Lyon and the Alps Restaurants
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1. Auberge du Père Bise
$$$$ | |For anyone who's never dined in one of France's grand old restaurants, this two-star stunner would be a fine start, set in a century-old chalet-inn in the tiny storybook village of Talloires on the incomparably beautiful Lac d'Annecy. From start to finish you'll be pampered in the old style. Although chef Jean Sulpice has updated the cuisine, dishes like veal carpaccio with white caviar and horseradish cream; poulet de Bresse stuffed with truffles and foie gras; and steamed lake fish with scallops, fennel, and ginger beurre blanc feature all the luxe ingredients that distinguish French gastronomy. On a warm day, a table on the gracious terrace overlooking the lake is a must. Prices are not for the fainthearted, but good memories are priceless.
303 rte. du Port, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74290, France04–50–60–72–01Known For
- Stunning lakeside setting
- Distinguished menu of French classics
- Legendary restaurant
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., and mid-Dec.–mid-Feb., Reservations essential -
2. Flaveurs
$$$$ | |If you think the Pic empire has a lock on Valence gastronomy, think again: the extraordinary precision and refinement of Baptiste Poinot's cooking makes a foodie stopover in Valence an absolute must. Though the dining room itself is a bit on the quirky side, there is nothing to quibble over when it comes to the gorgeous presentation and scintillating tastes in dishes like melt-in-your-mouth trout fillet with salsify puree and crunchy grains of roasted buckwheat all in a cloud of curried foam. Desserts are equally tantalizing and the bountiful cheese cart is a sight to behold. The €38 lunch menu is a good introduction to this marvelous Michelin-starred cuisine.
32 rue Grande, Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 26000, France04–75–56–08–40Known For
- Exquisite presentation
- Off-the-charts innovation
- Exceptional cheese cart
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends and mid-Dec.–Jan. No lunch Mon., Reservations essential -
3. Flocons de Sel
$$$$ | |Emmanuel Renaut's Flocons de Sel ("flakes of salt"), located in Leutaz, brings new meaning to the world of haute cuisine—and even with the drive out of town it's more than an excellent Megève dining option, it's a pilgrimage point. Though the extravagant 10-course tasting menu is pricey, it offers a rare experience from one of France's great three-star chefs, based on simple but carefully selected ingredients—freshwater crayfish, scallops en croute with sea salt, and roast wood pigeon are just a few of the creatively prepared specialties. The dining room is rustic-simple, allowing the food to take center stage. Surrounded by a series of chalets and much natural splendor, the establishment also offers nine exquisite guest rooms and two private chalets for crawl-away convenience.
1775 rte. du Leutaz, Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74120, France04–50–21–49–99Known For
- Three Michelin stars
- Gorgeous rustic dining room
- Finest dining around
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., May, and Nov. No lunch Mon., Thurs., and Fri., Reservations essential -
4. Georges Blanc
$$$$ | |In the village of Vonnas, a simple 19th-century inn with 30 rooms full of antique country furniture doubles as one of the greatest gastronomic addresses in all of Gaul. Poulet de Bresse, truffles, and lobster are just some of the divine dishes featured on the legendary menu created by three-Michelin-star chef Monsieur Blanc, whose culinary DNA extends back to innkeepers from the French Revolution. He serves his traditional-yet-nouvelle delights in a vast dining room, renovated—overly so, some might say—in a stately manner, replete with Louis XIII–style chairs, fireplace, and floral tapestries. Wine connoisseurs will go weak at the knees at the cellar here, overflowing with 130,000 bottles. The guest rooms range from (relatively) simple to luxurious. A block south you can repair to Blanc's cheaper, more casual restaurant, L'Ancienne Auberge, most delightfully set in a 1900s fabrique de limonade (soda-water plant) and now festooned with antique bicycles and daguerreotypes.
