Hameau Albert-1er, 38 route du Bouchet, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
€€€€ ・ Modern Cuisine
One Star: High quality cooking
Pierre, Marcel, Joseph, Clothilde… since it was founded in 1903, this restaurant has been run by four generations and Perrine Carrier is the fifth of this illustrious family. Chef Damien Leveau's cuisine draws on the culinary heritage of Savoie and Piedmont, using produce from the region (Arctic char and whitefish from Lake Geneva, snails from around Mont Blanc, pork and lamb from the surrounding farms), enhanced by what is grown in the aromatic garden: oxalis, lovage, citrus thyme, savory, lemon balm and sage. Meals are served in a supremely stylish, yet understated interior. The elegant hamlet is also home to Maison Carrier, which serves authentic regional fare in a former Alpine farmstead oozing with charm.