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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lyon
This upmarket bouchon, around the corner from the Musée des Tissus, is well known among local foodies, who recommend its superb andouillette (chitterlings…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lyon
Offering sweeping views over the city, this superbly located restaurant serves up imaginative and beautifully executed dishes, including foie gras with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
Lyon
Opened as a brewery in 1836 (and still offering three homebrews on tap), Georges' cavernous 1924 art deco interior can feed 2000 a day! Famous customers…
Lyon
One of Lyon’s most enduring and celebrated bouchons – it dates from 1937 – Chez Hugon serves the earthiest of Lyonnais specialities, such as blood sausage…
Lyon
Black-and-white photos of old Lyon hang on wood-panelled walls at this Lyonnais bistro, unchanged for decades. From the four-part appetiser plate –…
Lyon
This picture-perfect traditional bistro, with worn timber furniture and old photos on the sepia-toned walls, serves up all Lyon's signature bouchon dishes…
Lyon
One of the best places in town for a filling breakfast, Diploid serves up fluffy pancakes and French toast as well as lovely pastries and great coffees…
Lyon
Done out like an early-20th-century grocer's, with distressed cupboards full of china and old boxes and canisters, this place serves thickly sliced…
Lyon
Equal parts bookstore, cafe and restaurant, this foodie haven has an astonishing selection of culinary, gastronomic and wine titles. It also offers…
Lyon
This atmospheric spot serves an exceptionally good-value lunch menu (including wine and coffee). The mix is half classic bouchon fare, half alternative…
Lyon
One of Lyon's classic bouchons, with a devoted local clientele. Highlights include ample portions, friendly service, an exceptionally tasty tête de veau…
Lyon
Opposite the colourful Fresque des Lyonnais, this gourmet bistro is a dreamy spot for a tasty lunch or to while away an evening. Happy diners throng the…
Lyon
Its windows plastered with guidebook plaudits, but its tables still packed with loyal locals, this thimble-sized bouchon dates back to 1923 and rewards…
Lyon
Serving a full range of Lyonnais and French classics (andouillette sausage, quenelles, frogs' legs and foie gras), this iconic bouchon has a snug upstairs…
Lyon
With big windows facing place Sathonay, this delightful eatery has earned many fans for its satisfying bowls of silky ramen, served up eight different…
Lyon
With three cosy rooms and funky retro decor featuring dozens of antique clocks, this laid-back neighbourhood eatery draws a savvy local crowd with…
Lyon
Manna from heaven for Lyon's oft-neglected vegetarians, this place serves a fully meatless menu with abundant organic and gluten-free options.