Fine-dining Restaurants in Alpe d’Huez — 5 of Our Favourites

With the convivial spirit of a bistro, it serves comforting yet refined dishes in an elegant but relaxed setting. Signature creations highlight the richness of French terroir, crafted with a modern touch.

For a unique experience, guests can dine on the terrace, where private "bubbles" provide an intimate setting for a cosy dinner under the stars.

The name L'Espérance honours the hotel’s deep family roots, recalling the first café opened in 1902 by Joseph Colomb in the village of Huez. This legacy lives on in a space designed for gathering, sharing, and creating lasting memories.

Chives picked at the nearby gorges de Sarenne, wild cumin from the riverbeds, dandelion flowers from local pastures. You will enjoy dishes inspired by and made with the best local products from around Alpe d'Huez.

Their lunch menu includes a large cold starters buffet, sandwiches, pasta, grilled meat and fish. For dinner they serve a selection of gourmet starters including foie-gras and prawns, a range of traditional meat and fish mains, and to finish, cheese-boards and home-made desserts.

They also have well-priced lunch and dinner menus as well as children's menus.

At this restaurant the 'menu du moment' changes regularly and offers a small selection of carefully curated dishes. You can check on the website for the current menu when you book.

The friendly team will give you a warm welcome and be on hand throughout.

Children are welcome, but there are no specific children's menus and a minimum spend is required. Maximum two children per group. 

Open everyday from 18:30 to 21:30, and available by booking only online or by phone.

This place has been renovated into a classy and atmospheric dining room but retains much of it's traditional chalet charm. The huge sunny terrace is a massive draw, where you can enjoy a lunch and drink with a view.

On the menu you will find carefully curated dishes with modern French influences. The menu is small, but full of good and locally-sourced seasonal produce. It changes regularly throughout the seasons. There are menus available, including a tasting menu and a children's menu.

At lunch, the rooftop terrace provides a high-altitude dining experience with panoramic mountain views. The menu showcases generous, comforting dishes and shareable platters, perfect for a relaxing break on the slopes.

In the evening, the restaurant transforms into a gastronomic destination, celebrating Alpine flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Inspired by nature and the seasons, the cuisine embodies the richness of the surrounding mountains.