Where do I even begin? This was hands down, without question, the best dining experience I have…read moreever had and likely ever will. I had some last minute unplanned travel changes that landed me in Lyon for a few days. Being the gastronomic capital of France, I wanted to dine at as many Michelin Star restaurants as I could. As fortune would have it, I only had a day or two in advance, so I was only able to reserve a table at one. That meant I had time to visit a little restaurant my friend told me I absolutely HAD to try. I'm so glad I took his advice. Words can't do justice to how truly incredible it was, but I'll do my best to describe my experience... Atmosphere: 5 The restaurant was very nice but not pretentious. The kind of place you could go to dressed up for a very special occasion or dressed casually for a delicious lunch. I was dressed very casually and felt as welcome as the man dressed to the nines a few tables from me. Service: 5 I don't typically write reviews about service because, frankly, I care much more about the food. However, the service here was so above and beyond excellent, I had to include it. My waiter was not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but was genuinely kind. I could really tell how much he cared about me and my experience and how passionate he was about the food he was serving. I had similar positive interactions with the rest of the staff as well. In fact, the chef personally reached out to me on Instagram to thank me for mentioning them in my stories. How cool is that?! Food: 5 I honestly don't know how to even put the food into words. It was indescribably delicious. Every aspect of the meal, from start to finish, was absolutely perfect. No exaggeration, my brain released so much dopamine in response to the meal, I legitimately felt high for at least an hour afterwards. I didn't even know food could do that. It was really that good. In conclusion: I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. It's been over a year since I've been and I still think about it almost daily. I feel no need to return to Lyon except to eat here again. You can bet I'll go well out of my way to return. If you have an opportunity, GO! To the staff, thank you SO much for everything. Dining with you was by far the best part of my trip to France. I can't wait to see you again someday soon!

Certainly one of the best meals I've ever had in my lifetime. We walked in and were immediately…read moregreeted by a very friendly waiter who owns the restaurant with his wife - it's french italian fusion because they are french and italian if i recall correctly. My mom and i got the three course tasting menu with a wine pairing - I got the octopus and my mom got the quail (you didn't pick the appetizer) for dessert i got the marscapone heart and my mom got the cheese plate. The octopus was FABULOUS - tender but not mushy and full of flavor. The wine pairing was literal perfection - every wine paired flawlessly with the dish I was impressed. Seriously floored by how well all of the flavors went together. The appetizer was some carrot dish that was phenomenal - I'd have no problem getting my veggies in if they were all prepared like this. The quail was also so delicious tender and flavorful. The marscapone heart was lovely as was the cheese plate. I cannot rave about this restaurant enough. Perfect perfect perfect cuisine in a lovely little restaurant with wonderful, welcoming decor. I would come back to Lyon just to eat here. Fabulous. immaculate. wonderful. One of my all time favorite restaurants. I adore this restaurant.

Very small Bouchon with very good food. We dropped in for lunch and had traditional lyonnaise fair…read more The pike soufflé was magnificent. The terrine was very nice, even the included salad was good. Nice assortment of wines at fair price. Please try this place. You will not regret it.

We'll be careful with the " OLDER" review this place is new from 3 weeks and is really good! Maybe…read morebetter as before ! The chef is on top of is game ! The quenelle de brochet ( fish like barracuda from fresh water ) is a killer !!! So light so good . The plate Family style cane to share like home ... the vegetables and potatoes are cooking in a special oil from duck . I can tell to much is a Jewl so let keep this secret but you really need to get there ! Sarah and the team us fantastic! Love this place ! I will be back

Une explosion de saveur aussi bien merveilleuse qu'unique…read more Ce restaurant qui d'extérieur ne paye pas de mine renferme une expérience exceptionnelle au niveau papillaire et gustatif. Vous y découvrirez un mélange de saveurs originales qui étonnerons mais ravirons vos sens. Aussi bien la présentation que le goût ont tout d'un restaurant étoilé. Le rapport qualité prix est excellent, en espérant qu'il n'évolue pas ;) , au regard de la qualité et du service. Le personnel est souriant chaleureux et blagueur mais aussi et surtout d'excellent conseil. Ajoutons à cela une cave à vin à température et hygrométrie contrôlée garnit d'excellents vins qui sauront ravir vos papilles. Belle découverte que je recommande vivement!

Ambiance was charming, service agreeable, plates could have been done better…read more La mère jean was my first bouchon expérience in Lyon and it was very nice. However I knew it would not be my only bouchon dinner after trying the typical dishes of eggs in red wine sauce and fish dumplings. I had never had these food before but I know how to cook so I knew something was off. The red wine sauce was thin and watery and the fish dumplings dense and pale. It was a Monday evening so perhaps the best chef had the night off. The wine was very good and the atmosphere was perfectly lyonnaise.

As the name implies, this restaurant is not going to score any points on decor or presentation. It…read moreoffers regional dishes like tripe and fish dumplings. I had the later. The execution was on point. The dumplings totally had pike/fish flavor but so light and delicate. However the star is what lies beneath it. The lobster bisque was insanely good and brought added dimension to the dumpling. It was served with scalloped potatoes. I started with the cheese and salad. I never had cottage cheese so fresh and light. No comparison to the one you get in the market. It was whipped with herbs and olive oil with a wonderful mouth feel. The dessert was a let down. A praline tart. I should have gone with the cheese plate, but I wanted to end with something different.

