2 Best Restaurants in Méribel, Lyon and the Alps

Done up in delectable shades of red and orange, hip Le Bistrot de l'Orée sits right across from the main slope that runs through the resort of Méribel. On the lower level of the Hôtel L'Orée du Bois, this eatery is truly a family affair: the grandson of the hotel’s original owner runs the kitchen, turning out modern takes on classics like cream of eggplant soup and veal chops flavored with brandy. Don’t miss the baked tartiflette, a combination of potatoes, bacon, onions, and a local cheese called Reblochon. On a recent afternoon, a survey of the dining room revealed that nearly everyone in the well-dressed crowd had tottered in wearing their ski boots.

This place feels warm and welcoming even before you head through the front door, thanks to the rustic lanterns outside pointing the way. The wood-panel dining room is hushed, as most patrons seem like couples out for a romantic evening; good choice, as this is food you'll want to share: mushroom soup for a starter, perhaps, then crispy duck breast with roasted potatoes and a mushroom cream sauce. If you detect a theme to the dishes, the restaurant's name refers to porcini mushrooms. Desserts include blueberry tarts and waffles with salted butter and caramel ice cream.