Cafe Chala - Bayonne

We wanted only a small dinner and this met the need. Fish soup good but rather plain, chipirons (small octopus) had a nice strong flavour but not haute cuisine.

The dining room is simply furnished decorated with some examples of the work of local painters. The menu is short and consists of typical local dishes. Service by the patron himself is fast and friendly. The food is very well cooked and the prices give excellent value for money. Very much to be recommended!

We always walk around before we choose a restaurant, even if we have read reviews... as we looked into this restaurant we were immediately aware of the good times, smiles, conversation and very interesting menu that we viewed.. a casual restaurant with delicious and tasty food with very friendly service... we would gladly recommend this restaurant for lunch as that was our meal there...

Calm and relaxing. Waiters are kind, it's cosy and friendly. Very nicely designed and the food is delicious. We've had a great night out as a family in Bayonne!!!

The setting of this restaurant in downtown Bayonne is quite pleasant and when we tried to come for lunch one Saturday it was packed and we were turned away. We returned for dinner one dark and rainy February evening to find the place empty and able to accommodate us. Almost too bad as we found the food average at most. The Salade compose was uninspired and the ingrediants suffering. The meat of the confit canard was dry with flabby skin, and the french fries just okay. The fish soup was well, fishy. Only the jambon was good. The service was alright. Maybe it was a bad night but I wouldn't try again with the plethora of good restaurants in the area.