Le Vieux Four sits in the middle of the St. Jovite area of Mr. Tremblant, about 7 miles from the mountain. In this area, you can shop in small, attractive boutiques or practical super stores; have a quick bite to eat; or enjoy a gourmet dining experience in one of the many fine restaurants.
We were attracted to Le Vieux Four because of the pine trees beautifully decorated with hundreds of tiny white lights. As we neared the restaurant, we saw that they had French doors opening onto a patio for summer nights - and noticed that their specialty was wood-burning oven pizza. We're going in!!
We were led to a table for two by the French doors. The wood-burning oven is at the rear of the restaurant near the cocktail lounge. This area is reserved for smokers. The decor is rather modern, although the restaurant is attached to older buildings, some nicer than others. The renovation with the patio and French doors gave it a clean, neat "city" feel. The tables have placemats, not tablecloths, but the atmosphere is more resort casual than diner-like.
Once we looked over the menu, we decided to indulge in a three-course prix-fixe meal instead of pizza, but it did look appetizing with its thin, crisp wood-burned crust with choices of toppings. Maybe for lunch next time or to share as an appetizer, but the menu was too enticing to settle for pizza.
It's mostly Italian interspersed with French and continental dishes. Each entrée on the long Table d'hote menu has a separate price, ranging from C$19 to C$27, unlike the menus I'm used to in the US that offer a choice of three entrées for one price.
Appetizers include salads, soups, escargot, or pâtés. We enjoyed New York sirloin and veal stuffed with prosciutto and Mozzarella with pink cream sauce over linguine. For dessert, we chose the apple tart and crème brulee. Opt for the crème brulee. The meal cost C$45, plus wine, a good value.
It’s best to get there between 7 and 8:30pm. By 9pm, you'll have your own private dining room. Le Vieux Four is a return to casual, comfortable dining in the lovely resort area. Save a night for this one.