Gary H
Google
Le Blizzard Restaurant, Val d’Isère: A Disappointing Experience
I recently visited Le Blizzard Restaurant in Val d’Isère after a recommendation from the concierge at our hotel expecting an enjoyable fine dining experience based on its reputation. Unfortunately, my visit was anything but pleasant.
Upon arrival, the ambiance was charming and cozy, a quintessential Alpine setting with much fun at the bar, which you have to push your way through to get the restaurant. The service left much to be desired. We where one of the first people to arrive at 7 30 pm, although there early the waiter took other tabkes orders first, when our order was taken we then waited for an astonishing 1.5 hours, and our food never arrived. Not once during this time did a waiter or waitress check on us or offer any explanation for the delay. It felt as though we were entirely forgotten in a restaurant that wasn’t overwhelmingly busy.
What made the experience even more frustrating was the lack of communication. Attempts to flag down staff were met with disinterest or outright avoidance, i had to walk aroubd the restaurant to find someonetospeak to. While the setting had potential and the menu looked promising, it’s impossible to overlook the glaring lack of hospitality and basic service.
Dining out should be about more than just food—it’s an experience, and Le Blizzard failed spectacularly on that front. Unless significant changes are made to their service approach, I cannot recommend this restaurant, i certainly cannot recommendthe food as it never arrived, and we ended up leaving. If you’re in Val d’Isère, there are better options where your time and money will be respected.
