In 1934, the gastronome Curnonsky declared Lyon the capital of gastronomy.
Quenelle, Cervelle de Canut, Tablier de Sapeur, Coussin de Lyon, Volaille Demi-Deuil, Tarte à la Praline – so many exotic names to excite your imagination and taste buds!
Explore the authentic flavours of cuisine lyonnaise: the only difficulty is choosing a restaurant!
Les Fines Gueules
Enjoy mouth-watering "home-made" Lyonnais and traditional cuisine in the picturesque setting of Old Lyon. Fresh fish and wine by the glass.
Le Poêlon d'or
In an authentic, hundred-year-old setting, the team at Le Poêlon d'Or will introduce you to Lyon's traditional specialities.
Le Bistrot d'Abel
Faithful to its parent establishment, Café-Comptoir Abel, the Bistrot d’Abel opens its doors in the greatest tradition of Lyon cuisine.
Café Terroir
This unique restaurant has a selection of local products sourced from all over the region.
Chez Louloutte
Taste specialties from Lyon and all across France prepared only using fresh ingredients. The restaurant, located in Lyon city centre, near Bellecour,...
Café Epicerie by Cour des Loges
The menu at this top of the range bistro has been prepared by Anthony Bonnet, combining freshness, originality and the skilful use of spices, aromatic...
Le Bouchon des Cordeliers
Le Bouchon des Cordeliers welcomes you in an elegant and refined setting. The Chef offers authentic Lyonnaise cuisine, prepared with fresh produce, in...
La Mère Brazier **
La Mère Brazier was founded in 1921 by Eugénie Brazier, one of the most famous “Mères Lyonnaises” (Lyon’s legendary female chefs). Politicians and...
Le Café du Peintre
With its attractive terrace opening out onto Avenue des Brotteaux, this warm and friendly establishment is well worth a visit and has acquired both a...
AOC Les Halles
This AOC* Wine Bar is more than a mere restaurant. It's a place where people like to meet to have a bite to eat, enjoy a drink or a sit-down meal. The...
Chez Grand-Mère
The Chez Grand-Mère restaurant proposes traditional family cooking in a friendly, authentic setting.
Les Culottes Longues
At Culottes Longues, not far from place Bellecour, David offers diners his own vision of cuisine: generously-served, traditional dishes just like...
La Meunière
This bouchon Lyonnais taken over by Olivier Canal and Franck Delhoum mainly serves the great classics that are typical of cuisine in the Lyon area!...
Au Grand Large
For more than 22 years working in the family with the same passion ! In the kitchen, the young chef Maria Gharbi, a graduate of the Institut Paul...
Le Comptoir de Léa
Just a stone's throw from Place Bellecour, Le Café Comptoir offers delicious local cuisine in a unique setting. Featuring a magnificent period...
La Mère Léa
If you want to taste the real cuisine of Lyon, with quality food made in the traditional way, you need look no further than this local institution.
La Tête de Lard
The restaurant invites you to discover its Lyonnais specialities. You’ll instantly relax in this authentic setting, ready to enjoy a delicious meal in...
Le Vivarais
This restaurant is delighted to welcome you in a warm and friendly setting. The chef proposes constantly changing traditional and Lyonnais seasonal...