Les Marmottes

On a clear day, Mont Blanc is visible from Lyon, and Les Marmottes is a delicious little slice of the Alps in the city. It looks just like a chalet, and extras like wild garlic melted into the fondue or the tartiflette with boletus mushrooms that elevate the place above your average ski station joint. 

A big part of the appeal at Les Marmottes is the all-you-can-eat raclette, served with an equally copious side salad. Let it be a welcome addition to a mostly beige feast—if nothing else, it helps break up the monochrome of your molten cheese-filled cauldron and the blindingly warm wood-paneled dining room.