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"The setting is superb, the staff are enthusiastic and friendly and the food is value for money. They are experimenting with their menu at the moment, so some dishes hit the mark better than others, but the chef is clearly talented and adapted the menu to my dietary requirements. The place has huge potential and is well worth a visit."
Phone: +33545982358,+33545981208,+33890210128
Address: 15 rue du Chateau, 16210 Chalais, France
City: Chalais
Website: http://lerelaisduchateauchalais.com/
Dishes: 15
Amenities: 25
Categories: 5
Reviews: 179
We were looking forward to the Chateau restaurant reopening and when it first reopened it was good but then they changed the chef, doubled the price and just couldn't offer the service or menu you would expect. Whilst the starters and main courses were good, and they have now addressed the pricing, the limited menu and wine list is just questionable The menu is written on a chalkboard where you can still see the previous menu as they can't be bothered to clean it properly, to me this says it all! Constantly when you ask for something, you are told yes, then they would come back and say we don't have that. . . even though it's on their limited wine or aperitif list . . . They just don't seem...
If your a UK citizen you will immediately recognise the tv show Faulty Towers . Well this restaurant wins hands down when it comes to a farcical excuse for a restaurant in rural France or rural anywhere . Not only did they forget what was ordered but they were unable to provide any changes THEY suggested . After three attempts by the kitchen to supply any of THEIR alternatives dishes excuse was the Chef was being problematic and was finishing his contract after one week) . Unfortunately this establishment is existing on the merits of its previous 2022 owners . If you enjoyed this restaurant prior to its reopening in June 2023 enjoy your memories as it is now not even entitled to call its sel...
The setting is lovely and the service excellent. Everything was beautifully presented and there were lots of extras. So why only 3 stars? Firstly, for the price there should be more than one option for the starter and desert courses. Salad for a starter, albeit fancy, is not very special. A very dark chocolate mousse for desert would not be to everyone's taste not mine anyway. We went previously in May and the menu seemed more or less the same. To attract locals, and with so little choice it really needs to change frequently doesn't the chef get bored?
With only a few days left here in France before returning to Australia we decided to have lunch at le relais du château au Chalais today. It was a beautiful day and we sat outside on the terrace. We were attended to by two outstanding waiters, they explained the menu to us which was formidable. The food was sensational and delicious. Highly recommended.
The setting is superb, the staff are enthusiastic and friendly and the food is value for money. They are experimenting with their menu at the moment, so some dishes hit the mark better than others, but the chef is clearly talented and adapted the menu to my dietary requirements. The place has huge potential and is well worth a visit.
