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Restaurant Marcon

★★★ Michelin€€€€Creative

The Marcons are a family team: Régis Marcon senior, self-proclaimed Auvergnat-Italian, exceptional cook, entrepreneur and culinary authority, works with his sons, Jacques, who has confidently moved to the forefront, and Paul, Bocuse d’Or 2025. Here, one thing is clear: the market and the seasons dictate the menu. There is something for everyone: meat from the plateau, Le Puy green lentils, asparagus, broad beans, snails and, above all, mushrooms – the family speciality, which they pick in autumn. This is food with strong roots – whole roasted Vocance squab paired with stewed green peas and stu

Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles

★★★ Michelin€€€€Creative

In this nature-inspired interior designed by architect Patrick Bouchain, the glass-paned dining areas are arranged around an imposing century-old oak tree. In this setting, César carries on the family tradition with aplomb, with cuisine that bears the Troisgros hallmark more indelibly than ever. The dishes are original, punctuated with flashes of vegetable-based ingenuity and subtle hints of acidity and bitterness. Beautifully elevated ingredients; refined and adventurous dishes; a permaculture kitchen garden and lake – an exceptional restaurant in a setting that will take your breath away.

La Pyramide - Maison Henriroux

★★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Originally a modest inn opened in 1822, this Vienne institution was made famous by the emblematic couple of Mado and Fernand Point in the early 20C. It was taken over by Patrick Henriroux in 1989 and has since continued to evolve on his watch: a designer decor in the dining area, the addition of a second restaurant (PH3), a charming hotel and a cocktail bar… As for the food, classical dishes are given a highly precise and pared-back contemporary twist: artichokes and European lobster, the Camus and baby varieties stuffed with meat from the claws, the tail with its coral ; milk-fed lamb with Pr

Mère Brazier

★★ Michelin€€€€regional

Eugénie Brazier (1895-1977), an exceptional chef who inspired an entire branch of French cuisine, obtained three stars in two different establishments. It is in her Lyon restaurant, on rue Royale, that Mathieu Viannay gives his take on the Brazier "legend". In a magnificent hybrid decor, 1930s stained glass windows and mouldings are blended with Saarinen Tulip chairs (a bold design move!) and the chef pays a vibrant tribute to the iconic dishes once served on the premises (Bresse chicken with truffles, crispy pike bread, a stunning Grand Marnier soufflé), infusing them with his talent and nove

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00,19:30-21:30

Takao Takano

★★ Michelin€€€€french

One cannot help but be impressed by the trajectory of Takao Takano's career. Originally from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, he quickly dropped his law studies to devote himself body and soul to his real passion: cooking. Since 2013, he has been plying his trade in this elegant, pared-back restaurant located in the 6th district of Lyon. It has been a hit with diners since day one thanks to original, deftly crafted dishes, which delight and surprise at the same time. They certainly fulfil the chef’s pledge to himself: "Keep it simple – keep it good". Let's linger for a moment over the quickly sear

🕐 Mo 09:00-21:30, Tu-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Le Neuvième Art

★★ Michelin€€€€french, fine_dining

It was in the kitchens of Paul Bocuse and Régis Marcon, among others, that Christophe Roure learned the ropes. He holds three professional qualifications (in cookery, charcuterie and pastry-making, no less!) and was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2007. Based in Lyon since 2014, he showcases his qualities as a chef day in, day out: subtle inventiveness, precision in his marriages of flavours, and of course an impeccable choice of ingredients. For example, his shellfish and miller mushroom ragoût is a marvel of balance and finesse, in which the lemongrass-scented hollandaise sauce teases ou

Paul Bocuse

★★ Michelin€€€€french

Paul Bocuse’s legend is as vibrant as ever. The “cook of the century”, as gifted in the kitchen as in business and an example for so many of today’s international stars of gastronomy, was no doubt the first modern chef. Faithful to this spirit, the high-flying kitchen brigade (two chefs and a maitre d’, all MOFs, and a world champion of iced desserts) endeavours to uphold this legacy, whilst anchoring the establishment firmly in the present. The master’s recipes have thus been lovingly and painstakingly reworked with a focus on seasonal creations in an updated menu. The performance staged in t

La Source

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Originally from Cuzieu, a mere 2km away, Antoine Bergeron is very much a local boy. Ambitious and passionate about his work, he takes you on a surprise fine dining journey that subtly, creatively and joyfully showcases ingredients from hand-picked suppliers. Comfortably seated in the bright, contemporary dining room, you will enjoy a culinary tour of the region and the local markets. For example, Drôme zander with sorrel, tarragon and vanilla-laced fish stock; fillet of Aubrac beef, red cabbage in walnut oil and anise hyssop sabayon. Food that nurtures the soul, with special mention for the sa

Château Blanchard

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Surrounded by parkland, this handsome 1920s property was inspired by the Italian Renaissance, hence the frieze under the eaves depicting mythological scenes, marble and mosaics. The elegant colonnaded dining room, meanwhile, is more contemporary in spirit with embedded lighting, comfy armchairs and refined tableware. Two brothers manage this family business: chef Sylvain Roux, whose heartwarming dishes showcase top-drawer ingredients: crab, ponzu gelée and sea urchin cream, and enthusiastic sommelier Frédéric Roux. The latter can be relied upon for insightful wine tips that never fail to deliv

La Table de Philippe Girardon

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

The fourth generation is at the helm of this family business, established in a splendid 18C edifice surrounded by grounds, which was once the holiday home of the bishops of Lyon. The inventive food is the consummate work of a chef who has had a Michelin star since 1993 and who became a MOF in 1997. Top quality regional produce, surgically precise craftsmanship in a classical vein and the occasional more modern technique depict the culinary ethos. This welcoming scene provides the backdrop to dishes such as a soup of frog’s legs with mushrooms and wild garlic, Grenoble-style arctic char, slowly

L'Étape Dorée

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

This sun-lit restaurant near Lyon is set in peaceful grounds. The venue’s owners, front-of-house manager, Constant Delouis, and his partner, Japanese sommelier Hiroki Hashino, have enlisted the talented services of chef Yo Miyazaki. The latter’s delicate culinary score is elegant, flavoursome and sprinkled with creative details and nods to tradition. Discreet references to the Land of the Rising Sun can also be detected in some dishes, illustrated by an Isère trout marinated in white miso with a beurre blanc-style jus and braised endive. Warm and welcoming.

Saisons

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

This 19C château, which houses the Institut Lyfe (the international hotel management school formerly known as the Institut Paul Bocuse), serves the first-class cuisine of Florian Pansin, who is supported by a large team both in the kitchen and front of house. You will appreciate the finesse, precise presentation and well-balanced flavours: scallops with walnut, beurre monté with Rancio wine; beef tenderloin with Kampot pepper flambéed in rum, pommes soufflés... The cuissons are spot on, and there are flashes of creativity. Put simply, tasty seasonal cuisine at its best!

