La Minauderie

This irresistibly endearing eatery in the working-class district of Vaise is appointed in a trendy bistro vibe. The bouncy, youthful team rustles up food that slaloms between mussels in a curry dressing with sweet potato powder and a more patriotic Gallic repertory (beef tartare, foie gras). The menus and carte are regularly renewed. Excellent value for money and pleasure, including in the evenings, hence the loyal crowd of regulars.

Nestled in a discreet cul-de-sac, Racine creatively explores local ingredients, without excluding a few more exotic touches. This large, modern bistro serves seasonal cuisine at affordable prices. Meticulous work can be seen in the pineapple tartare with satay ice cream, black pollack confit with coconut milk, or Holstein sirloin with celeriac mousseline. This down-to-earth, friendly and contemporary place is ideal for an accessible, well-executed meal.

This brasserie in the heart of the village sits just outside the indoor market, serving delicious traditional dishes that scrupulously respect the fundamentals of French cuisine. Made with seasonal produce, the set menu – available at both lunch and dinner – changes every week. The blackboard features mouth-watering dishes: pork and poultry terrine with pink peppercorns; pollock steak with potatoes dressed with parsley and a Parmesan sauce; a custard tart with Madagascar vanilla that won first prize for the "best flan pâtissier in France".

Pierre-Michaël Martin, otherwise known as "Pimousse", has set up shop on Quai Saint-Vincent, overlooking Vieux Lyon and the River Saône. The light-filled dining room is reminiscent of a country villa, with its old wooden tables, classic bistro chairs, dried grasses and wooden bar. He greets regulars with a smile, occasionally even pitching in with the service. He wins diners over with his meticulously crafted dishes and surprise menus, based on impeccably fresh top-notch produce. Think John Dory fillet, peas and asparagus with pickled berries and a creamy smoked pike roe sauce. In fine weather