Above : La Brasserie Irma
Lunch :
Midget , Cave à Manger , is the perfect place for a light lunch tapas style , and a glass of wine . Run by sommeliers Benjamin and Karin it ’ s friendly , local and delicious . 4 Quai Madame de Warens
Dinner : Whatever you do , don ’ t miss the locals favourite :
La Brasserie Irma , Bocuse Brasserie . Yes that Bocuse . Irma , the mother of legendary French chef Paul Bocuse was born in Annecy and lived here before moving to Lyon . The fabulous restaurant which opened in 2020 , nestles on the edge of Lake Annecy with wonderful views .
It ’ s the locals favourite secret . You can get a takeaway for a feast on the beach opposite , enjoy aperitifs on a pontoon in the lake , relax in the garden or dine inside the bright interior . The food is superb . Avenue du Petit Port
Wine and Dine : Feel like a celeb and take a river taxi across the lake at sunset to eat like a lord at restaurant 1903 .
Aperitifs : There ’ s so much choice but the locals tip is to head to the pretty rue Sainte-Claire .
Coffee : Aux Roseaux du Lac famous for its chocolate-coffee roseaux ( reeds ) sweets . 6 , rue du Lac
Taste of Annecy at home :
A few recipes to whet your appetite