Prairial

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

Chef Gaëtan Gentil's new restaurant in the Confluence neighbourhood is housed in a building that is eco-responsible from floor to ceiling, and that includes the French oak tables. From the open kitchen in the middle of the space, he creates his seasonal cuisine that highlights the produce of the Rhône Valley terroir, using herbs and wild plants to great effect. This creative, instinctive yet carefully thought-out cooking is based on the elevation of ingredients, which are subject to numerous variations and enhanced by sauces packed with flavour. All his chosen suppliers share the same commitme

Rustique

★ Michelin€€€€french

A wind of audacity has swept through Maxime Laurenson’s restaurant. Precise, legible dishes reveal each ingredient simply, with a firm focus on vegetables and a steadfast commitment to locally sourced produce. The single set menu (no choice) features a dozen or so courses, each of which stars the best of a region that spans Auvergne to the Alps. The interior is clearly inspired by nature (stone, wood, colour, plants) and the vibe is friendly. A down-to-earth establishment that is a favourite with Lyon’s foodies.

🕐 Mo-Fr 19:30-22:00

Têtedoie

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

In the wake of his mentor Paul Bocuse, Christian Têtedoie has built a small gourmet empire. Perched on Fourvière hill overlooking the city, the Têtedoie is a gourmet showcase. A champion of Gallic culinary traditions, this fan of contemporary art is committed to finetuning and even modernising this heritage. Bites of snails, foie gras and pistachio; “portfolio” of red mullet, carrots and game sauce; mallard duck, grilled chestnuts and Jack Be Little pumpkins: his dishes sometimes read like an abstract art exhibition. It’s impossible not to mention his signature dish: lobster casserole with a c

Au 14 Février

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

Au 14 Février stands on rue du Bœuf, among the Renaissance mansions, cobbled streets and arcaded galleries in the heart of historical Lyon. A wonderful location in which to sample the surprise menu of chef Tsuyoshi Arai, whose talent and imagination are no longer up for discussion. Born in Kyoto, he belongs to the large family of Japanese chefs who have fallen for France's culinary heritage. He elevates exceptionally fresh ingredients (Miéral poultry, Wagyu beef) by playing on textures, bitterness and acidity: peas, broad beans and snow peas with tamarind, crab and caviar; beetroot tarte tatin

🕐 Mo-Fr 19:30-20:30, Fr 12:00-13:00

Les Loges

★ Michelin€€€€french

After a prodigious makeover, Les Loges, located in a magnificent Renaissance edifice, has reopened in the heart of historic Lyon. The romantic vibe, depicted by a Florentine courtyard flanked by galleries, columns and spiral staircases and protected by a steel and glass roof, mingles a respect for heritage with subtle modern details. Ever faithful, Anthony Bonnet continues to enhance regional produce, in which veggies play a central role, courtesy of delicate craftsmanship. From the starter to the dessert, each dish is crisp and vibrant, enhanced by grassy, peppery or piquant notes. The tablew

Burgundy by Matthieu

★ Michelin€€€€french

In this historic building on the banks of the Saône, Matthieu Girardon conjures up his own personal, uninhibited and highly accomplished take on modern cuisine. Examples include crisp green asparagus paired with wild garlic, strawberries, Timut pepper and a silky asparagus sabayon. Jus and sauces play a major role in many dishes, without forgetting delicate, spot-on desserts, illustrated by rhubarb, poached and sorbet, whipped vanilla Fontainebleau cream and crunchy yoghurt. The seasons and market availability dictate the contents of the blind tasting menu, which can be adjusted to suit your b

🕐 Mo,Th-Su 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Circle

★ Michelin€€€Creative

The name of this restaurant pays homage to American rapper Mac Miller, as well as to the circle of friends and co-workers running the show here! Chef Bastian Ruga has perfected his concept. Playing out to a soundtrack of American rap music, his youthful, no-holds-barred cuisine charts a course between bold creativity, North African and Asian influences, and a healthy dose of affection for traditional cuisine – this is Lyon, after all! The original food-and-drink pairings are an integral part of the experience, encompassing beer, herbal teas and a natural wine list. A shining example would be t

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30, 20:00-21:30

L'Atelier des Augustins

★ Michelin€€€€french

After stints in the kitchens of top establishments and the French embassies of London and Bamako, Nicolas Guilloton has turned his ‘workshop’ into a stylish, contemporary venue. The African masks decorating the spacious dining area are a nod to the chef's time in Mali. With Thomas Belval, his steadfast right-hand man, he delights diners with surprise menus that showcase his flair for balanced flavours and his commitment to locally sourced ingredients. The resulting repertory is original, high-flying, filled with flavour and demonstrates a savvy style when it comes to veggies. The lunchtime men

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-13:45,19:30-21:45; Sa 19:30-21:45

Ombellule

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

Tabata and Ludovic Mey’s restaurant is steeped in an atmosphere reminiscent of a 1930s Orient Express carriage: dark wainscoting, landscape frescoes and claret-coloured banquettes. Never wont to take the easy route, the couple harness their creativity and technical skills to roll out the red carpet for veggies, as is illustrated by the remarkable starter on the Roscoff onion theme, both crunchy and subtly sweet. Another dish, Arctic char flanked by a lemon-spiked marbled buttermilk sauce with tamari, is packed in umami notes, showcasing the couple’s high-flying culinary prowess.

Miraflores

★ Michelin€€€€peruvian, french

Chef Carlos Camino, a native of Peru, takes you on a cheerful tour of French-Peruvian cuisine in a lovely contemporary-style dining area complete with open kitchen. This chic and refined space is the setting for the sincere and personal cuisine of a chef whose maturity and commitment elevate top-notch produce. Striking flavours and interplays of textures: intelligent, poetic cuisine, such as the hierba luisa ceviche, tiger's milk with black cocoa, or the palo santo braised pota (giant squid), seafoam and nikkei sauce. A tasty and adventurous place.

🕐 Tu-Sa 19:30-20:30+

Château d'Origny

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

In this 16C château, where period terracotta floor tiles meet stone fireplaces, chef Julien Laval – who previously worked at Restaurant Serge Vieira in Chaudes-Aigues and was a finalist in the French Dessert Championship – is truly coming into his own. His indulgent modern dishes combine top-notch ingredients with a judicious use of international details, and are meticulously presented – take, for example, the foie gras terrine topped with a green tea and hibiscus jelly, served with lychee chutney in kumquat vinegar, or the Dombes duckling prepared two ways: cooked whole and pastilla, accompan

Guy Lassausaie

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

In 1984, Guy Lassausaie took over the kitchen at this family-run establishment, founded four generations earlier in 1906. In an elegantly refurbished interior done out in shades of grey, black and white, the chef (a Meilleur Ouvrier de France) has charted a remarkably assured course, enthusiastically celebrating local and, more generally, French tradition, with flashes of creativity. Think fillet of brill with vanilla beurre blanc, salsify and porcini, or Ain pigeon hay-roasted in a sealed cocotte, full-bodied jus and baby vegetables. Feelgood food that delivers the odd surprise.

