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The people of Morzine are rightfully proud of the gastronomical expertise and visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices. As with all ski regions there are tourist-orientated
restaurants both in the town and on the slopes that will charge a lot for a very average meal. However, by scratching the surface it is not difficult to find homely establishments that serve up a selection of affordable Savoyard specialities.
Tartiflette is a local speciality, made with the distinctive Reblochon cheese and ideally washed down with a white Savoie wine such as the Apremont. For meat lovers many of the Morzine
restaurants offer a ‘hot stone’ or Pierrade with a platter of meats and accompanying salads. No trip would be complete without trying one of these, particularly when it is accompanied by a light and fruity Gamay red! As with most French resorts, vegetarians are not perfectly catered for and shouldn’t expect anything like the range of vegetarian options that are found in UK restaurants.
Five to try
The Burger Place:
Phillipe and his team provide the very best homemade burgers that will fill you up and prepare you for a big night out. Primarily a takeaway but with a few tables.
Le Tyrolien:
About five minutes from the centre, just past the turning to the Super Morzine cable car. Quite simply the best pizzas in Morzine.
Buddha Cafe:A lively venue at any time of the afternoon or evening with good music. Ideal for apres-ski being located only 50m from the bottom of Le Pleney slopes.
Les Blanchots:A tiny takeaway establishment hidden in the trees of the Charniaz bowl between Les Gets and Nyon. All food is made fresh to order and prices are low by comparison. Friendly service and banter is guaranteed with the husband and wife team that run it.
La Pointe de Nyon:This large recently constructed restaurant has everything you could wish for in alpine charm; stunning views over Morzine, easy access, and a menu that will have something for everyone wishing to take their time over a big lunch (expensive).
Our penny's worth
The town centre has everything from take-aways to first class restaurants and most people will find something suitable in the streets around the tourist office. However, the better prices and service are often found by just walking a few minutes out of the centre. Don’t forget to book a table in the high season to ensure that you get the best meals in town. Wednesday nights are particularly busy due to it being a common chalet staff night off.
