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We are going to Tignes this Christmas this year and will be self catering, so the plan is to eat out a few nights and also a few lunches. We are staying in Val Claret. Any good recommendations for restaurants for both lunch and dinner? For lunch could be in the mountains but ideally the non skier in the group should be able to join. Are restaurants open on Xmas eve? Or is it better to plan a night in on that day? How far ahead should we book - we are 11 people ( 3 families) .
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For dinner I’d totally recommend Couloir Restaurant for a slightly more up-scale focused menu. We’ve visited a few times each season over the last few years and have never been disappointed. La Pignatta is also worth a visit and always gets good reports for their pizza.
If you’re happpy to hop on the excellent free bus to Lavachet I’d also recommend Queue de Cochon for the higher end of the scale. We also visited L’Arti recently which we were impressed with - great modern cooking with a fine dining twist in an intimate but relaxed setting. Finally La Ferme has to be on the list for any traditional alpine dishes.
Tignes does tend to be pretty busy in the week you’ll be visiting, so with a large group I’d recommend booking well in advance.
I can’t say 100% on Christmas Eve openings - I’d check with the restaurants directly.
For mountain restaurants including a non-skier Panoramic at the top of the Funicular would have to be one to mention. There’s self-service which is okay, or the main restaurant which is excellent but on the pricey side. Watch out for Igloo, the owners’ adorable St Bernard!
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| Bella2015 wrote: |
| We are going to Tignes this Christmas this year and will be self catering, so the plan is to eat out a few nights and also a few lunches. We are staying in Val Claret. Any good recommendations for restaurants for both lunch and dinner? For lunch could be in the mountains but ideally the non skier in the group should be able to join. Are restaurants open on Xmas eve? Or is it better to plan a night in on that day? How far ahead should we book - we are 11 people ( 3 families) . |
Are restaurants open on Xmas eve? Yes - all of them. And on Xmas Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day.
How far ahead should we book? As soon as a) You've picked where you want to eat; and b) The restaurant is open for the season to take bookings.
For restaurant recommendations ask here:- https://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?t=148642&start=240
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Thank you all. Looks like it’s best to get on with choosing and booking...we do have a couple of pescatarians in our group so need to find out something that would suit them
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@Bella2015, Don't forget that Xmas Eve is the BIG one for the French so other than NYE it's likely to be the busiest.
ps, I would second a recommendation for the Que de Cochon. Lovely food. Well run by Sarah and Duncan and I'm sure that they could accommodate any special dietary requirements given a bit of notice. As long as you're staying in Le Lac, Val Claret or Lavachet you'll have no trouble getting there. The free buses that circulate around the resort stop just across the road.
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| Lechbob wrote: |
http://www.les-suites-du-nevada.com/table-de-jeanne/
Book now if you want a table for Christmas lunch/dinner.
A good home for my winter fuel payment. |
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We had a lovely meal in Couloir, very reasonably priced.
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| Lechbob wrote: |
http://www.les-suites-du-nevada.com/table-de-jeanne/
Book now if you want a table for Christmas lunch/dinner.
A good home for my winter fuel payment. |
You'll just be having a starter then? 
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Christmas fayre plus wine = €205 + tip = £200 = winter fuel payment maybe even have an appetitive .
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