Le Chamarlenc

★ Michelin€€€Creative

This institution lives on under the stewardship of a young couple who came here from La Mirande (Avignon): chef Yoan Delorme and head waiter Cellia Baudelier. The chef dreams up tasty, precise and imaginative dishes, such as tartlet in the style of a pissaladière with its anchovy pieces, bacon and onion mousse, and a fresh salad of green beans, chard, chervil, tarragon and coriander, or pig's knuckle and a salad of grilled corn with lemon, fermented mustard seeds, preserved lemon paste and creamy polenta. This is of course a success story that goes hand in hand with respect for the seasons and

La Table des Matrus

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

Youth, enthusiasm and unbridled creativity: chef Matéo Ravel is a real ball of energy in his trendy bistro with an open kitchen and exposed pipework. A true artisan, he cultivates relationships with a network of small-scale producers and natural winemakers. He bakes his own natural sourdough bread (it's excellent) and has mastered various fermentation techniques, which he incorporates into flavour-packed seasonal recipes: pollock white pudding with fenugreek and a Comté foam, Duroc pork loin, cauliflower and a robust grape-seed jus, or dark chocolate flan with tonka bean served warm with Piper

L'Acte 2

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

Before modernising these premises, Julie (restaurant floor and wine) and Lucas (kitchen) met at Régis and Jacques Marcon's restaurant, a benchmark if ever there was one. At L'Acte 2, they are now welcoming customers of their own into this small, contemporary dining space. Slow-cooked egg, cauliflower cream, grilled onion emulsion, baby spinach and peanuts; guinea fowl cooked two ways, pearl barley risotto, wilted carrot tops and mushrooms, jus corsé: he goes all out in his endeavours to create well-crafted dishes.

Bistrot la Coulemelle

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine

This delightful bistro in the middle of the village is an outpost of Régis and Jacques Marcon's fine dining restaurant. Traditional pâté en croûte, updated with every season; roast chicken fillet, chicken leg rillettes with hazelnut and pumpkin; cheeses from the Ardèche and Auvergne: What more can we say? This hearty fare is fiendishly delicious. The open kitchens lend the place an inviting feel.

Le Cottage

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine

The restaurant at Le Cottage is the latest venture of Philippe Girardon, a chef whose passion and experience are beyond dispute. He creates bistro - style fare using lovely fresh ingredients. Savour these in the large dining area or outside on the terrace in the shade of the plane trees.

Colette - Domaine de la Plagnette

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

In the heart of the Forez region, this group of large stone and timber buildings nestles between a fir forest and a lake. The property is conducive to kicking back on the terrace in summer or, in winter, to embracing the hygge lifestyle by the imposing fireplace in the cosy restaurant room. Chef Thomas Laurier (Maison Pic and Dame de Pic, Chabichou) cooks up indulgent comfort food: an excellent pâté en croûte (a speciality served year-round in different variations), or pain de brochet – tender and crispy pike terrine with a perfectly executed dill and potato velouté. The chef's partner provide

Les Nymphéas

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

Perched on the heights of Chasse-sur-Rhône, the Domaine de Gorneton weaves a magical bucolic spell. This 17C stone-built manor houses guestrooms, a swimming pool and a restaurant, whose name is a nod to the waterlilies on the pond. The simple and inviting dining area features light parquet floors and exposed rafters. Chef Loïc Plestin (ex La Loge Bertin in Manosque) sculpts seriously succulent fare (particularly the jus): chicken fricassee with melt-in-the-mouth spinach, fragrant tomato jus and mushrooms; compressed apple terrine, white chocolate ganache and Breton biscuit.

Le Tiroir

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

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.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00, We-Fr 19:30-23:00

Racine

必比登€Modern Cuisine

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.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, Th,Fr 19:30-22:00

Bergamote

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

This bistronomic bijou is tucked away in the heart of a district in the throes of renovation. In a cosy, nature-inspired interior, youthful Maxime Pujol rolls out his technical skills as he conjures up seasonal dishes, rich in crisp flavours and beautifully presented – all of which at eater friendly prices at lunchtime. More ambitious score in the evening with a surprise menu.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:15, We-Fr 19:30-21:30

Accentué

必比登€€french

In the rapidly changing Gerland neighbourhood in the 7th arrondissement, this restaurant takes you on a culinary journey. At the helm is a close-knit couple: Jennifer Palopoli on the restaurant floor and Ashwin Vijaykumar, who was born in India and trained in French pastry-making and cuisine in New Zealand. In a former neighbourhood bistro that has been turned into a bright and contemporary space, the chef creates dishes with exotic accents, drawing on spices from India and Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. We were particularly taken with the grey prawn toast with fine herbs, wit

🕐 Mo 12:00-13:45; Tu-Fr 12:00-13:45,19:30-21:30

Cinq Mains

必比登€€french

This warm, modish bistro, which occupies two floors, rolls out seasonal, spot-on cuisine, savvily tweaked with seasonings like fermented pickle sauce or blackcurrant pickled gel that add a kick to calf’s sweetbread fried in breadcrumbs. The knowledgeable staff can be relied on for insightful tips regarding the wine list that unveils a soft spot for natural wines.

🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Le Kitchen

必比登€coffee_shop

In the student area of two of the city's universities (Lumière and Jean Moulin), Le Kitchen is thriving. The interior is a delightful marriage of Art Deco and Scandinavian elements – one of the owners was born in Stockholm. Her pastry chef partner stocks the pastry display case with mouth-watering treats (to eat in or take away). Note that they open for breakfast and afternoon tea, but not for dinner. The dishes are delicate and indulgent, made with organic produce from the region, especially when it comes to vegetables.

🕐 Sa,Su 08:30-18:30; Mo,Fr 08:00-18:30; Tu-Th off

Siprès

必比登€€Modern Cuisine, Farm to table

A pair of chefs (both called Alexis, one savoury and one pastry chef) runs this buzzy bolthole with bare stone and tiled walls on Place du Prado. The cheerful duo jointly rolls out market-fresh cuisine in the zeitgeist. An example: the pâté en croûte is enveloped in a crispy golden pastry, courtesy of the pastry chef, while the tasty, well-seasoned stuffing is the work of the chef. The lunch set menu, devised for people on the go, changes weekly; the à la carte evening lineup is more ambitious and also keeps pace with the seasons and market availability. A treat from the first to the last bite

🕐 Mo 12:00-14:30; Tu-Fr 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:30

La Meunière

必比登€€Lyonnaise

Opened in 1921 in the Presqu'île area, this bouchon with an authentic retro setting hasn't aged a bit. The menu features generous, popular Lyonnais cuisine, with specialities such as tablier de sapeur with gribiche sauce, house-made escargot quenelles, kid goat sweetbreads, calf's head, pink praline flan pâtissier. The colourful front-of-house team brings character to this buzzing spot, where locals and tourists in search of delicious food and authenticity rub shoulders.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-21:30

La Virée

必比登€Modern Cuisine

Not far from Guillotière metro station, this neighbourhood neo-bistro has taken over a former bouchon. The aesthetic is unabashedly retro, with Formica tables, terrazzo floors and a 1970s vibe. It is run by a close-knit duo: front of house is Mathias Begin (of Substrat fame), who is passionate about wine; in the kitchen, Matthias Lallemant is an alumnus of some of Lyon's finest restaurants. Expect clever, generous, uninhibited cuisine that can be shared without fuss. Perfectly cooked trout, creamy peas and chanterelles, siphon hollandaise sauce, and natural wines to wash it all down… A wonderf

🕐 Th-Sa 12:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 19:30-22:00

Veronatuti

必比登€€italian

Start with sciatt, crunchy cheese fritters typical of Valtellina, Lombardy, followed by traditional Piedmontese vitello tonnato, finishing with a migliaccio, a creamy cake from Naples made with semolina and ricotta and perfumed with citrus fruits. The duo who runs this authentic trattoria embarks diners on a whirlwind gourmet tour of Italy. Everything is fresh and made from scratch - even the coffee comes from a local artisan roaster. Delicious food without killer prices.