Pl. du Marché, Vonnas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 01540, France04–74–50–90–90Known For
- Stellar wine list
- Stately, over-the-top dining room
- Stiff prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. and Jan. No lunch Thurs., Reservations essential -
5. L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges
$$$$ | |The late great Paul Bocuse—who kick-started nouvelle cuisine back in the 1970s and became a superstar in the process—may no longer be with us, but dishes like the legendary black-truffle soup in pastry crust he created in 1975 to honor President Giscard d'Estaing always will be. So will the frogs' leg soup with watercress; the green bean and artichoke salad with foie gras; and the "tripled" wood pigeon, consisting of a drumstick in puff pastry, a breast roasted and glazed in cognac, and a dark aromatic pâté of the innards. For a mere €330 per person, the Paul Bocuse Menu includes two of the master's most famous dishes: soup aux truffes and the volaille de Bresse truffée en vessie "Mère Fillioux" (Bresse hen cooked in a pig bladder with truffles), which comes to the table looking something like a basketball. Like the desserts, the grand dining room is done in traditional style.
40 quai de la Plage, Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69660, France04–72–42–90–90Known For
- One of the best restaurants in Lyon with two Michelin stars
- Serves all Paul Bocuse's greatest recipes
- Extravagantly priced tasting menu
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Mon. and Tues. -
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6. La Cachette
$$$$ | |Set on the edge of Valence's Old Town, a few minutes from the Parc Jouvet, this hidden gem is one more reason to get thee to Valence. Chef Masashi Ijichi's Japanese roots and pedigreed French training (at the House of Pic) merge in a stunning cuisine that is virtuosic without being bombastic. Ijichi's delicate flavor pairings and poetic presentation rely on the intrinsic virtues of the freshest ingredients: an inky black sea urchin filled with golden pumpkin whipped cream and jellied lobster or white chocolate mousse and bright mango puree. The pared down dining room is an excellent backdrop to highlight the food, but be sure to leave some time, as this is a moment to savor.
20 rue Notre Dame de Soyons, Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 26000, France04–75–55–24–13Known For
- Virtuosic Japanese-inflected French cuisine
- Laid-back dining room
- Michelin star
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
7. La Dame de Pic – Le 1920
$$$$ | |The exceptional Domaine du Mont d'Arbois Four Seasons hotel has doubly distinguished itself by the enviable accomplishment of having scored a partnership with chef Anne-Sophie Pic, hands down France's most famous female chef and one the most starred cooks in the country, whose three-star restaurant in Valence is one of the most famous in France. Unlike most celebrity chefs, Pic stands by her reputation, insisting on actually cooking in the kitchen that bears her name. Meaning you're assured a stellar meal that makes the steep price of both dining room and hotel well worth the splurge.
447 chemin de la Rocaille, Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74120, France04–50–21–25–03Known For
- Sumptuous decor
- Classic French cooking raised to new heights
- Full disclosure of where everything on the menu comes from
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
8. La Mère Brazier
$$$$ | Presqu'île |This is a legendary location in Lyon—even more so now that Mathieu Viannay, one of the top names in the city's contemporary cuisine scene, has honored gastronomy pioneer Eugénie Brazier—the founder of nouvelle cuisine and the first woman to gain three Michelin stars in 1933—by opening a restaurant in her former space. A winner of the coveted Meilleur Ouvrier de France prize, Viannay continues to experiment with taste, textures, and ingredients in this carefully restored and recently remodeled traditional house. He describes the menu as "mixed" between completely modern cuisine and "Mère Brazier recipes revisited" such as the poularde de Bresse demi-deuil (Bresse poultry in "half mourning," that is, with black truffles under the breast skin).
12 rue Royale, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–23–17–20Known For
- Upscale authentic Lyon dining
- Pricey but worth it
- Bresse chicken with black truffles under the skin
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends, Reservations essential -
9. La Pyramide
$$$$ | |Back when your grandmother's grandmother was making the grand tour, La Pyramide's Fernand Point had already perfected haute cuisine for a generation and become the first superstar chef, teaching a regiment of students who glamorized French dining the world over. Many decades later, La Pyramide has dropped its museum status and now offers contemporary classics by acclaimed two-Michelin-star chef Patrick Henriroux, accompanied by a peerless selection of wines featuring local stars from the nearby Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu vineyards. Both classical and avant-garde dishes triumph here, from crème soufflée de crabe au croquant d'artichaut (creamy crab soufflé with crunchy artichoke) to the veau de lait aux légumes de la vallée (suckling veal with vegetables from the Drôme Valley). For those who wish to sleep off the feast, there are contemporary guest rooms at hand.
