Since the Rothschild family chose to set up some of their finest resorts here in the early 20th century to compete with the luxurious resort of Saint-Morritz in Switzerland, Megeve has experienced an almost uninterrupted tourist boom. Today, with its breathtaking view of Mont Blanc, Megeve is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. But Megeve is also the capital of mountain gastronomy. A collection of remarkable restaurants is available to gourmets. Ikeys selects 5 outstanding ones.
Summary
The Refuge
Beef Lodge
Kaito
The Alpaca Table
Salt Flakes
Le Refuge
A traditional mountain bistro, Le Refuge offers high quality and comforting cuisine. We come here for its roasted poultry with truffle juice, its great wines and the rustic warmth of its atmosphere after a sporting day. Located in the Hameau de Leutaz, in the middle of nature, Le Refuge is the ideal starting point for a number of hikes, and the view from the terrace is exceptional.
Beef Lodge
It has become an institution for the carnivores of the region: the Beef Lodge justifies a trip, if only for the quality of its meat from Metzger. If the menu and the decoration of this lodge make you travel towards the American steakhouses, the art of table and service are on the other hand very French. You will be able to taste the best meats of the world: Simmental, Angus, premium of Texas or Charolais... which makes you terribly want to come back if you are not vegetarian.
With its log tables and leather armchairs, the bar is also worth a visit and offers a nice cocktail menu to the amateurs.
Kaito
In France, outside the big cities, Japanese restaurants can sometimes leave a lot to be desired in terms of creativity and quality of food. This is far from being the case at Kaito, which offers an amazing fusion cuisine, between mountain produce tatakis and the best quality sushi, with a beautiful view on the slopes.
Located in the Four Seasons, the chef has concocted a true symphony of flavors, as evidenced by perhaps the most beautiful piece of his work, the Tuna Tartare with spicy potatoes. This is a must-try address in the city.
La Table de l'Alpaga
The restaurant proudly displays its two Michelin stars since 2020, and it must be said that the chef Anthony Bisquerra has well deserved it. As you enter, the oak and marble set the scene: the host has composed an intricate setting for his guests. The chef, from Bordeaux, has come to pay homage to Savoie, its products and its artisanal know-how. His farçi savoyard, inimitable of finesse, is a testimony of it.
Flocons de Sel
What a career path for chef Emmanuel Renaut! First of all, he was a "meilleur ouvrier de France" and then he worked at the Ambassadeurs at the Auberge de l'Éridan as second in command. In an exceptional natural setting, Emmanuel Renaut established his restaurant, which now has three Michelin stars. "A cuisine of altitude for a chef at the top" according to the Michelin Guide, the menu offers a variety of specialties revisited with local and foreign flavors. If you like fish, the fillet of Lake Geneva féra cooked in salt is a once-in-a-lifetime delight. Don’t miss the opportunity if you are nearby.