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
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 & 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…
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 & 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…
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…
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…
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 & 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,…
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…
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 & 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…
Lyon
Offering sweeping views over the city, this superbly located restaurant serves up imaginative and beautifully executed dishes, including foie gras with…
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…
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 & 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…
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…
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 & 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…
