Les Tables de Philippe
Le Lavancher, Chamonix-Mont Blanc
Restaurant in Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Les Tables de Philippe is a dinner-first Chamonix choice for travelers who want a calmer seated meal rather than a casual mountain-day stop. Book it when the evening is the plan; if wine range, named dishes, or formal recognition are deciding factors, verify those details before making it the anchor reservation.
About Les Tables de Philippe
Les Tables de Philippe is a Chamonix-Mont Blanc restaurant with evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday and Wednesday, and the service window is 7–9 PM on open days.
Plan around dinner rather than treating it as an all-day option. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best approached as a planned evening meal rather than a casual stop between activities.
A dinner-first choice for a calmer Chamonix night
The clearest planning detail for Les Tables de Philippe is timing. Dinner service runs on its open days, with a short 7–9 PM window. If your evening schedule is fixed, confirm current availability before building the rest of the night around it.
For diners comparing options, keep the choice practical rather than award- or menu-led. Treat Les Tables de Philippe as a smart-casual dinner option and compare it with other dining plans. Other names to consider include Crémerie du Glacier, La Cabane Des Praz, La Couronne, Plan Joran - Food Court, and Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier.
Plan it for the evening, not for maximum flexibility
The practical call is simple: choose Les Tables de Philippe when your Chamonix-Mont Blanc schedule has a clear dinner slot on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. It is not the right fit for Monday or Wednesday, and it is not a midday option.
For broader trip planning, use our full Chamonix-Mont Blanc restaurants guide alongside the Chamonix-Mont Blanc hotels guide. The verdict: consider Les Tables de Philippe if you want a smart-casual dinner in Chamonix-Mont Blanc and are comfortable confirming current menu, price, and other practical details directly before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 718 Rte du Chapeau, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- lestablesdephilippe.com
- Phone
- +33607231726
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Les Tables de Philippe presents a terrain-rooted Alpine dining experience that leans into local production and seasonal rhythms. The menu reads like a map of the valley—Savoyard cheeses with regulated appellations, small-production charcuterie and dairy from herds that move between high pastures and valley floors. The restaurant sits off the main tourist axis, which reinforces an unhurried, quietly confident character: you feel removed from the fondue circuit and closer to the region’s culinary identity. The overall effect is a classic, rustic mountain table that foregrounds provenance over flash.
Best For
This is a restaurant for diners who want a focused, ingredient-led meal that follows the Alpine calendar. It suits special evenings when guests expect seasonality and terroir—spring herbs from lower slopes, summer cheeses from the alpages, autumn game from the massif. The setting, away from the busier streets and cable-car traffic, makes it appropriate for intimate dinners and celebration meals where the sourcing story and composed plates are the point of the evening. Expect a serious, contemplative dining pace rather than quick resort fare.
Ordering Tips
Order with the provenance in mind: seek out dishes that highlight Savoyard cheeses, regional charcuterie and seasonal mountain ingredients. The menu is organized around the valley’s rhythms, so look for the house’s summer alpage cheeses, spring herb accents and any autumn game preparations when in season. Because the kitchen’s identity is tied to small-production suppliers, choices that read as local specialties are likely to convey the restaurant’s strengths. Avoid expecting generic resort classics; instead, embrace the plates that foreground where the food comes from.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and magical mountain chalet atmosphere with options for a modern chef's table, 17th-century decor room, or heated outdoor bubble offering snowy peak views; warm lighting enhances the gastronomic experience.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 718 Rte du Chapeau, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Planning details
Location
718 Rte du Chapeau, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If You Can't Book
Try La Couronne if staying in Chamonix-Mont Blanc matters, or La Cabane Des Praz if the group wants a more alpine-feeling alternative. For a faster, less formal plan, Plan Joran - Food Court is the practical fallback.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Les Tables de Philippe is the more deliberate dinner choice in this set. Compared with Plan Joran - Food Court, it is less useful for speed and convenience but better suited to a planned evening. Choose Plan Joran when logistics matter more than atmosphere; choose Les Tables de Philippe when the meal needs to feel separate from the ski-day routine.
La Cabane Des Praz and La Couronne are stronger cross-shops if the group wants a broader alpine setting or a more conventional local alternative. Les Tables de Philippe makes more sense for a smaller party looking for a quieter dinner rhythm, while La Couronne is the safer comparison if the priority is staying within Chamonix-Mont Blanc.
Crémerie du Glacier and Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier read as more casual mountain-style alternatives. Cross-shop them if the group wants a simpler alpine meal; keep Les Tables de Philippe for the night when ambiance and a more settled table matter more than ease.
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Compare Les Tables de Philippe
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Les Tables de Philippe | Chamonix-Mont Blanc | No published awards |
| La Cabane Des Praz | Chamonix | No published awards |
| Plan Joran - Food Court | Chamonix | No published awards |
| Crémerie du Glacier | Chamonix | No published awards |
| Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier | Chamonix | No published awards |
| La Couronne | Chamonix-Mont Blanc | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Les Tables de Philippe in Chamonix-Mont Blanc?
Other options to compare include Plan Joran - Food Court, La Cabane Des Praz, La Couronne, Crémerie du Glacier, and Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier. Choose based on current hours, availability, and the kind of meal you want.
What should I order at Les Tables de Philippe?
Choose from the current menu. Treat Les Tables de Philippe as a dinner option in Chamonix-Mont Blanc, and choose based on the current information provided by the venue.
How far ahead should I book Les Tables de Philippe?
Because service is limited to 7–9 PM on Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday, confirm current availability directly before you go.
Can I eat at the bar at Les Tables de Philippe?
Do not plan around bar dining unless the venue confirms it directly. If you need a different style of meal, compare current options such as Plan Joran - Food Court and other Chamonix-Mont Blanc restaurants.
Is lunch or dinner better at Les Tables de Philippe?
Dinner is the option to plan around. Les Tables de Philippe opens Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday from 7–9 PM, with Monday and Wednesday closed.
Is Les Tables de Philippe good for a special occasion?
It can work if a smart-casual dinner in Chamonix-Mont Blanc fits your plans and the 7–9 PM service window works for your group. Confirm availability, menu, and any occasion-specific needs directly before going.
