🍽️ Restaurants
⚠️ We strongly recommend booking restaurants several days in advance, especially between May and September. The best places are often fully booked.Annecy has plenty of restaurants, but dining out is generally quite expensive. As in many popular tourist destinations, a high price does not always guarantee great quality.💡 Our advice: avoid restaurants in the Old Town that seem to cater exclusively to tourists. The terraces are charming, but the value for money is often disappointing.🍦 There is one exception you shouldn't miss:Glacier des Alpes, probably the best ice cream in town.
🌊 Lakeside Restaurants
Le Poisson Rouge
📍 SévrierTraditional French cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, a beautiful shaded terrace and a relaxed atmosphere. It's the perfect place for lunch or dinner while enjoying stunning views over Lake Annecy.🌐 https://www.restaurantpoissonrouge.com
La Guinguette des Cassines
📍 Talloires-MontminProbably one of the most beautiful places around the lake for drinks or lunch.It has a true holiday atmosphere, a large terrace right by the water, and is perfect for enjoying an aperitif, a few tapas or simply relaxing while taking in the scenery.🌐 https://les-cassines.com
🍕 Pizza
Rita — Excellent pizzas in a beautiful setting with a lovely atmosphere.Pizzeria Zébulon — Our favourite takeaway pizzas.
🍔 Burgers
Pebble — Excellent burgers paired with great specialty coffee.SV144 Burger — Probably one of the best smash burgers in Annecy.
✨ Saba
Our favourite fine dining restaurant in Annecy.A refined French-Japanese gastronomic experience that is both creative and memorable. If you're looking for a special dinner, this is our top recommendation.
🧀 Traditional Savoyard Cuisine with a View
If you'd like to try local specialities such as fondue, tartiflette, raclette or Reblochon cheese, we highly recommend driving up to Col de la Forclaz.You'll find several restaurants offering breathtaking panoramic views over Lake Annecy:Chalet La Pricaz — spectacular panoramic terrace and excellent Savoyard specialities.Le Balcon du LacLa Ferme de la Forclaz — a traditional farmhouse restaurant serving homemade local products in a warm family atmosphere.
🫕A Truly Savoyard Experience
If you love cheese, don't miss La Ferme de la Charbonnière.It is one of the region's most popular restaurants. The atmosphere is warm and convivial, with long communal tables and wooden benches designed for sharing.Here you can enjoy the great Savoyard classics:FondueRacletteReblochonnadeOther local specialities⚠️ Be sure to book well in advance, as this restaurant is extremely popular.
🍷 Bars & Aperitif
If the weather is nice, make the most of Annecy's many terraces.Our favourites:
Woodstock Garden — large outdoor terrace with a relaxed atmosphere.
Le Cabanon — right on the lake, perfect for a sunset drink.
Café des Arts — an Annecy institution overlooking the canals.
SV144 — ideal for a drink before or after your burger.
Midget — an excellent wine bar specialising in natural, organic and biodynamic wines.
Ouistiti à Roulettes — relaxed atmosphere and great selection of drinks.
Les Halles du Haras — lively food hall with several bars and restaurants.
La Verrière — cocktails, tapas and a lovely terrace.
☕ Coffee Shops
Annecy has an excellent specialty coffee scene.Our favourites are:
Drip — specialty coffee, perfect for espresso lovers.
Les Baigneurs Café — one of the city's best cafés and brunch spots.
Mariette — delicious pastries and excellent coffee.
Café Bunna — Ethiopian specialty coffee served in a cosy atmosphere.
💙 Our final tip: trust your instincts. In Annecy, some of the best restaurants are found a little away from the busiest tourist areas—and that's usually where you'll enjoy the best food.