There are plenty of options for people following a non-meat diet, you just need to know where to look.
Top vegetarian restaurants in Les Arcs
Your guide to the healthiest and most ethical eateries in resort
With an ever-increasing percentage of the European population following vegetarian, vegan and primarily plant-based flexitarian diets, there's a consistent demand for delicious herbivorous foods.
It's surprisingly easy to follow a vegetarian diet at this end of the French Alps, with one of the main staple foods being its locally-produced cheeses. Tarentaise specialities are often cheese-based, with vegetarian versions of croziflette and tartiflette fairly common in the mountainside restaurants.
It can be slightly more complicated if you're a vegan but Les Arcs boasts Vegan Society accredited restaurants.
In terms of vegetarian food, the proliferation of cheese-based meals available on the mountain makes finding something to eat fairly straightforward.
The Alpine pièce de résistance, the Fondue, is available practically everywhere. Also, if you enjoy a pizza, you will certainly not go hungry in Les Arcs. Contrary to popular belief there are almost always vegetarian options on restaurant menus, although some have a much wider selection than others. Here are a few choices to get you started.
Best Veggie Bites
Le 2134 Rooftop Restaurant
Lively mountain restaurant with a great atmosphere on the rooftop of the Aiguille Rouge
Traditional French and Savoyarde cuisine in Les Arcs 2000 resort.
This rooftop restaurant and bar offers great food which can be enjoyed inside the stylish restaurant or on the expansive sunny terrace, facing the highest peaks of Les Arcs.
Settle in and enjoy a relaxing and easy lunch experience, with fast service and live outdoor concerts during the afternoons.
In the evening, the restaurant welcomes you inside to enjoy their traditional cuisine, with a strong focus on terroir (local) products and a real passion for wine. The large menu offers a range of French meat and fish dishes, as well as Savoyarde specialities. Vegetarian options are also available. Peruse the excellent wine list and you'll find something to please all tastes and desires.
Yannick, Thomas and the team will give you a warm welcome and great service.
Open every day during the winter for lunch 12:00 to 13:30 and dinner 18:30 to 21:30. Reservation is required and bookings can be made online or by phone.
Wood Bear café
A small café-restaurant in Les Arcs 1950 with a varied menu including gluten-free dishes
Divided into two levels, this small café is a great place to enjoy a hot drink with a snack or a larger lunch.
They have range of breakfast options, including the 'English' egg and bacon bagel, cakes and coffees. The lunch and snacking menu has a varied selection of sandwiches, salads, tarts and burgers and charcuterie platters, as well as a wide range of cakes and biscuits which you can enjoy at any time of day on their pleasant terrace. They also offer free wifi for clients!
Open during the season, every day from 08:00 to 20:00 (until 19:00 on Wednesdays and 21:00 on Saturdays).
Le Chic Mama Restaurant
Cosy French diner-style restaurant next to the tourist office in the heart of Les Arcs 1800
This family-run restaurant is close to the pistes is a perfect stop-off for an easy lunch or a cosy dinner.
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.
Casa Mia Restaurant
Italian restaurant with varied menu at the Terrasses du Miravidi in Les Arcs 1800
Home-made pizzas, pastas and risottos served in generous quantities in a friendly atmosphere.
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.
Chalet Grillette Restaurant
Modern restaurant on the slopes with large terrace and a good reputation
Chalet Grillette in Les Arcs is a popular slope-side restaurant offering a creative mix of Savoyard classics, daily specials and generous, flavour-packed burgers. With fresh, high-quality ingredients, homemade desserts and a tempting cocktail list, there’s something for everyone. Its sunny terrace makes it a favourite spot for leisurely lunches or relaxed après-ski drinks, providing a welcoming, lively atmosphere where guests can enjoy delicious food and stunning mountain views in the heart of the resort.
This modern mountain restaurant sits right on the blue Grands Mélèzes piste and is well known for its warm welcome, generous portions and buzzing terrace. The menu goes beyond the usual mountain fare, offering daily specials like tortillas and stir-fries, alongside grilled meats, roast chicken and hearty burgers with all the trimmings.
Vegetarians are well looked after too, with options that are far more interesting than your standard cheesy carb-fest. Everything is made using fresh produce, including the indulgent home-made desserts, and there's a tempting cocktail list if you're settling in for the afternoon.
With great food, friendly service and stunning views from the terrace, it's a top spot whether you're after a quick bite or a longer lunch in the sun.
Au Refuge Gourmand Restaurant
Traditional Alpine mountain restaurant with local cuisine and friendly atmosphere
This restaurant specialises in traditional Alpine food such as fondue and tartiflette, as well as burgers, soups and salads.
You're also welcome to call in for snacks, pancakes, mulled wine and après-ski drinks. This restaurant is popular but very small, so booking is advised.
Open daily during the winter season.
Le Chalet des Colosses Restaurant
Local specialities and international cuisine located close to the Bellecôte pistes
Find it just above the gondola and close to the ice rink - look out for the red phone box.
Chalet des Colosses has a varied menu of local delicacies and is very much famed for its food and reputation.
The views are great looking directly up the mountain or over to Bellecôte itself and the Arpette chair in the distance. Unlike the majority of other businesses and eateries in Bellecôte, the Chalet is separate to the main structure, sitting up the hill a little from the main Roche de Mio gondola station.
They serve a mixed international menu including vegetarian options and curries, as well as traditional mountain dishes such as fondue, raclette or pierrade.
There is also a small ice rink by the restaurant to start burning off those cheese calories.
Open in winter and summer for breakfast, lunch and dinner
La Popote Restaurant
Burger, hot dog and Bretzel restaurant that does eat-in or take away
La Popote in Arc 1800 boldly claims to serve the best burgers in town, and its many fans would agree. This diner-style spot offers a tempting menu of burgers, hot dogs and bretzels, all served with generous portions and classic flair. Perfect for a quick bite between runs or a more relaxed sit-down treat, La Popote combines hearty, satisfying food with a friendly, casual atmosphere, making it a favourite destination for both locals and visitors in the heart of the resort.
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.
La Bergerie de Raphael
Traditional and warmly decorated restaurant on the slopes located in a very authentic farm
Raphael will guide you along the path of Savoy gastronomy allowing you to appreciate the rich flavours of the valley.
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.
