Owner/operators John and Venessa Pottie derived much of their inspiration for the décor and menu from medieval European history and art. The menu's diversity reflects the expansiveness of Charlemagne's Frankish Empire, while the décor of the restaurant features the largest privately-held collection of French silk tapestries - original works of art created using the handloom punch-card weave technology invented in the early 1800's by Joseph Maria Jacquard of Lyon, France.

Charlemagne's is currently open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday nights for dinner, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Private parties and special functions are available at the restaurant other times during the week. For information about Charlemagne's wine club, specialty party nights, or art club activities, call (816) 640-2608.