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On-piste / Mountain Restaurants in Avoriaz — 17 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Avoriaz restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

There's a wide range of restaurants in Avoriaz to suit all tastes and budgets.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Avoriaz Where to Eat Guide.

the exterior at Mamo's cafe Lindarets, Avoriaz

1. Mamo's Café Lindarets

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.

Serving a variety of food including brunch, local specialities, burgers, sandwiches, tapas and vegetarian dishes, as well as noodles and Asian inspired food.

Open every day throughout the summer months and also during the winter ski season. The venue is available for private hire and party evenings on request.

2. Le Fangle mountain restaurant exterior

2. Le Fangle mountain restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine. This charming restaurant has a spacious traditional alpine interior with a roaring log fire to keep you warm on chilly days.

150 places are reserved for the clientele of Le Petit Dru hotel so that they can take advantage of pleasures of the pistes without losing too much time. You can also take part in a torch lit descent back to Morzine from here, just don't be tempted by too much vin chaud!

La Fruitière Restaurant, Avoriaz

3. La Fruitière Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

La Fruitière at Folie Douce in Avoriaz serves gourmet regional dishes with a buzzing mountain atmosphere. Burgers include a pulled beef option and the plant-based Le Boyond, plus casual burgers at La Petite Cuisine. Open daily with après-ski entertainment, it’s a must-visit on the plateau.

Located at the top of Avoriaz and accessible by foot or skis, La Fruitière offers a warm and lively dining experience inspired by traditional mountain life. The restaurant’s name recalls the old dairy cooperatives famous for their cheese, and the menu reflects this heritage with dishes crafted from locally sourced Savoie and Swiss produce. Head chef Franck Mischler and his team create regional specialities with a modern twist.

For burger lovers, there’s a pulled beef burger and a plant-based option called Le Boyond. If you prefer something more casual, their cantine La Petite Cuisine also offers burgers. Open every day with two lunchtime sittings, La Fruitière is a great spot to enjoy a gourmet meal and stay on for the famous Folie Douce après-ski with live music on the terrace.

Les Trappeurs Restaurant, Avoriaz restaurant terrasse

4. Les Trappeurs Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Serving Savoyard dishes, as well as Italian specialities, omelettes, burgers and salads, this restaurant is located in one of the busiest piste-side spots in Avoriaz. It's a great place to top up your tan on the terrace and people watch.

Enjoy the express menu and plat du jour, and for kids order the menu ourson. The restaurant is open for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Their menu contains simpler dishes such as omelettes and burgers, which makes it a great option for families, and if you have some non-skiers in your group, the accessibility is easy. Due to the size of the seating area booking a table shouldn’t be necessary, unless you’re visiting in peak times such as kids’ school holidays, Christmas, New Year or end of season. 

If you happen to be staying in Avoriaz for closing weekend in April, this is the place to grab your fondue, as they throw a huge party often with dancers and live music. The restaurant is open every day and you can ski to the door or get to the restaurant on foot from Place du Téléphérique.

Les Ancelles Restaurant, Avoriaz

5. Les Ancelles Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.

Open winter and summer for lunch and daytime service, Les Ancelles offers a great stop-off during your day on the mountain. Located in the heart of the Avoriaz and Portes de Soleil ski area, they offer simple, good, home-made food to sustain you.

Try the hearty beef bourguignon or lamb casserole, the generous salads, the warming onion soup, or a simple comfort-food omelette. Finish it off with one of their excellent homemade tarts and deserts.

Enjoy your meal or drinks on the sunny terrace, or inside in the cosy traditional bar and restaurant. 

Le Chaudron Restaurant, Les Lindarets

6. Le Chaudron Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

In the heart of the idyllic mountain village known locally as the 'goat village', enjoy your lunch on the sunny terrace or inside the traditional wood-clad restaurant. In the summer you can watch the cheeky goats roaming around the chalets and playing with the visitors!

Easily-accessed by skis in winter, or on foot in summer, this restaurant is located below the Ardent lift and right on the pistes that run through the Lindarets village. Open non-stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner, stop by at any time of day.

On the menu you'll find all meals made with good quality and fresh produce, with generous servings. Traditional French classics and Savoyard options dominate the menu. Good children's options are also available.

The friendly owners and well-trained staff will give you a warm welcome and the reasonably-priced menu means you can enjoy your meal in this unique setting without breaking the bank.

An atv is parked in front of a building with a sign that says coca cola

7. La Ferme des Lindarets Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

Created in an old farmhouse dating back to 1860, this restaurant has retained the warmth of an old mountain chalet.

Located in the village of Lindarets, otherwise know as the goat village in summer, the restaurant is accessible in summer on foot, bike or by car and in winter on skis or 4x4. The piste runs right through the village and directly past the restaurant.

The Italian owners bring the true taste of Naples to this quaint mountain village, with their pizzaiolo creating delicious pizzas and their Italian chef curating a varied menu of traditional Italian dishes. Of course the menu wouldn't be complete without the local mountain specialities, so you'll also find fondue and other classics.

