Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Haute-Savoie

12/05/2026: The food is good and the service is pleasant. A bit too noisy.

10/05/2026: Excellent food since the change of ownership, good service, pleasant and friendly. I recommend it!

20/09/2025: So it's still just as good, very high quality, and local 😋 The only downside was that we were seated upstairs on the partially covered and enclosed terrace, which wasn't very nice and where we were cold. The downstairs room is great, why not open it up? 🤔

17/09/2025: Always such a warm welcome, and above all, the meals are excellent, with sophisticated dishes... I love it, and my friends will be back too.

10/08/2026: Unfortunately, things aren't getting any better...especially the service!

09/08/2026: Great, friendly place Well located Fast service Friendly staff

03/09/2025: Arriving at 8:30 PM without a reservation, we were greeted by the manager who informed us that there was only one dish available (fondue, and only served outside). I should point out that there were only two people in the restaurant! Having come from another region for a sporting event, I strongly advise against going there!

26/03/2026: Too expensive for the quality of the food, what a shame. I was returning to this legendary place over 30 years ago for the Fantastic Film Festival to celebrate my birthday. So disappointed.

19/03/2026: Restaurant located in a hotel with a pleasant setting. The lobby and lounge are nicely decorated and the atmosphere is inviting. The food is good and the service is friendly. It's a good choice in Avoriaz 👍

22/12/2025: A SHAME — RUN AWAY! We chose Les Tables de Philippe because of its advertised "gastronomic" positioning, linked to Les Chalets de Philippe. The gap between the promise and the reality is unfortunately obvious. We came via the Gourmet Passport, which has already allowed us to discover some excellent gastronomic establishments, including some at reduced rates. The price paid therefore has no bearing on the standards or the legitimacy of our opinion. We were informed at the beginning of the meal that the current Italian chef had only arrived a few days or weeks prior. This information is important because it means that older photos and reviews visible on Google do not necessarily reflect what is offered today. The menu offered during our visit was as follows: – beef carpaccio, – pumpkin risotto with sausage pieces, – vitello tonnato, accompanied by raw vegetables (a simple bowl of salad combining lettuce and a little red cabbage), – aged, but very young, cheeses, – followed by a moist chocolate cake with yogurt sauce. Overall, it's very classic Italian cuisine: recipes lacking any particular creativity, predictable flavors, basic textures, and a presentation without any noticeable effort. It's acceptable, but unremarkable, and far from the claimed gastronomic level. The service was also subpar. One of the waiters spoke neither French nor English, only Italian, making any interaction difficult. His service was very abrupt, with no apparent etiquette. A second waiter was more conventional, pleasant, but offered nothing of value. No presentation of the dishes was offered: the plates were simply placed on the table, and the staff immediately withdrew. During our conversation with the owner, he explained that "this isn't French gastronomy, but haute Italian cuisine," which he claimed was the work of a chef trained at one of Capri's finest schools. He also implied that, as holders of the Gourmet Passport, our comments were of little consequence and that the restaurant would always be full anyway. However, when we visited, the restaurant was far from full, which raises questions about the consistency of his claims. The conversation took place in a tone that was not conducive to discussion and offered no real opportunity for self-reflection, further exacerbating our disappointment. We didn't take any photos—or rather, we didn't even consider it—as the presentation of the dishes was so poor. To get an idea, simply search for the dishes listed above on Google and look at the first corresponding Google Images result. Conclusion: If you're looking for a truly exceptional gastronomic experience, both in terms of food and service, this isn't the place for you. However, if you're looking for classic, decent, but nothing more, dishes, then this is the right place for you.

21/12/2025: We would like to share our experience regarding our dinner at Les Tables de Philippe in Chamonix. We had booked a six-course tasting menu for €95. Upon arrival, we were informed of a change of chef, which we accepted without difficulty. However, a new five-course menu was offered in its place, at the same price. Presented as a gourmet Italian menu, it unfortunately proved very disappointing. While the carpaccio was acceptable, it was rather simple. The next course, a pumpkin and sausage risotto, lacked any real finesse. The vitello tonnato was the most disappointing element: meat drowning in sauce, accompanied by a simple bowl of salad, whereas the menu advertised raw vegetables. As I don't eat raw vegetables, I asked for an alternative and was served mini-quiches that seemed to have been frozen, which is hardly acceptable in a restaurant claiming to be gourmet. The cheeses were bland, and the dessert—a chocolate cake with a yogurt sauce—was something you'd expect from a brasserie. Considering the price of the menu, it was a complete disappointment. Furthermore, the service was anything but gourmet. We should point out that we had the Gourmet Passport, and therefore only one of the two menus was charged. However, our complaint is not at all related to the amount paid, but rather to the quality of the meal, which fell far short of the standards expected of a gourmet menu. Finally, when we tried to express our disappointment to the owner, he was dismissive, arguing that having the Gourmet Passport didn't give us the right to complain. A regrettable and unprofessional reaction that only exacerbated our poor experience.

