We were told that this restaurant had recently been renovated. We were not told that it would be…read moreone of the best meals we've had in months. Then again, who could've told us that? Only our stomachs. And they're pretty damn honest. As soon as my girlfriend and I walked into L'Alpin, we were pleasantly surprised at the chic-but-warm decor and cheery smiles from the staff. The place was bustling - an indication of the restaurant's growing popularity - and miniature fake pine trees hung from the ceiling. We did not question them. They were seasonal and somehow served the atmosphere. Forget about creative design. Let's get to the food, which was an experience in and of itself. We ordered raclette, accompanied by a small charcoal grill, squeezed onto our table - a sort of cozy tableside fire. Traditional to the region, this meal was served with potatoes, various meats, and greens. Crème brulée for dessert. Everything rich, tasty, and nicely arranged. Autre chose? Reasonable prices. Wine, wine, wine... Like I said, don't question it! Book a table at L'Alpin.

Very good food characteristic of the local area. Had hoped for raclette but was told it was not…read moreavailable in the summer. Although disappointed it was still a good experience. Excellent service with a very friendly waiter. Pleasant ambiance.

Thank you Yelp for helping my friends and I find out about Le Pichet!…read more Holy fondue! When we arrived in Annecy we were determined to find a fondue restaurant since that is what the region is notorious for. We were a party of five and we were quickly assisted when we arrived. There is indoor and outdoor seating available for you to choose, but we opted for a table inside just so we wouldn't have to wait. The patio was pretty busy when we arrived. The staff was super friendly and were happy to speak english with us. We did a total of three fondues for the five of us. We ordered two fondues of one type and then one of another, so they combined the two portions into one pot. I think it was the perfect amount for the five of us. It's kind of hard to gage how much to order and whether it will be filling enough or not when it comes to this. To complement the cheese we ordered some side dishes like small house salads and charcuterie boards, just so we weren't eating only cheese. The house pitcher of wine is cheap and delicious. Someone in our table ended up ordering a bottle of wine they didn't end up liking and spent a couple of euros on it. This was some of the best fondue I've ever had and would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to have a local delicacy in Annecy. Cheese lovers will adore it.

Decent enough for a touristy area. The guy mocked my French so docking a star. The food was okay…read more Just okay.

This was recommended by the locals and I agree, it was good!…read more They had a big selection of different fondue variations to choose from. The place is cutely decorated with record album covers.

The best meal I have ever had in my life, no exaggeration and I have traveled to many places in the…read moreworld. They have morel mushroom fondue that is to die for -huge mushrooms in this delicious cheese fondue, and the viande fondue with the duck, beef, and chicken with the romaine salad unbelievable, and the price was also great- I think $130 for a family of 4, and my husband and I had the best wine to pair, We devoured the homemade desserts - chocolate banana cake, 1 strawberry glaze pie and another strawberry cake, blueberry tart, cream Brule, cream puffs, all homemade and amazing. Seriously I can't say enough, we were seated right away, the service was great, we had our own grill for the viande so it was always fresh, the presentation, everything for a great price. The restaurant also has a cozy feel and a beautiful view of the French Alps. Great for a family of 4, but very romantic for a date as well. If I could put 10 stars I would- loved the staff.

From the owner: Le restaurant vous propose une cuisine familiale toute l'année avec de la charcuterie artisanale…read moreprise dans une salaison de la région, des viandes en sauce et le fameux gratin de pommes de terre aux cèpes.

Excellent fondue, live music on weekends Best place in…read moreLeysin to visit alone or with friends or family

Food was great. Steak cooked at our table in an iron skillet with special herb butter. I'd get it…read moreagain. Excellent service- even met the owner. His hospitality was really appreciated. Really enjoyed the Leysin museum. Photos, notes and artifacts dating over 100 years.

