Lyon and the Alps Restaurants
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1. Dauphinoix
$$ | |Blend in with the locals at this ever-popular dining room, where old stone walls are burnished by a cascade of pendant lights and happy diners spill out onto the sidewalk in nice weather. Recalling the ancient name for the region (Dauphiné) and the area's famous AOC walnut (noix), the logic here isn't hard to follow: local, seasonal dishes made with top-quality ingredients. The menu is short but focused, with housemade fois gras with local Chartreuse, Jerusalem artichoke cream, and truffles to start, followed by tender chicken breast with crayfish and gratin Dauphinois or filet of local mountain trout. For dessert, don't miss the chocolate-walnut tart.
11 rue Bayard, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38000, France04–76–25–38–38Known For
- Housemade fois gras
- Convivial atmosphere and friendly service
- Well-priced menu items
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential -
2. Jeanette
$$ | |The sleek, loft-like bistrot won a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for its great-value, top-quality market menu that's reinvented daily according to the inspiration of the two young chefs and "what the earth offers us." Along with stunning dishes that please the eye as much as the palate—white asparagus with pistachio mousseline; locally made burrata with wild garlic, herbs, and leeks; gyoza dumplings with homemade kimchi and locally grown shiitakes—you'll find a tantalizing list of local organic wines. As a foodie favorite in Grenoble, be sure to make reservations whether you're coming for lunch or dinner.
3 rue Génissieu, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38000, France09–54–61–61–54Known For
- Reservations a must
- Chic setting
- Eye-popping value
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Tues. No lunch Mon., Reservations essential -
3. L'Âme Soeur
$$ | Vieux Lyon |Just behind the Palais de Justice, this little néo-bistrot (think comfortable vibe but contemporary design) has a €33 prix-fixe formule that is nothing short of superb in terms of both value and quality. Artisanal terrine of free-range duck, rillettes de maquereau en salade de chou chinois (mackerel fillets in Chinese cabbage salad), and fillet of rockfish with peppers are just some of the interesting morsels at this innovative, affordable address.
209 rue Duguesclin, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69003, France04–78–42–47–78Known For
- Excellent quality-to-price quotient
- One of the best values in town
- Welcoming service
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Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner Mon., Reservations essential -
4. Le Neuvième Art
$$$$ | Brotteaux |Christophe Roure, who earned his chops with the likes of Bocuse and Gagnaire, now has two Michelin stars at this smashing restaurant. Considered one of Lyon's top tables, Roure's artistry extends to even the smallest details in dishes of exquisite refinement: Breton langoustine poached in saffron bouillon with tender violet artichokes; shellfish and shiitake ragout served with lemongrass-ginger hollandaise; pigeon and citrus-infused beets with a sauce of blackberry and bitter-orange marmalade. Stunning to behold, the desserts are a highlight from a master chef who counts pastry making among his many accomplishments.
173 rue Cuvier, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–72–74–12–74Known For
- Innovative dining
- Beautiful presentation
- Stunning desserts
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
5. Le Passe Temps
$$$$ | Brotteaux |Korean chef Younghoon Lee brings a pared-down aesthetic to both his stylishly spare dining room and a menu of exciting, imaginative dishes that has made this one of Lyon's most sought-after tables. The house Champagne-and-yuzu aperitif is a perfect send-off for a scintillating starter of pressed foie gras and smoked eel, followed by monkfish in a crayfish-and-shiitake bouillon or Wagyu beef with sweet onion puree and crispy hazelnut tuiles. For dessert, an ethereal almond cake with poached pear and cider ice cream is almost too good to be true. With an inspired list of small-producer wines and a well-priced six-course prix-fixe dinner menu (€105), there's plenty to discover.
52 rue Tronchet, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69006, France04–72–82–90–14Known For
- One Michelin star
- Beautiful presentation
- Great wine list filled with small producers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
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6. Maison Benoît Vidal
$$$$ | |This chalet-style two-Michelin-star restaurant is one of your best options for a spectacular post-ski lunch or a romantic gastronomic dinner that will impress even the pickiest gourmand. Chef Benoit Vidal is uncompromising when it comes to local ingredients, and what he does with them is pure art. Dinners here are as elegant an affair as it gets, with linens, candlelight, and every attention to detail. At lunchtime the €68 three-course menu may seem pricey, but compared with a €30 hamburger elsewhere it's a steal.
