Le Saint Alp — Restaurant in Châlons-en-Champagne

When you are travelling one of the the most essencial things is food - where to eat, where to taste some local dishes, where to find the vibe of the place you are discovering at the momemtn. And it's 100% strike if you could find the symbiosis of spiritual and physical food. This is what I can say about the resaurant and brasserie "Le Saint Alp" which is next to the Saint Alpin church dated 12-16 centures. The one you should really have to visit being in Chalons-en-Champagne. And after you quenched your thirst in spiritual food, go staight forward to Saint Alp restaurant next door to quench your thirst in french food. Here you won't find snobish waiters or strictly scheduled menu of lunch and dinner, which is rather often at french restaurants. You will be a welcome guest whenever you come. What I liked about the place - the food, the waiters, the bartender, the owener of the restaurant. Yes, he is here for you, amiable, ready to talk, ready to advise. Is it a place to come with kids? - Yes! With pets? - Yes! Is it possible to come just for apero? - Yes! Is it about delisious food?- Yes! Is it about to spend your time with frieds? - Yes! Is it a place to celebrate yout birth day? - Yes! In summer time you may sit outdoors, enjoy the warmth of the day and the coldness of your champagne or wine, or maybe beer. Even if it's raining, there are big umbrellas to comfort you outdoors. Or you may sit inside, you choose ground or the first floor. Still the first floor is mostly for big companies, and for families. You may find here a father with the kids, girls companies, two generations of the family, an aged couple, a single customer with his pet. What to eat? Stake, escargot, warm salad, your choice. Believe me there is no chance to stay hungry. Even teenagers who are difficult to please will be happy with their food. I liked escargot so much, that Methi (the owner) presented us 3 dozens of escargot for our late dinner at home. The sweetes thing I ever got from the restaurant! In conclusion, I must admit that there was another restaurant before Saint Alp was found, but I would never have remembered its name. Now I know exactly where I will return for apero, for food, for service, for a friendly environment when I return to Chalons-en-Champagne - this is Le Saint Alp.

P.S. There are very pleasant prices for the very delicious and satisfying food. And do not forget to ask some liquor as a degestive at the end of dinner to help you keep fit. Why refuse...

Erano quasi le 14.00 e non è stato facile trovare un ristorante o un bistrot la cui cucina non chiudesse alle 14.00. Ma qui siamo stati accolti a braccia aperte. Con sorriso e gentilezza. L'attenzione ai piatti e al cliente è tangibile. Il servizio attento, impeccabile e senza lunghe attese. Vista la mia scelta per la portata principale, il cameriere mi ha suggerito di prendere il menù che comprendeva, oltre alla onglet, una birra da 25cc e un café gourmand. La scelta è stata davvero azzeccata. La carne era ottima: tenera e cotta al punto giusto. Anche l'hamburgher era molto buono. Inoltre l'insalata che accompagnava entrambe le portate era delicatamente condita e (anche per me che non amo le verdure) è stato un piacere mangiarla. Le patatine poi... abbondanti e gustosissime. E infine il café gourmand che ho ricevuto era un vero spettacolo: il caffè (ovviamente) un muffin al cioccolato, un bicchierino di crema inglese, crema chantilly è biscottini. L'avrei fotografato, ma... mi ha così tanto rapita... che non ho pensato ad altro che ad assaggiare e finire questo splendido piatto. Consiglio vivamente questo posto e faccio i miei complimenti a chi lavora con passione e (evidentemente) ama il proprio lavoro. BRAVI. UN...

Pour le restaurant et la nourriture en elle-même, ce fût très bon. Le point négatif a alors été au moment de la note. En effet, sur la carte des boissons, une bouteille de vin est notée dans les alentours de 5 euros, la belle affaire. Et cela est noté de même dans toutes les cartes. Cependant, au moment de régler cette fameuse bouteille voit alors son prix être multiplié par 5 (dans les 25 €). Dans notre bon droit, je crois, nous sommes alors allés demander la justification. Le restaurateur nous a alors justifié qu'il y a un erratum écrit sur une feuille blanche en petit sur la porte d'entrée pour informer de l'erreur. Pour couronner le tout, ne voyant que nous étions très déçus et que nous continuions à argumenter, le gérant a déclaré en râlant accepter de ne pas nous faire payer une bouteille et nous traitant (sans nous traiter directement) de clochards à vouloir râler pour récupérer de l'argent. Il a même déclaré "ils n'ont qu'à revenir demain s'ils ont besoin de 5€". Dommage, ça aurait pu être une...