From the owner: Spécialiste régional Les tables rondes recouvertes de nappes épaisses et les chaises de bois…read moreinstallées dans une petite salle peinte de blanc souligné de jaune, ainsi que le décor naïf et simple inspire le respect et le calme. Chez Joseph, la gastronomie est avant tout une affaire de papilles et pas d'effets de style. Les mets régionaux comme le Mont d'Or en saison ou l'Edel de Cléron sont mis en avant et bénéficient de l'expérience unique d'un maître sans complexe.

Le Chatel is a charming restaurant in Montbeliard featuring local dishes of the French countryside…read more Since it was spring during my visit, I ordered the seasonal white asparagus, which was paired with a creamy sauce grelette, slices of bresaola (air-dried beef sausage), and mesclun. While the sauce was rather bland, the bresaola added just the right smokiness to compliment the asparagus. For my main dish, I had the local fillet of trout from Delle, paired with a butter-based lemon and chive sauce, black rice, and roasted seasonal vegetables including radish, pepper, asparagus, and a cherry tomato. For another local specialty, I also tried the local Montbeliard sausage paired with homemade mustard. Overall, while the outdoor seating area had a pleasant atmosphere, the food was underseasoned and the service was extremely slow and inattentive.