Lunch at À Ma Vigne I just had my first meal from an…read moreauthentic and possibly the BEST Bouchon (not from personal experience but from reviews and recommendations) here in Lyon. I can't even begin to tell you how delighted I am. They sat me down to terrine of pork and baguette slices, I ordered a glass of rosé to accompany. The pork was exceptionally seasoned and there were cornichons speckled through the gelatinized terrine. It was cut into cubes and served with toothpicks as my utensils. For my first course I had the tripe salad. It was served cold and cooked exceptionally well. Not that I'm a tripe aficionado, but this was the best trip I have eaten. It was tossed in mustardy dressing that was velvety and luscious, and just had to be sopped up by the crusty baguette pieces. An order of steak frites was the entree as this is what they're know for. It is rumored to be the best in all Lyon and by the taste of it, I'd think all of France. A piping hot plate was delivered to my table and then a large platter containing my steak covered in brown butter followed. I was served and then asked if I cared for jus... When the jus is brown butter you say YES! Ladles of jus were spooned onto my steak and then the chef himself (wearing a smile that could only convey how proud he was about his delivery) brought out a platter of piping hot and golden crisp fries that were placed directly in front of me. I washed it all down with a glass of beaujolais. For dessert a citron (lemon, but not quite like any lemon I've had before) tart came to me. Buttery delicate crust gently cradled the citron curd so perfectly. It was completely balanced and just the right way to end the meal. This with an espresso and I was in heaven. My visit wasn't complete without the chef bringing me a shot of green chartreuse V.E.P.. Cheers! I was very comforted by the simplistic delivery of everything I ate. The favors were delicate and warming but executed only with mastery and skill. I was swept away w/ this experience and was saddened as it was drawing to an end. Thank you for the meal À Ma Vigne as it is one that I will forever crave.

Iconic Lyon bouchon We had lunch at this restaurant when we…read morefirst visited Lyon in May 2014, and we enjoyed it so much that we had a second lunch there on that visit. It was just as good as we remembered all those years ago. The service was good and the prices were still reasonable - €18.50 for a 3 course set menu is terrific). This is not fine dining - it's French homestyle cooking and if you're not into the Lyonnaise offal dishes, the menu options shrink. We enjoyed our salade Lyonnaise, lieu (pollock) a la meuniere and pork fillet, followed by tarte aux pralines, and clafoutis aux poires, so much that we came back again. The next day we had another salade Lyonnaise, followed by blanc de poulet (chicken breast) a la crème. No wonder this restaurant has stayed in business for 40 years!

This 49 year old family run establishment is wonderful, providing tasty Lyonnaise classic cuisine…read more I had my first fish Quenelle with lobster sauce here last night and I loved it. Other highlights included the Lyonnaise salad, Saint Marcellin cheese and pour of St. Joseph wine. Very reasonable prices for the high value, high quality ingredients. Sit inside or outdoors European style and help the owners keep these important local dishes alive. Fun local clientele.

Wonderful friendly and convivial atmosphere. Service was friendly and the food was heart warmingly…read moregood. Every bite was comforting and delicious. I loved the quenelle and am hoping to find a French restaurant that serves them here in the Bay Area, totally craving them after reviewing the meal!

When I saw rabbit on the menu I ditched my reservation for Le Nord across the street. They worked…read moreme in with no reservation at lunch. I was at a communal table with couples either side if me. We had some minor exchanges and two women seemed to delight in my delight of the food. The two men asked about my rabbit. The paté en croute was very good. I couldn't help but compare it to the previous night's at a 2 star Michelin restaurant. It held it's own in a more homey way, befitting this lively restaurant that was mostly filled with locals. The rabbit came in a individual oval Le Crueset smothered in a delicious mustard cream sauce. I would come back here in an instant. It was such fun.

It was cold and rainy during my visit to Vieux Lyon and I needed a place to warm up for a minute…read more I was in the area on a Sunday, when apparently most people in France are in hibernation; it was a mild inconvenience not having access to Uber drivers, but overall it was quite nice to not be battling tourists in the street or at restaurants! Anyways, diverging from my typically purposeful pre-selected restaurant visits, I stopped by Le Francois Villon for a drink and snack. I'm so glad I did! The restaurant was cute and cozy, a perfect place to shelter from the rain. I ordered wine and my husband had a very sweet and interesting-tasting aperitif containing some kind of violet liqueur. I didn't see anything snack-like on the menu that looked appealing to me, so I ordered the baked gnocchi. It was delicious! The creamy sauce was divine, and the gnocchi itself was cooked perfectly. Friendly service, great bread, good times. Definitely recommended!

Excellent place for food and gorgeous restaurant. The staff were amazing. Loved it. Close to many…read moreshopping.

Cafe du Jura is THE place to try for traditional Lyonnaise cuisine. Everything we ordered was…read moredelicious and rich in flavour. Our server was warm, friendly, and patient (especially as we had just landed in Lyon and were very jet lagged!). She explained, in detail, the various dishes to us (often translating from French to English). The inside of the restaurant is quaint and cozy. I would recommend booking a reservation in advance, as the restaurant does not have a lot of seating.

we dined at café du jura recently and very much enjoyed our meal. we went with traditional…read morelyonnaise salad, quenelle, and for dessert - cherries and a chocolate mousse. the food was delicious! my favorite part was the quenelle. we tried the quenelle dish at another certified bouchon, and we very very much preferred the preparation by café du jura. their preparation is beautifully creamy, with a lovely texture and seafood flavor. the rice that comes on the side is served neatly shaped and topped with a crayfish. truly a lovely, rich dish that was unique from the other version we tried. the service was very good, and we were given an english menu. the interior is cozy and feels vintage. overall i would love to revisit this bouchon during future travels to Lyon.

We have eaten here for years, even with new ownership it's amazing. Basic silk workers food but…read morevery consistent and tasty

Nestled back in a little square right across from the bridge to old Lyon is this little gem!…read moreOffering two Menus and a la carte as well. It was so good, we came back for a second visit on our last night! The food was amazing. Additionally, the staff was superb! What a wonderful spot. Thanks to the staff at Hotel des Artistes for the reccomendation !