A large old wooden farmhouse in the centre of Megève village is home to le Vieux Megève, a traditional Savoyard restaurant that I recommend with confidence. Inside you will find rustic mountain décor, generous family-style cooking and a friendly atmosphere.
I suggest the cheese fondue, the raclette cut with a knife and the péla des Aravis, a traditional mountain dish. For dessert there are gâteau de Savoie, blueberry tart and a génépi crème brûlée. The restaurant is a family-run local institution, in the village for decades and linked to the year 1964, and it belongs to the Sibuet family's Maisons & Hôtels Sibuet group. Its own website says it was ranked second-best fondue in Megève in 2025.
In winter it is open daily for lunch and dinner. Summer service begins on 4 July, with some closing days, and there is a sunny terrace. I strongly advise booking ahead, particularly in winter and during school holidays, either online or by phone. A children's menu and vegetarian options are available; please mention them when you reserve. Access is step-free, and if you have specific needs, please contact the restaurant beforehand.
You will find it at 58 place de la Résistance, a short walk from the church, the ice rink and the Casino car park, with public parking close by. Local shuttles, taxis and buses run from Sallanches and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains stations. The entire restaurant can be privatised for birthdays, weddings or seminars, with seating for 90 indoors and 24 more on the summer terrace, and the chef can create a tailor-made Savoyard menu for private groups.
