14/03/2026: Had a delicious meal, raclette. Friendly service and good food. Highly recommended.
14/03/2026: We spent a week of our vacation in Valmeinier 1800 and couldn't find a restaurant that served Savoyard escalope. That's why we ended up at Le Brezain.
I booked two days in advance for seven people without any problem, as the next day was already fully booked (which is always a good sign).
We arrived a little early because we had underestimated the time it would take to get down from 1800; the bus is slower than the car. We were let in, but with the explanation that service hadn't started yet and we would have to wait, which is perfectly understandable, but it was said rather curtly. We had to apologize several times because I was so uncomfortable. The waitress was very kind; she seated us quickly, handed out menus, and inquired about how we planned to get back to the station since there were no buses. She was very helpful and politely explained that we would have to wait.
When it came time to choose our meals, there was another small problem. My two children wanted to eat the grilled meat like grown-ups, but the portions were too large for them (300g of meat per person), and the children's menu (which is standard) only offered minced steaks/nuggets. So we decided to buy an adult meal for both of them. We didn't hesitate too much, since it cost more than the two children's menus combined, meaning no "loss" for the restaurant and the children enjoyed eating with us. But to our surprise, the owner categorically refused, saying that the number of dishes ordered had to correspond to the number of children. We tried to explain, but it was no use; we had to order an extra dish. Finally, we decided (with the wise advice of our waitress, thank you again) to share the pizza, which calmed things down, but I was surprised by such a lack of understanding and flexibility.
We tried to ask what the daily special was, but again, I felt like I was bothering her, and there was no answer.
Anyway, moving on.
We still had a very pleasant evening; everything was delicious. The Savoyard escalope melted in our mouths, the meat was truly exquisite, and even the extra pizza was something we were very happy to share. It was really well made, just perfect. Thank you to the chef.
In short, if you want to eat well, don't hesitate; a good meal is guaranteed. From a management perspective… I understand some of the difficulties and constraints you face, and you can certainly establish rules to be followed; that's perfectly understandable. Sometimes customers cross the line, and you have to stand firm on the decisions made, okay, but all of this should be done in a more friendly, kinder tone.
All in all, we ate well, but there was a bit of frustration at the beginning.
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