Where to Eat in Alpe d'Huez
Discover the top Alpe d'Huez places to eat
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.
At lunchtime you’ll notice that most restaurants offer a well-priced plat du jour or dish of the day. It usually comes with locally sourced meat, potatoes and either a salad or seasonal vegetables.
Almost all the restaurants in the resort are child friendly, especially if you let them know in advance. Evening meals are generally served from 19:00 and if you arrive then you’ll find the atmosphere quieter than later in the night.
Asian Fusion restaurants
If you've had enough melted cheese and fancy something a bit different, in Alpe d'Huez there are a couple of restaurants offering either eat-in or take away services with small and simple modern oriental décor and friendly staff.
Restaurants in Alpe d'Huez
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Au Puits des Saveurs Restaurant
Chef Patrice Blot presents a menu full of fusion cuisine, French classics combine with exotic touches for a refined and sophisticated experience.
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Baan Thai Take Away Restaurant
If you want to change your cheese-based Savoyard diet when in Alpe d'Huez, try the resort's own Thai take away joint.
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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L'Agua bar
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.
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FreeRide café and bar
Its warm and friendly atmosphere makes this bar an ideal après venue.
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.
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La Folie Douce Petite Cuisine Restaurant
This great value self-service restaurant adjoins the Folice Douce and is situated at the top of the Marmottes lift.
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La Folie Douce Fruitiere Restaurant
Smart mountain restaurant at 2300 metres at the top of the Mamrottes lift with sweeping views and an impressive sun terrace. Expect refined dishes made with local ingredients, from fresh fish and steaks to a gourmet beef burger with Beaufort cheese. Ideal for a long lunch before heading next door to the Folie Douce for après.
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Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant
French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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La Cremaillere Restaurant
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.
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L'1 Pres Vue Restaurant
Traditional French cuisine served either on the sunny terrace for afternoon dining or the comfortable cosy dining area for lunch or dinner.
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Le Genepi Restaurant
Serving modern French brasserie cuisine in a lovely setting, this is a popular restaurant to try good-quality French cuisine in Alpe d'Huez.
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Au Grenier Restaurant
A reasonably priced restaurant serving typical French dishes with specialities such as Cassolette de St Jacques (scallop casserole) and medallion of veal with Beaufort cheese.
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Le 37 Restaurant
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.
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Chamois d'Or Restaurant
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.
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L'Améthyste Restaurant
Michelin guide restaurant open to hotel guests and the public, serving culinary delights in an elegant dining environment.
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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Pizzeria Pinocchio Restaurant
Serves a mixed menu of pizzas and other local French and Mediterranean specialities.
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L'Atelier Bar and 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.
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Allo PapaPizza Restaurant
Pizzas can be ordered at the pizza shop, and delivered to your table in the Irish bar next door. Or get them to take away and have a drink whilst you wait.
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Le Roy Ladre Restaurant
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.

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.
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.
Bars & Clubs in Alpe d'Huez
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Smithy's Tavern
Friendly staff and great food make this a favourite place to head to after a long tough day on the slopes.
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Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant
French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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Chalet du Lac Besson Restaurant
Open throughout the winter and summer seasons, pedestrians and skiers alike can enjoy this mountain restaurant.
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L'Atelier Bar and 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.
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.

Best burgers in Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez is home to some cracking burgers, from laid-back mountain snack bars to stylish restaurants. Expect everything from classic cheeseburgers to more creative, gourmet versions. Read on to find the best places in the resort to tuck into a burger.

Best coffee in Alpe d'Huez
Take a break and recharge with a coffee and a quick bite.

Best pizzas in Alpe d'Huez
At the end of the day you'll be looking for somewhere to refuel.

Top vegetarian restaurants in Alpe d'Huez
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