The restaurant Edelweiss
Edelweiss, the high-altitude restaurant in Val d’Isère, accessible from the «Mangard» blue piste, has become the place to be for the ski jumpers from the Espace Killy to have their lunch break.
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Skiing and Lunch
In the winter season, the restaurant Edelweiss, open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a terrace and a wood-paneled interior, is a must-visit place in Val d’Isère for a «skiing and lunch» break with mountain views.
It is part of the “ Edelweiss Group ”The neighboring restaurants René and Boui-Boui also depend on this, both of which are also located on the Mangard track.”.
The cuisine offered is traditional French and Savoyard, with classic mountain restaurant dishes and other revisited versions: tartiflette, duck burgers, gnocchi, hamburgers, salads, meat dishes, fish dishes, pasta/ravioli dishes, etc.
Dithyrambic opinions
Customer reviews often highlight the exceptional setting of the Edelweiss: sunny terrace, panoramic view of the valley, warm interior with wooden beams, cosy atmosphere — ideal for a meal high up in the mountains after skiing.
As for the cuisine, most reviews praise the quality of the dishes, the generous portions and the variety.
Finally, the welcome and service are appreciated — the staff is often described as pleasant, attentive, and sometimes multilingual.
Of all the reviews, L’Edelweiss receives a score of 4.4/5 on the 3 reference platforms: TripAdvisor, Google and Guru.
Summary of positive reviews:
- Excellent ratio between price and quality of the cuisine / view and ambiance.
- Rich, varied, well-prepared meals, and a good selection for various diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.).
- Very popular terrace in good weather, warm atmosphere, overall good service.
Some criticisms:
- During peak season, the wait is long and it is difficult to get a table.
- Some reviews criticize the quality-price ratio, which they consider to be a bit high (especially the dishes with «mountain» prices).
But overall, the vast majority of customer reviews recommend L’Edelweiss.
Rich and varied menu
A «3-course» menu (entrée + main course + dessert) is offered for around €35.
The prices of the entrées range from 15€ for the dry ham from Mont Pilat to 25€ for a Caesar salad, with the maison terrine at 20€. The choice is varied with about a dozen entrées.
The prices of the hot dishes range between 23.50€ for ravioles from Royan and 34€ for a risotto with Beaufort cheese and truffles, or 38€ for a Iberian pork roulade accompanied by a croquette gratin (9 dishes offered on average).
- Restaurant Edelweiss, 73150 Val-d’Isère
- Phone: 06 10 28 70 64