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What should I order at Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres?
What to order
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Ravioli
Recommended multiple times as one of the standout dishes, with reviewers saying the ravioli were among the best they had ever had and noting the truffle and mushroom version as especially great and filling.
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Cheese And Charcuterie Board
Mentioned several times as excellent, great value, and enormous, making it one of the most consistently praised items in the reviews.
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Charcuterie And Cheese Platter
Highly praised for its generous size and quality, with reviewers specifically calling it great and enormous.
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Mixed Charcuterie And Cheese Plate
Recommended for being huge and very satisfying, with reviewers highlighting it as a memorable and good-value shared plate.
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Sardines And Toasted Bread
Called great by a reviewer who especially liked the Portuguese sardines served straight from the tin, making it a notable specific dish mention.
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Flambéed Veal Kidneys
Mentioned positively as part of a delicious meal, showing the kitchen can handle more adventurous dishes well.
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Beef Carpaccio
Included in a highly praised meal and specifically mentioned as a satisfying choice alongside the veal kidneys.
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Paleron Braise
Cited as one of the great dishes in the reviews, suggesting the braised beef preparation was well received.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 1 AM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 1 AM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 1 AM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 1 AM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 2 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 2 AM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 1 AM |
About Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres
Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres is a French brasserie, bar, and cafe in Chartres, France. Reviewers consistently praise the smiling staff, friendly service, and the terrace or outdoor seating near a sunny square by the cathedral. The food is described as good to excellent, with dishes like ravioli, charcuterie and cheese platters, and local French plates often mentioned. It also has a bar onsite and serves beer and alcohol.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
Amenities
- Bar onsite
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked
What is Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres known for?
It is especially known for its terrace dining, friendly service, and generous charcuterie and cheese platters. Reviewers also highlight ravioli, local French dishes, and cocktails as reasons people return.
What dishes are most recommended at Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the ravioli, including ravioli with truffle and mushrooms, along with the cheese and charcuterie board and mixed charcuterie-and-cheese plate. Other specific dishes praised include paleron braise, sardines on toasted bread, beef carpaccio, and flambéed veal kidneys.
What is the atmosphere like at Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres?
The vibe is described as happy, lively, and comfortable, with music, drinks, and both indoor and outdoor seating. It seems to suit couples, groups, and anyone wanting a relaxed brasserie meal or drinks in a central Chartres setting near the cathedral.
Is Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres good value?
Yes, several reviews call it good value or decent-priced, even though one reviewer notes the food can be rather expensive. Portions are described as large or filling, so the price seems easier to justify for the amount of food and the quality of the service.
When is the best time to visit Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres?
It appears to have long service hours, with one review noting lunch service at 2 pm and other guests arriving even later, which is unusual in France. The terrace is a major draw, so sunny days and evenings are likely the best times to enjoy it.
Is parking available at Café du Général - Brasserie Restaurant Chartres?
Yes. Paid street parking is available.
