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Food tours in Annecy: what to eat and which tour to book
Annecy sits on a clear Alpine lake in Haute-Savoie, with an old town of canals around the Thiou river, and it eats Savoyard: mountain cheese and potatoes. Reblochon, the soft washed-rind cheese of the surrounding Aravis and Bornes massifs, goes into tartiflette; Beaufort, Abondance and Tomme de Savoie go into fondue, raclette and croziflette (small buckwheat pasta squares called crozets baked with cheese). Diots, the local pork sausages, are cooked in white wine, and the lake supplies perch and féra, a whitefish. Savoie white wines and génépi, a mountain herb liqueur, complete the table.
Use this page to know what to order and where, with rough 2026 prices. Cheese-heavy dishes are year-round in Annecy's restaurants but feel most natural from autumn to spring; summer is lake fish and terraces. The tours shown are real GetYourGuide listings, with prices as seen when we checked; confirm the price and meeting point on the booking page before you pay.
What to eat in Annecy
| Dish | What it is | Where to eat it | Typical price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartiflette | Potatoes, onions, bacon lardons and cream baked under a whole Reblochon cheese until it melts through. | Savoyard restaurants in the Vieille Ville (old town). | roughly €18–25 a portion |
| Cheese fondue fondue savoyarde | Savoie cheeses (typically Beaufort, Comté and Emmental de Savoie or Abondance) melted with white wine and garlic in a shared pot; you dip bread cubes on long forks. Usually for a minimum of two people. | Savoyard restaurants in the old town and around the lake. | roughly €22–30 per person |
| Raclette | Raclette cheese melted under a grill or on a tabletop machine and scraped over potatoes, with charcuterie and pickles. | Savoyard restaurants; often for two or more. | roughly €24–32 per person |
| Crozets and croziflette crozets / croziflette | Small square Savoyard pasta, often made with buckwheat, baked with cream, bacon and Reblochon or Beaufort (croziflette) or served as a side. | Savoyard restaurants; dried crozets in shops and markets. | roughly €16–22 a dish |
| Savoie sausages diots au vin blanc | Pork sausages simmered in white wine with onions, typically served with polenta or crozets. | Traditional restaurants and market charcuterie stalls. | roughly €17–23 a plate |
| Lake fish filets de perche / féra du lac | Perch fillets pan-fried in butter and served with chips or potatoes, and féra, a whitefish, cooked meunière. Note that much 'perch' served around Alpine lakes is not caught in the lake itself; ask if it matters to you. | Lakeside restaurants in Annecy and the lake villages (Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Duingt). | roughly €22–32 a plate |
| Savoie cheeses reblochon, tomme de Savoie, beaufort, abondance | The local cheeses on their own: soft, nutty Reblochon; mild, rustic Tomme; firm Beaufort, aged for months; and Abondance. | Cheese shops in the old town and the market stalls. | sold by weight in shops; roughly €7–12 as a cheese plate in restaurants |
| Savoie wine and génépi vin de Savoie (Apremont, Chignin, Mondeuse), génépi | Light, dry Savoie whites, which suit melted cheese, and the red Mondeuse; génépi is an Alpine herb liqueur served as a digestif. | Restaurants and wine bars across town. | roughly €5–8 a glass; génépi about €5–8 |
Where to eat: markets and neighbourhoods
Vieille Ville market (Rue Sainte-Claire and around)
Open-air market along the old town's arcaded streets with cheese, charcuterie, produce, bread and Savoyard products.
Vieille Ville (old town) and Quai de l'Évêché
Canal-side lanes around the Thiou and the Palais de l'Isle, lined with Savoyard restaurants, cheese shops and ice-cream sellers. Convenient but tourist-heavy; choose carefully.
Lakeside (Pâquier and Jardins de l'Europe)
Lawns and promenades along the lake, good for picnics with market food; a few cafés and restaurants with lake views.
Lake villages (Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Duingt)
Villages around the lake with restaurants serving lake fish and Savoyard food, reachable by lake boat, bike path or bus.
Food tours in Annecy compared
Every tour below is a real listing on GetYourGuide or Viator, checked on 2 Oct 2026. Prices move with season and group size, so treat them as a guide and confirm on the booking page.
| Tour | Length | Price* | Group | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Annecy with many Tastings | 2 hours | from €64 per person | max 10 | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Annecy Small Group Food Tour with Local Full Meal | 3.5 hours | from €95 per person | — | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Mija Food - Annecy Food Tour | 3 hours | from €70 per person | max 8 | First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide. | Check dates |
| Private Easy Walking Food and Wine Tour in Annecy Old Town | 3.5 hours | from €1631 per person | private | Couples, families or friends who want the route and pace set around them. | Check dates |
No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Annecy with many Tastings
On GetYourGuide · run by NO DIET CLUB
- Length
- 2 hours
- Price
- from €64 per person
- Rating
- 4.9 ★ from 80 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Group size
- max 10
- Included
- Tour Guide Food tastings Pickup and drop-off
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Laiterie urbaine - Les Frox
Annecy Small Group Food Tour with Local Full Meal
On GetYourGuide · run by _Do Eat Better Experience
- Length
- 3.5 hours
- Price
- from €95 per person
- Rating
- 4.8 ★ from 74 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Included
- English-speaking local guide Enjoy the following possible tastings across 4+ stops: tartiflette, Savoyard cheeses and handcrafted pastries Taste a comforting Savoyard dish Water and alcoholic local beverages (wine or…
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- Your guide will be waiting for you on the Pont des Amours.
