Restaurant La Paix - La Grange : Rte Principale 156, 1983 Evolène

Today's driving course for Olivia took us to Evolène, almost in the bottom of the Herence valley in Wallis, a slightly depressing place in the absence of snow at this time of the year. She had her share of hair-pin curves and driving through the thick cloud cover and since we were approaching the time when no more food is served for lunch, we stopped at La Grange, a family run eatery in the very center of Evolène, serving Wallis specialities, or as they state on their menu, specialities from the Valley. You are well received and served what is popular in this part of the world. The only vegetarian dish on the menu besides salads we could find was macaroni mixed with potatoes and grilled under a cheese cover. I had an entrecôte put on a piece of hot slate which is a safe bet for the cooks, since the guest is responsible to do the cooking to his taste. Since I prefer blue, I need to eat very fast, sometimes complicating my digestion. Their wine list is typical of Wallis, i.e. well garnished with local wines. Recommended!

I came to eat with my father. It's not the first time we've come, since he knew the former boss. We were surprised and disappointed by the Chinese fondue, which was served with a broth that looked like it had already been used and tasted unappealing, and with classic tube sauces (ketchup mayonnaise) instead of homemade sauces. We miss Henry and Marie-Jo Other than that, the view is still incredible, and the waitresses were all friendly. - Popaul

If you like (excessive amounts of melted) cheese, you need to try their edible bowl cheese fondue! It is served inside the bread you dip in it, but luckily you also get a few pieces of bread on the side to get you started. Staff is friendly, and the view from the glass-enclosed patio offers a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.