Lyon and the Alps Restaurants
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21. Les Apothicaires
$$$ | Brotteaux |Chefs Tabata and Ludovic Mey made instant waves when they opened this stylish but casual dining room serving a "liberated and sincere" menu that plays with textures, temperatures, and flavor pairings. Options include crisp white beans paired with velvety smoked eel and cubes of bone marrow with sparks of lemon thyme; you can also enjoy the crunch of roasted chamomile flowers over tender squid, with tart-sweet Meyer lemon and chamomile oil. The eight-course dinner menu (€98) is the best way to explore this virtuosic cuisine.
23 rue de Sèze, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–26–02–25–09Known For
- Stunning flavor pairings
- Minute attention to details
- Superb wine list
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22. Maison Benoît Vidal
$$$$ | |This chalet-style two-Michelin-star restaurant is one of your best options for a spectacular post-ski lunch or a romantic gastronomic dinner that will impress even the pickiest gourmand. Chef Benoit Vidal is uncompromising when it comes to local ingredients, and what he does with them is pure art. Dinners here are as elegant an affair as it gets, with linens, candlelight, and every attention to detail. At lunchtime the €68 three-course menu may seem pricey, but compared with a €30 hamburger elsewhere it's a steal.
Rue du Fornet, Val d'Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73150, France04–79–00–00–82Known For
- Beautiful setting with views
- Some of the best food in town
- Meticulously sourced ingredients
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon., Reservations essential -
23. Morfal
$ | La Croix Rousse |Set on a tiny street at the foot of the Croix Rousse neighborhood, this small, casual eatery is surely the best bargain in town, with nothing on the menu over €10 and each plate a small delight of sublime and provocative flavors. It's also an invitation to travel, with far-flung influences that take you from Korea via an ethereal smoked mousse and kimchi, Japan with dishes like miso-barbecued chicken or teriyaki braised beef, and the Middle East in the Ajo Blanco zaatar-spiced zucchini. Don't spend too much time deciding because every single dish is excellent and once started you'll want to taste everything. Reservations are a must.
16 rue Hippolyte Flandrin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–08–14–03Known For
- Exquisite small dishes
- Resolutely locavore and vegetarian-friendly
- Reservations a must
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24. Ô Vins d'Anges
$$ | 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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25. Prairial
$$$$ | Presqu'île |Culinary innovation runs deep in this food-centric city, and Gaëtan Gentil is among the new generation chefs shaking things up, with a fruit-and-vegetable-centered cuisine that's as subtle as it is surprising. Unexpected flavor combinations (grapefruit and marigold; chicken and lemon verbena) are refreshingly original and presented with an almost pictorial beauty. With only 10 tables, reasonable prices, and a shiny Michelin star, reservations are a must.
11 rue Chavanne, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–27–86–93Known For
- Vegetarian fixed menu
- Cod with creamy sabayone, yellow squash, and a dusting of roasted lemon powder
- Small space so reservations are a must
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26. Takao Takano
$$$ | 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
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27. 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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28. André
$$$ | |If Maison Pic, superstar chef Anne-Sophie Pic's gastronomic mothership, is too much of a splurge (and a splurge it is), her gourmet bistro just two steps away will set you right up. Named for her grandfather, founder of the Pic empire, the menu riffs on all the French classics that built the Pic name. The handsome wood-and-leather decor and swanky lighting feel both classic and contemporary, much like the menu of such timeless stalwarts as snails and parsleyed roasted potatoes, pâté en croute, filet de dorade royale, grilled entrecôte, and leeks vinaigrette, all at a fraction of what you'd pay next door.
285 av. Victor Hugo, Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 26000, France04–75–44–53–86Known For
- Quiet, chic decor
- Excellent service
- Contemporary-classic recipes
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29. Au 14 Février
$$$ | 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 -
30. Bistrot des Clercs
$$ | |Stepping through the door of this ravishing Belle Époque brasserie is a bit like traveling back in time, so beautifully preserved is its turn-of-the-century ambience, with classic globe lighting, tile floor, linen-bedecked wooden tables, and the expansive menu. The spell is only enhanced by a traditional menu of all the classics: delicious steak tartare, moules frites (mussels and fries), foie gras, and escargots, all washed down with a local Côtes du Rhône. If you still have room, the cheese plate or a homemade classic dessert (like pavé au chocolat Valrhona or crème brûlée) assure a happy ending.
48 rue Grande, Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 26000, France04–75–55–55–15Known For
- Gorgeous historical atmosphere
- All the classic dishes
- Delightful desserts
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31. Brasserie Georges
$$ | 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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32. Café des Fédérations
$$ | Presqu'île |For 80 years this sawdust-strewn café with homey red-check tablecloths has reigned as one of the city's leading bouchons, and although its glory days are long past, it's still a good bet for an authentic experience. For a taste of classic Lyon gastronomy in a historic setting, the deftly prepared local classics like boudin noir, boudin blanc (white-meat sausage), or andouillettes (veal and pork tripe sausage) are hard to beat.
8 rue du Major-Martin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–28–26–00Known For
- Well-priced prix-fixe lunch menu
- Authentic atmosphere
- Great for families
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33. Café du Jura
$ | Presqu'île |The gâteau de foies de volaille aux raviolis (chicken-liver ravioli) is a masterpiece at this eatery founded in 1864. Game and steak dishes are robust, as is the cassolette d'escargots (stew of beans, mutton, and snails). For dessert, stick with the terrific cheese selection. The rows of tables, the mosaic-tile floor, and the absence of anything too decorative gives this place the feel of a men's club.