I came here for dinner with friends without a reservation my first night in Annecy. Le Freti is…read morelocated in the historic part of Old Town and have been around for decades. The highly regarded restaurant is a sought out destination for many who are seeking traditional Alpine cuisine. Their menu is extensive and features a variety of fondues and other alpine classics that use fresh, unpasteurized, raw-milk farmhouse cheeses from local alpages and artisans. The restaurant itself has a warm atmosphere, with a rustic-tavern style design that contribute to an alpine feel. We ended up sitting outside and really enjoyed it. The service was good, efficient, and the servers do a good job helping guests navigate the menu. I would recommend getting a reservation in advance. We were lucky to get a table as walk-ins with no wait, but we noticed that a line started forming during our meal for other walk-in parties. Le Freti is known for their signature dish La Brisgotte, which is traditional Savoyard fondue that is served directly inside a large, hollowed out warm, crusty loaf of bread. We knew we had to order this when we arrived as it was too unique not to. All of opted for the Savoyard Brisgotte which included white wine, 12-month aged Comte, 24-month aged Comte grande reserve, tarentaise cheese wheel, and matured emmental, served with salad, cold cuts, potatoes, and potatoes wrapped with bacon. This was by far one of the most impressive and delectable things I have ever eaten. The fondue was absolutely amazing, with so much rich, savory flavor. It was perfectly luscious and paired perfectly with all the accoutrements. The bacon wrapped potatoes were a delight, but the prosciutto was also very good. The loaf of bread it came was also very good and we enjoyed ripping pieces off and putting the fondue on it. I will note that in order to order any of their fondues, a minimum of two people must order it at the table. The three of us ended up splitting the two person fondue and we found it to be plenty for all of us. To round out this fabulous meal, we ordered the Chocolate Melt which was essentially dark chocolate fondue served with marshmallows and fruit. This was rich, smooth, and just divine. We ran out of marshmallows and fruit before finishing the fondue and manager was kind enough to give us more marshmallows--an example of their excellent, attentive service! I also enjoyed an Alpine spritz with my meal and it too was very good, would recommend. I cannot say enough good things about this whole experience as it was one of my favorite, most memorable meals of the summer! The food was absolutely amazing and their signature La Brisgotte is certainly worth the hype and praise. The fondue was excellent and everything that came alongside it was delicious as well. I enjoyed the chocolate fondue at end and thought it was the perfect size. The portion sizes are very generous, the prices are justified, and we left feeling full and completely satisfied. Alongside the amazing food, the whole experience from the service to the atmosphere is also phenomenal. If you are in Annecy, this should be at the top of your list for fondue--it is totally worth it.

We were all in the mood for a cheese forward dinner and found the perfect spot. We started with a…read moredelightful tomato salad then went all in on the cheese, bread and potatoes. If you do not speak French no worries - you can scan for an English menu and the waitstaff is also super helpful in explaining the options. Note the accompaniments are enough for several people to enjoy. Really fun, vibrant restaurant with unique cow focused art.

The service was great! They were pretty full but made our walk-in work! And they noticed my Mexico…read morejersey and cheered me on. I loved that I was able to see so many of my fellow Latinos enjoying life over here. Very cool. Onto the food, it was super good! I love fried perch and the fact that it was caught in the lake that is just a block away was also amazing. Fresh and tasty. The steak was also really good! You can't beat Swiss beef! And I'm from Texas, so trust me on that one. The salads are always so fresh and light. I will be back next time I'm in town. Gotta remember to wear a Mexico jersey again.

Decided to eat here on our last night in Geneva. They were able to seat us even though we didn't…read morehave a reservation which was nice. Most of the staff was Hispanic so that was fun. They were very friendly and attentive. The place has a cozy Swiss chalet feel. We ordered local wine and beer. The steak frite was delicious. The perch meunière was so good with tartar sauce. Finished off with a pear ice cream and liqueur. Strong but good! Very nice experience.

La Ferme A Dédé, Grenoble, France ( Gare location) Date of…read morevisit : July 25th, 2024 My to go restaurant when I go "home", almost always my first meal when I am back. Unfortunately, while the service is still great, the food is just not as good as it used to be. ATMOSPHERE/DECO Typical Alps/mountain décor, the restaurants decoration is very cool with ski, old farming equipment on the wall. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Lot of windows and light. SERVICE Very friendly and fast, our waitress was also funny and helpful. They have several wait staff speaking foreign languages as well. PRICE Price was good for the area. Dinner for 4 with drinks and wine was under $150. FOOD Sadly, it was not as good as it used to be. While my go to order, hanger steak with morel sauce was still excellent (and I highly recommend it), my dad and brother fondue was just not good at all. Not very cheesy and taste like cornstarch (or other thickener agent), the charcuterie plate for the fondue was ridiculously small with sub-par quality meats. Dessert was also not as good as in the past, the profiteroles puff pastry was likely frozen and harder than I like. The ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream on top were excellent. MISCELLEANOUS There is no parking close by so keep that in mind. They do have English speaking staff and I do believe I saw an English menu. They do have AC but it's not very strong (at least for Americans lol). Bathroom was clean. La note de Sebo Atmosphere/Deco 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 3.5/5 Price 4.5/5 Misc. 5/5 OVERALL 4/5

TL;DR: Loved raclette so much I came back twice in a week :)…read moreFair warning, this is a slightly biased review as this was my first taste of this new eating experience that is raclette Our table ordered the raclette (min 2 people) and each of our plates included charcuterie, some boiled/steamed potatoes (communal), and a green salad (communal) ...and of course...the raclette! The charcuterie meats were nice thin cuts with great flavor and the smokiness paired super well with the melty salty cheese along with the soft pillowy potatoes Scraping the heated melty cheese onto the plate and quickly enjoying the combination of flavors, temperatures, and textures was so exciting and fun! The wine (Crozes-Hermitage for local regional wine) was excellent, as well Santé, Dédé!

While recently in Chamonix we enjoyed a delicious dinner of fondue, a salad and a blueberry crepe…read more After spending 4 days in Chamonix we found this restaurant on our last evening and honestly it was our favorite. I can't recommend it enough!

Delicious fondue! Really enjoyed the mushroom tartiflette. Was my first time try it but definitely…read morenot the last!