Our Guide to Michelin Star Restaurants in the French Alps

When it comes to food in the French Alps, there is no shortage of options. From hearty mountain dishes to local wines and cheeses, there is something for everyone. For those looking for a traditional Alpine experience, dishes like fondue and tartiflette are a must! 

Michelin star restaurants are synonymous with luxury, and the French Alps are home to some of the best in the world. A spot on the Michelin Guide is the most prestigious status a restaurant can achieve. To earn a Michelin star, a restaurant has to meet rigorous criteria including everything from the quality of the ingredients used to the overall dining experience, so guests can rest assured that they are going to have a special meal. Whether you prefer a cosy atmosphere with classic food or an ultramodern dining space with experimental delicacies, this luxury holiday destination offers dining experiences like no other. 

Explore our favourite restaurants in the French Alps:

• Flocons de Sel***, Megève
• La Table de l'Alpaga**, Megève
• Le Kintessence**, Courchevel
• Le Chabichou x Stéphane Buron**, Courchevel
• Sarkara**, Courchevel
• Le 1947***, Courchevel
• Le Montgomerie**, Courchevel
• La Farçon*, Courchevel
• Azimut*, Courchevel
• Baumanière 1850*, Courchevel
• Albert 1er*, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

michelin star Restaurants in megève:

Flocons de Sel

This chic, alpine establishment is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the majesty of the mountains. Chef Emmanual Renault takes a subtle yet inventive approach to cooking that will leave you in excited anticipation of each course!

• Char with carrots and lemon mousseline 
• Golden veal sweetbread
• Soufflé with lemon and orange blossom sorbet
  
  

La Table de l'Alpaga

With an emphasis on vegetable dishes, this restaurant will give you a true taste of the region. You will feel right at home in its cool yet cosy interior, and make sure to visit for the annual New Year's Eve dinner for an extra special experience!

• Mushrooms with buckwheat and egg yolk
• Lamb with peas and hyssop 
• Rhubarb with goat cheese and wild thyme
  
  

Information:
66 route de Prariand
74120 Megève, France
+33 4 79 33 01 04
https://www.beaumier.com

michelin star Restaurants in Courchevel:

Le Kintessence

With a panoramic view of the valley, this intimate restaurant only uses the finest local and seasonal ingredients to offer you delicious and unique dishes. Make sure to try one of their amazing desserts created by their own pastry chef!

Michelin Recommends:

• Pork loin with blonde peas, ravioli and horseradish mustard
• Roasted chicory trout trout with saffron
• Jasmin foam sorbet with banana and lemon meringue
  

Information:
238 rue des Clarines
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 40 08 80
https://www.lek2palace.com

Le Chabichou x Stéphane Buron

Chef Stéphane Buron believes that to make something complex, you must make it simple. This paradox is the foundation of his craft, in which simplicity is the key to delivering unique and memorable dishes. Through this simplicity, he can promise true perfection in the food he serves!

Michelin Recommends:

• Roast chicken with baby carrots and red wine sauce
• Scallops roasted with mushroom oil and corn
• Caramelised popcorn with pepper
  
  

Information:
90 route des Chenus
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 33 01 04
https://www.chabichou-courchevel.com

Sarkara

If you are looking for experimental, avant-garde cuisine, then this is the place for you. This intimate setting is also the perfect place for dessert lovers. Taste its award-winning sweets made by pastry chef Sébastien Vauxion!

Michelin Recommends:

• White artichoke cream and sorbet
• Crapaudine cooked in charcoal with white beetroot sorbet and gentian
• Spicy prune paste with curry ice cream and almonds
  
  

Information:
238 rue des Clarines
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 40 08 80
https://www.lek2palace.com

Le 1947

Courchevel's only three-star restaurant, Le 1947 is sure to delight you. The intimate dining room has a view of the open kitchen to allow guests to see the performance that is three-star cooking, as they can watch their amazing meals be prepared for a truly unforgettable experience!

Michelin Recommends:

• Black truffle blini
• Chicken breast with white wine sauce, spinach and nutmeg
• Caramelised butternut squash ravioli
  
  

Information:
Le Jardin Alpin
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 00 50 50
https://www.chevalblanc.com

Le Montgomerie

With a relaxed ambience, and views of the stunning mountain peaks, you will feel immersed in the beauty of the Alps. Focussed on regional products and local producers, this restaurant will give you an authentic taste of your surroundings, opening up your senses and creating new culinary experiences! 

Michelin Recommends:

• Grilled scallops with cauliflower and garlic juice
• Roast venison fillet with beetroot and elderberry
• Mango sorbet with passionfruit and ginger
  
  

Information:
356 Route de l'Altiport
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 01 46 46
https://www.lek2altitude.com

La Farçon

Under the guidance of Julien Machet, this former crêperie has soared to new highs in the world of haute cuisine. His themed menu, based on traditional alpine routes, will give you great insight into the rich flavours and history of the Alps!

Michelin Recommends:

• Smoked eel with crayfish juice
• Beef terrine with vegetables
• Baba with raspberries and coffee ice cream
  
  

Information:
Immeuble Kalinka
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 08 80 34
https://www.lefarcon.fr

Azimut

This elegant restaurant with a cool, candlelit ambience is the perfect place for an intimate dinner, and its refined atmosphere is matched by the quality of its cuisine. Make sure to try a selection of their famous cheeses, and take advantage of the robust wine menu to find the perfect pairing for your meal.

Michelin Recommends:

• Quail fillet with parsley and mushroom cream
• Bass with potatoes and pink grapefruit sauce
• Chocolate rum mousse with pineapple
  
  

Information:
273 Rue de la Madelon
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 06 25 90
https://www.restaurantazimut.com

Baumanière 1850

If you are looking for a change of scenery during your stay, come taste the delicious Mediterranean cuisine at this Alpine fusion restaurant. Created by three-star chef, Jean-André Charial, these authentic, high-quality dishes will truly elevate your stay in the mountains, and give you a spark of southern flavour!

Michelin Recommends:

• Vegan poke with grilled sesame and tofu 
• Swiss chard with beurre blanc and black truffle
• Crème brulée
  
  

Information:
661 Rue de Bellecôte
73120 Courchevel, France
+33 4 79 41 51 60
https://www.hotelstrato.com

michelin star Restaurants in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc:

Albert 1er

Head chef Damien Leveau bases his creations on seasonal market produce, always striving to innovate and evolve with his dishes. His passion for cooking shines through in his creative presentation, as he seeks to take haute cuisine to new heights in the snowy peaks. He aspires to create an experience which grounds guests in the present moment and leaves them with an unforgettable experience with food in the magic of the mountains.

Michelin Recommends:

• Caviar with raspberry and fresh almonds
• Lake Geneva perch with green apple and celery
• Hyssop soufflé with apricots and white chocolate
  
  

Information:
38 route du Bouchet
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
+33 (4) 50 53 05 09
https://www.hameaualbert.fr

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