Best fondues in Paris

Love cheese? So do I. I worked in Switzerland for 3 years and had a variety of fondues, cheese raclette, and tartiflette. Most people don't realize these foods aren't only “Swiss”; they are more regional and come from the mountain areas of both Switzerland and France. Specifically in France, Savoie and Haute Savoie.

Not surprisingly, these are popular après-ski dishes. They're also kind of meant to be social meals that you eat in a group. When I returned to the United States, from time to time I would miss fondue, but it is actually readily available in Paris, so on some trips, especially in the winter, I make a point to partake in cheese raclette, fondues, and tartiflette in Paris.

I have refreshed this guide for 2026, and the good news is that all of these cheesy favorites are still going strong.

What is the difference between fondues, cheese raclette, and tartiflette?

Tartiflette

Tartiflette is made with reblochon cheese, potatoes, lardons (or with thick bacon, diced pancetta, or cured pork belly), and onions. You can also find tartiflette at outdoor holiday markets, usually made in a huge cast-iron skillet, similar to large paella dishes. When made individually, it looks like a gratin.

Raclette

Raclette: Alpine cow milk-based semi-hard cheese. The term raclette means to scrape, and that's exactly what you do to eat it. The cheese is heated on a device (or raclette grill; the home version looks like this) and then the melted part is scraped onto boiled potatoes, but sometimes vegetables as well. This dish is certainly more Swiss than French, but the French do eat it. When I have eaten it with French people (as opposed to Swiss) it has been served with cornichon.

Fondues

Fondue is a meal prepared in a communal pot, usually one of a variety of cheeses, and eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using long-stemmed forks. Most cheese fondues are made with 3 main kinds of cheese, either alone or in combination: Gruyere, Cheddar, and Emmental. However, lots of different cheeses may be used. White wine is melted into the cheese. That is fondue at its most basic, but I have had fondue with garlic and with tomatoes, both so delicious!

How to eat fondue

Fondue is meant to be lingered over, so settle in and take your time. Spear a cube of bread through the soft side and into the crust so it holds, then stir it through the cheese in a slow figure eight, which keeps the pot smooth and stops it from seizing. There is a fun bit of tradition here too, because if you lose your bread in the pot you owe the table something, usually the next round of drinks or a kiss, so hang on tight.

What should you drink with fondue?

Stick to white wine, a small glass of kirsch, or hot tea when you eat fondue, and skip the cold water and cold soda. The old rule, and it is a good one, is that an icy drink hits all that warm melted cheese and can set it into a heavy lump that leaves you with a stomachache. A dry white wine, ideally the same one that went into the pot, keeps everything relaxed; a warm herbal or black tea does the same job without the alcohol, and plenty of locals swear by a little kirsch partway through to help it all go down. Save the cold water for after dinner.

Best places for Fondue in Paris

If you want the short answer, Le Refuge des Fondues in Montmartre is the most fun for a first timer and Pain, Vin, Fromage in the Marais is the one for serious cheese lovers, but every spot below is worth a cold winter evening. Here are my favorite places for fondue in Paris.

Le Chalet Savoyard

Address: 58 Rue de Charonne, 11eme

Great selection of fondue and raclette. This warm little chalet in the heart of the 11th near Bastille leans into mountain tradition, with five different fondues ranging from the classic four-cheese Savoyarde to a fun sparkling-wine version. The raclettes are built around a single good cheese like Morbier, Tomme de Montagne, or Abondance, and there is tartiflette too if someone in your group is not in a dipping mood. Book ahead by phone, because the regulars fill this one up.

Les Fondues de la Raclette

Three locations: 9eme (Opéra), 11eme (Parmentier), and 14eme (Montparnasse)

Actually three locations in Paris, known for large portions, hence the name “super” in their menu items! Each table has its own built-in grill set into the stone, so you pick raclette, fondue, or a pierrade and cook it exactly to your liking right where you sit. The rooms are done up in wood and stone to feel like a mountain refuge, and the cheeses come from local producers and affineurs. It is a great pick for a hungry group that wants to settle in for the evening.