🕐 Mo-We 12:00-14:00; Th-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00; Sa 19:00-22:00

L'Éclat de Pierre

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine

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".

Le Cochon qui Boit

必比登€€japanese, french

Two former colleagues from Têtedoie have joined forces at "The Drinking Pig!" Savour tasty meat dishes (farm-reared guinea fowl from the Dombes, fillet roasted whole and the leg confit, chestnut and chard) and try out clever combinations (a chocolate ganache served hot with sweet woodruff ice cream). The well-sourced local produce is cooked just right: organic fruit and vegetables, Monts du Lyonnais escargots, veal from the Ain, chocolate from a master chocolatier in Voiron. Choose from small-batch wines for the perfect accompaniment, and enjoy in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30, 19:30-21:30

Maison Vidal - Le Bistrot de Justin

必比登€€Modern Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

Le Bistrot de Justin pays tribute to the grandfather of chef Aurélien Vidal (that's him in the mural). Justin and Odette Vidal opened a buvette (bar, café, restaurant all in one) on the village square in 1954, which has since morphed into this friendly, inviting bistro. Enjoy indulgent and hearty traditional cuisine that is reasonably priced and draws on the local terroir. Rest assured: the pâté en croûte, which can also be found on the fine dining menu, is still a mainstay on the menu!

M Restaurant

必比登€€Farm to table

A cocktail of vitamins! Julien Gautier’s cheerful establishment adds a whiff of exuberance to Lyon’s well-heeled, tree-lined Avenue Foch. The smart interior sports a muted blue and flashy orange colour scheme, felt grey designer armchairs, linen tablecloths, a bar and a wine cellar encircled by a conservatory… The similarly charismatic service is as smooth as a silky béarnaise sauce. In the kitchen, the veteran and talented chef, formerly of Léon of Lyon, rustles up an appetising, market-sourced menu, combining flawless technique and know-how in a bid to pamper our tastebuds with delicate flav

🕐 2022 Jul 22-2022 Aug 22 09:00-14:00 closed; 2022 Jul 30-2022 Aug 21 closed

Agastache

必比登€€regional

This unfussy, up-to-date bistro sets the scene for instinctive, well-crafted food in the zeitgeist. Fine seasonal produce and a distinct fondness for vegetables result in dishes that combine formal elegance with flavoursome coherence. Now add lashings of generosity and a friendly vibe and you will find yourself in one of the best establishments on the Left Bank of Lyon.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:00,19:30-21:00

La Récré

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine

This restaurant is housed in what used to be the village boys' school, and evidence of this former vocation remains in original features such as blackboards and maps. On the menu, traditional cuisine, sometimes enhanced with Asian flavours, such as the prawn skewers with their surprise sauce; and it tastes even better when enjoyed at one of the tables in the shaded courtyard.

Danton

必比登€€french

In this friendly neo-bistro, the menu gets straight down to business - it is concise, to the point and stars dishes that are as hearty and unpretentious as they are delicious, while the wine list showcases regional (but not only) producers. The chef’s consummate technical know-how shines through in his perfect mastery of cooking times and techniques, while the desserts are fully equal to those of any high-flying pastry chef. A warm welcome and slick, smiling service. If they are full, try L'Escapade Danton next-door.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Le Jean Moulin

必比登€€regional, french

In this bistro with tables laid out either side of a glass-fronted wine cellar, diners tuck into delicious market-based cuisine prepared by chef Grégoire Baratier. The menu changes regularly, but two examples give a sense of his style: artichoke panna cotta, calamansi-marinated crab and pickled chanterelles; floating island, crème anglaise with Ardèche chestnuts and quince confit. Fresh, well-crafted cuisine, with the occasional nod to Lyon's culinary heritage.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Le Zeste Gourmand

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

As the name doesn’t suggest, this restaurant is far more than just a zest of taste, it is rather a winner-takes-all kind of experience. Benjamin Bouvard, who earned his stripes at Bocuse and La Pyramide, crafts a pared-back score in tune with his era and the minimalist interior. The top-notch produce occasionally unveils more exotic influences: ceviche of seabass in coconut milk and wasabi sorbet; semi-cooked slice of tuna with a fish bone and citrus fruit jus and dashi-spiked glazed carrots. The dessert of strawberry, tarragon and tonka bean is a masterpiece of balance and plays on texture. O

L'Atelier Locavore

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

On the banks of the River Loire, this restaurant is run by a local chef, whose trademark is delicious market-fresh cuisine. He serves an affordable set menu at lunchtime and a more elaborate monthly set menu. He carefully sources his ingredients, giving local produce pride of place: foie gras from Domaine de Limagne, trout caught in the Oron, beef from a farmer-butcher in Renaison, Roanne saffron and organic vegetables from Arfeuilles. A lovely cheese trolley is presented in the dining room.

L'Émotion

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

From one year to the next and from one location to another, local chef-owner Michaël Ruat has been regaling the lucky diners of Puy-en-Velay. The interior sports natural materials and designer details (glazed wine cellar). The food forges a culinary course between regional Haute Loire ingredients (green lentils, Fin Gras du Mézenc beef) and a very modern repertoire of dishes (bluefin tuna, grilled watermelon and feta, sauce vierge and chorizo Bellota).

L'Ermitage

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine

This beautifully restored old barn has retained its homely rustic appeal. The chef, whose CV boasts establishments of the calibre of Jacques Maximin and La Grenouillère, conjures up delicate traditional fare. The organic local (Aurillac) beef is sometimes carved in front of diners, as are some fish. The menu includes home-made patés and saucisson and a splendid cheese trolley. Let’s not forget the open fire in winter and the inviting terrace in summertime. What’s not to like?

Symbiose

€€Modern Cuisine

At a remove from the centre, this former inn on the D10 catches the eye with its orange walls. The comfortable interior feels authentic and radiates light and warmth with its untreated wooden beams, exposed stone walls, warm wooden floors and Scandinavian furniture. Samuel Roche and Fahim Touloum, two friends who are chefs, have refurbished the premises, and cultivate a vast 3 000m2 vegetable garden behind the house, complete with a few hens. Their technical and generous cuisine celebrates seasonal produce and revisits local recipes (based on perch or catfish, for example), as well as desserts

À la Table des Lys

€€€Modern Cuisine

Overlooking the golf course from his sleek, crisp, contemporary premises, Marc Lecroisey is at the helm of one of the city’s most talked about restaurants. The chef orchestrates a flavoursome, vibrant score entirely in tune with the seasons. Snails, lobster, turbot and Charolais beef are consummately executed and flanked by knockout jus. The seamless service is fully the equal of the elegant establishment. Wide choice of menus, splendid cheese platter and a wine list designed to tickle the fancy of a faithful clientele of connoisseurs.

Apicius

€€Modern Cuisine

This dinky town centre eatery is run by a couple with an enviable track record. In a bright, trendy interior, you will sample market-fresh cuisine at unbeatable prices at lunchtime and a more elaborate menu on Friday evenings. The chef makes the most of local, seasonal ingredients. The lovely courtyard-terrace to the rear is bliss come summertime. The epitome of generous!

