Restaurant & panoramic terraces featuring fine from the mountains.
Chez Pépé Nicolas is a high-altitude bistronomic restaurant with a farm, cheese dairy, permaculture garden, and shop, located at 2,000 meters between Les Menuires and Val Thorens in the Belleville Valley. Open in both summer and winter, it offers mountain cuisine featuring, in particular, cheeses made on-site, herbs and vegetables from the garden, and local products.
Refined, creative and committed bistronomy Creative and committed—lunch, dinner, and snacks
The cuisine at Chez Pépé Nicolas invites you to discover mountain and Savoie dishes prepared with finesse and refinement, from lunch to dinner and afternoon snacks. Blending tradition with culinary creativity, our menu evolves with the changing seasons—winter and summer alike.
All our dishes are made using fresh produce from our garden, our mountain pasture, the trout pond we keep on site, and our network of local producers, all of whom are committed to quality.
Our head chef works with his kitchen brigade and the entire team at Chez Pépé Nicolas on a culinary quest for flavors, designed to surprise and delight every one of our guests.
The finesse of these gestures can be felt on every plate, sculpted with aromas and generosity.
Revisited dishes, combining tradition and modernity
As an iconic restaurant in the 3 Vallées, our menu naturally showcases Savoyard fondue, raclette, and croziflette, reimagined with cheeses from our own alpine pastures and seasonal accompaniments. Selection of meats, trout, the ‘perfect egg,’ and vegetables from Savoie complete a cuisine that seamlessly blends mountain traditions with contemporary creations.
Our selection of cheeses from our very own traditional dairy and the surrounding valley is best enjoyed fresh, paired with a curated selection of wines featuring grape varieties from both local vineyards and further afield. You can discover the details of our cheese-making process on the “Our Dairy” page.
Our pastry chef offers a menu of desserts as creative as they are traditional, designed for gourmets of all ages. Luminous creative treats, shortbread or creamy, crunchy or melt-in-the-mouth, colourful or floral… Stuffing, rissoles and rice pudding to be enjoyed without moderation!
The little shepherds are treated to a special menu and a play area in the great outdoors!
For the little ones, Chez Pépé Nicolas has designed the ‘Little Shepherd’s Menu’ with adapted Savoyard dishes and more classic recipes, all with a twist!
Our Head Chef, Experience and sharing
Our head chef, Patrick Devise, learned to cook at a very young age.
His grandmother’s example reportedly guided him along this path from childhood.
For nearly 40 years, he has practiced his craft across valleys and peaks, first in city establishments and later in mountain resorts.
His rich and varied experience, along with the quality of his work—recognized many times throughout his career—makes us proud to introduce him to you.
Patrick Devise identifies with the family-run business of Chez Pépé Nicolas and its values of authenticity, excellence, and sharing.
He appreciates working with fresh, local products.
Through various encounters and opportunities, Patrick Devise has worked in several Tarentaise resorts.
And he enjoys the rhythm of seasonal work: “If I had known, I would have started working seasonally sooner. It is an opportunity to challenge oneself every season. The turnover of teams and clients forces you to constantly refine your offerings.”
This passion for creation will define the menu at Chez Pépé Nicolas and the specials throughout the season!
Atypical gastronomy in Les Menuires
Chez Pépé Nicolas, located between Les Menuires and Val Thorens, is 8 km from the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. This high-altitude establishment, with its unique identity, embodies all the charm and authenticity of the French Alps.
In this exceptional setting, the entire team welcomes you with care and conviviality to offer you a memorable experience. A moment out of time, designed for just one thing: to make you want to come back.
A “traditional-trendy-chic” vibe, with original and unique decor designed by our interior stylist, Magali. Discover creative twists on everyday objects that are a feast for the eyes.
A stylish and cozy interior setting for an unforgettable experience in one of the three themed rooms: the Cellar, the Dairy, or the Barn.
Or enjoy a sunny, panoramic view of the Belleville peaks from the terrace, with a blanket or a straw hat, summer or winter.
In winter, Chez Pépé Nicolas is a mountain restaurant that’s easily accessible via our private shuttle, as well as by car, on foot, or on skis down the La Chasse run in the 3 Vallées ski area.
Whether you’re coming from Courchevel, Méribel, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, or Les Menuires, come enjoy a unique experience and immerse yourself beneath the alpine snowpack.
In the evening, you’ll leave with a torch, bringing your experience to a magical close.
You can also book our guided tours and themed evenings to discover other facets of the Savoyard mountains at an altitude of 2000 metres.
During the summer season, to reach our restaurant, you’ll cross a magnificent 2,000 m² high-altitude permaculture garden.
This haven of peace is an invitation to contemplate the mountain flowers, aromatic herbs, fruit and vegetables lovingly cultivated by our gardener, Joseph.
Chez Pépé Nicolas is an alpine farm run by our team of shepherds and our cheese-maker. Come and discover the mountain farm animals: pigs, goats, cows, rabbits… with free access all summer long.
