Where to Eat in Alpe d'Huez

Chef Patrice Blot presents a menu full of fusion cuisine, French classics combine with exotic touches for a refined and sophisticated experience.

If you want to change your cheese-based Savoyard diet when in Alpe d'Huez, try the resort's own Thai take away joint.

Nestled at the foot of the slopes, FreeRide Bar is an authentic après-ski gem born from the friendship and passion of three inseparable ski instructors. This bar isn’t just a place to grab a drink - it’s a celebration of mountain life, good humour, and genuine camaraderie. Warm, creative, and full of personality, it perfectly captures the spirit of Alpe d’Huez.

Decorated to create a fun atmosphere, this spot serves a delicious selection of snacks, sushi and yakitori. They also have a small internet café area.

This great value self-service restaurant adjoins the Folice Douce and is situated at the top of the Marmottes lift. 

Perched at 2,300m at the top of the Marmottes lift, this smart mountain restaurant combines breathtaking panoramic views with a spacious, sun-drenched terrace. The menu features refined dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, ranging from fresh, perfectly cooked fish and premium steaks to a gourmet beef burger topped with rich Beaufort cheese. With its stylish yet welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely, indulgent lunch before heading next door to the Folie Douce to continue the fun with lively après-ski entertainment.

Just on the outskirts of the centre of Alpe d'Huez this restaurant has traditional charm, with a wood fired oven and seating for up to about 40 people.

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun. 

Located at the Chamois d'Or hotel, right at the bottom of the pistes, this restaurant serves traditional gourmet French cuisine with a modern twist and made using local ingredients.

Traditional French cuisine served either on the sunny terrace for afternoon dining or the comfortable cosy dining area for lunch or dinner.

The restaurant has a traditional chalet chic style. Serving traditional French cuisine, Savoyarde specialities such as fondue and raclette, as well as more modern international dishes including pastas and salads.

Dine in or on the sun terrace, and choose from a selection of Italian and local French dishes like their "Tartiflette Valdotaine" or the "Lasagne au Reblochon".

Cosy and traditional restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere. You'll enjoy the simple, local family-style dining, cooked in the restaurants signature style.

Serving modern French brasserie cuisine in a lovely setting, this is a popular restaurant to try good-quality French cuisine in Alpe d'Huez.

Opposite the ice rink is Pizzeria Pinocchio serves a mixed menu of pizzas and other local French and Mediterranean specialities. It’s fairly small with seating on two floors for around 50 customers. The décor is wonderfully alpine and the smell of the wood-fired pizza stove fills the whole place, truly mouthwatering. The open plan kitchen provides you with a great view of the pizzas being prepared. Booking is advised as it’s always super busy.

This is a popular pizza place and combined with the popularity of the bar next door there's always a good buzz about the place. It's a hit amongst the locals and holiday makers alike. Be sure to arrive or order early if you don't want a bit of a wait for your pizzas, and if you want to get a table at the bar to eat. Also worth knowing is pizzas can be ordered and delivered to your table in the bar next door. Or get them to take away and have a drink whilst you wait.

Welcoming and friendly bar, located in the centre of resort and close to the telecentre mid-station, it couldn't be easier to access from anywhere in the resort, or on your way down from the mountain.

It's a family run Italian restaurant, popular with locals and holidaymakers and for that reason alone it's worth popping in to make a reservation instead of chancing that you might be able to drop in and get a table. Just as you come into resort is the old town area, home to some great pizzas. Le Roy Ladre is located down a little cobbled path and is very cosy – it only seats around 25 to 30 customers and is typically alpine in its décor. 

Smithy’s Bar is a true Alpe d’Huez classic - a lively spot that promises great food, great music, and great company. Whether you’re here on a family holiday and need food the kids will love, catching that must-see sports event, or planning dinner for two or thirty, Smithy’s can do it all. The menu is packed with crowd-pleasing favourites, while the bar serves up delicious cocktails, crafty beers, and good vibes from the first sip.

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun. 

Open throughout the winter and summer seasons, pedestrians and skiers alike can enjoy this mountain restaurant.

Welcoming and friendly bar, located in the centre of resort and close to the telecentre mid-station, it couldn't be easier to access from anywhere in the resort, or on your way down from the mountain.

Just on the outskirts of the centre of Alpe d'Huez this restaurant has traditional charm, with a wood fired oven and seating for up to about 40 people.

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun. 

Smithy’s Tavern is a lively dinner spot offering a mix of Tex-Mex favourites, grilled meats and generous desserts, perfect for a satisfying evening meal. Freshly made burgers are a highlight, with vegetarian options and all the classic trimmings to suit every taste. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by live music and DJ sets throughout the season, making it a fun and energetic place to enjoy great food, drinks and entertainment with friends or family in the heart of the resort.

Cosy and traditional restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere. You'll enjoy the simple, local family-style dining, cooked in the restaurants signature style.

Le Trappeur in Alpe d’Huez is a cool, casual burger joint with a relaxed skate-and-surf vibe, conveniently located near the DMC lift. The menu offers a tempting range of burgers, ribs, pizzas and more, with hearty portions and bold flavours. In the evenings, chalet delivery adds extra convenience for those staying nearby. For something big, indulgent and packed with taste, the Jack Daniels burger is a must-try, making Le Trappeur a favourite spot for a fun, satisfying meal after a day on the slopes.