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We've spent quite a lot of time in Chatel over the last four seasons and mostly eat at home however we do like to go out once in a while. we've been to the usuals - Le Pierrier, Fiacre, Poya I wondered if Snowheads could let me know their favourites. I always wonder about the hotel restaurants and whether they're worth a look?
Thanks
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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In La Chapelle (5KM down the valley) http://restaurant.michelin.fr/restaurant/france/74360-la-chapelle-d-abondance/hotel-les-cornettes-de-bises/2book4b
Each time I have been it has been absolutely fantastic (probably why it is in the michelin guide) - you WILL NEED TO BOOK. I had the EUR33 menu on Saturday night (But they start @ 23), I have never managed to finish a meal there as the food is sooooo good and the portions so generous. No idea how they do it for the money. There are some really nice touches, like the special dessert you need to order when you arrive, which is served flambé accompanied with indoor fireworks, and a woman with a hury-gurdy who sings at your table while the waiter serves the special dessert. Also, if you need to venture downstairs to visit the bathrooms, take a few minutes to follow the corridor round to the right. The display cases start off pretty standard, but get wiereder as you go along the corridor, when you get to the end , go up the stairs and carry on - it gets a bit creepy.
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@alj, It really depends what you want. Give us a clue - haute cuisine? atmosphere? local specialities? cheap and cheerful?
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@DJL,
Well over a 7 week stay - 4 weeks in Jan and three Feb/Mar we are happy to try most. We had a great (reasonably) meal in Poya a couple of weeks ago and earlier on went for burgers and pizzas at L'Oxxys - happy to explore.
@WindOfChange,
This sounds like a very interesting option - not sure about the hurdy-gurdy!!
@Hyst,
Thanks for the option
Look forward to hearing about others - always good to take a chance to something different
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I meant reasonably expensive meal at Poya 50E with wine......
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A few options:
Le Cerf in Hotel Macchi has the "best" food - in a Michelin star kind of way. Bil to match but it is a top quality establishment. Top tip if you are in the village and fancy a coffee. About 50 cents more than everywhere else but served with a homemade biscuit or little cake and really classy surroundings
La Ripaille near Linga ia a very simple place with decent food that is not too expensive and the staff seem genuinely pleased to see you.
Les Cornettes (as above) is famous locally and rightly so. Take a big appetite. Salade Savoyarde is a fantastic starter.
Our current favourite is the Clos Savoyard in La Chapelle (near the Cret Beni lifts). Hot stone or brasserade where you coook your own meat or any of the local specialities.
I like Le Vieux Four on the road up to the Super Chatel bubble but Mrs DJL has gone off it a bit. The set lunch at about E15 is great value.
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At the risk of subverting this thread (apologies alj if that happens).
We're off to Chatel soon, but are pescatarian (fish eating veggies). Any recommendations of that sort?
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The trout with almonds in Les Cornettes is v.good.
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@LittleRob, Cornettes has plenty of fish options. At least one on each of the fixed price menus and they are good (acording to my daughter who often chooses one).
Le Kandahar near bottom of Bechigne usually has a Filets de perche special.
You should be OK though being France they dont really understand vegetarianism of any hue.
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| though being France they dont really understand vegetarianism of any hue |
Yes. Been there, done that 
We've been going to France several times per year (Winter, summer and random times in between) for a long time now, so we're well used to the token bit of ham in a salad. It was more by way of specific recommendations, since once again this forum has revealed itself to be an amazing fund of knowledge.
LR
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Mountain restaurants a bit less likely to provide a decent option than the village ones. Cheese baguette might become a bit much after a while! Rastaurant Plaine Dranse usually has a good French onion soup and a few salads.
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You know it makes sense.
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Will try to post a full TR later, but had a very good meal at The Grizzly in Châtel. To be honest we only went because there were 11 of us and we couldn't get a table elsewhere, but the food was good, and the service friendly.
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