Le Relais du Chateau - Chalais

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 self a restaurant.

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?

So I wrote a review in July 2018 saying it was lovely food but lacked ambience. Well I am delighted to say having eaten there last night that it is a really lovely experience. The ambience is perfect, the service is seamless and the food is creative and delicious. Attention to detail is excellent, I thoroughly recommend it. Helene B.

Wow, just beautiful in every way, wonderful food, a fab cellar and the dining room is lovely. The Château stands at the top of the hill overlooking

Used to be excellent but with change of team has gone badly downhill arrogant Maitre d' who thinks the customer is an irritation who needs to be