25 rue Tupin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69002, France04–78–42–20–57Known For
- Top-notch Lyonnais charcuterie
- Authentic atmosphere
- Decent prices
Restaurant Details
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34. Chez Hugon
$$ | Presqu'île |One of the city's best-known insider spots, this typical bouchon with the de rigueur red-check tablecloths sits behind the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Practically a club, it's crowded with regulars who trade quips with the owner while the kitchen prepares the best tablier de sapeur (tripe marinated in wine and fried in bread crumbs) in town. Whether you order the hunks of homemade pâté, the stewed chicken in wine vinegar sauce, or the plate of ris de veau (sweetbreads), your dinner will add up to good, inexpensive food and plenty of it.
12 rue Pizay, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69002, France04–78–28–10–94Known For
- Authentic Lyonnais cuisine
- Pricier than some bouchons
- Laid-back ambience
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35. Christian Têtedoie
$$$$ | Fourvière |Star chef Christian Têtedoie's rocked the culinary world when, after 20 years, he shuttered his Michelin-starred gastronomic temple to open this soaring art-filled aerie perched atop Lyon's Fourvière hill. The minimalist design and immense bay windows offering staggering views of the city signaled a new direction in the great chef's approach, breaking free of classicism in favor of a more audacious menu: roasted foie gras with bitter orange, pineapple, and onion in a duck reduction; roast pigeon stuffed with garlic, cabbage, and chestnuts; or the chef's signature pressed tête de veau (calf's head) served with a half lobster en cocotte (casserole). Le Phosphore wine bar downstairs offers lighter wine-focused "degustation" menus orchestrated by Têtedoie and a guest winemaker with a quality-price ratio that's hard to beat anywhere in town.
4 rue Professeur Pierre Marion, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France04–78–29–40–10Known For
- Stellar views
- Good-value prix-fixe menus at Le Phosphore wine bar downstairs
- Outdoor dining
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36. Daniel & Denise Saint-Jean
$$ | Vieux Lyon |Among other honors, chef Joseph Viola has distinguished himself by creating a world-champion pâté en croûte (foie gras in a pastry crust)—nothing to sneeze at, especially if you're at the helm of one of Lyon's better bouchons. Here you'll find a charming atmosphere, complete with checked tablecloths, lace curtains, and some of the city's most satisfying local specialties, including the quenelles de brochet (a tender, sausage-shape dumpling made from river pike). Cervelle de veau (calf brains) is another standout, and the faint of heart can't go wrong with the excellent boudin noir. Note: there are three Daniel & Denise outposts, but this one, in the Vieille Ville, is slightly more upscale.
36 rue Tramassac, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France04–78–42–24–62Known For
- Pike quenelles and crayfish omelets
- More contemporary atmosphere than other bouchons
- Good wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
37. Galopin
$ | |Don't be deceived by this rustic-casual eatery's plain, monochrome decor and laid-back atmosphere—here the color is on your plate in a veritable rainbow of hues, textures, and flavors. The more people the merrier as the small plates listed on the handy blackboard menu are meant to be shared (or not) with a recommended minimum of two per person. But of course, you'll want to try them all.
3 quai des Cordeliers, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74000, France06–46–88–73–14Known For
- Great vegetarian options
- Excellent prices
- Local organic products
Restaurant Details
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38. Kamouraska
$$$ | |Here a long granite table invites conviviality, an essential part of dining according to the gifted chef and sommelier, who together make every effort to assure a standout dining experience. Using organic seasonal produce from local farmers, the freshest seafood from the Brittany coast, and quality grass-fed meats, chef Jérôme Bigot crafts wildly inventive dishes that send food lovers into raptures, complemented by Marie-Hélène Tardif's expert wine pairings and natural wine discoveries. On nice days, the cobbled terrace out front is a welcome addition to the minuscule dining room, which doubles as a wine cave.
6 passage de la Cathédrale, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74000, France09–50–78–82–96Known For
- Set menu that changes nightly
- Charming cobbled terrace
- All-day hours (for the wine cave)
Restaurant Details
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39. L'Auberge Bressane
$$$$ | |Overlooking the town's wonderful church, this modern, polished dining room is a good match for chef Jean-Pierre Vullin's cuisine. Frogs' legs and Bresse chicken with a wild-morel cream sauce are the specialties, but also consider the quenelles de brochet (poached-fish dumplings). Jean-Pierre wanders through the dining room ready for a chat while his staff provides excellent service. Don't miss the house aperitif, a Champagne cocktail with fresh raspberry puree. The wine list has 300 vintages.
166 bd. de Brou, Bourg-en-Bresse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 01000, France04–74–22–22–68Known For
- Pretty views
- Warm atmosphere
- Local flavor
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40. L'Azimut
$$$$ | |This is hardly a jacket-and-tie kind of place, as the clientele often come straight from the slopes. The laid-back atmosphere, congenial staff, and simple wood tables are among the joys of L'Azimut, where chef François Moureaux's cooking has earned the place a Michelin star. The dishes are updates of the classics, with some truly amazing flourishes, so look for panfried foie gras with passion-fruit foam, roasted breast of chicken with truffle cream, or turbot with a Champagne sauce. Don't pass up the cheese course; sample as many of the local favorites as you like, and they're all sliced for you tableside.
Le Praz, Courchevel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73120, France04–79–06–25–90Known For
- Updated classics like panfried foie gras with passion-fruit foam
- Local cheese menu
- Friendly vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and May–Nov. No lunch Wed., Reservations essential
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