Where to Enjoy Raclette or Fondue with Friends in Paris?

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Val, Méribel, or La Clusaz are missing… You dream of partying at La Folie Douce and snuggling up in a chalet, you have a crazy craving for tartiflette on a terrace at a ski slope restaurant or to smell a good fondue in the freezing cold. Without a ticket or a ski pass, the best of skiing is within reach with a Navigo pass. Follow the guide to the best raclettes and fondues in Paris.

Why will you love it? Installed in the courtyard of the trendiest palace on Place Vendôme, the wonderful Chalet du Park instantly transports you to the heart of a Swiss forest, styled like a luxurious shepherd’s hut. A true cocoon where you’ll want to stay, decorated with a magnificent solid oak table under an artisanal chandelier that emits a soft and warm light, creating a cozy and majestic ambiance. A beauty to privatize with your group of friends, ideally for 12 people at once, where the attentive service and the little house vibe truly make you feel far, far from Paris. A little holiday atmosphere, in short.

On the menu: An exceptional banquet created by chef Jean-François Rouquette, starting with a pumpkin velouté & burnt bread. As the main dish, it’s a genuine palace raclette with three Saint Niklaus cheeses (plain, smoked, and wild garlic), baby potatoes, a lovely salad, endless charcuterie, and perfect sausages from Maison Baud. Special mention for the absolutely fresh and delicate dessert of kiwi, genepi-infused frozen parfait, fir honey, and pine nut crisp, imagined by pastry chef Naraé Kim, crowned Pastry Chef of the Year 2024 by Gault & Millau (no less!).

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, 5 rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd. Exclusively available for private bookings until February 28 (minimum 4 people for lunch, €120 per person; minimum 6 people for dinner, €210 per person).
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Why will you love it? This private mansion built in the 19th century, located in western Paris, is a true green paradise mixing romance and nature. Featuring a garden designed by Christophe Gautrand with a furnished terrace, this 4-star boutique hotel offers a moment of sharing and intimacy for a raclette. You’ll take a seat in a wrought-iron garden lounge for maximum charm, equipped with ultra-cozy decorations for the holidays and, of course, a portable heater and blankets for a 100% snug experience.

On the menu: The sumptuous Casetta restaurant promises a legendary feast. Forget basic raclettes; embrace tradition with a half-wheel of delicately smoked Italian cheese, enjoyed with potatoes, a fine selection of charcuterie (spianata piccante, coppa), and not forgetting the green touch with mache salad and plenty of pickles (€36). Raclette requires a glass of Pouilly-fumé (€12) or Saint-Émilion (€12). End the meal beautifully with the delicious crema di ricotta and its red wine-poached pears or the decadent chocolate fondant with milk mousse, both indulgent and luscious.

The must? The restaurant thinks of everyone and offers non-pork charcuterie options (bresaola, turkey ham) and a vegetarian raclette without charcuterie (€29).

La Casetta, 5 rue Paul Déroulède, Neuilly-sur-Seine, 92200. Open daily. Reservations available online.
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Why will you love it? Le Chalet d’Aristide welcomes you on its heated terrace overlooking the charming inner courtyard of the eponymous hotel. Between rustic country-style tables and fire pits, you’ll melt for this chalet ambiance that instantly transports you to Courchevel. The ultimate treat: every seat comes with a super-cozy blanket to wrap yourself in while the cheese melts!

On the menu: A three-cheese raclette (Savoyard, smoked, morbier, €38) served with a variety of charcuteries. Highlights include Serrano ham, Corsican coppa, white ham, and rosette… Plus the classic potatoes and a mix of pickled vegetables. The raclette menu will have you rolling home (fitting, as Montmartre is atop a hill). Our tip? Opt for the truffle raclette supplement—mmm (€12). To top it off, pair your meal with a choice of two wines, and don’t forget to order their chocolate mousse with fleur de sel for dessert (€9). A true guilty pleasure!

Le Chalet d’Aristide, 3 rue Aristide Bruant, Paris 18th. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6 PM to 11 PM and Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM.
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Why will you love it? Wonderfully exotic and enchanting, the chalet at Plaza Athénée, set in the heart of the sublime Cour Jardin, overlooks an ice rink where skating enthusiasts can show off their moves before dinner (the rink is reserved for chalet diners). Inside the chalet, enjoy a cozy-chic atmosphere around a large communal table that can seat up to 24 guests. Special mention for the tableware crafted by the prestigious French manufacturer Mauviel 1830.

On the menu: A dinner crafted by chef Jean Imbert (starting at €200 per person). Gourmets are treated to warm chestnuts in sorrel sauce with a glass of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 champagne to kick things off. For starters, choose between squash velouté, Genepi-flambéed scallops, or black truffle foie gras. The centerpiece is a magnificent raw-milk raclette accompanied by a selection of charcuteries. For dessert, hotel pastry chefs Angelo Musa and Elisabeth Hot present comforting seasonal creations, from Pyrénées citrus vacherin to vanilla delicacies—simply irresistible, even after a raclette!

