Restaurant Le Stem
Taste Savoyard specialities made with artisanal products
Sit down at the table of a family restaurant in Contamines Montjoie with a warm and alpine decoration, taste the dishes of a menu composed of fresh and regional products, labelled Maitre Restaurateur
The Stem Kitchen
In a warm and cosy setting, plunge into the heart of Savoyard folklore and discover our alpine gastronomy. On the menu, a selection of cheese dishes made from regional cheeses from the fruit cooperative and the mountain pasture of Mont aux Contamines Montjoie.
Taste an unavoidable Savoyard fondue but also a raclette fondue à l’ancienne or a rich dish for winter like a tartiflette with farmhouse reblochon.
Located at the foot of the Loyers slope, rediscover the authentic taste. Situated at the foot of the Loyers slope, rediscover the authentic tastes of the region on the south-facing terrace or in the restaurant with its Montagnarde decor.
Book a Table
+33 (0)4 50 47 02 72
Reserve a table at the restaurant for lunch or dinner to enjoy our specialties.
Restaurant labeled Maître Restaurateur
Overview of the restaurant menu
Our specialties
Our cheese specialties are served with steamed potatoes, green salad and an assortment of local charcuterie.
Le Farcement
Typically Savoyard a sweet and sour.
Le Petit Fondant d'Arly
A creamy cheese made by the the coopérative en Val d’Arly, baked directly in the oven in its spruce box.
Le Bontoux de Ruffin
Individual container of organic Morbier cheese and wine broiled in the oven.
Le Bonnevalain
Cassette of Bleu de Bonneval-sur-Arc with cooked wine.
La Matouille des Loyers
Tomme de Savoie melted with garlic and white wine.
Our Tartiflettes
Tartiflettes are so much more than simply potatoes au gratin. Layers of potatoes, smoked bacon and pan-fried onions are topped with Reblochon cheese and grilled in the oven. Served with a green salad.
Traditional Tartiflette
Local smoked bacon, cream and onions.
Vegetarian Tartiflette
Fresh mushrooms, cream and onions.
Tartiflette chevrotin
Goat’s cheese and onion reblochon.
Our Raclettes
Traditional raclette from Savoie, melted straight from the wheel and scraped onto your plate. Served with steamed potatoes, green salad and an assortment of homemade charcuterie.
Traditional Farm Fresh Raclette
Smoked Farm Fresh Raclette
Chef Suggested Raclette
Our fondues
Fondue made with Meule Mille Fleurs (special category Beaufort), served with bread pieces and green salad.
Traditional Meule de Savoie Fondue
Fondue with Fresh Mushrooms
Fondue with Smoked Bacon
Our Croûtes
Our croûtes are made in the same way as our great-grandfathers did : a large slice of country bread topped with an egg and Meule Mille Fleurs cheese, broiled in the oven. Served with a green salad.
Traditional Croûte Savoyarde
Croûte Stem
With fresh mushrooms.
Croûte montagnarde
With onions and lardons.
CHEESES AND DESSERTS
Les faisselles
Plain, With fresh cream, With Blueberry Jam.
Cheese Platters
Assortment of local cheeses.
Nos Glaces artisanales
Sweet treats, With Alcohol, The Classics.
Gâteau de Savoie with Génépi flavored whipped cream
Fresh seasonal fruit salad
Blueberry tart
Chocolate fondue made with 64% cacao dark chocolate
Served with seasonal fruit and toasted brioche.
Practical information about the restaurant Stem
The Stem welcomes you to Contamines Montjoie for lunch and dinner during the seasons. You can choose to sit inside or on the terrace to enjoy the mountain sun.
Opening periods of the restaurant
During the opening periods the restaurant is open every day from Monday to Sunday.
Winter :
The Stem welcomes you from December 12 to March 31 to April 20.
Summer :
The Stem welcomes you from June 12 to September 17 for dinner.
Book a Table
+33 (0)4 50 47 02 72
Book a TableRéserver une table
For the guests of the hotel Le Christiania preferring the half-board you will have the choice between our menu of the day or a Savoyard speciality from the menu ordered the day before.
