Les Halles

Top choice in Chambéry


Swift service and charmingly retro decor set the tone at Les Halles, where regional and classic French dishes are executed simply and with finesse. Risotto of Parmesan and Savoyard ham, steak tartare, and a cinnamon-scented duck à l'orange are standouts, and they pair beautifully with the house Savoie and Rhône Valley wines.

Kids' menus (€9.50), with market produce main courses and ice cream sundaes sized for les petits, are good-value.


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