17/04/2026: We finally had dinner at Julien's after his injury, and nothing has changed since the last time! He welcomed us warmly, and his food is exquisite. It has the quality of a gourmet restaurant, but with the portions of a family-friendly establishment. Julien is also incredibly friendly and made our evening unforgettable. We can't wait to return.

12/04/2026: So glad to have Julien back in the kitchen after his little accident! His food is as delicious as ever and the service is impeccable. The restaurant has retained its atmosphere and authenticity. We'll be back!

07/04/2026: The location is excellent but it's a shame drinks are as expensive as somewhere like Chamonix.

28/03/2026: Excellent restaurant with great specialties. The welcome is friendly. A big thank you to Thomas for his kindness and good humor. We highly recommend it.

07/07/2026: We was travelling through Europe on our motorbikes found this hotel by luck booked for one night ended up staying 3 nights absolutely beautiful hotel staff where amazing food was 10/10 a very rare find a must on anyone's bucket list best hotel in all the years travelling Europe will make it a regular every year well done 👏

09/05/2026: The food is excellent at this very comfortable family-run hotel. The owners are very attentive to our needs, and the cuisine is refined with a very varied menu. I highly recommend it.

02/05/2026: We had a very enjoyable lunch with excellent service. Exceptional foie gras terrine , octopus salad . For mains - chicken breast with morilles and the local fish - omble - perfectly executed. Desserts - wow !!! Best creme brulee so far !!! Thanks so much - must try. And I left my phone on the table but the nice waitress ran after me after we had already walked off to return it. 5 stars

23/04/2026: Personal reason. Once I was there, I saw a gesture towards their pets that was completely inappropriate.

16/05/2026: Our worst hotel experience ever. Among other things: unpleasant staff, a terrible manager, a steep and narrow staircase for carrying luggage, a dirty, unsoundproofed room, and much more. I do not recommend this place.

06/05/2026: We really enjoyed this place; the room and breakfast were perfect. There was a games room for everyone. The view was superb.

15/07/2026: Beautiful terrace in the center of Merdassier. Friendly service.

13/07/2026: We had a lovely time at snack time with the children yesterday. Thank you!

02/03/2026: The setting is nice, and that's about it. The food was bland, on par with a mid-range wedding caterer. The dishes were clearly pre-prepared. Nothing had any flavor. €200 for two people is outrageous. I would reduce the number of servers, who didn't add anything (we were served by five different people), to focus more on the food. PS: No baby changing table in a 5-star hotel…

24/02/2026: Overwhelming and rushed service. Arrived at 7:30 PM, left at 8:30 PM. Beautiful setting, but not worth the repulsion, and very expensive…

17/08/2026: Staff are excellent food is excellent. Love this place.

19/07/2026: Cammy and Lois best staff really kind

28/07/2026: We ate there last summer (and were disappointed), but we gave it another chance this year. Verdict: disappointed both times! 2025: - My 4-year-old daughter got 3 wasp stings in ONE meal, the terrace was swarming with them! The staff offered nothing to help my daughter (no ice pack or anything), they didn't even come to check on her even though they saw what was happening (a child screaming 3 times during a meal doesn't go unnoticed). - Very slow service. - But the pizzas were alright. 2026: - The terrace was still swarming with wasps, a nightmare trying to have a peaceful snack. The neighboring tables were struggling just like us. - Extremely slow service even though we only ordered 4 crepes for our snack. - The crepes were awful. I was quite disappointed and upset because, considering the price of the crepes, I don't understand how they could be so badly cooked! They weren't cooked at all. My daughters didn't eat a thing, even though we're talking about 4 and 5-year-olds who are usually very greedy. - The staff isn't very friendly; they respond very curtly when we ask where the restrooms are, etc. The next day we tried the terrace next door: "Le Refuge." We were won over, and I'm going to leave them a review too (wasp traps absolutely everywhere and incredibly effective because we didn't see a single one bother us; they were all caught in the traps. Chez Papaz should take note... The woman who served us (probably the manager) and the servers are super friendly, a very family-oriented atmosphere. The manager takes the time to chat with each customer, making everyone feel valued. She had a lovely chat with my daughters and gave them a small pack of crayons... we were won over!). We won't be trying Chez Papaz a third time.

26/07/2026: We simply had a drink there, the welcome was smiling and warm, the staff were lovely!