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Where to Eat in Alpe d'Huez

Discover the top Alpe d'Huez places to eat

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There's a wide range of restaurants in Alpe d'Huez to suit all tastes and budgets. Read our guide on all the best places to eat and where to find your favourite style of cuisine.

Worth noting is that at lunchtime most restaurants will offer a well-priced 'Plat du Jour' (dish of the day), normally consisting of locally-sourced meat, potatoes and a salad or seasonal vegetables.

Asian Fusion restaurants

Restaurants in Alpe d'Huez

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Cafes and bakeries

If you’re an early riser, you’ll easily find coffee and croissants in resort, or just a quick coffee on the go. And like any French town or village, you’re never far from a bakery that offers not just croissants and coffee, but also delicious cakes, pastries, and fresh morning baguettes.

Cafes & Delis in Alpe d'Huez

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Au Montagnard Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez

Child friendly restaurants

Most, if not all of the restaurants in resort are child friendly, especially if you let them know in advance. Evening meals are normally served from 19:00, and the restaurants are quieter at this time than later on.

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L'Améthyste Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez

French restaurants

Throughout the resort you'll easily find a French restaurant to suit both your taste buds and your budget, whether it's homemade Savoyarde specials in a cosy rustic bolthole, or a light airy modern gourmet experience with a wine list and dessert menu to die for.

Mediterranean restaurants

As with anywhere in the world you will find a never-ending choice of pizza and pasta restaurants in Alpe d'Huez. Some are better than others, it just depends whether you simply want a takeaway pizza or traditional Italian dishes with a selection of fresh pastas served with homemade sauces.

Restaurants in Alpe d'Huez

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Restaurant L'Altiport, Alpe d'Huez dessert

Michelin starred restaurants

Whilst Alpe d'Huez has no Michelin starred restaurants (yet), there are a few favourites that are recommended by the Michelin guide that offer well thought out three-course menus, traditional alpine cuisine with a gourmet twist.

Smithy's Tavern Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez style of cuisine

Pubs and gastropubs

There are a number of bar-restaurants in town with great menus offering tasty Tex-Mex and home-made burgers that will set you up for the night.

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Captain Sandwich Restaurant, Alpe d'Huez interior

Takeaway restaurants

At the cheaper end of the scale there is a number of fast food outlets in Alpe d'Huez, a couple that open until late, serving all your post-partying snack needs.

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Top veggie restaurants in Alpe d'Huez this winter 2018, Alpe d'Huez

Vegetarian restaurants

Vegetarians shouldn't have a problem at any of the typical Savoyard restaurants, as long as you're happy with plenty of cheese! Vegans will struggle though, so call ahead to check if they can adapt any of the dishes for you.

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More inspiration...

We visit a selection of restaurants in Alpe d'Huez each year. You can read about our first-hand experience in our Restaurant Reviews.

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