Le Clos Perché

€€Creative

This quintessential rural inn on the way into a tiny village, perched high up on the plateaux of the Monts du Forez at an altitude of 1,150m, is home to Julien Magne. The chef rustles up colourful, inventive dishes with a playful approach that will bring a smile to your face! The desserts are of the same calibre: a sweet-toothed pâté en croûte, apple quince and chestnut ice cream, or French toast of brioche with pinenuts and orange and a roquette-laced ice cream!

Le Bistrot de la Gare

€Modern Cuisine

Now a destination for food lovers, this bistro was once a station building (on the former PLM network). It has lost none of its charm – brick semi-circular arches, wooden shutters painted in the green of France's SNCF railway and a clock on the façade; inside, original terracotta floor tiles, wood and wrought-iron tables, and wallpaper with 1970s patterns. Clémence (front of house) and Sacha (kitchen) are the young couple at the controls. His indulgent contemporary dishes – pâté en croûte and seasonal pickles; free-range poultry, gnocchi, sweetcorn and spinach; chocolate tart – showcase colour

Casa Verde

€€Creative

This restaurant is accommodated in a small building of local stone. With its exposed stone or forest green walls, wooden ceilings and beams, the interior is reminiscent of a forester's lodge. Two brothers, one in the kitchen, the other in the dining room, bring warmth to this establishment, the name of which is a tribute to their grandfather, who was a forest ranger in Spain. The somewhat creative cuisine sees a fusion of local and Iberian influences and nods to Japan – a country the inseparable pair are very drawn to. The Lagarto ibérico (a pork rib-loin strip), cooked on the shichirin barbec

Éclosion

€€€Creative

Youthful chef Pierre Carducci has set up shop in this handsome early 20C château, restored in a cosy, contemporary vein. He painstakingly orchestrates a menu that is as creative as it is bold, in which organic produce, notably from his father's market garden, takes pride of place. Everything is served in tableware made by the chef’s mother in another detail that is emblematic of the house ethos. Hats off too, to the eclectic wine list, with a preponderance of organic, natural and/or biodynamic tipples. Stay for longer in one of the spacious, gloriously uncluttered guestrooms, named after plant

La Maison Forte

€€Creative

This stately stone manor is aptly named. Inside, a certain Scandinavian simplicity reigns – with exposed stone walls, light oak tables and grey upholstered chairs. This is the first venture of a young couple of professionals who honed their skills in starred establishments: Mickaël Marcoux in the kitchen and Marie-Jeanne Rault in the front of house. Playing on the full spectrum of textures, the dishes showcase savvy combinations (green asparagus, buckwheat, smoked pike roe and wild garlic sabayon) and punchy flavours (stuffed morels, fregola risotto, vin jaune emulsion). Slick, polished servic

Lou Pinatou

€€€Modern Cuisine

The windows of the dining room of this inn tucked away between Saint Etienne and Le Puy en Velay overlook a magnificent landscape of valleys, as you wonder where the family’s immense 5000m² kitchen garden, orchards and hives that supply most of the kitchen produce are located... The chef, who is from the hills of Le Puy and a fan of bold, crisp flavours and premium produce, works with his pastry buff wife, who hails from Marseille. Their gourmet repertory is two-fold: tomato, courgette and mousseline of smoked sardines; duck, cabbage stuffed with walnuts and honey roasted squash; rice cracker,

La Tour

€€Country cooking, Modern Cuisine

Local ingredients (Puy green lentils, Grazac snails, free - range guinea fowl etc) are transformed into appetising meals by the chef. The food is good and hearty, as well as carefully prepared. The cheese trolley, which includes lots of cheeses from Auvergne, is an added bonus. It is all very appealing, not least the very well - appointed rooms.

Le M

€€Modern Cuisine

We love this trendy contemporary bistro as much for its charming hospitality as for its tasty, up-to-the-minute cooking, such as a thick loin of cod, fregola sarda and poultry jus. The concise menu-carte, which ensures the freshness and quality of seasonal ingredients, is a steal at lunchtime! Don't miss the excellent cannelé, a nod to the couple's Bordeaux roots. There is a fine selection of wines on the blackboard.

Mouton-Benoit

€€€Modern Cuisine

This roadside establishment founded in 1822 was once home to the kitchen of ‘Mother Dumas’. For over 20 years the Mouton-Benoit family has been at the helm, regaling diners with a several-course surprise menu, crafted seriously and sincerely by the chef and his son, and loaded in generous flavours, while Madame graciously supervises the front of house. More concise lunchtime lineup.

Azimut

€Modern Cuisine

This wine bar/cave à manger serves locavore cuisine whose flavours are drawn from locally sourced and, often, organic ingredients (including free-range poultry, snails from Eyrieu, lentils, fish from a fish farm near Châtillon-en-Diois, olives from Nyons). At lunchtime, there is a short and very reasonably priced set menu. To be washed down with organic or sulphur-free wines from a terrific selection – and the recommendations are on point!

L'Espace PH3

€€€Modern Cuisine

Next-door to La Pyramide, the décor of the Henriroux family’s second venture, entwined in a leafy verdant slant, boasts a conservatory that leads onto the patio. A concise but varied menu stars top-drawer ingredients: aromatic poultry terrine with Mirabelle plum seasoning; tataki of tuna grilled on a Japanese BBQ with smashed potato, crunchy fennel and a rhubarb-laced dressing. A tasty vegetarian lineup is also available. A buzzy vibe and slick service add the final touch to this pleasant culinary interlude.

Alquimia

€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

Not far from the banks of the Rhône, this historic building (parts of which are 18C) ticks all the boxes: high ceilings, exposed stone and brick walls and, at the helm, a young Franco-Paraguayan couple with bags of personality. Chef Horacio Zàrate Franco, who has a flair for presentation, composes creative cuisine with South American notes. At lunchtime, diners can compose their own menu, while in the evening the chef is given carte blanche. A buzzy vibe reigns, thanks to the people skills of the hostess.

Les Chênes

€€Modern Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

A wind of change is blowing through this family establishment (open since 1975), since the son Léo, who honed his skills in top establishments, has taken over the helm. Against a backdrop of woodland and the Monts du Forez, the interior has been revamped as has the updated lineup which stars regional produce (local game, fish from a nearby fish farm and cheese), founded on solid textbook foundations. The wickedly enticing desserts are the work of the chef’s mum, who also makes the delicious bread.

L'Artichaut

€€Modern Cuisine

Tucked away in a presbytery converted into a charming hotel, this delightful cosy restaurant serves delicious contemporary cuisine that is aligned with the seasons: cep cream and Ardèche chestnut chunks; meunière-style sturgeon fillet, matelote sauce. The chef's modern cuisine is simple and well executed.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30, 19:00-21:30

Trèfle

€€€fine_dining

In the Ainay neighbourhood, chef Emily Dader runs this restaurant on a mission. She cooks up creative, refined and aromatic vegan cuisine, cleverly devising a set menu with two options: "iode" and "rouge", which are plant-based interpretations of fish and meat, respectively. Some of the dishes are particularly appealing, such as the hay and lovage broth accompanied by buckwheat crackers and walnut butter, or the pressed squash medley seasoned with a seed praline and mustard-savory condiment.

