Food and drink is an extremely important part of your holiday. Samoëns offers a good variety of restaurants serving anything from typical Savoyard dishes, Italian, Parisian, crêpes, and even a fantastic Sushi take-away! If you don't want to eat out every night, but you also don't fancy cooking, you can get delicious home-cooked frozen meals dropped off to your accommodation ready to pop in the oven.
On nights where you are not eating in your own accommodation, you may like to sample the Samoëns and Morillon local restaurants. There are around 30 local restaurants to choose from. These include cosy French Savoyard restaurants, bustling Pizzerias, informal Bistro style restaurants and even Gourmet and Nouvelle Cuisine. Here's a selection of some of the restaurants all in the village centres. We recommend pre booking at peak times. All restaurants in France are now non smoking.
Very cosy and lovely atmosphere with a log fire. Excellent food, with vegetarian options. Well priced and very friendly and attentive owners. For a romantic evening, you can reserve one of their 2 person booths! Website - Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 10 29
Rustic, great value, informal and bustling atmosphere. Savoyard dishes and pizzas dominate the menu here. Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 34 45 18
Cosy restaurant on two floors with great service. Savoyard specialist using lots of local produce. Try their speciality SEPTIMICHE (cheese melted in country bread). All reservations are by their website
Modern decor with an excellent level of French cuisine. Opened by the owners of the popular Lou Caboens at Samoëns 1600, this restaurant is not to be missed. Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 40 11
A warm welcome with refreshingly modern decoration, open throughout the day. A delicious light menu of salads, foccacia, wraps, bagels, and tapas to share, for lunch or dinner - more choice for vegetarians. Located just off the main roundabout near to the pharmacy. Normally closed Sunday evenings and Monday all day. Tel 0033 (0)4 50 89 94 20
Bustling atmosphere, known for their fantastic wood fired Pizzas. Also serve international and Savoyard cuisine, from Tartiflettes to steaks to fish. Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 42 83
Great pizzas, and a wide selection of local dishes including tartiflette and fondue. Website - Tel 0033 (0)4 50 54 40 68
A lovely small restaurant in the village square with a fantastic atmosphere serving all the excellent local Savoyard dishes. Website - Tel 00 33 (0)7 86 01 98 08
Dutch run this restaurant provides a warm welcome, a large log fire, and some great home cooked food. Very reasonably priced with a cool vibe and a great bar area for those wanting a bit of après ski. Well worth the descent either via the telecabine or piste during the day or the 2km drive from Samoëns in the evening. Website - Tel 0033 (0)9 67 07 22 08
Excellent range of savory and sweet crepes. Very cosy atmosphere and you must try the cider out of the bowl! Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 98 28
A typical Savoyard restaurant, reasonably priced with good service and extensive menu. Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 42 19
A Japanese take away located in the centre of Samoëns offering great Sushi and several other dishes, including vegetarian options and Japanese beer! Website - Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 10 98
Great restaurant for summer. Serving fresh light plates of lunch and dinner. Operating like a take away restaurant with no table service but well worth stopping off on your way to/from the lakes of Samoëns
Next to the Base de Loisirs du Lac aux Dames, the Samoens' lakes. Serves brunch from 9:30 until 2pm every day and open for lunch and traditional evening meal. Lovely large cup of coffee and warm welcome. Tel 0033 (0)6 11 28 03 67
Award winning, part of the 3 star Hotel, traditional decor, varied Savoyard menu. Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 40 72
Great pizza and burger restaurant, take away or dine in. In summer you can dine outside in the square behind the beautiful old renovated Mairie, while in winter you can snack inside the small but cozy area. Alps Accommodation Guests receive a free little something when they buy a burger or pizza! Tel 0033 (0)4 50 34 48 51
Pizza takeaway with a few tables inside. Located opposite the Grand Massif Express, next to Tiffanies Bakery. Tel 0033 (0)4 50 58 71 96
Cafe/bar providing very reasonably priced Savoyard food. Tel 0033 (0)4 57 44 66 27
Fantastic burgers, hot dogs and tapas. Take away or sit in upstairs in the great restaurant. Website - Tel 0033 (0)6 95 28 58 94
Explore the diversity of French cuisine at Fabio Restaurant, nestled in the heart of the village of Samoëns. Located in the heart of the Griffre valley (Haute-Savoie), awaken your taste buds with a carefully designed menu, favoring exclusively natural or organic ingredients. Let yourself be carried away by this symphony of transalpine flavors! Opposite the Tourist Office.
Website Mail: fabiocaferestaurant@gmail.com
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 21 28 36
Lovely coffee shop right in the center of Samoëns, great coffee, alcohol, wine etc and serving gorgeous breakfast, brunch and lunch snacks all day from 9am until 7pm. Located next to the botanical gardens La Jaysinia. Facebook page.
A scenic 45-50 minute walk from La Reposette restaurant in Vercland (and with the same owners), enjoy stunning views and fantastic food surrounded by nature. In winter, it is easily accessible from the 'Grand Cret' piste between Samoëns 1600 and Vercland. Website - Tel 0033 (0)760707815
15 minutes drive from Samoëns is this lovely restaurant overlooking the Lake Flerier in Taninges. Excellent cuisine, full of new flavours and combinations, worth the travel time. Website - Tel 0033 (0)9 83 23 23 58
Samoëns also has a range of cafes and bars open throughout the daytime and evening, so whether its afternoon tea, apres ski or dancing the night away, the village provides what your are looking for. Although Samoens is not renowned for it's wild nightlife, there are certainly some lively bars to visit. There is an Irish bar open until the early hours and a handful of friendly French bars, so if you want some nightlife, there is certainly some to be found!
Big Bear Samoëns - Located heading towards Sixt 50 meters from the main square.
New for winter 2024 this boutique and lounge bar offers a more sophisticated and upmarket environment, with happy hour from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Fridays and often DJ's. Linked with the cool clothing and sport equipment hire shop above, there is often fashion presentations and promotions taking place. Well worth a drink and you can grab a lovely snack too from plates of charcuterie to cheese and even a veggie plate to share!
A group of us decided to enhance our pre-dinner experience at Le Nez en L'Air - check out how we got on - 'Wine Tasting in Samoens'
La Feuille de Vigne Savoyard also offer wine tasting from the comfort of your chalet, as well as organising regular wine and beer tasting events with the brewers and 'vintners' themselves. Contact Jen and Jean Paul direct at jenlafeuilledevignesavoyarde@gmail.com
Supermarkets and specialist food stores in the area are plentiful. If you wish to shop before arriving in Samoens, there is a Carrefour supermarket in Cluses (20 minutes before Samoens) on the way up the hill. Bring a Euro coin for the trolley! Normally open 8.30am-8.30pm, with the exception of Sundays. www.carrefour.fr Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 98 26 73. On the edge of Samoens is another Carrefour Market, which is a great sized supermarket, open 8.15-7.15pm, weekdays and non stop on Saturday. Also during the winter season on Sunday mornings until 12.15. Within the village centre there are 2 small supermarkets open 7 days per week. One is a Casino, with 2 hours lunchtime closing. The second is the Sherpa who are open 8am to 8pm 7 days per week! They also offer a home delivery service for pre ordered produce. sherpa.samoens@yahoo.com Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 4 350. In addition a super fruit and vegetable store and plenty of ham, cheese, bakery, meat and chocolate shops! The majority of the shops and supermarkets are all open on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day and other public holidays during the season. Out of season this will vary.
Don't forget about Samoens' fantastic weekly market where you can find all the fresh, tasty local produce could possibly need. The market is held every Wednesday from 8.30am until 12pm. Read more about it here.
