Lyon and the Alps Restaurants
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1. Comptoir Abel
$$ | Presqu'île |About 400 years old, this charming house is one of Lyon's most frequently filmed and photographed taverns. Simple wooden tables in wood-panel dining rooms, quirky art on every wall, heavy-bottom pot lyonnais wine bottles—every detail is obviously pampered and lovingly produced. The salade lyonnaise (green salad with homemade croutons and sautéed bacon, topped with a poached egg) or the rognons madère (kidneys in a Madeira sauce) are standouts.
25 rue Guynemer, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69002, France04–78–37–46–18Known For
- Authentic Lyonnais specialties
- Unbeatable atmosphere
- Reasonable prices
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2. L'Âme Soeur
$$ | Vieux Lyon |Just behind the Palais de Justice, this little néo-bistrot (think comfortable vibe but contemporary design) has a €33 prix-fixe formule that is nothing short of superb in terms of both value and quality. Artisanal terrine of free-range duck, rillettes de maquereau en salade de chou chinois (mackerel fillets in Chinese cabbage salad), and fillet of rockfish with peppers are just some of the interesting morsels at this innovative, affordable address.
209 rue Duguesclin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69003, France04–78–42–47–78Known For
- Excellent quality-to-price quotient
- One of the best values in town
- Welcoming service
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner Mon., Reservations essential -
3. L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges
$$$$ | |The late great Paul Bocuse—who kick-started nouvelle cuisine back in the 1970s and became a superstar in the process—may no longer be with us, but dishes like the legendary black-truffle soup in pastry crust he created in 1975 to honor President Giscard d'Estaing always will be. So will the frogs' leg soup with watercress; the green bean and artichoke salad with foie gras; and the "tripled" wood pigeon, consisting of a drumstick in puff pastry, a breast roasted and glazed in cognac, and a dark aromatic pâté of the innards. For a mere €330 per person, the Paul Bocuse Menu includes two of the master's most famous dishes: soup aux truffes and the volaille de Bresse truffée en vessie "Mère Fillioux" (Bresse hen cooked in a pig bladder with truffles), which comes to the table looking something like a basketball. Like the desserts, the grand dining room is done in traditional style.
40 quai de la Plage, Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69660, France04–72–42–90–90Known For
- One of the best restaurants in Lyon with two Michelin stars
- Serves all Paul Bocuse's greatest recipes
- Extravagantly priced tasting menu
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Mon. and Tues. -
4. L'Étage
$$$ | Presqu'île |Hidden over Place des Terreaux, this semisecret upstairs dining room in a former silk-weaving loft prepares some of Lyon's finest and most daring cuisine. A place at the window (admittedly hard to come by), overlooking the facade of the Beaux Arts academy across the square, is a moment to remember—especially during December's Festival of Lights. The six-course €59 tasting menu at dinner is a steal for this quality of dining.
4 pl. des Terreaux, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–28–19–59Known For
- Tiny, elegant dining room
- Stunning cuisine
- Great value three-course lunch menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and late July–late Aug., Reservations essential -
5. La Boite à Café
$ | Presqu'île |Watch the world go by on the street-side terrace at this small but lively café on a picturesque square at the foot of the hill leading to Croix Rousse. Low-key and casual, the focus here is squarely on the java—every kind of caffeinated beverage can be conjured up here, and coffee aficionados are reassured by the fact that the meticulously sourced beans are roasted on the premises. Freshly baked carrot cake or cheesecake, tarte au citron, and warm chocolate fondant are irresistibly decadent alongside a luscious café crème. There's also a great choice of magazines and newspapers and free Wi-Fi access.
3 rue Abbé Rozier, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–27–01–48–71Known For
- Delicious desserts and pastries
- One of Lyon's best coffee shops
- Friendly atmosphere great for hanging out
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6. La Mère Brazier
$$$$ | Presqu'île |This is a legendary location in Lyon—even more so now that Mathieu Viannay, one of the top names in the city's contemporary cuisine scene, has honored gastronomy pioneer Eugénie Brazier—the founder of nouvelle cuisine and the first woman to gain three Michelin stars in 1933—by opening a restaurant in her former space. A winner of the coveted Meilleur Ouvrier de France prize, Viannay continues to experiment with taste, textures, and ingredients in this carefully restored and recently remodeled traditional house. He describes the menu as "mixed" between completely modern cuisine and "Mère Brazier recipes revisited" such as the poularde de Bresse demi-deuil (Bresse poultry in "half mourning," that is, with black truffles under the breast skin).
12 rue Royale, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–23–17–20Known For
- Upscale authentic Lyon dining
- Pricey but worth it
- Bresse chicken with black truffles under the skin
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7. Le Garet
$$ | Presqu'île |From quenelles to the house favorite, andouillettes, this is the perfect primer in bouchon fare. Salade lyonnaise (frisée lettuce, pork lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, with a Dijon vinaigrette) is an institution at this famous dining room near the Hôtel de Ville. The roast veal chop and ratatouille provide a welcome break from the standard porcine bouchon lineup. The cozy and joyful atmosphere is, perhaps even more than the food itself, what makes Lyon's version of the French bistro so irresistible.
