A great lunch of moules et frites in 16th century building. Highly recommended…read more Les Caillottes 2021 Sancere €37 - excellent Moules et Frites, Cabane style. White wine, chicken stock, cream mushrooms, parsley. GREAT! Huge portion which we shared. The frites were average. A shot of Picon. + Service. Friendly and helpful. I ordered a wine and they were out, so our waitress informed us and brought an alternative which was very good. + Atmosphere - cozy, warm, rustic (check the toilet walls to see how old the building is) + French only menu + patio (we ate inside) - Music American - Paper napkins - Flatware - cheap INOX €55.50 for lunch for 2

Enjoyed a lovely outdoor dinner with my family of five. Our server spoke some English which was…read morehelpful. My daughter had a steak which was delicious. I had the mussels and frites with a creamy mushroom sauce. My son had a Tartine raclette which he liked. My youngest had a burger and my wife ordered the fish and chips with a Lyonnaise salad. Our server was very attentive and brought us several pitchers of tap water and napkins during our meal. The restaurant had a good selection of drinks to choose from. The deserts were tasty as well.

Oh hey first English review! We were pointed to Giraudet by our Airbnb host, the classifieds and…read morecustomary google searches. Quenelles were a Lyon specialty along with pralines brioche and we were eager to try it since we loved dumplings. They did not disappoint one bit. A saucy creamy delight with 2 large dumplings, the french might do little portions but the Lyonnais don't skimp on the quenelles. While on the one hand I wish they'd branch out and quenelles become a dish served here in the US, on the other it preserves its novelty and appeal by staying within Lyon borders.

From the owner: GIRAUDET est une Maison centenaire, au savoir-faire ancestral qui lui a permis d'être récompensée…read moredu Label Entreprise du Patrimoine vivant en 2012. Éprise de tradition, elle sait cependant vivre avec son époque et épouser les envies plurielles d'aujourd'hui. L'inventivité et le savoir-faire de GIRAUDET s'exprime autour d'un large éventail de quenelles, de sauces et de soupes fraîches, avec l'esprit du fait maison et l'attachement à trois valeurs fondamentales : fraîcheur, naturalité et créativité. GIRAUDET, c'est ainsi plus de 60 quenelles, 40 sauces et 120 soupes à offrir à ses papilles.

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!

A real Lyonnais bouchon experience where trying all the classics won't break the bank!…read more Hidden on a little side street amidst other restaurants tailored to locals, chez George really delivers that's authentic Bonchon experience you've been looking for. You can expect the classical checkered table clothes, a tight seating arrangement where the person sitting next to you is a complete stranger (that you'll get to chat and know along the evening) and a boisterous chef that welcomes you and comes to check on you many times during the meal. The menu has all the classics and you can even afford to try them all in one sitting without exploding the bank. However, if you eat everything, your tummy might explode ;) Given it was our last night, we went for 'la totale'. The plate of cold cuts was packed tightly with generous servings of terrine, pate de foie gras, saucisson. The quenelle was so fluffy and well souffled that it was like a pillow in your mouth. The tripes although not for everyone, satisfied our desire for offals. The andouillette was crispy on the outside and served with a well flavoured mustard sauce. All in all, for four hearty dishes, 2 glasses of kir and a 46cl bottle of wine, the total came up to 78€! Reservations highly recommended :)

We arrived a little late for our reservation at 7.30, I had thought I had booked 8pm but apparently…read moremy res was at 7.15pm. My mistake, I apologized. We were abruptly told by a little rude waiter that we were late, he made such a fuss I thought he was going to say he couldn't seat us but then he gave us a table in the corner outside! The table was uncomfortably small (we are not big people) it was cramped! We ordered some drinks and apps and within about 20 mins I had water dripping down my back and on my arms which I thought was raindrops! I realized that actually it was water leaking from the apartment drains above. The water was also hitting the table and going in our food! We asked to be moved indoor where there were tables but we were promptly told to shift to the table next to ours outside. We did so but realized more water coming down on the food! When I complained and said it's unacceptable, the waiter asked do we want a table inside? Lol, so now you have space but before you didn't! The waiter just shrugged and said it's normal when you have apartments above! Absolutely disgusting attitude and rude treatment of paying customers! We left without finishing our contaminated food! We paid for it but there was no compensation or apology! Don't bother going here, most other restaurants we went to we received excellent service and pleasant people!

