Restaurants in Arc 1800 — 14 of Our Favourites

In the old days, “Fruitière” described a dairy co-operative, mainly producing cheese. This contemporary restaurant has been largely inspired by this traditional mountain way of life, offering creative cuisine that revisits local dishes without distorting them and giving pride of place to local products in an authentic and original manner.

Their menu features local and regional produce ingeniously brought to the table by head Chef Franck Mischler and his team. Some of the highlights on offer include homemade duck foie gras, special Monsieur Yves Papin's oysters, classic 100% beef steak tartar, roasted leg of lamb or the traditional Fruitière tiramisu. They also serve daily 'plat du jour' and roast specials, as well as a selection of vegetarian dishes.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. La Petite Cuisine serves local favourites in a canteen-style space. And at Le Butcher, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choosing from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more.

After lunch, enjoy one of La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this hot spot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

Le Butcher is the go-to spot at La Folie Douce for a quick and satisfying bite without missing a beat on the mountain. This casual terrace-side restaurant focuses on quality fast food, with a small but well-crafted menu of burgers, sandwiches and sweet treats. Burgers are the highlight, with options like the bacon cheeseburger, chicken Caesar burger or veggie bhaji burger, all served with crispy fries and coleslaw. You can enjoy your meal on the spacious terrace with views of the slopes or take it away if you're keen to keep skiing.

While Le Butcher is perfect for a fuss-free lunch, La Folie Douce also offers other dining options including La Fruitière for a refined sit-down experience and La Petite Cuisine for hearty Alpine favourites in a self-service setup. After lunch, the terrace comes to life with live DJs, musicians and performers – the daily cabaret and après-ski party are what La Folie Douce is famous for. Whether you’re here for a quick refuel or the full Folie experience, Le Butcher delivers good food fast in an unbeatable mountain setting.

Located at the top of the Villards gondola, it is a great choice for lunch for skiers and pedestrians alike! Their wholesome menu includes regional favourites made with local produce and lovingly prepared in the knowing ways of yesteryear. Think generous servings of salad, pizza, quiche, grilled meat, pasta and homemade desserts, as well as daily specials (including a soup and a 'plat du jour'). The quality cuisine is served in a chic and atypical setting, with the interior boasting a mix of authentic wood and contemporary materials.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. La Fruitière serves contemporary cuisine with a menu designed by Chef Franck Mischler. At Le Butcher, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choose from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more.

After lunch, enjoy one of La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this hot spot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

On the small menu you'll surely find something to please, with a selection of meat and vegetarian options, as well as local Savoyarde favourites including sharing fondues, raclette and tartiflette. Not forgetting the enticing home-made tarts and desserts to finish.

Each day you'll also be offered a new menu du jour, with a simple and affordable two-course menu selected by the chef.

Enjoy your meal within the cosy and traditional-style restaurant, or on the sunny terrace.

The owners and staff welcome you for lunch and dinner with quick and friendly service.

Enjoy the excellent and varied pizza menu in the restaurant or to take-away, but the cosy restaurant interior and friendly staff will surely entice you in. Their pizzas are generously topped with quality ingredients, including burrata, sundried tomatoes, and traditional Italian Parma ham.

Also on the menu are delicious Italian pasta and gnocci dishes, and you can also find Savoyarde favourites, such as the traditional fondue, and French classics include beef tartare.

Open all afternoon for lunch and dinner from midday to 22:00. Able to accommodate groups, booking recommended.

It’s a small space with a proper American diner feel, so grab a table if you can or go for a speedy takeaway instead. Leave room for something sweet; the chocolate bretzel with Nutella is a winner, or check the board for the dessert of the day.

Benji’s is a lively piste-side spot in Les Arcs 1800 where you can tuck into hearty Tex-Mex dishes, juicy steaks and tasty burgers. Whether you’re after a filling lunch or a fun place to unwind after skiing, this buzzing restaurant bar has you covered. 

The burgers are generous and satisfying, but the menu goes well beyond, with crowd pleasers like nachos, fajitas and grilled meats. There’s a big sunny terrace for soaking up the views, and the atmosphere ramps up later in the day with happy hour, live sports and a proper après buzz. It’s more pub than posh, just good food, good drinks and good vibes.

With a large terrace outside where you can soak up the sun at lunchtime and have a bite to eat, and the cosy warm interior where you can enjoy a romantic dinner it is a great spot for any occasion. This is another small place with a big reputation for excellent service, exceptionally reasonable prices and even better food and cheese. The decent selection of fondues (which include salad) are very reasonably priced, and you can pimp your sides by adding boiled potatoes and charcuterie for an extra charge.

One particular speciality is fondue served in a loaf of bread (or “Miche”) which means you can keep eating even after you have reached the bottom of the cheese crucible. Just be sure to book (often at least a day) in advance for dinner, because tables fill up quickly and the restaurant is only open during traditional meal times.

Excellent service and delicious Savoyard food make this restaurant one to try in Les Arcs 1800. 

Open every day in winter and summer from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 21:30.

Serving burgers, Tex Mex, chili con carne, snacks, drinks and coffee, you can pop into this restaurant for some food at lunchtime or enjoy a speedy meal before soaking up the après fun that the bar has to offer. 

Open every day during the winter season from 10:00 to midnight.

Pasta, soups, quiches, sandwiches, pizzas, daily specials, cakes, crêpes or waffles are some of the specialities you will find on their menu. There is also a wide range of hot and cold drinks.

Due to its central location, it can be busy sometimes.

In their authentic chalet where the log fire crackles and the brasses shine, everything will be done for your comfort and your holiday enjoyment.

Open both winter and summer they offer a variety of dishes changing throughout the seasons, trying keep it traditional whilst utilising what the valley has to offer that season.

The cosy and warm atmosphere will be the first thing to welcome you into the restaurant. With a large dining area set on two levels and a big menu of dishes to choose from, it is a great place to go to with family and friends.

Open for lunch and dinner daily, from 12:00 to 22:00, in the summer and winter seasons.

One of the oldest restaurants in Les Arcs, it boasts great reviews. As it is small, they usually have two dinner sittings in winter, and we recommend that you book in advance.

In the summer, you can enjoy the menu on their sunny terrace.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, pancakes and many other snacky delights which you can enjoy on the terrace in the sunshine and watch people jib and jump in the park while taking in the beautiful views of Mont Blanc. 

A great place for the warmer months when you can sit in the sun and absorb the mountain atmosphere.

Open every day from 09:00 to the closing of the pistes.