La Braise - Angoulême

Ordered skewered beef med and it camechared outside and absolutely raw on the inside. Service was inattentive. No one ever checked back to see how everything was. Had to track down the server for the check.

Had a dinner there with friends, the food was good and the portions were huge. Atmosphere was fine but the service was very slow and although we were not in any real hurry, it become quite a pain having to chase up the staff.

Thought would give this place another chance after disastrous service last year. Been here four times now, food is excellent BUT service definitely leans preferably towards the locals. We watched four tables of local French people arrive anything up to over an hour after us get their food 1/2hr before us?! I wouldn't mind so much but my French is not that bad so resent having to ask the waiters/waitresses numerous times where is our food only to eventually be told 'désole' another 5 minutes after literally a 2 hour wait whilst watching other tables of French order, eat and leave before we've had anything. Last year we had the same problem. Last year they even added stuff we never had to the bill to make matters worse. The food is excellent so was really hoping last year was a one off, turns out not the case. Did not see a single table of locals have to wait longer than 20 mins. They need to realise even foreigners can be returning custom. Shame as really enjoyed the food......eventually!!!

Excellent food, especially the steak and chips! Huge portions, make sure you go there hungry! Yummy desserts

We picked this place by chance and tried the plat du jour which were brochettes / skewers freshly cooked and came with a generous serving of salad and frites. The service was pleasant and the food correct. I probably wouldn't come here for lunch but certainly a good establishment for lunch for a reasonable price. Give it a go.