La Chope
Tours center, Tours
Restaurant in Tours, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Chope is a sensible Tours choice when ease matters more than a defined culinary brief. It is better framed as a convenient lunch or casual dinner on Avenue de Grammont than as a special-occasion destination; cross-shop Casse-Cailloux for modern cuisine or Moom Thaï and Kabuli when a specific cuisine is the priority.
About La Chope
For Tours diners considering La Chope, the key details are practical: the venue is in Tours, opens for lunch and dinner daily, and lists a smart-casual dress code. Put it on the list when the hours fit your plans; choose Casse-Cailloux instead if you are comparing it with another named option.
Best read through the basics
The useful way to read this venue is as a practical Tours option. Use it when the location in Tours and the opening hours fit the day, rather than for a specific style of meal.
La Chope opens from 12–2 PM daily, with evening hours from 7:15–10:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:15–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 7:15–10 PM Sunday. If you want to compare before committing, consider Au Martin Bleu or Ristorante Enoteca Italiana as other named options.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose La Chope if the priority is a Tours restaurant with daily lunch and dinner hours and a smart-casual dress code. Food-focused travelers may want to compare more specific options before deciding. With Casse-Cailloux available as another named comparison, that may be worth checking if you want a different option before deciding.
For groups with mixed preferences, the main advantage is schedule flexibility across the week. For a more specific comparison, Moom Thaï and Kabuli are also named alternatives to consider. The verdict: use La Chope as an easy-to-plan Tours meal when the hours work.
Planning details
- Location
- 25 Bis Av. de Grammont, 37000 Tours, France
- Website
- la-chope.fr
- Phone
- +33247201515
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Chope reads like a classic Tours bistro: unpretentious, rooted in regional traditions and populated by locals rather than guidebook-driven tourists. The room leans on the Loire Valley’s agricultural bounty rather than culinary theater — a working relationship with producers that produces straightforward, ingredient-led cooking. That grounded approach makes the restaurant feel historic and cozy without affectation; elegance comes from letting good product and steady technique speak for themselves rather than from flashy presentation. Expect a comfortable, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that prioritizes honest food over trend-driven narratives.
Best For
La Chope suits family meals, business dinners and quiet special occasions where the draw is provenance and reliable regional cooking. Located on Avenue de Grammont and oriented toward locals, it’s a place for relaxed gatherings that center on seasonal Loire Valley produce and river fish. The bistro format works for midday market-driven lunches and fuller evening dinners, making it a practical choice for visitors who want an authentic provincial meal and for residents who return for the same dependable flavors.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Loire Valley specialties on the menu: the fish soup, oysters and the regional Beuchelle Tourangelle are signature preparations that reflect local ingredients and technique. The short inventory of staples such as filet américain and rillettes points to a kitchen in close dialogue with nearby markets, so ask about what’s in season — white asparagus in spring and river fish when available. If you want a snapshot of the bistro’s approach, order a few classic plates to share and let the market rhythm dictate the best choices.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy Parisian brasserie with deep red velvet banquettes, ornate mirrors, tulip lamps, zinc bar, and white tablecloths evoking the Belle Epoque era.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- filet américain
- fish soup
- oysters
- Beuchelle Tourangelle
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 25 Bis Av. de Grammont, 37000 Tours, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Au Martin Bleu, Notable alternative
- Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, Notable alternative
- Casse-Cailloux, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Moom Thaï, Notable alternative
- Kabuli, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How La Chope compares in Tours
La Chope is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this Tours set. It works when location and scheduling matter more than a clearly signposted cuisine. Casse-Cailloux is the better pick for diners who want a modern-cuisine meal with a clearer point of view, especially since it is the only peer here with a stated €€ price signal.
Against Au Martin Bleu and Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, La Chope reads as the practical option rather than the more expressive one. Choose Au Martin Bleu when the brief is a more considered local meal, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana when Italian is the clear craving, and La Chope when the priority is an uncomplicated booking in Tours.
Moom Thaï and Kabuli are better cross-shops for groups who want the cuisine decision made upfront. La Chope is more flexible, but less specific; that makes it useful for an easy lunch or casual dinner, while the others are stronger when the table wants a defined flavor direction.
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Compare La Chope
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Chope | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Au Martin Bleu | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Ristorante Enoteca Italiana | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Casse-Cailloux | Tours | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Moom Thaï | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Kabuli | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to La Chope?
La Chope lists a smart-casual dress code. Smart-casual clothing is the recommended guidance.
What are alternatives to La Chope?
Other named options to compare include Au Martin Bleu, Casse-Cailloux, Ristorante Enoteca Italiana, Moom Thaï, and Kabuli. La Chope is the pick when its Tours location, daily lunch and dinner hours, and smart-casual dress code fit your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Chope?
Both lunch and dinner are options. La Chope opens for lunch from 12–2 PM daily and dinner from 7:15–10:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:15–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 7:15–10 PM Sunday.
