La Folie Douce is the go-to place for Apres partying in the Alps. In my review of La Folie Douce at…read moreVal Thorens, I wrote that getting bottle service here would be refreshing for any American sick of sneaky upsells, snooty staff, and fees piled on top of fees. I found this to still be true at the Val D'Isere (Tignes) location, though this location is lackadaisical perhaps to a fault. If you are trying to book a VIP table (for which no minimum is listed but would generally be understood to be about 500 euro), you want to use the online form for "La Veranda." The main differences in setup here compared to VT are that the elevated VIP section here is split into an outside portion (4 tables) and an inside-ish portion (6 tables?). The outside portion doesn't have a direct line of sight to the DJ booth. Also, you can't order food here. We ordered burgers from the grill (which were delicious) and ate them before coming up. I would have loved the oysters (etc) that I enjoyed at VT instead. The one *positive* difference is that there is more space here and there is a stage for live performances, which is really cool to witness even if you're just skiing past. The bottle menu is not particularly expensive and there are no hidden fees. Service was great and the party went until 5pm. One thing I found weird here was that in the inner VIP area, there was a family of 20+ with children (not just under 18 but also much younger). It was surprising that the kids were allowed in to begin with, but they were also allowed to commingle with the dance floor and with the outer VIP area. Other weird thing was that we wanted to purchase one more bottle before last call. My friend got tricked into buying a magnum with the classic "we're all out of 750s." Though the staff was friendly in their parting, they didn't really provide any instructions as to getting down the mountain or anything and we found the bouncers to be rather cold when it came to the end of the day (big difference from Cloud 9 and others).

Great fun. Great burgers. The world's best views. You should try to get here !!! And the onion soup…read morewas fantastic too.

Can't wait for my skiing trip. We go here every year for the barbecue. To get a decent seat, be…read morethere by 1250, OK a little early but you get to people watch. On the barbie, they have steak, lamp chops, chicken, merguez (spicy sausage). Wash it down with a bottle of rose and watch the world go by. If barbie is not your style the quiches and desserts are by Chevallot. This restaurant best served with sunshine.

One of the nicest lunch places at the piste. Good wines, good food, perfect salads and a very…read morepopular steak tartar. Also the furniture is very taste full and the different levels of the terrace keep away the feeling of masses as you are with a limited number of guests on the same bit of terrace. Make sure however that you call ahead for a reservation, otherwise it will be impossible to get a table

We walked into Restaurant Le Jean Michel next door at their listed opening time (15:00) to be told…read morethey weren't serving food and to eat at Restaurant du Grand Cocor instead. We placed a comically large order which we had to affirm several times. The food was fantastic! Great beef tartare, great pizza, great game bird. We were very happy with this stop.

Let me first state that had I been at least 10 years younger LFD Meribel would almost certainly be…read moregetting a higher score. Alas, its raison d'être is just not for me. During a recent ski trip our group ended up coming here twice so we got to see both sides of its 'character' for want of a better word. On the first visit it was literally pulsating with bass, booze, table dancing and excess. The (ahem) 'VIP section' was filled with the spoiled brats and rich elite we can imagine love these kind of places. When someone orders a huge bottle of champagne or spirit it is not simply brought to them by hand, but placed in a large perspex box and slowly pulled over the crowds below via a zip-line with pink smoke billowing from its top. Cue multiple smart phones videoing the spectacle. Not wanting to sound like a complete party pooper I have to admit that the atmosphere was infectious (I may have danced a wee bit to the Europop that was blaring from the speakers). I did, however, feel like a fish out of water here. The second visit was at lunchtime which was much quieter and overall more palatable (atmosphere wise and food wise). Though the meal options are on the expensive side (but what isn't in Les 3 Vallées?) there were plenty of decent things to choose from in their slick, spacious and modern restaurant inside. The place was busy with families, ski schools and groups alike, a world away from the rowdy table dancing the previous afternoon. Tip: the easiest way to get to LFD from Meribel town is via the Saulire gondola lift, exiting at its first stop and then skiing/walking down the slope a short distance. Tip: there's a gift shop for LFD merchandise should you wish to buy a memento (that is, if you have any money left after eating/drinking here).

This is where we went three out of six days in Méribel after skiing. Seeing people dancing on the…read moretables was default, and two of the days happened to coincide with Russian Holiday which, we learned, meant pretty girls in little fur panties shaking their cute little butts on the tables... Had lunch here one day. The inside of this restaurant (and I mean RESTAURANT, not that self-served part) is gorgeous. Monstrous cheese are covering the walls up to the ceiling, and tables are covered with white table cloth. We were starving and started begun our meal with an assortment of cheese. As expected, it was as mouthwatering and beautifully served as only happens in France. The main course, a chicken split in two, was pretty good too, but in comparison to the exceptional cheese I was not blown away. Meal was around 60 Euro with a bottle of wine and two beers for our company. Next day I was back, I chose only cheese, bread and wine. Mm.

Dreadful experience. We were at the ground floor level. We (group of 8) arrived for mid morning…read morecoffee and snacks. Had to wait 15 mins to be seated. No food option at that point, other than a E15 all you can eat cake buffet. We were told you could get food at the counter outside, but they only had pre made sandwiches. We had some hot chocolate eventually. My daughter was up sold a 'smarties hot chocolate' which included 3 smarties for an extra E2. Tried to pay and leave but the waiter couldn't make the card machine work because 'terrible wifi' so I had to pay cash. Don't bother with this place. Tourist trap of the worst kind. There are other lovely spots on the mountains!

The best restaurant d altitude we tried during our stay in val d Isere. Just go for the plat du…read morejour you wont be disappointed

What a vibe! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. Super cozy and upscale cabin-like, but…read morealso upscale. Wine menu is great, as you would expect in France. We really enjoyed the ambiance, and it's perfect for a date. The chef and servers were very accommodating about my lactose intolerance (augh! such an obstacle in France sitting next to people eating fondue haha!) and they even brought a special dessert for me (mango, delightful). Thank you to the staff at La Baraque for a romantic and magical evening in the Alps.

Stunning food. Extremely tasty stuff…read more Very attentive staff. Will definitely go back if had the opportunity. The deserts were to die for. Went on part of an event. Even accommodated for the vegetarians in the group but making a completely different meal then just giving a bigger portion of the veg as other places did locally. Love this place.