14 bd. Fernand-Point, Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38200, France04–74–53–01–96Known For
- Good-value fixed-price menus
- Warm welcome
- Extensive wine list covering all regions of France
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., early Feb.–early Mar., and 1 wk in Aug., Reservations essential -
10. Le Neuvième Art
$$$$ | Brotteaux |Christophe Roure, who earned his chops with the likes of Bocuse and Gagnaire, now has two Michelin stars at this smashing restaurant. Considered one of Lyon's top tables, Roure's artistry extends to even the smallest details in dishes of exquisite refinement: Breton langoustine poached in saffron bouillon with tender violet artichokes; shellfish and shiitake ragout served with lemongrass-ginger hollandaise; pigeon and citrus-infused beets with a sauce of blackberry and bitter-orange marmalade. Stunning to behold, the desserts are a highlight from a master chef who counts pastry making among his many accomplishments.
173 rue Cuvier, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–72–74–12–74Known For
- Innovative dining
- Beautiful presentation
- Stunning desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
11. Le Passe Temps
$$$$ | Brotteaux |Korean chef Younghoon Lee brings a pared-down aesthetic to both his stylishly spare dining room and a menu of exciting, imaginative dishes that has made this one of Lyon's most sought-after tables. The house Champagne-and-yuzu aperitif is a perfect send-off for a scintillating starter of pressed foie gras and smoked eel, followed by monkfish in a crayfish-and-shiitake bouillon or Wagyu beef with sweet onion puree and crispy hazelnut tuiles. For dessert, an ethereal almond cake with poached pear and cider ice cream is almost too good to be true. With an inspired list of small-producer wines and a well-priced six-course prix-fixe dinner menu (€105), there's plenty to discover.
52 rue Tronchet, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–72–82–90–14Known For
- One Michelin star
- Beautiful presentation
- Great wine list filled with small producers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
12. Maison Benoît Vidal
$$$$ | |This chalet-style two-Michelin-star restaurant is one of your best options for a spectacular post-ski lunch or a romantic gastronomic dinner that will impress even the pickiest gourmand. Chef Benoit Vidal is uncompromising when it comes to local ingredients, and what he does with them is pure art. Dinners here are as elegant an affair as it gets, with linens, candlelight, and every attention to detail. At lunchtime the €68 three-course menu may seem pricey, but compared with a €30 hamburger elsewhere it's a steal.
Rue du Fornet, Val d'Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73150, France04–79–00–00–82Known For
- Beautiful setting with views
- Some of the best food in town
- Meticulously sourced ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon., Reservations essential -
13. Prairial
$$$$ | Presqu'île |Culinary innovation runs deep in this food-centric city, and Gaëtan Gentil is among the new generation chefs shaking things up, with a fruit-and-vegetable-centered cuisine that's as subtle as it is surprising. Unexpected flavor combinations (grapefruit and marigold; chicken and lemon verbena) are refreshingly original and presented with an almost pictorial beauty. With only 10 tables, reasonable prices, and a shiny Michelin star, reservations are a must.
11 rue Chavanne, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–27–86–93Known For
- Vegetarian fixed menu
- Cod with creamy sabayone, yellow squash, and a dusting of roasted lemon powder
- Small space so reservations are a must
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
14. Christian Têtedoie
$$$$ | Fourvière |Star chef Christian Têtedoie's rocked the culinary world when, after 20 years, he shuttered his Michelin-starred gastronomic temple to open this soaring art-filled aerie perched atop Lyon's Fourvière hill. The minimalist design and immense bay windows offering staggering views of the city signaled a new direction in the great chef's approach, breaking free of classicism in favor of a more audacious menu: roasted foie gras with bitter orange, pineapple, and onion in a duck reduction; roast pigeon stuffed with garlic, cabbage, and chestnuts; or the chef's signature pressed tête de veau (calf's head) served with a half lobster en cocotte (casserole). Le Phosphore wine bar downstairs offers lighter wine-focused "degustation" menus orchestrated by Têtedoie and a guest winemaker with a quality-price ratio that's hard to beat anywhere in town.