🕐 Th-Sa 12:15-14:00; Tu-Sa 19:15-22:00

Brutal

€€Modern Cuisine

On a peaceful street corner in Lyon's Presqu'île neighbourhood, this neo-bistro has stylish credentials: a counter with a few seats, raw concrete pillars, an open kitchen behind an industrial-style glass partition, dim lighting, and electronic music playing softly. Chef Alban Joriot (Têtedoie, Le Neuvième Art, L'Établi) turns out seasonal dishes featuring clever flavour combinations, executed with precision and bags of character. Think white radish marinated in chilli, house-made pita, tempura vegetables; stone bass stuffed with wild garlic, braised sucrine lettuce, smoked tarama. There is a s

🕐 Tu 19:30-21:30; We-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:30

Bulle

€€€gastronomique

Chef Guy Lassausaie masterminded the stylish top to toe refurbishment of this restaurant in a former Jesuit seminary (1853). You enter through a bar which boasts a jaw-dropping panoramic terrace, before heading downstairs into the restaurant, passing by the building’s Gallo-Roman foundations on the way! A swish, historic interior (crystal lighting, parquet floors and a view of the kitchen) sets the scene for colourful seasonal food, such as brook trout, fennel and seasonal mushrooms…

🕐 Mo-Su 10:30-21:30

L'Établi

€€€Modern Cuisine

We fell in love with this restaurant run by an alumnus of Christian Têtedoie. The lunch menu is good value for money, the seasonal score is in the zeitgeist (partridge, celery and coffee; plums, hay and almonds) and the cheese trolley is equally spot on. A treat from start to finish, without forgetting pleasantly attentive service.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:00

Daniel et Denise Saint-Jean

€€french, regional

A stone's throw from Cathédrale St Jean, this Old Town bouchon is run by chef Joseph Viola (Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2004), already known for his Daniel et Denise restaurants in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. On the menu here, expect traditional Lyon cuisine that will have fans of the genre smacking their lips: pike quenelle with Nantua sauce; gratin of andouillette with calf's ruffle, leek and whole-grain mustard. A top-quality bouchon!

Thomas

€€french

Owner-chef Thomas Ponson is not one to twiddle his thumbs, to the point that this street could almost be named after him, given the number of thriving businesses (bistro, café, bouchon) he operates here! In the parent bistro, he crafts appetising lunchtime menus, and, in the evening, the food shines a spotlight on the scope of his technical skills and more refined ingredients (scallops, squab, Bourbonnais lamb sweetbreads, etc). This place is a must.

La Table de la Villa Florentine

€€€€Modern Cuisine

On the famous Fourvière hillside, this former Renaissance convent now houses a restaurant with a panoramic glazed dining room that commands a splendid view over the rooftops of historic Lyon and St Jean Cathedral. The talented chef puts a regional spin on Gallic traditions. All of which is served in a stylish setting.

Armada

€€Creative

This bolthole in historic Lyon ticks all the boxes: a trendy chummy vibe and a ubiquitous decor of exposed beams and stonework. The food demonstrates a clever, creative slant with uninhibited dishes to share depicted by mussels, curry and dried lime, an exuberant new take on blanquette of veal or stuffed cabbage. Beware: it may well become your new HQ.

Chez Pimousse

€€Modern Cuisine

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

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:00

Les Trois Dômes

€€€Modern Cuisine

In addition to knockout views over the city, the sleek rooftop restaurant of the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour serves a suave score in a fashionable brasserie vein: tartare of seabass and langoustine, lobster cannelloni and rack of lamb…

Maison Léa

€€french

This culinary landmark on the Saône embankment enjoys a fine view of the Fourvière and St-Jean districts. Hearty Lyon specialities still feature prominently in two good value-for-money set menus and a well-crafted à la carte menu. Simpler fare at the next-door Bouchon Léa, the historic cradle of Mère Léa.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:30

Café Terroir

€€Traditional Cuisine, Country cooking

Established near the Célestins Theatre, under the auspices of Jean-François Têtedoie (son of legendary Christian!), this house upholds the art of good food. The menu reads like a culinary bible of Lyon’s specialties: signature dishes like homemade terrine and gâteau lyonnais rub shoulders with rotisserie joints, to be shared and carved in front of you (Bresse poultry, rib of beef), without forgetting a lineup of bistro classics such as calf’s sweetbread vol-au-vent or Monts du Lyonnais snails with girolle mushrooms and cress. The wine cellar boasts over 1,500 references at temptingly reasonabl

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:30-22:00; Su 19:30-22:00

Monsieur P

€€€french

On Place des Célestins, Monsieur P is well-known to local foodies, particularly for its lunch menu. In the kitchen, Florent Poulard (hence the P), who honed his skills in top houses of the likes of Alain Passard and Guy Savoy, expertly crafts wholesome, forthright dishes that shine the spotlight on local, seasonal ingredients: delicate ravioles of local poultry, foie gras and hyssop or tiger prawns in a succulent jus of shells and heads. Slick, professional service and a knockout wine cellar boasting some 1000 labels.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:45-21:30

Söma

€€bistro, mediterranean

Not far from the train station, Gare Saint-Paul, this little bistro is buzzing. This is not a place for white tablecloths or pompous service; rather a lively atmosphere, simple, trendy decor, a stylish waitress juggling tables in time to the beat of a well-chosen playlist, and a tiny open kitchen. At the helm is Sarah Hamza, chef and owner. Her cooking is fresh, generous and contemporary, with that unique quality that comes from her Algerian roots. This heritage also inspires her clever twists to dishes such as trout with smoked butter lentil stew, blood orange and harissa-glazed carrots. The

Le Grand Réfectoire

€€Modern Cuisine

In the heart of the grandiose Hôtel Dieu, the immense 10C dining hall bathed in light from stained-glass windows sports tasteful white walls, artwork in shades of grey, wainscoting and huge pendant light fixtures. Consultant chef Marcel Ravin signs a repertory in the zeitgeist sprinkled with West Indian accents that is crafted by Anthony Clorennec: velvety smooth pumpkin soup, grilled hanger steak, choux pastry stuffed in vanilla cream. Swish rooftop bar, exquisite patio in the inner courtyard and an eater friendly-priced lunchtime menu.

🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, Tu-Sa 19:00-22:30

Le Mercière

€€french

In bustling Rue Mercière, this ‘bouchon’ is a haven of nostalgic Lyonnais cuisine: warm sausage, eggs meurette, pike quenelle or "string-drawn" andouillette from renowned producer Bobosse. Everything is made from scratch, according to time-honoured culinary traditions, whetting the appetites of locals and tourists alike – who are seated cheek by jowl in a buzzy ambience. Behind the alluring red façade is a double dining room separated by a covered pedestrian passageway (traboule).