Rue du Fornet, Val d'Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73150, France04–79–00–00–82Known For
- Beautiful setting with views
- Some of the best food in town
- Meticulously sourced ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon., Reservations essential -
7. Prairial
$$$$ | Presqu'île |Culinary innovation runs deep in this food-centric city, and Gaëtan Gentil is among the new generation chefs shaking things up, with a fruit-and-vegetable-centered cuisine that's as subtle as it is surprising. Unexpected flavor combinations (grapefruit and marigold; chicken and lemon verbena) are refreshingly original and presented with an almost pictorial beauty. With only 10 tables, reasonable prices, and a shiny Michelin star, reservations are a must.
11 rue Chavanne, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69001, France04–78–27–86–93Known For
- Vegetarian fixed menu
- Cod with creamy sabayone, yellow squash, and a dusting of roasted lemon powder
- Small space so reservations are a must
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
8. Takao Takano
$$$ | 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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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
9. Au 14 Février
$$$ | Vieux Lyon |Cupid's arrows don't quite account for the rapturous reviews (and one Michelin star) garnered by Tsuyoshi Arai in his tiny chocolate box of a restaurant. The persnickety Lyonnais have fallen hard, waiting weeks to savor dishes that combine Japanese subtlety with rigorous French technique—like poached foie gras and creamy parsnip puree with caramelized carrot sauce, scallops rolled in sole and smoky bacon, verbena-infused lobster consommé with caviar, and salmon tartare in a gingery court bouillon with zucchini mousse. The cozy atmosphere only adds to its allure.
6 rue Mourguet, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France04–78–92–91–39Known For
- Gorgeous presentation
- Meticulous attention to details
- Beautiful dining room
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri., Reservations essential -
10. Christian Têtedoie
$$$$ | Fourvière |Star chef Christian Têtedoie's rocked the culinary world when, after 20 years, he shuttered his Michelin-starred gastronomic temple to open this soaring art-filled aerie perched atop Lyon's Fourvière hill. The minimalist design and immense bay windows offering staggering views of the city signaled a new direction in the great chef's approach, breaking free of classicism in favor of a more audacious menu: roasted foie gras with bitter orange, pineapple, and onion in a duck reduction; roast pigeon stuffed with garlic, cabbage, and chestnuts; or the chef's signature pressed tête de veau (calf's head) served with a half lobster en cocotte (casserole). Le Phosphore wine bar downstairs offers lighter wine-focused "degustation" menus orchestrated by Têtedoie and a guest winemaker with a quality-price ratio that's hard to beat anywhere in town.
4 rue Professeur Pierre Marion, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69005, France04–78–29–40–10Known For
- Stellar views
- Good-value prix-fixe menus at Le Phosphore wine bar downstairs
- Outdoor dining
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11. Galopin
$ | |Don't be deceived by this rustic-casual eatery's plain, monochrome decor and laid-back atmosphere—here the color is on your plate in a veritable rainbow of hues, textures, and flavors. The more people the merrier as the small plates listed on the handy blackboard menu are meant to be shared (or not) with a recommended minimum of two per person. But of course, you'll want to try them all.
3 quai des Cordeliers, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74000, France06–46–88–73–14Known For
- Great vegetarian options
- Excellent prices
- Local organic products
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12. Kamouraska
$$$ | |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)
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13. Le Clos des Sens Restaurant
$$$$ | |This serenely refined dining room—with an impressive three-Michelin stars— has long been a pilgrimage stop for food-lovers and a delightful surprise for those who happen upon it while visiting Annecy. Set at the heights of the village, the beauty of the place is reflected in sculptural dishes crafted from ingredients—both cultivated and wild—strictly sourced within 100 km of the restaurant (not to mention wines from Alpine vineyards). Each gem-like dish is accompanied by an infusion, whether bouillon or herb-and-vegetable, to further complement the poetry on your plate. Whether you dine by the fireplace in winter or in the beautiful garden in summer, be sure to allow plenty of time for lunch or for dinner—this is an experience to be savored.
13 rue Jean Mermoz, Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 74940, France04–50–23–07–90Known For
- Delicious, beautifully presented haute cuisine
- Impeccable service
- Stellar setting
Restaurant Details
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14. Le Rousseau
$$$ | |Deep blues and pearly grays dominate this elegantly streamlined dining room where chef Élie Michel-Villaz has made seasonality and simplicity his hallmark. Dishes change weekly, but diners have come to rely on his ingenious combinations of local grass-fed meats and organic vegetables with exotic accents, like tonka bean or smoked eel. What's more, the wine list is outstanding, prices are gentle, and you're encouraged to taste, sip, and savor this reliably delicious cuisine at your leisure.
16 bis, cr Saint-André, Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 38800, France04–76–14–86–75Known For
- Friendly service
- Superb price to quality ratio
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends, Reservations essential
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