L'escale Gourmande sur Chalus

Full of character this Hotel/Restaurant offers a buffet starter and dessert with a large selection of main courses and charming staff - so friendly! Price is very reasonable at €17.50 for three courses (weekdays). Food is good honest home cooking and served with a smile. Love it!

I'm only reviewing the restaurant itself. Objectively, I find the 1-star ratings very harsh. I think many people forget that this is primarily a roadside diner, with the simplicity that characterizes these establishments. I went on a Tuesday at lunchtime, the day of the all-you-can-eat buffet. Overall, the dishes are quite decent, and the stews are interesting. All this for a very reasonable price for an all-you-can-eat option. So yes, the decor is definitely outdated, but the hygiene is still acceptable, and the selection is sufficient. One small drawback, however: there's no children's menu. Even with an all-you-can-eat buffet, this is an oversight that should be addressed. Otherwise...you get what you pay for.

Excellent for a very affordable price. A very interesting stopover. Not to mention the owner, a kind and unique man.

I'm reviewing yesterday's lunch. Very friendly staff and owner. Good selection at the buffet. I had a cottage pie, which was delicious.

Called in for lunch and a warm welcome too, the food was very good, a hot and cold all you can eat buffet.

Great welcome, great buffet meals, everyone eats what they like and what they are hungry for.