Best restaurants in Courchevel for foodies

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With 12 Michelin Stars held by seven excellent restaurants, as well as many rising stars, it’s easy to understand why foodies flock to Courchevel in search of culinary delights. And, despite Courchevel’s reputation for decadence, these treats needn’t break the bank. With some surprisingly affordable menus, and added extras along the way, you can enjoy a veritable feast for much less than you’d pay in the UK. – you just need to know where to go and when. Which is where we come in! In the latest in a series of blogs reviewing the best restaurants in Courchevel, we share some insider tips for the best restaurants in Courchevel for foodies.

Michelin-starred dining

 

Le Farçon, La Tania

With one Michelin Star, Le Farçon has long been a favourite with Courchevel visitors looking to sample imaginative dishes in a mountain setting. Head chef Julien Machet and his team use local produce from the Savoie, Valle d’Aosta, Valais and Piedmont regions of France, Italy and Switzerland, taking you on a culinary journey through a carefully planned series of creative dishes.  

Based at the foot of the piste, Le Farçon is ideally situated for a long leisurely lunch. And with their 3 course skiers lunch around the 40€ mark it really is a steal, especially when you factor in all the added extras. With canapés (often including amazing beaufort cheese sticks), amuse bouche, pre-dessert and petit fours it’s more like seven courses. Not forgetting their legendary fresh bread and homemade walnut oil to nibble throughout. It’s a formal setting, with formal service, so perhaps not one for a rowdy bunch. But if you want to feel spoiled you can be sure of incredible food and a great experience.

 

amuse bouche at Le Farcon, La Tania

Bistrot Machet, La Tania

Bistrot Machet  on the snow front in La Tania, created by Michelin-starred chef Julien Machet(who runs Le Farçon). The menu celebrates traditional Savoyard cuisine, with favourites including tartiflette, fondue, raclette, croziflette and other hearty alpine dishes made with local ingredients. Whether you’re stopping for lunch during a day on the slopes or enjoying a relaxed evening meal with family and friends, Bistrot Machet offers warm hospitality and authentic mountain flavours in the heart of the resort.

Something a little different

 

Copiña, Courchevel Moriond

If you’re cheesed out and fancy something a little lighter, or with a bit more zing, then a great option is the increasingly popular tapas bar, Copiña.  Inspired by the Galician region in northern Spain, Copiña serve a delicious range of tapas plates, ranging from the traditional options done well (think padron peppers dusted in smoked Maldon salt and patatas bravas generously topped with homemade smoked aioli and harissa sauce) to more original dishes such as buttermilk chicken tacos and labneh salad. Tapas are priced around 5 – 14€ per dish. With some mains on offer too, including a humongous and very tasty burger with all the trimmings, topped off with a croqueta.  

It’s not just the food which stands out at Copiña either. The restaurant is tastefully designed with their signature marble bar and ornate tiles and they serve some of Courchevel’s best cocktails, with artistic flair. Notably, Copiña also offer in-chalet dining, so you can enjoy delicious food without leaving the comfort of your chalet. You can choose from a tapas delivery or book your own chef and server to complete the experience.

 

Tapas at Copina Courchevel

Cucina Angelina, Courchevel Moriond

Set at the foot of the piste in Courchevel Moriond, Cucina Angelina serves “Italian influenced mountain food”. Run by renowned UK chef Angela Hartnett, it’s received great feedback since it opened its doors a few years ago, serving up “good, honest and simple food, using the very best ingredients”.

Based within the Portetta hotel, the setting is stunning (think rustic mountain chic) including a beautiful drawing room to enjoy an aperitif before the main event. Their menu offers a selection of antipasti, pasta dishes and meat main courses. Or, you can do like the Italians and enjoy all three, before polishing off a delicious dessert. It’s not cheap, with main courses priced around the 25-40€ mark. But the food is tasty and the setting certainly rounds off the experience, for a decadent evening.  

Looking for more insider tips of Courchevel’s best restaurants? Have a peruse of two other blogs: Best restaurants in Courchevel for groups and Best restaurants in Courchevel for families.

Best restaurants in Courchevel for groups

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Courchevel has a reputation for fine dining and high-end cuisine. But while it has enough Michelin stars to keep the most impassioned foodies happy, there are plenty of great options for all tastes and budgets. From piste side snacks to slap up feasts, over a series of blogs we’ll be reviewing some of Courchevel’s best restaurants, sharing insider tips on where to eat on your next stay.

In this first blog of the series we’re featuring the best restaurants in Courchevel for groups. The places which excel at serving large groups without breaking a sweat, and which provide a great dining experience for your whole party.

1. Bouc Blanc, on the piste, above La Tania

Situated at the top of the La Tania bubble, Bouc Blanc has a well deserved reputation for serving big plates of food at reasonable prices. They’re also well versed at serving large groups with ease, and you’ll often see big parties throughout the restaurant and on their large sun terrace. Their menu offers plenty of choice, from ginormous omelettes to pasta, tartiflette and steaks. And, it comes out super fast so you’ll avoid that awkward moment where someone is left watching others eat.

Top tip: Save some room for their café gourmand for dessert – a veritable feast of small desserts.  

2. Black Pearl, St. Bon

A short bus ride down the hill, you’ll find the Black Pearl nestled amid the alleys of St. Bon. The Black Pearl is a locals’ favourite and for good reason, serving up some of the best pizzas in the valley. In fact, that’s all they serve, focusing on doing one thing well. Their imaginatively topped pizzas are cooked to perfection in a woodfire oven, with each served when ready. Ideal for those who like to share and taste all the options on offer.

Top tip: Don’t miss their homemade génépi, a liquer made from alpine flowers picked by the chef during the summer.    

3. Petit Savoyard, Courchevel Moriond (1650)

If you’re after a cheese fix this is the place to come! The Petit Savoyard serves delicious fondues and cracking raclettes, featuring a whole half wheel of cheesy goodness. Both options are great for large groups happy to share, with plenty to go around. They also serve great steaks and wood fire pizzas with options for all your group. Pascal and the team are well versed at serving large groups and offer a warm welcome.

Top tip: They get busy for dinners so book ahead. Choose from the early (6.45) or late (9.15) sitting.

4. Ski Lodge, La Tania

Based at the foot of the piste in La Tania, the Ski Lodge is a convenient lunch stop, with a relaxed ambiance. They serve up big plates of pub grub for lunch and dinner, from the usual burgers and salads, to Asian-inspired dishes and kangaroo steaks. They also host live music at après and late night throughout the week, making it a lively place for your group before or after dinner.

Top tip: Check out their weekly schedule of live music to plan your visit accordingly.

5. L’Elephant, Courchevel Le Praz

Based in the centre of Le Praz, L’Elephant is a pub-come-restaurant that serves burgers, pizzas and light bites for a relaxed evening’s dining. They have live music several times a week and host all the big sporting events on the big screens. 

Top tip: If you have any veggies in your party, L’Elephant will cater for your needs, with the Beyond Burger featuring on the menu.

 

Looking for other restaurant tips? Check out our other blogs in the series: Best restaurants in Courchevel for families and Best restaurants in Courchevel for foodies.