Le Palace de Menthon

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Le Palace de Menthon in Annecy – Michelin-Recommended Dining on Lake Annecy

A lakeside setting steeped in history

Le Palace de Menthon sits on the shores of Lake Annecy, a five-star hotel whose restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026. The dining room blends Art Deco elegance with contemporary comfort, opening onto a wide bay window that frames the lake and the Alps beyond. It is a place where the past and present meet naturally.

The property began more than a century ago, founded by two brothers – one a chef, the other a maître d’hôtel – and has been carefully renewed over the decades. In 2018 it joined the Lavorel Hotels collection, and the hotel itself was awarded its fifth star. The restaurant remains the heart of the experience.

Modern cuisine, local inspiration

The chef’s cooking is described as creative, modern and savoury, drawing on local products from Haute-Savoie. The menu changes with the seasons, but the philosophy remains constant: let the ingredients speak. The restaurant’s modern cuisine is served in a room that feels both chic and cosy, with a relaxed conviviality that matches the setting.

No dish names or specific plates are given in the source material, but the emphasis on freshness and regional sourcing is clear. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and the bar and beachside service extend the experience outdoors.

A Michelin-worthy destination

The Michelin recommendation underlines the quality of the cooking and the attention to detail. It is not the only award the establishment has received – the hotel itself has been recognised by Hôtel & Lodge Awards – but for diners, it signals a place where the food merits a journey. The combination of the lake view, the historical setting, and the chef’s modern interpretation of local flavours makes Le Palace de Menthon a standout address in Annecy.