La Chouette - Les Belleville

They don 't do the standard burgers and pizzas that most ski places do but can still mainline you all the fat, carbs and protein you need with their wide selection of excellent dishes and crepes. Excellent service and excellent food, one of the better places in Bruyeres. I had assumed that the name of the restaurant comes from the French word for owl but that is only half true. It is actually named after Napoleon 's horse 'Chouette ' which passed away in May 1800 when Napoleon was crossing the alps and was buried under what is now the Bruyeres lift. Josephine 's nick name for it was La Chouette, because the horse had insomnia.

Very nice meal, service was very friendly and attentive, French and English spoken. Pleasant lively room, very nice. The food was also served very quickly. Crepes were great. We could see how thorough they were when cleaning all the tables at the end of the day.

We visited twice during our ski week. The pancakes are truly delicious and a change from other restaurants. I would have liked to try all on the menu! The manager and staff are very friendly and helpful.

La Chouette staff were welcoming and friendly. Great wine selection and a charcuterie board to die for! We visited 3 times....once for the charcuterie board and a bottle of wine...2nd time to drink wine and watch the fireworks (which were superb) and on our final night for a raclette consisting of cheese, meats, potatoes and salad. The atmosphere in the restaurant and outside on the deck was superb and the staff very attentive and helpful towards us Brits who don't have a clue what to order or how to eat a raclette! I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant for families and couples... Thank you for the complimentary local digestif at the end of the evening....a wonderful experience that we wouldn't get at home. We will return!

Had a great time after a long day on the slopes! The staff was extremely welcoming and the atmosphere very cosy all what you need when you are in the mountains! The highlight was the food , well prepared , tasty and a wide choice ; Would definitely recommend it.