4 rue Professeur Pierre Marion, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France04–78–29–40–10Known For
- Stellar views
- Good-value prix-fixe menus at Le Phosphore wine bar downstairs
- Outdoor dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential -
15. L'Auberge Bressane
$$$$ | |Overlooking the town's wonderful church, this modern, polished dining room is a good match for chef Jean-Pierre Vullin's cuisine. Frogs' legs and Bresse chicken with a wild-morel cream sauce are the specialties, but also consider the quenelles de brochet (poached-fish dumplings). Jean-Pierre wanders through the dining room ready for a chat while his staff provides excellent service. Don't miss the house aperitif, a Champagne cocktail with fresh raspberry puree. The wine list has 300 vintages.
166 bd. de Brou, Bourg-en-Bresse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 01000, France04–74–22–22–68Known For
- Pretty views
- Warm atmosphere
- Local flavor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations essential -
16. L'Azimut
$$$$ | |This is hardly a jacket-and-tie kind of place, as the clientele often come straight from the slopes. The laid-back atmosphere, congenial staff, and simple wood tables are among the joys of L'Azimut, where chef François Moureaux's cooking has earned the place a Michelin star. The dishes are updates of the classics, with some truly amazing flourishes, so look for panfried foie gras with passion-fruit foam, roasted breast of chicken with truffle cream, or turbot with a Champagne sauce. Don't pass up the cheese course; sample as many of the local favorites as you like, and they're all sliced for you tableside.
Le Praz, Courchevel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73120, France04–79–06–25–90Known For
- Updated classics like panfried foie gras with passion-fruit foam
- Local cheese menu
- Friendly vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and May–Nov. No lunch Wed., Reservations essential -
17. La Cave des Creux
$$$$ | |An amazing view of Mont Blanc is yours at the Cave des Creux, opened by a couple of ski instructors on top of what was once a shelter for shepherds and their flocks (you can still see some of the old cheese cellar and its equipment on the lower level). It's hard to resist the stone-trimmed dining room, where huge iron beams, industrial lighting, and a sleek fireplace give the place a modern feel. The menu is also forward-thinking—consider the pumpkin soup with foie gras shavings as a starter, then move on to lamb chops with wild garlic. Organic wines from the region make it hard to say no to a glass or two before heading back to the slopes. On sunny days, the wraparound deck is packed elbow-to-elbow, even when temperatures drop below freezing.
Courchevel 1850, Courchevel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73120, France04–79–06–76–14Known For
- Fabulous decor and setting, including a wraparound deck
- Menu of forward-thinking French classics
- Organic wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed May–Nov., Reservations essential -
18. Le Clos des Sens Restaurant
$$$$ | |This serenely refined dining room—with an impressive three-Michelin stars— has long been a pilgrimage stop for food-lovers and a delightful surprise for those who happen upon it while visiting Annecy. Set at the heights of the village, the beauty of the place is reflected in sculptural dishes crafted from ingredients—both cultivated and wild—strictly sourced within 100 km of the restaurant (not to mention wines from Alpine vineyards). Each gem-like dish is accompanied by an infusion, whether bouillon or herb-and-vegetable, to further complement the poetry on your plate. Whether you dine by the fireplace in winter or in the beautiful garden in summer, be sure to allow plenty of time for lunch or for dinner—this is an experience to be savored.
13 rue Jean Mermoz, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74940, France04–50–23–07–90Known For
- Delicious, beautifully presented haute cuisine
- Impeccable service
- Stellar setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. in Oct.–Apr. No lunch Tues., Thurs. and Sun.
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