Au Plat du Jour - Reims

Ce restaurant est proche des caves de Taittinger et donc nous y avons déjeuné avant la visite. L'intérieur est un peu vieillot mais ça fait son charme. La carte propose des plats variés. Les prix un peu élevés mais justifiés par la qualité des produits.

We arrived bang on 12 pm for lunch. We were 5, visiting from England and had booked in advance. The couple don't speak much English. The lights were turned on as we arrived. The welcome, warm. The place is rustic old charm with an emphasis on racing car pictures on the wall. Chef looks well fed. Just as well as I never trust a thin chef. The menu is a blackboard brought to the table, reflecting a changing menu. A good sign we thought and a nice touch. The menu is never too comprehensive and reflects what is in season and available at market. The menu today was based on Beef, chicken brochettes, fish and veal. My wife and I had the Beef rib (which was enough for 3 people really), our 7 year old had chicken brochettes, and our mothers had the Veal which was served with grilled cheese on it. Accompaniments were potato salad and grilled vegetable tagine, all good. The meat was succulent and excellent. The service was good although when busy they could do with help, perhaps. There were plenty of local office workers in for lunch too. Water and wine was not regularly poured but that is in keeping with the atmosphere and price. We didn't have starters and dessert. The wine was very good, a Saint-Emillion, rouge at around 30 Euros per bottle. We rounded off with coffees and our daughter had a great chocolate ice cream which seemed rich and home made. Coffee was excellent. A Main Course is around 20-30 euros a person but they do a fixed price menu at around 22 euros.If you are looking for a typically french restaurant with old style rustic food, this will fit the bill nicely. Well recommended. Why doesn't it get 5 stars? Hard to put your finger on it. It is undoubtedly very very good but not a special occasion place.

Bien manger c'est bien quand même , même si le tarif est un peu élevé, faut bien payer les charges , donc forcément et la qualité est la dommage pas grand monde ce soir la . Mais à refaire

A homey and cozy bistro decorated with many pictures of liqueur, spirit and car racing. Food was traditional and hearty. Great place for chit chat with friends.

Small restaurant with 1970's country style decor. Dishes are French classic, most home made. The menu of the day ("plat du jour") list all the dishes served on the day. Mostly frequented by locals.