RESTAURANTS IN MEGÈVE

A village where cuisine comes from the heart

In Megève, every dish is led by the surrounding valleys and mountain pastures. Alpine tomme cheeses, wild herbs, vegetables picked in the early morning or trout from the streams – each ingredient bears witness to the richness of this pristine mountain terrain. Inherited from the shepherds of yesteryear, hearty mountain cuisine has become a way of life where meals are made for sharing and offer more than sustenance – they warm the body and restore the soul. Around large solid wood tables, conversations stretch out like winter evenings, while chunks of bread are dipped in fondue cheese and seasonal soups exude the freshness of spring. From bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants, each expresses this philosophy in its own way – as a moment of togetherness. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family lunch, a meal with friends or a culinary exploration, when it comes to choosing where to eat in Megève, it’s also a call to pause, savour and surrender to the Alpine spirit.

The soul-warming heart of Megève

Megève also honours its everyday favourites: bistros at the beating heart of village life, spaces that preserve the culinary legacy of generations of mountain dwellers, where recipes are passed down in families like well-kept secrets. In these cosy refuges with wood-panelled walls, tartiflette reveals all its rustic splendour. Reblochon cheese melts slowly on a bed of potatoes and lardons, forming a golden crust that crunches under the spoon. Croziflette – made with small buckwheat pasta shapes called crozets – is just as comforting a dish, as is Savoyard soup made with garden vegetables and served with slices of rustic bread, perfect for warming up by the fire. The aromas of these traditional dishes capture the essence of the Savoyard art de vivre: generous and unpretentious.

These venues are the vibrant heart of the village, places where you feel welcome and where food nourishes as deeply as the comfort of home. At L'Alpaga, our teams are happy to recommend places that share our ethos: mountain auberges and local favourites such as Emmanuel Renaut’s Le Prieuré, Le Refuge at 1,400 metres altitude, and Le Refuge du Calvaire, perched atop the national heritage site that shares its name. All of these restaurants embody the identity of Megève, where generosity and taste come together in every dish.

After the snow and fir trees, the culinary journey continues south, to sun-drenched Provence. At Beaumier, the spirit of Megève lives on in places such as Capelongue and Le Moulin, where the seasons dictate the menu and light itself colours the plate. Aromatic herbs, sun-kissed vegetables and olive oil enrich this tale of taste and space. It’s not about comparing mountains to hills but about following a poetic thread. At Beaumier’s hotels in Savoie just as in Provence, gastronomy is practiced mindfully, honouring both produce and the rhythms of time. From a Michelin-starred restaurant in Megève to a dining room in the Luberon, the journey is gentle and intentional, always attuned to sensations and encounters.  Discover our Provence hotels