La Marmotte — Restaurant in Telluride

Our recent dinner experience at this restaurant was extremely underwhelming, especially given the exorbitant prices. Despite the establishment’s attempt to present itself as a fine dining venue, the quality of the food and service left much to be desired.

The bone marrow was a glaring issue—completely undercooked, with visible blood that clearly indicated improper preparation. When we raised this with the server, it wasn’t removed from the bill until we specifically requested it, which added to our frustration. Appetizers were decent at best; the steak tartare lacked seasoning and could have benefited from more mustard to bring out its flavor. The duck confit was overpowered by an excess of beans, which overshadowed the dish’s main element.

Service was another major letdown. Our waitress was dismissive and rude, which only highlighted the disorganization that permeated the entire experience. While it’s possible that we visited during a busy time (right after New Year’s), the chaotic atmosphere and lack of attention to detail are unacceptable for a restaurant charging such high prices. For this price point, service should be flawless and the staff much more attentive to guests’ concerns.

The saddest part of the evening was how oblivious the staff seemed to the issues—there was no acknowledgment of how subpar the entire experience felt. This restaurant may aim for sophistication, but it falls short in both food and service. We sincerely hope the other French restaurant in town offers a better...

We celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary here and it exceeded our expectations! We’d eaten here two years ago for our anniversary and came back because it was such an awesome experience. Monica, our waitress, was fabulous. She was attentive, thoughtful and offered 5-star service. She truly made us feel special.

The food, oh my goodness, the food! We started with the escargot. It was cooked to perfection, buttery and garlicy. The rustic bread was excellent for sopping up the butter. Next was the French onion soup. The onions were caramelized and sweet, the broth tasted homemade and as if it had been simmering all day. Delicious. My husband had the mushroom gnocchi and I had the lobster pasta. Both were rich, made with high-end ingredients and cooked with an expert hand. They were generous with the black truffles and lobster in our respective dishes. Finally, was dessert. We had the peach cobbler, which was served warm, à la mode. The kitchen even took the time to put a candle and write out “10” in chocolate sauce. It was such a nice touch.

Every single thing about our experience was five-star. Every encounter we had with the wait service was lovely, the food outstanding, and the atmosphere intimate. I cannot recommend this...

I took 10 of my friends to this restaurant on January 2. I have been to this restaurant before. I have been a resident of Telluride for 26 years. We ordered oysters as an appetizer and only four people ate the oysters. Out of the four people who ate the oysters - we all got oyster poisoning. Two of us ended up in the emergency room, and the other two of us were sick for two days straight not being able to keep anything down. When I went to go talk to the manager about it, he told me that he would research into it and that was it. He would not help me further and told me to leave the restaurant - he walked me to the door. We spent over $2000 at night that dinner And this was the hospitality we received back from management. On top of all of this, I left a bag that was given to me as a birthday gift worth $300 and I called the same night to make sure they kept the bag. But since I was in the emergency room, I was unable to get it the next day. Someone took it After the fact I called management to save the bag for me. I would not recommend going to this restaurant, especially with their seafood and level of service. If you want overprice trash French food and If you want to vomit and purge...