Raclette might’ve originated in Switzerland, but once winter months roll around, it is the only dish on every French’s mind. Raclette kits, raclette dinner parties, raclette meat and cheese become popular items at supermarkets. Here are some of the best raclette restaurants in Paris, so you can dive into melted cheese like nobody’s business.

 

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Le Chalet du Park – Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is a winter wonderland dream, transporting the Swiss Alps to the heart of Paris as diners are welcomed with a cozy chalet right next to the sophisticated Place Vendôme. Chef Jean-François Rouquette’s raclette menu comes with three types of Saint Niklaus cheeses: plain, smoke, and garlic. The sides include: potatoes, salad, Maison Baud sausages and charcuterie. Dimmed lights, savory cheese covering hearty flavors, what else can you ask for on a chilly night?

Hôtel Monsieur Aristide is one of the warmest nooks to consume raclette in Paris with a heated patio and beautiful menu highlighting classic raclette, smoked salmon, bresaola and vegetarian options. All can be paired with Savoy wines, to complete the chalet experience. Right in the charming neighborhood of Montmartre, grab a blanket and sink into savory little plates of melted cheese.

Anything at Hôtel Plaza Athénée is always glamorous and next level. Leave it to arguably the most luxurious hotel in Paris to elevate a rustic dish like raclette. In its stunning Cour Jardin, Parisians’ favorite winter dish can be devoured while overlooking the hotel’s iconic ice rink. Furthermore, the rink is especially reserved for those dining at the chalet.

The menu is composed by Jean Imbert, and starts at €200 / person as it’s also accompanied with Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015 champagne while the raw-milk raclette is paired with black truffle foie gras as well as Genepi-flambéed scallops. To end the opulent experience, dessert is decadently prepared by pastry chefs Angelo Musa and Elisabeth Hot. 

Monbleu is often referred to as the ultimate raclette boutique in Paris, due to its online service that can deliver all sorts of tools and ingredients one would need for a cozy night of raclette at home, all within two hours. Raclette lovers can even rent a machine for a mere €24.90.

At the shop, however, Monbleu carries three different kinds of raclette set menus: traditional, vegetarian and charcuterie. All three options come with all-you-can-eat potatoes.

Les Marmottes quite literally recreates the ambiance of a warm chalet right in the heart of Paris. Within the hustle bustle of city center; there’s view of the mountains, burning fireplace, wooden chairs adorned with cheese wheels. Expect Savoyard classics. Even better, there’s all-you-can-eat raclette, fondue, tartiflette, sausages…and more.

Don’t miss the restaurant’s iconic ice cream cake: vacherin glacé à la Chartreuse.

One of the best part about Pain Vin Fromages is simply its location, nestled right in the heart of Le Marais, in a petite yet ancient 17th-century cellar. The best part of this fan favorite is its options of fondue, raclette and cheese boards. All featuring formages from all over France. Try the restaurant’s celebrated Alsatian tartiflette with melted Reblochon cheese, or the Seguin fondue with goat cheese, camembert, cognac, spices. To top it off, it also provides bread directly from the famous Poilâne bakery.

OSABA might seem like a typical fromagerie from the outside, but during wintertime, it’s a lovely spot for raclette dinner. One can tell by its name, since osaba means “uncle” in Basque, the restaurant is known for Basque country flavors and serves Bayonne meats as well as other southwestern favorites, like: ewe’s milk, Ossau Iraty Basque cheese and kintoa ham which is made from the pork called “Pie noir du Pays Basque.”

Ô lieu de is different in that it’s both a beer and wine bar, offering the absolute raceltte dream: €20 for all you can eat! This means, as much melted cheese, meat and potatoes as any guest could possibly dream to devour. Situated in the popular Le Marais district, this one requires reserving a table ahead of time.

Les Fondus de la Raclette is centrally located near Place de la Republique, where the restaurant is charming and welcoming. Fondues are heated upon electric barbecues built into the tables. Try their Savoyard fondue which tastefully integrates three different types of cheese from Savoyard: Abondance, Beaufort and Meule de Savoie. Raclette is also available upon request so you can devour the best of both worlds.