon, and onions; a warming staple of Savoyard mountain cuisine
Raclette
- Description
- Melted cheese scraped onto your plate or bread, served with potatoes, cured meats, and pickled vegetables
Fondue
- Description
- Traditional cheese fondue made with Gruyère, Comté, Beaufort or Emmental, often with kirsch or white wine
Rösti Valaisanne
- Description
- Pan-fried potato cake topped with bacon, fried egg, and cheese, often served with pickled gherkins
Pierrade
- Description
- Savoyard grilled meat dish
Plat du Jour
- Description
- Well-priced lunch special, typically locally-sourced meat with potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- While dedicated vegan-only venues are not documented, most restaurants in Val Thorens offer vegetarian options including vegetable-focused fondue variations, salads, and pasta dishes. Numerous mid-range and casual restaurants list vegetarian menus.
Le Rooftop
- Notes
- Offers vegetarian-friendly salads and vegetable sides alongside traditional dishes
Fondue Restaurants (Multiple)
- Notes
- Traditional cheese fondue and vegetable-based fondues available at most Savoyard specialty venues
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