Le Refuge des Fondues

17 rue des 3 Frères, 18eme

In the heart of Montmartre, this is one of the most fun restaurants you might visit. Why? Basically for two reasons: You're sitting at long communal tables, and you are served wine in baby bottles. It's been doing its thing since 1966, and the bottles are delightfully practical: the founder, Jeannine, got fed up with picking up broken glasses.

The set menu is a whole evening for around 29 euros a person, a welcome kir, a little plate of nibbles, your Savoyarde or Burgundy fondue, a bottle of wine, and a homemade dessert. Come hungry, come loud, and do not be shy about scribbling a message on the wall like everyone before you. Book ahead, especially for a birthday or a group.

Pain, Vin, Fromage

3 Rue Geoffroy l'Angevin, 4eme

Very popular spot; the restaurant is small and cozy, so reservations are a must! Ask for a table down in the basement, where the stone and beams make it feel even warmer on a cold night. The fondue Savoyarde is the thing to order: a proper French blend of cheeses rather than the simpler Swiss style, and the Assiette du Montagnard, piled with cured mountain meats, makes a perfect start. Plan on somewhere around 25 to 40 euros a head with wine, and call a couple of days ahead because this little room books out fast.

Paroles de Fromagers

41 rue du Faubourg du Temple, 10eme

The owner is a cheese expert, so you will be in good hands! This one is really a fromagerie and cheese school rolled into a little tasting bar, with 17th-century stone cellars downstairs where they run workshops and even beginner cheesemaking classes. Pierre Brisson, who opened it, is a cheesemaker from Burgundy, so you can sit at the bar with a plate of hand-cut cheese and charcuterie and a glass of wine and just ask what to try. In the winter, their fondue has a real reputation, which is exactly why I am sending you. The whole place has a warm, unfussy feel, and nobody rushes you.

Rural by Marc Veyrat

Palais des Congrès, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 17eme

When we stay at the Meridien Etoile, this restaurant is right across the street. Marc Veyrat is a master of the regional food where these cheesy dishes reign. He is not just any chef either; he has held three Michelin stars twice over, and here he brings his beloved Savoie to Paris with wild herbs and mountain ingredients. The room blends a loft and a chalet, all wood and sheepskin, and his tartiflette done his own way is the dish to seek out. Best of all, it is surprisingly gentle on the wallet for a chef of his standing, with menus starting around 24 euros, so it is an easy yes when we are staying nearby.

Saveurs de Savoie

83 Rue Mouffetard, 5eme

They cook authentic fondues and also raclettes in a familiar, typical French atmosphere on the lively Latin Quarter market street. The owner is a great host and both the food and wine are awesome.

Heureux comme Alexandre

24 rue de la Parcheminerie, 5eme

Tucked into the Latin Quarter near Saint-Michel, this snug little room of cut stone has been a local favorite for group dinners for years. They do a classic fondue savoyarde and a fondue bourguignonne, plus a pierrade, and there is a heated terrace when the weather is kind. It is one of the more affordable fondue nights in the city, so it is perfect when you want the whole cozy experience without the splurge.

Les Marmottes

26 Rue de la Grande Truanderie, 1er

A newer favorite near Les Halles, done up like a mountain chalet with stone walls, wooden beams, and long communal benches. The raclette comes with five cheeses and is unlimited, and they also serve fondue both savoyarde and Swiss, tartiflette with a vegetarian version, and a bubbling Mont d'Or. Save room for the frozen Chartreuse vacherin, and warm up afterward with a génépi.

Fondue in Paris FAQ

A cozy last word

Fondue, raclette, and tartiflette turned three years in Switzerland into a lifelong habit, and Paris makes it easy to keep that habit alive on a chilly night. Whether you go for the baby bottles at Le Refuge or a quiet pot of melted cheese in the Marais, all you really need is good bread, good wine, and good company. If you have a favorite fondue spot in Paris that I missed, tell me about it in the comments. If this guide helped you plan a cozy night out, please share it with your fellow cheese lovers.

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