3.5 stars! At one end of the Les Halles food market is…read moreGiraudet, one of the only food stalls serving prepared quenelles, which are dumplings made by boiling a batter of flour mixed with various other ingredients, including fish and meat. There are only a few bar seats around the small stall, and the servers running the place were so friendly and helpful. For lunch, I ordered the set menu that came with a large soup and fried rounds of quenelle on the side. The soup I selected was a deliciously creamy mushroom soup, which was fresh, hearty, and warming. I also tried the large salad with quenelle, which consisted of greens, confit tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, all tossed in a simple vinaigrette. The crawfish quenelle rounds almost acted like croutons with a deep seafood flavor! The set menu also came with a dessert selection, and I got the berry financier, a tiny baked cake that was doughy and not overly sweet. Overall, a nice place for a fresh, quality lunch, though the prices were high for the portion sizes. You can also buy a selection of the quenelles and soups refrigerated to take home!

While we were walking around Les Halles, we noticed Giraudet at the end of a row. They had a sign…read moreabout an aged comte product and something with truffles (I'm a big fan of both), but I had no idea what they were actually offering. Turns out, it's quenelles. Luckily my phone was working so I did a quick internet search, and we bought a small assortment to try. It seems that traditionally, these are some kind of fish-based dumpling that is poached. Giraudet has fish varieties, but also has vegetarian options in a range of flavours. To me, these seemed like a large, fluffy gnocchi, but I'm sure purists would challenge me on that. They also had a range of soups in plastic jugs, which looked good but we didn't try. There was a small counter for a few people to dine in, although it's obvious that most of their business is people taking away to prepare at home. We bought two large special ones and a selection of smaller ones to try. We followed the cooking instructions and served with Bordier butter that we bought nearby at Cellerier. Delicious and very filling, a simple meal that is uniquely Lyon. The shop assistant spoke enough English that between pointing and our high-school French, we were able to understand key points. Credit cards accepted.

A great little place with amazing salads. I like to mix things when eating so my salad I asked for…read morea bit of everything and was blown away with the flavors. Pasta, eggs, potatoes(which I have never had on a salad) and everything else fairly normal. I would say stop in if close by. It was a great last taste for my trip!

From the owner: La saladerie Le Moulin à Salades répond aux besoins d'une alimentation saine et équilibrée, tout en…read morese plaçant comme un fervent défenseur des saveurs et de la gourmandise. La spécialité du Moulin à Salades, c'est une salade composée sur mesure, généreuse, avec des produits frais, agrémentée à loisir d'une tartine chaude, d'une quiche ou d'une part de gratin dauphinois. Les préparations salées comme sucrées, sont toutes de confection artisanale. Nous serons ravi de vous accueillir dans notre bar à salades au 49 avenue des frères Lumière à Lyon, du Lundi au Vendredi de 11h30 à 14h. A bientôt au Moulin à Salades !

From the owner: MiWaM, principe de gaufre salée réalisée à base de céréales complètes issues de l'agriculture…read morebiologique sans matière grasse ajoutée et garnie de préparations cuisinées de saison. Vous découvrirez des garnitures de Miwams différentes chaque jour avec quatre choix : viande / légumes, poisson / légumes et végétariens . Notre offre comprend aussi des Salades du moment, soupe du jour et desserts maison.

Very reliable coffee shop:) service is great, coffee is good and the ambiance is nice! No wifi thoread more

Delightful tea room with more tea than you could possibly imagine. Gets packed in late afternoon…read moreand if you don't want to be one of the many we saw turned away, get in early.