L'Auberge du Pont des Pierres

L'Auberge du Pont des Pierres is a countryside restaurant in the village of Montanges, ideally located near Annecy, Lyon and Geneva. The establishment is run by Romain, chef, and Chloé, front of house; both graduated from hospitality schools in Grenoble and Bellegarde and worked several seasons in Michelin‑starred restaurants before returning to the region. The cuisine is refined and gourmand, focused on simple, market‑driven dishes prepared exclusively from fresh, local and seasonal products. The kitchen sources from a wide network of local producers — trout farms, shellfish suppliers, cheesemakers, butchers, beet and escargot producers and local growers. The house has been recognised with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and appears in Gault & Millau. It pursues eco‑responsible practices, including on‑site food‑waste processing with Dynamic Planet, and offers focused wine service and pairings. The restaurant sits in a calm rural setting and offers a shaded terrace with panoramic views of the Haut Jura range and the Alps. A recently created intimate private space, the Table Côté Cave, faces the wine cellar and seats small groups. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and service‑driven, emphasising conviviality and close contact between front of house and kitchen. Cooking is contemporary, market‑led and seasonal, combining refined technique with generosity and a focus on local terroir. Dishes are crafted to respect and highlight each ingredient; everything is made on site from amuse‑bouches to bread and ice creams, and the menu changes monthly to reflect the seasons. Specialties include smoked beef tongue to nibble; leek tart with Longeole; roast leg of lamb from Bergerie de la Rosselle; confit trout with risotto‑style grains and smoked foam; and house‑made breads and ice creams.