The restaurant has retained it's mountain charm, inside you can dine in the rustic old farm with wooden beams and a cosy atmosphere. On warmer days and in the summer there is a beautiful large terrace with exceptional views.

Open every day during winter and summer season from 09:00 - 18:00.

La Petite Cuisine Restaurant, Avoriaz

8. La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Situated at the top of Avoriaz resort, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.

A trendy, self-service restaurant with a great selection of high-quality dishes made using local produce.

The restaurant is open every day non-stop from 11:30 to 15:00, for lunch, sweet treats, savoury snacks and drinks.

Stay on after your meal to experience the unique Folie Douce Apres-Ski, with live music at the outside bar and terrace.

Le Yeti Restaurant, Avoriaz restaurant terrasse

9. Le Yeti Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

This mountain restaurant is in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, as well as being just a few minutes walk from Avoriaz centre.

Accessible on foot or on skis, this mountain restaurant is popular for its generous portions of typical Alpine food as well as a warm welcome from the staff.

With a choice of crepes, galettes, omelettes, salads, sandwiches and main courses you can opt for a quick snack or a full meal. You are also welcome just to have a drink.

Open all day throughout the winter season for lunch and apres-ski - often with live music.

A snowy restaurant with a sign that says powerade

10. La Pomme de Pin Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

Serving an excellent variety of dishes, this is a popular restaurant with lots of return visitors. The owner and her team will give you a warm welcome and you can enjoy some magnificent views from the terrace.

Once upon a time a simple alpine chalet this restaurant has grown in popularity over the years, and as a result it's grown in size, too! Renovated to extend and modernise the dining space inside, and also to have a large terrace - one part covered and enclosed with heaters, and one part outside for good-weather days on the sun-trap terrace.

The restaurant serves delicious, hearty food to re-fuel you on your day on the pistes or hiking in this beautiful area on the Lindarets plateau. Settle in for a long, indulgent lunch, stop by for a hot chocolate and a crepe before setting off again, or swing by at the end of your ski day for a slow wind-down with some beers in the sun - this restaurant caters for all. 

On the menu is a selection of local dishes and other options, including healthy salads, soups, or burgers, and plenty of vegetarian options.

Open winter and summer from Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

A bustling ski lodge patio on a sunny, snowy mountain with people dining, red lounge chairs, and a rustic wooden building under a clear blue sky.

11. Le Refuge des Brochaux Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Accessible in summer and winter from the Lindarets plateau, on foot or on skis. This is a popular spot for a sunny lunch on the terrace or a cosy drink inside. 

This mountain restaurant is in the heart of nature and offers a unique dining experience in winter and summer. A great central stop-off point to re-fuel on your ski day around the Portes du Soleil, or an easy 15min hike up from Les Lindarets for a peaceful lunch in the summer months.

The spacious sunny terrace can accommodate 130 covers, and the cosy restaurant inside can welcome you in on those colder winter days.

The restaurant offers a menu of simple delicious mountain food, including traditional Savoyard dishes such as croute, diot sausages and tartiflette, as well as gallettes and crepes, salads, omelettes, sharing boards, and a much-talked-about blueberry tart! 

Open 09:00 - 17:00 and serving non-stop from July to September in summer and throughout the ski season opening.

La Cremaillere Restaurant, Les Lindarets style of cuisine

12. La Cremaillere Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

Located in the small village of Les Lindarets, specialities at this restaurant include fondue, charcuterie, snails, trout and various snacks.

Three generations of the Braize family have run this restaurant at Les Lindarets which boasts a cosy dining room and a large terrace.

Open in summer and winter and is accessible by skiing or on foot and is an easy walk from Ardents tele-cabine.

A snowy landscape with tables and chairs in the foreground

13. La Terrasse Des Lindarets Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz - Les Lindarets

Fun restaurant serving Corsican food and specialities, in a magnificent setting you can eat and drink out on the terrace with live music and DJs, or get warm in the restaurant.

The restaurant is on the slope that runs through the adorable and quaint village of Les Lindarets, which runs down to the Ardent telecabine. It's a really unique and fun atmosphere, on a street/piste full of restaurants and bars spilling out onto the snow. This restaurant really stands out, with it's large sunny terrace which is great for groups dining together, with good vibes and music. After lunch the party really starts with live DJs and dancing on the terrace and tables!

In the summer, the local farm goats are left to roam wild in the streets, and the village is aptly nicknamed 'goat village', attracting many tourists. Enjoy watching the goats cause havoc and explore the streets whilst you settling in for your your lunch and drinks. 

Excellent and fast service means you can get back on the slopes quickly if you want to. 

On the menu you'll find a varied selection, with Corsican specialities and fish dishes inspired by the owner David,  as well as some traditional Savoyarde plates, steaks, salads, burgers, pastas - something to please everyone! Finish of with a delicious tart or cafe gourmand (a selection of mini-deserts), and wash it down with a Genepy digestif! 