Chalet du Plaza Athénée, 25 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th. Open until February 2, 2025, Wednesday to Sunday. Reservations: 01 53 67 66 20.
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Why will you love it? For its cool and relaxed vibe. Set in the courtyard of Hôtel Grand Quartier in the 11th arrondissement, four wooden chalets with kitschy/vintage decor—red checkered tablecloths, blankets, and thrifted objects—welcome you around a cozy communal table for 6 to 8 guests.

On the menu: A trio of Swiss fondues crafted by chef Théophane Eymard (formerly of Gare au Gorille), who also oversees the bistronomic menu at the Babines restaurant. Made to perfection with a mix of Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, these ultra-creamy fondues are available in classic (€25/person), morel (€30/person), and truffle (€38/person) versions. For starters, go for the frisée salad with lardons, croutons, and garlic vinaigrette (€7). Accompaniments include charcuterie (€15), roasted potatoes (€10), or sautéed mushrooms (€14). And don’t forget to save room for the decadent crème brûlée to share (€16).

Station Babines, Hôtel Grand Quartier, 15 rue de Nancy, Paris 10th. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM until March 2024.

Why will you love it? This ultra-stylish cheese shop in the Grands Boulevards area redefines the genre with a trendy and cool restaurant. Monbleu also keeps its iconic “Raclette Shop,” an online service that delivers everything you need for an at-home raclette feast in Paris within two hours—perfect for a night in with friends.

On the menu: Two fuss-free kits where you just select the number of guests. The raclette kit (€8 per person) includes three cow’s milk cheeses (classic, smoked, and Morbier). The raclette & charcuterie kit (€15 per person) adds farmhouse ham, smoked ham, and rosette. For a DIY raclette experience, Monbleu offers a festival of flavors online, with cheese options like truffle raclette, pepper, Espelette chili, wild garlic, or Morbier (starting at €6.25 for 250g). Charcuterie options include truffled white ham, mortadella, bresaola, and coppa (starting at €3.72 for 120g). Cooked potatoes and jars of pickles are also available for order.

The bonus: You can even rent a raclette machine (€24.90).

Monbleu, 37 rue du Faubourg Montmartre, Paris 9th. Phone: 01 45 89 23 96.
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Why will you love it? This XL venue is perfect for gathering your entire crew for an epic mountain-themed feast in western Paris. Decorated like a cozy mountain refuge, Quai Ouest 1200 features sheepskins, fir trees, wooden sleds, vintage skis, retro posters, and a real wood-burning fire—not to mention a mini curling rink.

On the menu: The Wednesday evening raclette deal includes a complete formula with classic and smoked cheese, artisanal charcuterie, potatoes, and a fresh green salad (€24.50 per person). For more cheese indulgence, try the reblochon tartiflette with ceps (€24) or the oven-roasted Mont d’Or, served with the same sides as the raclette (€39).

Quai Ouest 1200, 1200 Quai Marcel Dassault, Saint-Cloud. Phone: 01 46 02 35 54.
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Why will you love it? Welcome to a ski resort 2.0, just 10 minutes from Porte Maillot. Put on your puffer jacket and moon boots for an alpine experience in this Christmas village straight out of a movie set. Vintage gondolas, cable cars, snowmobiles, a chalet, fireplaces, retro skis, and steaming cauldrons create a highly Instagrammable atmosphere.

On the menu: The Montagnarde formula lets you choose between fondue, raclette, or their new invention, the “racliflette.” This #foodporn feast ends with a signature praline-filled choux pastry and a selection of clementines (€39.99 per person for main + dessert). Meat lovers can opt for hearty dishes like their classic blanquette (€29).

Chez Monix, at Splash, Port Van Gogh, 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine. Phone: 01 47 98 30 45.
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Why will you love it? No time to get to Gstaad? No problem. The Marais is home to one of the cutest and most picturesque inns in Paris, tucked into a small 17th-century vaulted stone cellar with charming French tiles.

On the menu: True to its name, Pain Vin Fromage offers an extraordinary wine list alongside raclette (starting at €19) and a variety of fondues—Savoyard, Camembert, goat cheese, or Roquefort (€21). Other delights include tartiflette (€19), baked Vacherin (€53 for two), and the famous country-style "croûtes" (starting at €16), which are indulgent hot tartines made with Poilâne bread.

Open Monday to Friday from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight. Address: Pain Vin Fromages, 3 rue Geoffroy l’Angevin, Paris 4th. Phone: 01 42 74 07 52. 

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Why will you love it? This kitschy spot, styled like a Savoyard chalet with wooden benches and snowshoes on the walls, continues to delight cheese lovers. It feels like a scene from Les Bronzés font du ski—but in Paris!

On the menu: Get ready for a feast. Start with the Chef’s toastine or onion soup, followed by a hearty raclette served with charcuterie and potatoes. Alternatively, opt for the Savoyard fondue or even beef grillades. Wrap it up with a surprise chocolate fondue for dessert. The full menu is priced at €32.

Les Fondus de la Raclette, 209 boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris. Phone: 01 43 27 00 13. Open daily from 11:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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