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This long-established inn stands by a bridge spanning the gorge – the Chéran River flows a few hundred metres below! A native of the area, the chef likes to work with regional ingredients he sources from local producers. Even amateur mushroom foragers are welcome to offer up their pick of the day. His squash risotto, fricassee of shiitake, polypore and oyster mushrooms is a prime example of his culinary style, which is geared toward plants and vegetables and the interplay of textures. A "discovery menu" made up of several courses is available in the evening and at weekends. Appealing lunchtime

This friendly bistronomy restaurant is part of a small hotel in the upper reaches of the town centre. Behind a façade still reminiscent of Aix-les-Bains's heyday as a spa resort, this stylish eatery, complete with a wine bar, has lost none of its period cachet. It is run by a vital chef who often puts in an appearance on the restaurant floor. His down-to-earth bistro-style cuisine with a twist uses seasonal and sometimes premium produce (Angus beef, Corsican meagre etc). Attentive service. The enclosed tree-lined terrace to the rear is charming.

This is the town-centre spot that everyone in Aix is talking about! The first venture of this young couple, the restaurant is an appealing modern space with an open kitchen. The chef conjures up neat contemporary dishes that are full of flavour, highlighting primarily local seasonal produce. He enjoys interacting with guests, especially when it comes to recommending the Savoie wines about which he is so passionate. A family atmosphere prevails here.

In the heart of Aix-les-Bains, this buzzy eatery is a hit for its well-crafted culinary lineup and the warm welcoming interior which mingles bare stone and fashionable splashes of colour. Seasonal ingredients are savvily showcased courtesy of textbook talent and painstaking care: crispy asparagus coated in a silky hollandaise sauce, delicately seared brook trout followed by roast pineapple laced with spicy notes. Ticks all the boxes for discerning foodies.

This is the brainchild of chef Clément Girod (formerly with Emmanuel Renaut), who has returned to his birthplace between two lakes. The result ticks all the boxes: local ingredients, homemade bread and ices, an organic wine list and spot-on market-fresh fare, illustrated by rainbow trout, medley of carrots and a carrot and ginger reduction.