Le Pi Maï — Restaurant in Briançon

We visited this restaurant with relatively high hopes having eaten here several years ago. It was a terrible disappointment. We waited over 30 minutes to order, then around an hour more for food (sitting outside in the cold). Eventually we noticed that people had received their food who had arrived after us - no-one seemed particularly interested, but eventually they said that there was 'a problem withe the grill' which seemed unlikely as everyone as had been served food. When it came the food was just OK - given the high prices. We have eaten at many mountain restaurants in the region and it didn't compare well. Only the man running the kitchen was at all apologetic, offering dessert on the house, but this didn't make up for two hours wasted out of our ski day (we had visited Serre Chevalier just for the day.). On top of that, two of us had stomach upsets afterwards, and while I can't be sure this was the cause, we had not eaten out anywhere else...

This is a great small venue, located off a very small side piste, so quite quiet with a nice view. You get to it by going up the Vallons chairlift.||This is a restaurant with table service only and as it only has a small terrace, I’d recommend booking - note that we didn’t have to give a deposit as per another users suggestion (we were 7).||They do two sittings (ours was at 13.45) but the table was ready as soon as we got there on time. The terrace catches the sun perfectly, so it’s a great spot for a lazy lunch.||And it’s needs to be lazy - it’s not the place for a quick pitstop eat. The service was great but is typically french and laid back, especially as its busy.||Food was really good, no one had a bad meal. The dauphinoise potatoes were excellent and the meats are cooked on an open fire indoors so really tasty. Quite a small menu but most people should find something they like, including a couple of...

This is a nice and cosy place with good food, not doubt about it. We were a big group (15 persons) and we understand it can be difficult to accommodate such a group, but there is no need to be rude and argue with the guests that they need to finish the food in due time since a new group is coming later in the afternoon. This is what happened to us and an improvement would be appreciated.|Compliments to the chef because the food was great in all aspects. Big portions of good tasting dishes of high quality. One could feel the pride the chef put in the food, so credit to the chef. Service leaves more to ask for, as well as the prices. But a place worth visiting...