Lyon
Housed in the stables of Lyon's former Hôtel de Ville, this delightful bouchon serves a splendid array of meat-heavy Lyonnais classics, including a divine…
Must-see restaurants in Lyon & the Rhône Valley
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Lyon
Some 7km north of Lyon, this triple-Michelin-starred restaurant was the flagship of the city's most decorated chef, Paul Bocuse. Although Bocuse is no…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
For a gastronomic experience in the Beaujolais area, look no further than this gem of a restaurant. A true alchemist, Japanese chef Masafumi Hamano has…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Prepare to be wowed: some of France's most exquisite dining is at chef Anne-Sophie Pic's Michelin-starred premises. A sophisticated dining room with muted…
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
Lyon
Lyon's famed indoor food market has nearly five-dozen stalls selling countless gourmet delights. Pick up a round of runny St Marcellin from legendary…
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Lyon
A charming new addition to Vieux Lyon's St-Georges neighbourhood, La Cuisinerie has a deliciously innovative menu of tapas-sized plates with global…
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Lyon
On the fringes of Croix Rousse, Japanese chef Akira Nishigaki puts his own splendid spin on French cuisine, with plenty of locally sourced fresh…
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Lyon
When young Lyonnais Grégory Cuilleron and his two friends opened this neobistro in early 2016, it was an instant hit. They're working wonders at this cool…
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Lyon
One of Vieux Lyon's most dependable and traditional eateries, this classic spot is run by award-winning chef Joseph Viola. Come here for elaborate…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Overseen by two-Michelin-starred chef Patrick Henriroux, L'Espace PH3 offers an affordable gastronomic menu, serving a small selection of French classics…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Occupying a lovingly restored inn, Le Thou is headed up by chef Stéphane Konig, who is known for his creative (and sometimes surprising) take on regional…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A great find, in the village of Lapeyrouse, about 5km southwest of Villars-les-Dombes. Le Comptoir des Dombes feels both relaxed and elegant, with…
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Lyon
The bright purple exterior is an apt introduction to the bold flavours of Chez Albert, a local favourite. Inside, the walls are strung with cooking…
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Lyon
It's hard to resist the 150 flavours, both divine and daring, at this ice-cream shop on Vieux Lyon's main pedestrian thoroughfare. Play it safe with…
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Lyon
A creative spot dreamed up by three eco-minded Lyonnais friends, this sunny, easy-going place serves up excellent organic fare, most of which is vegan. At…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
André is the less formal but still stunning bistro side of Anne-Sophie Pic's gastronomic empire. The fabulous-value menu always involves seasonal, fresh…
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Lyon
This buzzing new food hall near the Fresque Lyonnais has a handful of counters where you can order up crepes, Spanish tapas, veggie bowls and fresh juices…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This easy-going, much-loved bistro always packs a crowd for its excellent-value cooking, which showcases the region's stellar produce. Corks on the…
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Lyon
This upmarket bouchon, around the corner from the Musée des Tissus, is well known among local foodies, who recommend its superb andouillette (chitterlings…
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Lyon
In business since 1966, family-owned Pizzeria Napoli serves some of Lyon's best pizzas, topped with quality ingredients and fired up in a wood-burning…
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Lyon
On restaurant-lined rue Romarin, Les Fromagivores is a magnet for cheese lovers. Amid stone walls and curious artwork, you can join couples and small…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A Pérouges institution, this eatery is celebrated for its superb regional dishes such as poulet de Bresse rôti au grand four (roasted chicken), served in…
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L'Ourson qui Boit – Pâtisserie
Lyon
Japanese chef Akira Nishigaki, who runs the widely acclaimed L'Ourson qui Boit just next door, opened this shiny pastry shop in 2016. It offers a…
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Lyon
With lace curtains, sepia-toned lighting, gregarious hosts and just a smattering of tables, this venerable bouchon just south of the Opéra exudes a…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
That view! Perched high above Chiroubles at an altitude of 760m, this well-known venture offers a sensational panorama over the entire Beaujolais region,…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Formerly a cinema, it’s amazing what a renovation and an ownership change can do for a place. The young team at the helm of this culinary outpost does a…
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Lyon
A block south of Croix Rousse's central square, this cheerful burgundy-red eatery with artwork-covered walls draws animated crowds with its excellent…
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Lyon
Self-taught Lyonnaise mère, Josiane, takes pride that 'people come to eat as if at home or at their parents' house'. Translation: the menu at this iconic…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Book ahead for a seat with in-the-know locals in the soft, cream-stone dining room where charming waitstaff serve delicious local cuisine. It's renowned…
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Lyon
Offering sweeping views over the city, this superbly located restaurant serves up imaginative and beautifully executed dishes, including foie gras with…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Patrick Henriroux's swish Michelin-starred flagship serves up cuisine that is as beautiful as it is delicious. His signature dishes span crusted saddle of…
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Lyon
Great food and atmosphere come together at this airy yet intimate eatery that's somewhere on the continuum between bistro and gastronomic. The high…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Huddled away in an old-town backstreet, this gem of a bar à vins is run by a couple with a fierce oenological passion who home in on ‘boutique’ (vins de…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Talented chef Pierre Sève shows how inventive regional cuisine can be at this classically elegant restaurant housed in a lovely dining room complete with…
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Lyon
Chef Mathieu Viannay has reinvented the mythical early-20th-century restaurant that earned Mère Eugénie Brazier Lyon's first trio of Michelin stars in…
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Lyon
One of Lyon’s savviest chefs, Thomas Ponson, infuses his cooking with a panoply of flavours. He gives taste buds the choice between formal dining at his…
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Lyon
This contemporary ode to Lyon's legendary culinary mères (mothers) is run by an enterprising crew of young women with deep roots in the local bouchon…
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Lyon
This sweet hideaway with checked tablecloths is a cheese-lover's dream. Sample individual portions of three-dozen French cheeses (cow, sheep and goat)…
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Lyon
A great place in Croix Rousse to start the day, this hybrid cafe-pastry shop overlooking lovely place Marcel Bertone packs a punch. Stop in for a tea or…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This quintessentially French eatery hides down an alleyway near the cathedral. Dishes like lamb shank or grilled cod are nicely cooked and presented. At…
