Eating out in Saint Lary Soulan

St Lary has more than 30 places to eat, mostly divided between the original village and the altitude station at 1700, with a few others at Saint Lary 1900. Pizzerias and creperies are plentiful with five pizzerias and several creperies in the village, two of each at 1700 and a creperie at 1900. Most of the other establishments serve regional or mountain cuisine, however the Latino Café in the village serves Tex-Mex. The Pergola hotel's 'Tables Gourmandes' restaurant is one of the most highly regarded in the resort. At the Mercure Hotel's restaurants regional cuisine and health food menus are on offer. Look out for the local dish, La Garbure. This is made by salting a fresh knuckle of ham in a large saucepan of cold water 48 hours in advance. Then it is brought to the boil, the broth skimmed off, carrots, potatoes, herbs and garlic added before a further hour of cooking and a final addition - beans. Another local item is a gateau ' La Broche.' This is a large cake made with copious eggs, traditionally over an open fire, so look out for one when you visit!