7 rue Garet, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–28–16–94Known For
- Picturesque atmosphere
- Way above the average bouchon
- Historic setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends and late July–late Aug., Reservations essential -
8. Le Kitchen Café
$ | |Though delicious coffee, croissants, and pastries are on the all-day menu, Swedish chef Connie Zagora and her pastry chef husband, Laurent Ozan, dish up one of the more exciting gastronomic lunches in town in this luminous little café. A new concept that's catching hold in Paris and Lyon alike, the restaurant is open from 8 am to 6:30 pm, serving an all-day menu of sweet or savory breakfast foods (think broiled eggs with soy sauce, trout gravlax with dill cream, homemade granola, and fromage frais) and a range of homemade pastries. But the real star is the three-course (€29) lunch menu, offering such gourmet delights as velvety green parsley and leek vichyssoise, followed by marinated cod or steak with parsnip cream black sesame and shiitake mushrooms. All ingredients are locally sourced and the chef is vegetarian friendly.
34 rue Chevreul, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69007, France06–03–36–42–75Known For
- Delicious all-day breakfasts
- One of the best lunches in town
- Bright, friendly atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
9. Le Neuvième Art
$$$$ | Brotteaux |Christophe Roure, who earned his chops with the likes of Bocuse and Gagnaire, now has two Michelin stars at this smashing restaurant. Considered one of Lyon's top tables, Roure's artistry extends to even the smallest details in dishes of exquisite refinement: Breton langoustine poached in saffron bouillon with tender violet artichokes; shellfish and shiitake ragout served with lemongrass-ginger hollandaise; pigeon and citrus-infused beets with a sauce of blackberry and bitter-orange marmalade. Stunning to behold, the desserts are a highlight from a master chef who counts pastry making among his many accomplishments.
173 rue Cuvier, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–72–74–12–74Known For
- Innovative dining
- Beautiful presentation
- Stunning desserts
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
10. Le Passe Temps
$$$$ | Brotteaux |Korean chef Younghoon Lee brings a pared-down aesthetic to both his stylishly spare dining room and a menu of exciting, imaginative dishes that has made this one of Lyon's most sought-after tables. The house Champagne-and-yuzu aperitif is a perfect send-off for a scintillating starter of pressed foie gras and smoked eel, followed by monkfish in a crayfish-and-shiitake bouillon or Wagyu beef with sweet onion puree and crispy hazelnut tuiles. For dessert, an ethereal almond cake with poached pear and cider ice cream is almost too good to be true. With an inspired list of small-producer wines and a well-priced six-course prix-fixe dinner menu (€105), there's plenty to discover.
52 rue Tronchet, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–72–82–90–14Known For
- One Michelin star
- Beautiful presentation
- Great wine list filled with small producers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
11. Les Apothicaires
$$$ | Brotteaux |Chefs Tabata and Ludovic Mey made instant waves when they opened this stylish but casual dining room serving a "liberated and sincere" menu that plays with textures, temperatures, and flavor pairings. Options include crisp white beans paired with velvety smoked eel and cubes of bone marrow with sparks of lemon thyme; you can also enjoy the crunch of roasted chamomile flowers over tender squid, with tart-sweet Meyer lemon and chamomile oil. The eight-course dinner menu (€98) is the best way to explore this virtuosic cuisine.
23 rue de Sèze, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–26–02–25–09Known For
- Stunning flavor pairings
- Minute attention to details
- Superb wine list
Restaurant Details
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12. Morfal
$ | La Croix Rousse |Set on a tiny street at the foot of the Croix Rousse neighborhood, this small, casual eatery is surely the best bargain in town, with nothing on the menu over €10 and each plate a small delight of sublime and provocative flavors. It's also an invitation to travel, with far-flung influences that take you from Korea via an ethereal smoked mousse and kimchi, Japan with dishes like miso-barbecued chicken or teriyaki braised beef, and the Middle East in the Ajo Blanco zaatar-spiced zucchini. Don't spend too much time deciding because every single dish is excellent and once started you'll want to taste everything. Reservations are a must.
16 rue Hippolyte Flandrin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–08–14–03Known For
- Exquisite small dishes
- Resolutely locavore and vegetarian-friendly
- Reservations a must
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13. Ô Vins d'Anges
$$ | La Croix Rousse |He's an indefatigable champion of small-producer wines, and you'd have to be a stone not to be swept up in Sébastien Milleret's passion. A congenial atmosphere prevails at this wineshop and bar, and excellent small dishes—luscious burrata cheese served with fruity olive oil and capers, freshly shaved bresaola and lardo, or briny smoked eel—are complemented by reasonably priced wines by the glass. On Saturday afternoon, wine barrels are rolled out for tastings that draw a neighborhood crowd.
