Your Annecy guidebook
Food scene
Good pizza in a Medieval part in the city (they have several other spots in Annecy), good place for families and groups.
76 locals recommend
Le Sapaudia
12 Fbg Sainte-ClaireGood pizza in a Medieval part in the city (they have several other spots in Annecy), good place for families and groups.
Nice place, loved by locals. Good food and ambiance (for couples and groups of friends).
43 locals recommend
Chez Ingalls
29 Rue VaugelasNice place, loved by locals. Good food and ambiance (for couples and groups of friends).
The excellent cocktail list, nice crowd, and cozy atmosphere. Might be a little be overcrowded Friday and Sunday night.
7 locals recommend
Society Bar
4 Rue VaugelasThe excellent cocktail list, nice crowd, and cozy atmosphere. Might be a little be overcrowded Friday and Sunday night.
Best romantic spot in the area! Small beach restaurant with an incredible view on the other side of the lake. Great food, excellent wine list! Depending on the weather forecast, the place takes reservations three days in advance.
31 locals recommend
Petit Paradis
110 Plage d'AngonBest romantic spot in the area! Small beach restaurant with an incredible view on the other side of the lake. Great food, excellent wine list! Depending on the weather forecast, the place takes reservations three days in advance.
Haven
5 Rue FilaterieNice place in the historic part of the city, a good choice for lunch.
Best cappuccino in town (and they also make very tasty sandwiches, if you want to go for a picnic)
22 locals recommend
Bunna Cafe Annecy
17 Rue Jean-Jacques RousseauBest cappuccino in town (and they also make very tasty sandwiches, if you want to go for a picnic)
One of the finest tables in Annecy (cozna” means cooking in the Savoie dialect). Better to book in advance.
25 locals recommend
COZNA
22 Fbg Sainte-ClaireOne of the finest tables in Annecy (cozna” means cooking in the Savoie dialect). Better to book in advance.
Cozy and lovely coffee shop in the city center, nice stop after a long city walk :)
28 locals recommend
BRUMES – Specialty coffee shop
2 Pass. des BainsCozy and lovely coffee shop in the city center, nice stop after a long city walk :)
Best bread in Annecy - better to go buy it in the morning, as after 11.00 there is nothing left:)) if you like high quality real (not frozen) bread for your sandwiches - this is the best place to find it!
Boulangerie Aristide
Best bread in Annecy - better to go buy it in the morning, as after 11.00 there is nothing left:)) if you like high quality real (not frozen) bread for your sandwiches - this is the best place to find it!
What to do with kids in Annecy
Great place to spend the afternoon with kids 3-10 yo - a park in the middle of the forest with lots of activities. You can go there by bike (25-30 min easy ride from Annecy). There is also a small green beach just nearby, so you can also go for a swim:)
9 locals recommend
Criq’ Parc
6111 Digue à PanadeGreat place to spend the afternoon with kids 3-10 yo - a park in the middle of the forest with lots of activities. You can go there by bike (25-30 min easy ride from Annecy). There is also a small green beach just nearby, so you can also go for a swim:)
The best sand beach of Annecy lake, great for little ones - it has shallow entry, and nice playgrounds next to the water. In summer we would advise to buy your tickets online to avoid the line (you will get a QR-code on your phone - with it you will be able to enter directly).
St Jorioz beach
The best sand beach of Annecy lake, great for little ones - it has shallow entry, and nice playgrounds next to the water. In summer we would advise to buy your tickets online to avoid the line (you will get a QR-code on your phone - with it you will be able to enter directly).
Small but very nice parc with the animals from the region - you can take your picnic with you and have a lunch there.
14 locals recommend
Parc Animalier de la Grande-Jeanne
14 Rte du SemnozSmall but very nice parc with the animals from the region - you can take your picnic with you and have a lunch there.
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Great place to spend the afternoon with kids 3-10 yo
Go to Criq'Parc in St. Jorioz: an open-air playground in the middle of the forest, with giant trampoline and lots of activities (you can go there by bike as well, it is 30 min easy ride from Annecy);