🕐 Mo-Th 12:00-14:30,18:45-22:30; Fr 12:00-14:30,18:45-23:00; Sa 11:45-15:30,18:45-23:00; Su 11:45-15:30,18:45-22:30

Regain

€€Modern Cuisine

Near the Saône embankment, a youthful team crafts appetising market-fresh fare that respects the seasons (mackerel, ginger, avocado and radishes; whiting in quenelle and poached, cauliflower; tagliatelle of rice, orange and coriander). The lunchtime menu offers a concise choice of dishes, while more extensive tasting menus set the scene in the evenings. The bright airy interior sports an artfully distressed industrial vibe and a ubiquitous open kitchen. The expert sommelière can be relied upon to ply you with insightful tips.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:30

Epona

€€€Modern Cuisine

A hospital for eight centuries, the former Hôtel-Dieu has preserved all the building's historical character. The Epona restaurant serves regional specialities with a modern twist, which you can enjoy in a lovely setting that calls to mind a high-end brasserie. And in fine weather, the team welcomes you in a superb courtyard garden.

🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00

Leptine

€€french

The sound system is an integral part of this place with its long corridor bathed in red light, its open kitchen behind a counter and its tables lining the wall. The name ("leptin" in English) refers to the hormone that signals to your brain when you are satiated – no question of leaving here on an empty stomach! The chef deftly draws on the culinary traditions of France, Asia and beyond, treating diners to siu mai, an array of fermented foods and Japanese seasonings. It's brilliantly done, and the seasoned team is more than happy to tell you how. Two to three savoury dishes plus one sweet shou

🕐 We-Sa 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00; Tu 19:00-22:00

Curnonsky

€€€french

Chef Benjamin Capelier is back at the helm of this restaurant that he already ran once before. Renamed Curnonsky in homage to the famous food critic and his first restaurant in Lyon, the establishment remains true to its original spirit: a wallet-friendly single set menu for lunch and a multi-course tasting experience at dinner. In a very simple and convivial setting, this discreet and focused chef delivers delicious modern cuisine, with each dish reflecting meticulous attention to texture and flavour. He is passionate about wine (an understatement) and recommends the perfect pairings himself

🕐 Th-Sa 12:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 19:00-21:30

Les Boulistes

€€french

On La Croix-Rousse plateau of Lyon, this restaurant, overlooking a square popular with boules players (hence the name), specialises in authentic cuisine with a twist and casseroles to share in winter. Meals are served in the bistro interior or on the alfresco patio, which is taken by storm as soon as the temperatures begin to rise.

Fujiyama 55

€japanese, ramen

A Japanese DJ based in Lyon wanted to replicate a Japanese ramen institution in France. In this utilitarian-style space in the Guillotière neighbourhood, choose from a range of reasonably priced ramen dishes, accompanied by a fine sake selection to soothe any nostalgia for Japan.

🕐 Mo-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:00-21:30

Le Musée

€french, local

A sincere and authentic bouchon replete with checked tablecloths, closely packed tables and a buzzy vibe. The colourful young chef, Luc, frequently pops out to chat with guests, when he’s not conjuring up textbook recipes with consummate flair, such as pistachio sausage in brioche pastry or tablier de sapeur (offal)… 100% patriotic line-up.

🕐 Sa 12:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:30-21:30

L'Essensiel - Domaine de Champlong

€€€Modern Cuisine

Flavour and special occasion indulgence depict this 18C property nestled in greenery. Diners are treated to contemporary cuisine in the "salle des peintures" hung with period paintings, or in the conservatory overlooking the park. The chef scours the countryside for premium produce like Chérier pigeon, matured seabass or high-quality blue lobster. Warm welcome and seamless service.

Murmures

€€Creative

In a lively pedestrian street near the opera house, this restaurant run by Noé Saillard proposes globally inspired cuisine. Drawing on his experience in fashionable Lyon eateries, international kitchens plus a stint in Lebanon, the chef combines personal Asian influences with technical skill in a single multi-course set menu. Precise cooking, perfect seasoning and creative pairings characterise dishes such as melt-in-the-mouth rutabaga with brown butter and katsuobushi cream. The relaxed ambience, carefully curated musical backdrop and small terrace make this a winning spot.

🕐 Tu, We 12:00-14:00; Th-Sa 12:00-14:00, 19:30-21:15

Canaima

€€Latin American

This tiny restaurant sports a trendy interior. Only open in the evening, it is run by a delightful couple and serves fusion cuisine that straddles South America and France. The Venezuelan chef, who trained at the Paul Bocuse Institute, whips up flavoursome dishes rich in surprise and colour: croquetas of prawns, vegetarian patacon, dulce de leche and corn cake. Mainly Chilean and Argentinean wines. Cheerful service and a casual vibe.

Le Garet

€€regional

This veritable institution is well known among aficionados of Lyonnais cuisine. Calf’s head, tripe, dumplings and andouillette sausages are served in a convivial atmosphere and in a typical setting.

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-13:30, 19:30-21:30

La Quintessence

€€€french

Housed in a converted 16C Jesuit refectory, this restaurant in the Presqu'île district has plenty of character, with its stone walls, columns and arches, its vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and tall windows. Chef Anthony Baud cooks up balanced modern cuisine that emphasises the freshness and quality of the ingredients, in dishes such as Arctic char with pak choi, or a delicious persimmon dessert incorporating ginger and pumpkin seed praline. The set menus are changed up on a regular basis to showcase the ingredients of the season.

Culina Hortus

€€€gourmet

This vegetarian restaurant offers beautifully crafted dishes that are unabashedly creative in a set tasting menu (no choice) made with seasonal ingredients. In a sleek, yet snug interior of wood, concrete, adobe, the food is paired with an insightful selection of wines from the well-stocked cellar.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00

Daniel et Denise Croix-Rousse

€€french, regional

Daniel and Denise Croix - Rousse – the third in the series, after locations on rue de Créqui and in the St Jean quarter – is enjoying the same success as its older siblings. Fill up on hearty Lyon cuisine in a traditional bouchon (tavern) setting.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30

Saku Restaurant

€€japanese

Saku is the nickname of the chef of this establishment tucked away behind a nondescript façade. He and his wife, both of whom are Japanese, prepare jubilant Gallic cuisine in keeping with today’s tastebuds. The produce is fresh, the dishes are meticulously prepared, at common-sense prices, and the service is friendly; an enjoyable experience.

🕐 Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:30-21:30; We 19:30-21:30

Maison Vidal - La Table gastronomique

€€€Modern Cuisine

In an elegant and modern setting, Aurélien Vidal delivers ambitious cuisine that showcases both the terroir and premium ingredients, eg langoustines from the Brittany coast, line-caught meagre, veal "des Monts du Velay". There is also a fine selection of local cheeses. Aurélie, who is also in charge of desserts, is a pleasant and attentive hostess.

Le Bistrot des Voraces

€french

Do you just have a healthy appetite or are you downright starving? Either way, this bistro in the Croix-Rousse district will sate you. Youthful Cédric Blin honed his skills in top establishments like Les Crayères (Reims), before going solo here. Genuinely eater-friendly, almost bargain prices – not to be missed!

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:00

Sauf Imprévu

€€Farm to table

Félix Gagnaire extends a warm welcome in this bistro whose hearty, buzzy vibe sports the ubiquitous bistro chairs, worn tiles and mismatched wooden tables. His wallet-friendly patriotic score stars seasonal produce: salmon tartare with sesame and ginger; flank steak with turnips, baby potatoes and a peppercorn sauce; roasted apricots and peaches, tonka bean ice cream. The next-door wine bar goes by the same name.

