Au Bon Croissant

1, rue de Bois Merrain 28000 Chartres
Telephone: 02 37 21 36 26
I love stopping by in the morning before the cathedral opens for a pain au chocolat (croissant with chocolate in the center) and café au lait. They have a great lunch menu that includes salads, omlettes, and wonderful pastries! Nice room upstairs for visiting or writing in the afternoons. In 2006 we discovered that our wireless internet worked here--a bonus!

Café Des Arts

45-47 rue des Changes  28000 Chartres
A nice place to sit outside in the late Spring, Summer or early Fall. The food is reasonably priced. They have a wonderful selection of desserts that are not too big and not too expensive. (I don't recommend their bathrooms. The women's toilet does not have a seat.)

Esprit Gourmand     02 37 26 97 84   

6 rue du Cheval Blanc 28000 Chartres 
email: espritgourmand28@orange.fr 

Traditional French cuisine. Open Tuesday through Sunday. There is a private room that can be reserved. Dining on the terrace(in season) is very pleasant. The food is delicious and the service very hospitable.

Georges, Le Grand Monarch     02 37 18 15 15    

Georges: Restaurant Gastronomique
22, Place des Épars 28000 Chartres  
www.bw-grand-monarque.com  email: info@bw-grand-monarque.com 

If there is something big you are celebrating, Georges is the place to do it! Great food, expensive prices and excellent service all await you!

Il Téatro, Ristorante Italiano 02 37 36 69 70

18, Boulevard Chasles  28000 Chartres   

Great Italian restaurant not far from the Place des Épars. We enjoyed everything we ordered as well as the bright interior (red walls with large windows). The food is authentic and tasty. The tiramisu was greatly appreciated.

Indian Nirvana 02 37 28 26 14

29, rue de la Porte Maurad  28000 Chartres
www.indian-nirvana.com  
Open everyday from 11h à 14h30 et de 18h30 à 23h45

The spacious feel and friendly service make this an enjoyable place to eat. The food is tasty and the servings are ample.

L'Annexe   02 37 36 87 71  Fax 09 57 37 02 19

31 rue du Soliel D'or  28000 Chartres
contact@lannexe-chartres.fr
Monday-Saturday 11h00-23h00; Brunch on Sunday 11h00-16h00

Versatile menu. Immense and tasty salads, pastas and more traditional french dishes like Boeuf Bourginon. They have a large desert selection. Seating outside has a nice view of the cathedral towers.

La Cave Au Formages 02 37 30 18 64

24, rue Petite Moraud 28000 Chartres
Closed Monday, Tuesday for lunch

We really enjoy the 20 Euro menu fondue or raclette dinner (not available on Saturday nights).  Generous portions and a delicious chocolate "fondant" desert!

They can accommodate groups of up to 25 in the "cave" downstairs. The service is wonderful and the food is memorable. Reservations are necessary during the weekend.

La Mie Câline 02 37 21 52 10

36, rue du Bois Merrain 28000 Chartres

Great place to pick up a sandwich and dessert for a picnic.They have various "formules" for different prices that include sandwichs, desserts, and drinks. They also have slices of pizza, quiches and Croque-Monsieur.

La Veille Maison     02 37 34 10 67 or 02 37 91 12 41

5, rue au Lait, 28000 Chartres

A wonderful place for a nice, relaxing, expensive dinner. They have a variety of menus from around 30 euros to 55 euros.Tasty food, good service. They also have wonderful wine selections. Table number 3, a small round table that seats two people, is our favorite; it's right beside a window. If it is already reserved and you are just two, ask for one of the tables that are next to the wall. They will give you a bit more privacy. Reservations are a must, especially on the weekends. Closed Sunday and Monday nights.

Le Café Serpente     02 37 21 66 81

2, Cloitre Notre-Dame  28000 Chartres 
serpente@orange.fr
                              
Fabulous salads, excellent deserts. French onion soup, smoked salmon, and chocolate mousse are my favorites. Great place to relax with a cup of espresso or tea. Directly across from the cathedral on the south side. New management since 2007.

Le Madrigal at Le Grand Monarch     02 37 18 15 15    

Bar/Salon de Thé
22, Place des Épars 28000 Chartres
www.bw-grand-monarque.com  email: info@bw-grand-monarque.com   

The bar/salon de thé is very comfortable. We always look to see if the table by the windows is open. You can sometimes (but not always)connect to the internet via wifi.

Le Mughal     02 37 21 55 94

34, rue de la Clouterie 28000 Chartres                                 
Pakistani & Indian Food
Open every day from noon to 2:00 pm and 7:00pm until 10:00pm.
Reservations recommended on Saturday p.m.

Great place to relax at have a Pakistani meal! The prices are very reasonable. Excellent food, good service. Air conditioned. It is possible to order take out.  A reservation is needed on Saturday night. No alcohol is served in this restaurant.

Les Caves du Parvis     02 37 21 12 12

13, place de la Cathédrale, 28000 Chartres                                 
www.leparvisdelacathédrale.fr, http://www.le-parvis-chartres.fr
contact@leparvisdelacathédrale.fr
Open from 11h00-1h00 Sunday-Thursday; 11h00-2h00 Friday and Saturday.

A wonderful series of descending rooms ("caves") where you can eat or drink. The meals here are nourishing, tasty, nicely presented, and reasonably priced. It's a favorite spot for tea or hot chocolate and conversation. In nice weather, their "terrace" which has a great view ofthe north side of the cathedral, is much less crowded than the Serpente.

Le Pichet     02 37 21 08 35

19, rue de Cheval Blanc  28000 Chartres                              
restaurant.pichet@voila.fr
www.le-pichet.com

Hearty french meals. Just a short walk from the cathedral. Good french food. We like the low-key yet warm atmosphere. The owners are very hospitable. Monsieur Jouffrieau dresses up on Sundays as Henri IV to promote their daily special, Le Pol au Pot (chicken with vegetables and broth--delicious!). There are tables outside for tea (wifi available).
Rooms for rent are available above the restaurant. Owned by Marie-Sylvie and Xavier Jouffrieau.

Les Rois Mages: Brûlerie de Café 02 37 36 30 52

6, rue des Changes 28000 Chartres
pinbouenjp@gmail.com (Jean-Phillippe Pinbouën)

A wonderful place for a relaxed cup of tea or coffee. Not too far from the cathedral. Cozy atmosphere with an extraordinary choice of teas.

Punjab  02 37 21 31 36 (Pakistani/Indian)

13 rue Ste. Même  28000 Chartres
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays.

Opened in 2009, this restaurant offers delicious Pakistani and Indian food. It is close to the cathedral and the food is reasonably priced. No alcohol is served. Be sure to call ahead or stop by for a reservation on weekend nights.

They offer a take-out menu as well.

Sakoura du Paradis: Restaurant Japonais  02 37 88 37 88

11, Place Porte St. Michel 28000 Chartres

Good sushi and other Japanese specialties right next to the Cinema. Dine in or take out (for 10% off). Good when you want a fairly quick meal (but you can stay as long as you want).