One of the Three Valley’s best kept secrets is the charming ski resort of St Martin de Belleville. Traditional chalets, rolling ski runs, and fantastic restaurants make it a magical place for a luxury ski holiday in the Three Valleys. But which are the best St Martin de Belleville restaurants?
If the 600km of interconnected pistes aren’t enough, then the culinary mastery of St Martin de Belleville’s restaurants will be. Whether you’re looking for a Michelin star dining experience or a Savoyard style meal, St Martin has something for you. In this blog, we will guide you through the best St Martin de Belleville restaurants. Perhaps some of the best restaurants in the Three Valleys.
Discover more about the resort in our St Martin de Belleville resort guide.
Restaurant Le Montagnard
To kick things off, we have Restaurant Le Montagnard. This Savoyard restaurant has undergone a remarkable transformation from humble beginnings as the family stables where they produced artisan cheeses, to its current renown for gourmet mountain lunches. Their history instilled a passion for using local, quality ingredients to create delicious cuisine for their customers. The restaurant features warm interiors and a hillside terrace boasting views of the St Martin church with a mountain backdrop. Satisfy your ski-appetite by delving into their delicious fondue and charcuterie boards for a relaxed lunch on the slopes.
Located on the Rue des Places, you can ski in to the restaurant, perfect for a lunchtime pit stop. A designated driver service also offers to pick-up off-piste enthusiasts from previously agreed meeting points. Now that’s going the extra mile!
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L’Etoile des Neiges
Located on the Rue de Sainte-Martin, across the street from the snow front, is L’Etoile des Neiges. The focal point of this cosy restaurant is its flickering fireplace, where the gentle warmth welcomes you in. The simple yet elegant furnishings revel in its heat as it adds ambiance to your evening meal. Their menu covers a range of French classics, all served to a fine-dining standard. From Burgundy snails with Parmesan cream, to traditional Savoyard delights like their warming tartiflette, there are a delicious array of options to explore.
The intimate setting of the restaurant and panoramic views from the terrace are fantastic for celebrations with family and friends. You can rely on the restaurant’s fabulous service to provide you with an unforgettable celebration. L’Etoile des Neiges is undoubtably one of the cosiest restaurants to visit on your luxury holiday in St Martin de Belleville.
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L’Arte B
When looking for places to eat in St Martin de Belleville, look no further than the snow front. Offering traditional and generous cuisine, is L’Arte B. This St Martin de Belleville restaurant sits beside the Village button lift, for easy to access from the slopes. Even if you’re a beginner! Cosy interiors, a downstairs bar and an outdoor terrace area, ensure L’Arte B is well-equipped for all weathers.
In the upstairs restaurant, choose from a range of traditional classics on the ‘Specialities of the Region’ menu. Looking for something more casual? You can also explore the range of burgers, pizzas and poke bowls, best enjoyed on the terrace area for an easy lunch in St Martin de Belleville. The menu’s variety caters well to family groups, with something to please everyone.
La Bouitte
Are you a fan of high-end fine dining and gastronomic experiences? Then La Bouitte is the perfect restaurant for you. This two-Michelin-starred restaurant is run by father and son duo, René and Maxime Meilleur. La Bouitte is located in Saint Marcel, just outside of St Martin de Belleville. By gathering the highest quality ingredients, 80% of which are locally produced, La Bouitte ensures the freshness and consistency of their food can’t be replicated. René and Maxime even created a fish pond to provide fresh trout for their customers.
The restaurant interiors feature thick stone columns and dangling cow bells, creating additional rural charm. Large picture windows also line the walls, showcasing the beauty of the Alps. The La Bouitte restaurant is a brilliant option for a sophisticated celebration, and makes its mark as one of the best restaurants in the Three Valleys.
La Table du M
Another of the best St Martin de Belleville restaurants, within the M Lodge Hotel and 160m from the St Martin 1 ski lift, is La Table du M. A gastronomic restaurant with a suave atmosphere. Sit by the fireplace as the self-playing grand piano provides a sophisticated ambiance. Extravagant light fixtures dangle above the dining room from the double height ceiling. In the light of the day, floor to ceiling windows display the breathtaking scenery of mountain ridges topped with powder.
To help you choose from all of their mouthwatering dishes, Table du M provides set menus ranging between €90 to €135 per person. These include 3 and 6-course menus, with the option to add wine pairings at an additional charge. Indulge in a succulent yellowtail hamachi main, or perhaps instead a more meaty venison dish to satisfy your hunger.