Le Suprême

€€Modern Cuisine

The brainchild of a Franco-Korean couple of chefs who met in New York, the ubiquitous chicken is the star of this vintage bistro dripping in charm. The chef, former right-hand man of Daniel Boulud, signs a wholesome modern score founded on textbook classical skills. An example: his high-flying signature dish - gateau of sautéed chicken livers. Eater-friendly priced lunchtime menu.

🕐 Tu-Fr 12:00-13:00,19:30-21:00; Sa 19:00-21:00

Alebrije

€€mexican

After training at the Paul Bocuse Institute and a number of noteworthy spells in top establishments, such as Troisgros, youthful Carla Kirsch, who hails from Veracruz in Mexico, has settled in the Croix-Rousse district. The signature here is clearly Mexican from the décor, which features old rafters with splashes of colour, to the food, which Carla joyfully crafts using top-notch seasonal ingredients (sweet corn in the starter and chili peppers in the dessert). The menu changes monthly and the beverages include a few Mexican wines as well as tequilas and mezcals.

🕐 Tu-Sa 19:30-21:00

Aromatic

€€Modern Cuisine

Here in the neighbourhood of La Croix-Rousse, Frédéric Taghavi serves up modern and inventive recipes that add a new twist to culinary traditions, as well as drawing on international influences: scallops from Saint-Brieuc Bay, sweet potato and beurre blanc with mango vinegar; Ibérico Bellota pork cheek, foie gras jus and roasted celeriac; Vosges quail thigh in pastilla, hummus and watercress coulis.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:30-21:30

Le Limonadier

€€french

This century-old café in La Croix-Rousse serves a few dishes for sharing over drinks. But head upstairs to sample the creative, plant-forward cuisine of Jorge Lara, a Mexican chef who was previously at Têtedoie. Carefully sourced ingredients – mostly organic and local – are brought to life through flame cooking and various fermented foods, which are preserved in jars that adorn the space. The combinations are precise and stimulating, to be chosen from a deliberately short menu. Organic vegetables from Courzieu, wines from independent winemakers, including many biodynamic picks – proof, if proo

🕐 Tu-Fr 18:00-00:00; Su 12:00-13:45

Daniel et Denise Créqui

€€french, regional

Joseph Viola, Best Craftsman of France, reigns over this dyed-in-the-wool, patina-aged bolthole, oozing in authenticity. Patriotic line-up of Gallic recipes, high-flying technique (calf’s head, quenelle of pike) founded on superlative ingredients with an eye on the seasons. His signature dish is a “porkpie” of sweetbread and foie gras – to die for!

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-21:45

Le Canut et les Gones

€€french

This authentic neighbourhood institution, decked in an understated façade, has been going strong for over 30 years in a relatively little-known part of Croix Rousse. A warm vibe with a retro feel sets the scene courtesy of a Formica bar, vintage wallpaper and a quirky collection of old clocks and other paraphernalia. Chef Junzo Matsuno deftly crafts polished traditional Gallic fare, to which he may add the odd low-key Japanese twist, together with a strong focus on veggies (which he grows himself). The lunch menu is a steal.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:00,19:30-21:00

L'Alexandrin

€€€french

L'Alexandrin combines originality with generosity, serving dishes made using fine, locally sourced produce. Each menu (vegetarian, revisited Lyon classics or pure creation) proposes a different take on the art of fine dining in an exclusive atmosphere. One novelty is the table d'hôte with four guests seated in the kitchen at the heart of the action!

Taggat

€€Creative

In this trendy bistro with a fashionable industrial slant, the chef showcases his culinary skills. These tend towards the creative and the chef is not afraid to try out distinctive flavours: Isère trout, lentils in fermented milk, sorrel and curly kale crisps; French toast-style Japanese milk bread rolls, miso-laced caramel and tonka cream. Set lunchtime menu, à la carte in the evening with more upmarket ingredients. The well-curated wine list demonstrates a distinct preference for Burgundies.

La Table 101

€€french

In the Part-Dieu neighbourhood, not far from Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, Olivier and Maryline Delbergues's restaurant delivers market-fresh cuisine with the odd creative twist: guinea fowl supreme with crayfish, red cabbage braised in red wine and roasted salsify; pollack with seaweed polenta and grilled sobrasada.

Osteria Matto

€€italian

Chef Thomas Asti has Italian blood running through his veins. So, it made sense when he and his partner opened this bistro-styled trattoria. The duo draws on Italy’s glorious culinary heritage to the delight of their loyal regulars, who flock here to sample vitello tonnato, bagna cauda, veal with house-made potato gnocchi – and Sicilian lemon tart, just the way nonna used to make it. To be washed down with premium Italian wines. What’s not to like?

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00

Le Sully

€€regional

A small bistro, opened by Julien Gautier (owner of neighbouring M Restaurant) in a modernised bouchon vein, tantalises diners with dishes such as chicken liver gâteau, veal liver en persillade (with parsley and garlic) and calf's head with sauce ravigote. It is tasty, well made and you will be going back for more!

🕐 Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00,19:30-22:00; Sa off; Su off

Milprée

€€Modern Cuisine

In the heart of the Foch neighbourhood (6th arrondissement), a trio of exuberant partners pool their complementary talents: Amélie heads up the service, Noémie is in charge of the savoury dishes and Anne-Laure is on desserts. The short, reasonably priced menu changes every month and reflects the season in fresh vegetable-forward food. All the house-made elements are skilfully crafted, from delicate ravioli dough to sorbets and fermented items.

🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-13:45, 19:00-21:30; PH off

Brasserie Roseaux

€€€Traditional Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

With this brasserie, Tabata and Ludovic Mey (whose other restaurant, Ombellule, is next door) prove that they have more than one string to their bow. Sit down to classic, bourgeois French cuisine: beef fillet with sauce périgourdine, chicken and veal sweetbread vol-au-vent, turbot with sauce bonne femme, savarin, millefeuille for two, cut and plated tableside… A tempting lunch set menu comes in at a lower price point to complement the high-calibre à la carte menu. The establishment serves the same wine list (around 600 wines) as the fine dining restaurant.

Restaurant Fond Rose

€€Traditional Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

A 1920s mansion transformed into a chic brasserie by the Bocuse group. With its terrace surrounded by 100 year - old trees, it is the epitome of peace and quiet. The food is tasty and generous and squarely in the tradition of the areas around the River Saône, with frogs' legs and quenelles etc.

Bistro B

€€Modern Cuisine

This friendly neo-bistro in Lyon's 6th arrondissement offers a traditional menu in the zeitgeist with the odd globetrotting influence: tataki of beef and miso, celeriac marinated in walnut vinegar; leg of guinea fowl, truffle-flavoured mashed potatoes and mushrooms; hake with bok choy cabbage, seasonal veg and curry sauce.

Celest

€€€Modern Cuisine

On the 32nd floor of the Part-Dieu Tower, aka as "The Pencil", admire the jaw-dropping cityscape while sampling a seasonal menu signed by talented chef Aude Andrillat. Her up-to-the-minute, inspired repertory unveils high-flying, delicate technique and a genuine flair for contrasts, illustrated in particular by her work with vegetables and seasonings and her knack for blending vibrant ingredients. An example: confit scallops in a vanilla-laced butter, lovage-flavoured soubise sauce and a praliné of squash seeds. Heroically irreverent!