"Chef Mark Reggiannini's French kitchen in Telluride's 1893 ice house — coq au vin, braised lamb shank and beef bourguignon done without pretense."
About La Marmotte
La Marmotte sits at 150 West San Juan Avenue in downtown Telluride, inside the town's old ice house, a stone building dating to 1893. It anchors part of our Telluride coverage and our French guide as the box-canyon town's long-running French room.
A French couple opened the restaurant, and chef Mark Reggiannini and his wife Mairen bought it after moving from New York; they have run it for more than a decade. It has become a fine-dining destination while keeping a relaxed, mountain-town feel.
The Kitchen
The cooking is classic French built on seasonal ingredients. Coq au vin — red-wine-braised chicken with bacon mashed potatoes and pearl onions — is a signature, alongside beef bourguignon, escargot, braised lamb shank and short ribs, plus an ahi tuna carpaccio with orange-soy vinaigrette.
A prix fixe runs alongside the a la carte, and most mains land in the upper-mid range. The wine list is deep in French bottles, fitting the room.
The Room
The dining room is warm and low-lit inside the historic stone walls, with a small bar area and a quietly attentive front of house. It reads romantic rather than formal.
Outside, heated alpine globes seat small groups for a private mountain dinner. Book ahead in ski season and for the globes, which go quickly.
Not for
Not for diners after a quick casual bite, a big rowdy group or a budget meal — it is an intimate French dining room built for slow, special-occasion dinners.
Frequently Asked
What is La Marmotte known for?
La Marmotte is a classic French restaurant in downtown Telluride, set in the town's 1893 ice house. Chef Mark Reggiannini cooks coq au vin, beef bourguignon, escargot and braised lamb shank, served in a warm, low-lit stone room.
Who is the chef?
Mark Reggiannini, who owns the restaurant with his wife Mairen. They moved from New York and have run La Marmotte for more than a decade.
Where is it?
At 150 West San Juan Avenue in downtown Telluride, Colorado, inside the historic 1893 ice house building.
How much does dinner cost?
Most main courses sit in the upper-mid range, with a prix fixe offered alongside the a la carte. It is a special-occasion restaurant rather than an everyday one.
What are the heated globes?
La Marmotte sets out heated alpine dining globes outdoors that seat small groups for a private mountain dinner. They are popular, so reserve well ahead.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at La Marmotte
Book ahead in ski season and request a heated globe for groups. Find La Marmotte at 150 W San Juan Ave in downtown Telluride.
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Practical Information
Address150 W San Juan Ave, Telluride
NeighbourhoodDowntown Telluride
CuisineClassic French
Building1893 ice house
ChefMark Reggiannini (owner)
SignatureCoq au vin; braised lamb shank
ReservationAdvised, especially in ski season
