The Mountain Echo

I’m not sure that any pizza place can claim to have more personality and atmosphere than Flash Pizza does. From the minute you step into the door you’re greeted with a friendly smile and warm atmosphere where you can enjoy your dinner. Alternatively, a simple phone call and they will deliver direct to your door.

Flash Pizza is one of those places that does a bit more than serve your standard toppings. Its menu has some different pizzas that may look a bit on the wild side but they’re certainly worth trying.

Naturally, they have all the classics though they’re all titled along a Val d’Isère theme. A margherita is called a Bellevarde and a chorizo pizza is a Col Pers, so you’ll need to take a peek at the menu.

As well as all the favourites, there are pizzas like the Solaise topped with fresh cream, spinach and salmon and pizzas for local cheese lovers like the Santon that has both reblochon and beaufort. They certainly work well if you’re looking for something slightly different.

I was a fan of the Tsanteleina, which is effectively tartiflette on a pizza. It’s a touch decadent but very tasty!

If you’re looking for a welcoming ambience, or something to eat that doesn’t even require you to leave your residence after a hard day on the slopes, then grab a Flash Pizza menu and get adventurous.

If you’re used to walking into Bananas and heading straight downstairs for a freestyler, then you may not have realised that there is a little bit more to this establishment than mind numbingly strong cocktails. Bananas is actually a bona fide tex-mex restaurant. If you’re craving chilli rather than vodka, give this place a try.

The menu is mainly variations on a Mexican theme. Classics such as fajitas and chilli con carne will have you reaching for a glass of milk, but they also do a fine range of salads and steaks if you’re looking for something with a little less kick.

The fajitas are great. With a choice between chicken and beef you really can’t go wrong, but if you’re feeling like something less hot the chicken curry is just on the right side of spicy.
They also do great set menus and platters that are good value and give you a taste of everything on offer, including a lovely brownie at the end.

Bananas deals in uncomplicated and tasty food, served in a buzzing atmosphere. If you’re looking for something a little different from the many Savoyard restaurants in town we’d suggest you try this place out.

This restaurant up at the top of the Solaise Express is a definite sun trap, and when you visit on a bluebird day like I did, it’s impossible not to work on your goggle tan on the extensive decking area outside.

The Tête de Solaise is a classic mountain restaurant with everything you would expect when you’re looking for a rest stop. It’s got a great self-service restaurant serving classics like spaghetti bolognaise and steak haché with chips, but also does a very impressive salad or soup, as well as a rather tasty tartiflette.

There is also a dedicated pizzeria, so if you don’t fancy anything on offer in the self-service area then this is a great alternative to consider.

What would any mountain restaurant in Val d’Isère be without a top notch à la carte restaurant to provide for those who aren’t looking to save their pennies. Located in a glass conservatory, this restaurant certainly isn’t short of light and offers attractive views to go with the excellent food.

The Tête de Solaise also likes to have fun. With a great glass bar, it’s a terrific place to grab a meal in the sun or spend the afternoon hitting their volleyball court if you get bored of skiing.