Chalet Twenty26 Restaurant Review

Chalet Twenty26 sits in the tranquil Vallee de la Manche area of Morzine on the bank directly opposite the Nyon piste, looking down the valley towards the Pleney mountain. 

In winter you can't dine here unless you're staying at the chalet, but in the summer their doors are open to the public for lunch or dinner and to use the spa facilities. 

Dining in the restaurant here is an intimate experience and the kitchen is open plan so you can speak to the chef whilst he prepares your dinner. We were treated to a glass of prosecco on arrival before our waiter then brought out an amuse bouche of scallop and prawn ravioli decorated with parmesan, tomato jus and sage crisps, it was delicious.

The menu is set but it does change on a weekly basis. Every course was well thought through and delivered flawlessly. For starter we were brought a plate of crispy squid which was served with roasted garlic, almonds and chilli. It was perfectly sized and full of great flavour combinations. We then had a short wait for our main course during which we were able to watch the sunset over the nearby mountains - another wonderful addition to the evening.

The main course was beef with horseradish mash and vegetables and a tasty mushroom gravy and we were told that some of the vegetables were homegrown in the garden outside. This nugget of information certainly helped us to understand why the food tasted so fresh. I don’t eat meat but it seemed no hassle for the chef to find something different for me to eat. I was given a tasty piece of salmon which complimented the potatoes and vegetables perfectly.

The portion sizes are much smaller than the plates we’re ordinarily used to in the Portes du Soleil but this certainly doesn’t mean you’ll leave hungry. By this point in the meal we were already starting to feel full because the food was so rich and tasty, however, when I found out that the pudding consisted of a chocolate and basil tart accompanied by white chocolate ice cream I was happy to plough on despite my fullness. The gooey chocolate dessert was gluttonous and mouth-wateringly good. Alongside our puddings we were also treated to a cheeseboard which was the icing on the cake of a beautiful evening.

The set menu here costs 40 euros with drinks on top, which is reasonable for the standard and amount of food you’re getting. The team is really welcoming and experienced and the chef is just fantastic! They also serve lunch, so if you’re looking to spend the day enjoying the spa facilities (pool, sauna, indoor steam room & treatment centre for massages and other beauty therapies) it means you don’t have to miss out on experiencing the food. The day spa package costs 25 euros which includes a welcome drink, use of all the facilities, a robe, towel and flip flops.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a visit here. It’s a little slice of luxury in the heart of the mountains.