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Au Torè
Part of the Lodji Hotel, our next St Martin de Belleville restaurant is Au Torè. Known for its lively terrace bar that features in our list of the best après-ski in the Three Valleys, the restaurant is also one to seduce the taste buds. Found at the bottom of the slopes near the St Martin 1 gondola, it’s easily accessed on skis. Its terrace looks across the valley, providing a scenic backdrop as you gather around their firepits. Inside, dark, woody interiors provide a relaxed, intimate atmosphere perfect for a lazy lunch on the mountain with friends.
The menu ranges from high-value meats and caviar dishes to Savoyard classics like the sharing fondue, as well as some delicious fusion style dishes that’ll knock your socks off. They also offer a few vegetarian options, such as the Thai green vegetable curry. A children’s menu is also provided, featuring classic kids favourites that will refuel them for an afternoon of skiing.
Simple & Meilleur Bistrot de Montagne
The second Meilleur family restaurant on our list of the best restaurants in St Martin de Belleville, Simple & Meilleur Bistrot de Montagne. Sitting above the St Martin 1 gondola, its raised position allows for slope side access with views onto the mountains. Based on a chalet design, the interiors feature warm woods and stone, providing a relaxed ambiance in the dining room. The picture windows further amplify the ambiance and breathe natural light into the space, whilst showing off the beauty of St Martin’s mountains.
Similar to La Bouitte, the bistro focuses on using locally sourced ingredients to create delicious, sophisticated dishes. The Michelin Guide awarded a Bib Gourmand to the gastronomic experience. One of the dishes on the Bib Gourmand menu is a trout confit, utilising the fresh trout from the Meilleur’s pond.
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Maya Altitude
For our penultimate entry, we have one of the most fascinating restaurants in the Three Valleys: Maya Altitude. This establishment is also one of the few mountain restaurants in St Martin de Bellevillle. Maya Altitude sits at an elevation of 2300m above sea level, providing jaw dropping panoramic views best enjoyed from the sunny terrace. Positioned below the Tougenette and St Martin 2 ski lifts, it’s the perfect spot for a lunchtime celebration on the slopes.
Colourful interior design, inspired by that of Tibetan and Himalayan cultures, builds an immersive atmosphere for guests. Maya Altitude further expresses these cultures in using cooking techniques you won’t find anywhere else up the mountain, like their charcoal grill and tandoor oven. To ensure a quality product for their highly-valued customers, their meat is aged in house. This care is highlighted in their dishes, such as, a slow cooked shoulder of lamb, spiced duck breast and black tiger prawns marinated in spices. The restaurant has a family friendly atmosphere and a resident DJ on the terrace to liven things up. There’s no doubt, Maya Altitude is one of the best restaurants in St Martin de Belleville.
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Le Corbeleys
Our final restaurant in St Martin de Belleville is Le Corbeleys, with a relaxed and traditionally alpine menu served on the slopes. Located beside the St Martin Express and at the top of the St Martin 1 ski lifts, it’s easily accessed for both skiers and non-skiers via the lifts. Skiing into Le Corbeleys is an experience in itself as you carve along one of the best pistes in the 3 valleys, Verdet.
Le Corbeleys family friendly atmosphere is perfect for a great value lunch on the slopes, looking out at stunning mountain scape views from its terrace. The cosy interior provides a welcoming haven from the cold with toasty hot chocolates and coffees. There’s also a range of desserts for the sweet toothed customer looking for their mid-morning fix. Hospitable staff and simple delicious dishes make Le Corbeleys a fabulous mountain restaurant in St Martin de Belleville everyone can enjoy.
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This concludes our list of the best St Martin de Belleville restaurants. Hopefully we’ve given you some food for thought for your next luxury ski holiday to St Martin de Belleville or indeed the Three Valleys. If you’ve been inspired by the delicious offerings of the local restaurants, then have a look at our luxury ski chalets in St Martin de Belleville and start making reservations today!
Find out what we have to offer for your next luxury ski holiday, get in touch with a one of our Ski Specialists who will help find the best accommodation for you. I would recommend a luxury self catered chalet in St Martin de Belleville to experience all of these culinary wonders. You can contact us by sending an email or giving us a call on +44 1202 203650.