This a a great spot for lunch, or to stop of at on your way down to Montriond at the end of the ski day, for a boogie and a drink. You can ski down to the Ardent carpark without taking any lifts.

Open in summer and winter.

poke bowl at Happy hours, Ardent

14. Happy Hours

Location
Avoriaz

Happy Hours Bar in Avoriaz is a lively après-ski and lunch destination right at the base of the Ardent lift, making it the perfect spot to refuel during the day or celebrate after a big run. Known for its high-energy atmosphere, themed parties, and live music, this buzzing bar is never short of fun. With a huge outdoor terrace complete with deck chairs, heaters, and music, plus a small indoor area for wet or chilly days, there’s space to relax or join the party whatever the weather. 

The menu is a delicious mix of American and Mexican-inspired dishes. Enjoy nachos, tacos, chilli cheese fries, hot dogs, and hearty salads, or choose from a standout burger menu featuring beef, chicken, pulled pork, and veggie options - all packed with big flavours and generous portions. The cheesy chips and chilli fries are local favourites and perfect for sharing.

Happy Hours also serves a long list of cocktails, beers, wine, and the famously strong Mutzig, usually by the half pint. Events are central to the experience, from hippy nights to Japan-themed parties, with Wednesday après parties featuring live DJs in a Millennium Falcon-inspired booth. With a free taxi service back to Morzine after 18:00, you can enjoy the full experience safely. Open throughout winter and summer, it’s a must-visit spot for food, fun, and mountain views.

Cookie Cafe Mountain Restaurant,  style of cuisine

15. Cookie Café Mountain Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Cookie Café is a true “must-visit” during your time in the Portes du Soleil. Perched at 2,300m between Morzine, Avoriaz and Champéry, at the top of the Mossettes TDS lift, it’s the highest-altitude mountain restaurant in the region. Expect a welcoming vibe, hearty dishes and a stunning sun terrace offering 360-degree panoramic views - an unforgettable place to pause, refuel, soak up the dramatic Alpine scenery and enjoy a well-earned break high above the valleys below.

Cookie Cafe combines fantastic food, a cool atmosphere and has a breath-taking mountain back drop that is often above the clouds. On bad weather days check-in to their ‘chill out lounge’ upstairs where you can charge your phone, borrow a book, play board games or simply re-charge on a sofa!

The gourmet burgers, hand-crafted by their local Swiss butcher, are the best sellers. Add to that freshly squeezed juice blends, fresh milkshakes, wraps, soups, salads, Taiwanese Bao Buns, pizzas and multiple vegetarian options, plus some great wines and beers and you are in for a real treat. Every afternoon enjoy the themed daily drinks specials. The week starts with Mojito Monday!

Open every day until 16:30 and serving food until 15:45. You can get back to Morzine easily via the ski bus from Ardent as it’s just one direct blue, red or black run down from Cookie Café so it’s a great place to finish your day!

A plate of meat and potatoes on a table

16. Le Traino Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Serving traditional Savoyarde dishes this 'bar à fondue' is a popular choice and service is always with a smile from the friendly team.

As well as the traditional dishes of fondue, raclette and cheese hotpots, you'll also find pastas, steaks, burgers and salads on the menu, including a small selection of vegetarian dishes. The desert menu is hard to resist, with delicious patisseries, tarts and ice creams. Wash it all down with a genepy 'digestif' for good measure!

This is a lovely cosy restaurant, with a traditional feel, but modern, bright and smart. Conveniently located in the heart of Avoriaz on the Promenade du Festival, it's a great choice for lunch or dinner.

The large terrace is equally enticing for an afternoon beer or vin chaud. It's often buzzing with people and a fun social hub.

 

A ski service building with a ski lift in the background

17. L'Alpage du Crot Restaurant

Location
Avoriaz

Famed for it's divine tartiflette, cooked on a woodfire poele in the main restaurant, this is a very popular spot for a lunch stop in Avoriaz, or for a drink on your ski back down to Les Prodains at the end of the day.

Located on the Crot piste which runs down from Avoriaz to Les Prodians, this restaurant is un-missable and incredibly inciting, especially when live bands are outside on the terrace. You can just ski up, unclip your skis and grab a table, inside or outside.

On the menu you'll find classic Alpine dishes, including the tartiflette which gets rave reviews! As well as savoury galettes, croutes, salads, burgers and warming soups. It's simple, good, mountain food, cooked with love.

Inside the small chalet it's very cosy and rustic, a real refuge from the outside elements. It can fill up quickly, so booking is recommended, and you can even pre-order your tartiflette so it's ready for your arrival!

On the warmer days later in the season there are often live DJs or bands on the terrace outside (or the roof!). Stop off for a drink and a dance on the side of the slope, and in a spectacular setting overlooking the cliffs in the valley below Avoriaz.