2 pl. Bertone, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France09–51–88–20–99Known For
- Congenial wine tastings
- Great for discovery of new dishes
- Lovely neighborhood
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14. Prairial
$$$$ | Presqu'île |Culinary innovation runs deep in this food-centric city, and Gaëtan Gentil is among the new generation chefs shaking things up, with a fruit-and-vegetable-centered cuisine that's as subtle as it is surprising. Unexpected flavor combinations (grapefruit and marigold; chicken and lemon verbena) are refreshingly original and presented with an almost pictorial beauty. With only 10 tables, reasonable prices, and a shiny Michelin star, reservations are a must.
11 rue Chavanne, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–27–86–93Known For
- Vegetarian fixed menu
- Cod with creamy sabayone, yellow squash, and a dusting of roasted lemon powder
- Small space so reservations are a must
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
15. Takao Takano
$$$ | Part-Dieu |After barely a year on his own, Takao Takano's eponymous restaurant earned off-the-charts accolades and a coveted Michelin star (now two) for his imaginative cuisine. Takano honed his craft during eight years as sous chef to Nicholas Le Bec (now in Shanghai), but he brings his own aesthetic to the fore in a warm, pared-down space outside the city center. Beautifully presented dishes, like tender Limousin lamb with artichokes and spicy olive oil; cucumber tarts with horseradish-inflected tarama and oyster-and-watercress gelée; roasted veal with bok choy, girolles mushrooms, and finely shaved lardo di Colonnata change according to the season.
33 rue Malesherbes, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–82–31–43–39Known For
- Vibrant, superbly crafted cuisine
- Refined presentation
- Only the best ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
16. A Chacun Sa Tasse
$ | Presqu'île |With a name that translates to "to each one his glass," this charming corner café is where tea lovers don't have to settle for the usual humdrum selection of teabags in the midst of a coffee bonanza. Here both tea and coffee are meticulously sourced and served with utmost care so everyone is happy. Whatever you do, don't skimp on the desserts, as they're as good as the beverages.
2 rue du Griffon, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–72–87–06–45Known For
- Super friendly service
- Charming setting
- Great selection of green teas
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17. Au 14 Février
$$$ | Vieux Lyon |Cupid's arrows don't quite account for the rapturous reviews (and one Michelin star) garnered by Tsuyoshi Arai in his tiny chocolate box of a restaurant. The persnickety Lyonnais have fallen hard, waiting weeks to savor dishes that combine Japanese subtlety with rigorous French technique—like poached foie gras and creamy parsnip puree with caramelized carrot sauce, scallops rolled in sole and smoky bacon, verbena-infused lobster consommé with caviar, and salmon tartare in a gingery court bouillon with zucchini mousse. The cozy atmosphere only adds to its allure.
6 rue Mourguet, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France04–78–92–91–39Known For
- Gorgeous presentation
- Meticulous attention to details
- Beautiful dining room
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri., Reservations essential -
18. Brasserie Georges
$$ | Perrache |This inexpensive brasserie at the south end of Rue de la Charité is one of the city's largest and oldest, founded in 1836 and housed in a palatial building dating from 1925. Meals range from hearty veal stew or sauerkraut and sausage to more refined fare. Cooking is less than creative—stick with the great standards, such as saucisson brioché (sausage in brioche stuffed with truffled foie gras)—and, like the vast room setting, service is a bit impersonal and can be very slow. Nevertheless, the Art Deco style is as delicious as it comes.
30 cours Verdun, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69002, France04–72–56–54–54Known For
- Eye-popping, Art Deco atmosphere
- Traditional Lyonnais food
- Beer brewed on premises
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19. Café des Fédérations
$$ | Presqu'île |For 80 years this sawdust-strewn café with homey red-check tablecloths has reigned as one of the city's leading bouchons, and although its glory days are long past, it's still a good bet for an authentic experience. For a taste of classic Lyon gastronomy in a historic setting, the deftly prepared local classics like boudin noir, boudin blanc (white-meat sausage), or andouillettes (veal and pork tripe sausage) are hard to beat.
8 rue du Major-Martin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–28–26–00Known For
- Well-priced prix-fixe lunch menu
- Authentic atmosphere
- Great for families
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Dec.–Jan. No dinner Sun. -
20. Café du Jura
$ | Presqu'île |The gâteau de foies de volaille aux raviolis (chicken-liver ravioli) is a masterpiece at this eatery founded in 1864. Game and steak dishes are robust, as is the cassolette d'escargots (stew of beans, mutton, and snails). For dessert, stick with the terrific cheese selection. The rows of tables, the mosaic-tile floor, and the absence of anything too decorative gives this place the feel of a men's club.
25 rue Tupin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69002, France04–78–42–20–57Known For
- Top-notch Lyonnais charcuterie
- Authentic atmosphere
- Decent prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and Aug.
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