A must-try when in Lyon!…read more What a cool restaurant in the heart of Lyon surrounded by many other fine establishments. This one stands out for its commitment to great service and outstanding sandwiches (tartines/toast) hot and cold. The decor here is beautiful with the stonework inside with quite a few tables as well as tables outside. Our server was outstanding, we ordered wine, cider, foie gras and egg salad tartines, and a couple of desserts. The toasts were excellent. The raspberry dessert was too mushy and the coconut dessert too dry. But we will be back for more tartines and to try their burgers.

One of my favorite meals in Lyon! Lyon is apparently known for their tartines and this place was…read moreperfect. Super quaint (albeit hot in mid-July because no A/C), and delicious. Only one waitress spoke English, and she wasn't serving us - however she did explain about the different specials of the day. Our actual waiter was super nice and patient as we ordered and the food was amazing. We chose one tartine each (party of 3) and cut them into thirds so we could each sample everything. - Tomato burrata tartine with balsamic: very fresh, pretty much what you would expect from a tomato/mozz sandwich - The special that I ordered was pork with polenta and olives. It was amazing!!!!! - Croque Monsieur was also tasty - ham with tomato and cheese. We shared potatoes gratin and a bottle of wine. Really nice meal in a traditional Lyonnaise cafe. Cobblestone streets and adorable awnings - so picturesque!

Thank you Le Bouchon des Filles because I cannot forget the delicious quenelle and veal I've had…read more We ordered the €30 fix priced menu and had the option to choose our entrees. We picked the Fish quenelle and veal. We also ordered the fish herring. The fish Quennelle was made so well that you can taste the freshness of the fish used and the sauce that was similar to a subtle lobster bisque. The veal was delicious and was served in a white sauce with hinds of wine. The service was impeccable and had one of the best services while in France. The interior was cosy and comfortable.

It was a wonderful experience for a traditional, long meal where conversation just goes on and on…read more There was a variety of interesting salads. The main courses were good. The cheese course was quite nice, and we enjoyed fantastic desserts.

From the owner: À Écully, à quelques minutes de Lyon, dans l’écrin du Château du Vivier, Saisons est bien plus…read morequ’un restaurant étoilé. C’est une expérience singulière, un moment suspendu où se rencontrent la cuisine d’émotion, l’art du service et l’élégance de l’art de vivre à la française. Depuis 2020, le Chef Florian Pansin donne à Saisons une signature claire : celle d’une cuisine vivante, inspirée par la nature et le rythme des saisons. Les plats du Chef Pansin sont justes, éveillent vos sens grâce à des associations subtiles donnant à chaque ingrédient sa place et son rôle. À ses côtés, la partition sucrée est signée Arnaud Montrobert. Le dessert, ici, n’est pas un point final. Il est LA dernière note, douce, précise et percutante prolongeant ainsi les souvenirs du voyage gustatif. Sébastien Candusso, Directeur de salle, orchestre ses équipes de service pour que chaque geste en salle soit porteur de sens. Du dressage précis des tables toujours tourné vers le parc aux attentions discrètes, le service est un ballet où chacun joue son rôle avec justesse. À Saisons, la sommellerie est pensée avec précision et sensibilité. Chaque vin est sélectionné pour dialoguer avec la cuisine, en révéler les nuances, prolonger une émotion ou en créer une nouvelle. Porté par la vision de chefs passionnés et l’énergie de jeunes talents en formation, Saisons incarne l’esprit de transmission de l’Institut Lyfe : un lieu vivant, en mouvement, où chaque service est une promesse d’excellence.

A must do in Lyon! Excellent service here with beautiful dishes. We had a preset menu and all came…read moreout looking and tasting wonderful. The highlight was the black rice and asparagus, the duck, and the strawberries with merengue. The decor is as if you are in a gothic church with super high ceilings. There's also a bar on the upper floor where you take stairs to get to. Before that you get to see the super organized and clean kitchen, impressive!

Fois gras with haricot vert, framboise, pomegranate and peanuts. Fabulous! Pork cheek with black…read morerice and a spicy curry sauce. Omg!!! Cheese and salad I'm stuffed. Lyon has the reputation for the best food in the world and this place proved it. Food was not expensive but wine list was

Exceptional experience at L'institut. We booked reservations in advance. From the moment we walked…read morein, the service was top notch. They took our coats before we were brought to our table. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the each dish, and wine pairing. The food was impeccable. The mushroom appetizer in particular was amazing - I didn't know mushrooms could taste so good! The restaurant is decorated in a way that isn't "loud" but feels luxurious.

Was passing thru Lyon France and wanted a light bistro lunch. Found this place in one of the town…read moresquares. Was very good. Nice salads, beef tartare, and a couple of glasses of Chablis on a perfect day in France. Service was very good.

From the owner: La tradition revisitée Des murs patinés de jaune, des drapés vert et rose, une terrasse peuplée de…read morerosiers grimpants. Dans une ambiance paisible, Gilles Porteneuve propose une " cuisine traditionnelle revue dans la présentation et dans les goûts " en cuisinant topinambours, oxalis et autres ingrédients anciens. Sans oublier quelques intitulés étonnants, tels que " Profiteroles d'escargots rôtis au four, nage de beurre d'herbes fraîches, éventails de pétales de tomates et charlotte de légumes ". Le pain est fait maison, et un menu " Homard " met l'animal dans tous ses états : millefeuille, raviolis, croustillant...