Mija Food - Annecy Food Tour
On GetYourGuide · run by Mija food
- Length
- 3 hours
- Price
- from €70 per person
- Rating
- 5.0 ★ from 4 reviews (on 4 Oct 2026)
- Group size
- max 8
- Included
- Sweet food tastings Savory food tastings Drink Guided visit Transport from the hotel to the tour's starting point Goodies and souvenirs Personal purchases
- Suits
- First-timers who want a broad tasting of the classics with a local guide.
- Starts
- I'll be on the low wall by the water
Private Easy Walking Food and Wine Tour in Annecy Old Town
On GetYourGuide · run by Opatrip.comU.S.
- Length
- 3.5 hours
- Price
- from €1631 per person
- Group size
- private
- Included
- Private licensed local guide Personal expenses Food and drink tastings, paid on site if chosen
- Suits
- Couples, families or friends who want the route and pace set around them.
- Starts
- Annecy, France
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Street food, sit-down or a cooking class?
Street food
Street food is limited: crêpes, sandwiches and quiche from bakeries, market stalls, and ice cream along the canals. A picnic of market cheese, saucisson and bread by the lake is the local equivalent.
Sit-down meals
Most visitors eat in Savoyard restaurants for fondue, raclette and tartiflette, and lakeside restaurants for fish. Lunch is roughly 12:00–14:00 and dinner 19:00–21:30. Fondue and raclette are usually for a minimum of two. Book in July and August.
Cooking classes
Cooking and cheese-tasting workshops exist in and around Annecy, and some farms in the Aravis valleys offer Reblochon visits. Sessions are not daily; book ahead and check transport.
How much to budget for food
| Style | Per person, per day* |
|---|---|
| Budget (street food, markets) | €25–40 (bakery breakfast, market picnic, crêpe or simple dinner) |
| Mid-range (one sit-down meal a day) | €55–80 (two restaurant meals with wine) |
| Splurge (tasting menus, wine) | €150+ (Michelin dinner by the lake) |
Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free
Vegetarian & vegan: Fondue, raclette (without the charcuterie) and cheese crozets are vegetarian, though some cheeses use animal rennet. Tartiflette and diots contain pork. Vegan is very hard in Savoyard restaurants; the town has a few vegetarian and international places.
Halal: Limited. Kebab shops and some North African restaurants outside the old town offer halal food. Savoyard dishes are pork- and cheese-based; lake fish is an alternative.
Gluten-free: Fondue is eaten with bread but potatoes can be requested; raclette and tartiflette are naturally gluten-free; check charcuterie. Crozets contain wheat even when made with buckwheat. Awareness in France is reasonable; ask 'sans gluten'.
Food scams and tourist traps to avoid
- Old-town restaurants with laminated multilingual menus serving industrial tartiflette and fondue at high prices. Look for places with a short menu and locals, and check reviews; prices for the same dish vary a lot.
- Lake 'perch' that is imported frozen fish, sold at lakeside prices. Ask whether the fish is from the lake ('du lac'); expect to pay more for genuinely local fish.
- Fondue or raclette priced per person but with a minimum of two, and extras (charcuterie, salad) charged separately. Read the menu small print and ask what is included.
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Common questions
When is the market in Annecy's old town?
The old-town market along Rue Sainte-Claire and nearby streets is traditionally held on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings, with Sunday the largest. It sells cheese, charcuterie, produce and Savoyard products. Check current days and hours, as they can change seasonally.
Do I need to tip?
Service is included in French prices. Rounding up or leaving about 5% for good service is common but not expected. On a guided food tour, roughly €5–10 per person for a good guide is appreciated.
Is fondue only a winter dish?
Locals eat it mostly in cold months, but Annecy's Savoyard restaurants serve fondue, raclette and tartiflette all year. In summer, lake fish, salads and lighter dishes are more common at local tables. Fondue is usually for at least two people.
What is the difference between tartiflette and fondue?
Tartiflette is a baked dish of potatoes, onions, bacon and cream under a whole Reblochon. Fondue is a pot of several Savoie cheeses melted with white wine, shared at the table, into which you dip bread. Both are filling; one is usually enough for a meal.
How much should I budget for food per day?
About €25–40 per person with a market picnic and a simple dinner. Two restaurant meals with wine run about €55–80. Annecy and the lake also have several Michelin-starred restaurants, with dinners starting around €100–150 per person.
Do I need to book restaurants?
In July and August and on weekends, yes, especially for lakeside tables and well-known Savoyard restaurants. Outside summer, booking a day ahead is usually enough. Many restaurants close one or two days a week.
* Prices are approximate, gathered on 2 Oct 2026 from menus, markets and the booking pages linked above. They change with season and exchange rates.