Local Cuisine Restaurants in Arc 1800 — 7 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Try out their famous fondue served inside a large bread loaf or the Caribbean specials for a change. 

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.