5 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.
5 places to eat and drink in Lyon
A classic bouchon, Lyon’s traditional bistro, run by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France chef, serving regional dishes in a cosy room.
Known for: Quenelles, andouillette, tarte aux pralines
About £20–40 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
A vast Art Deco brasserie open since 1836, with a huge dining hall and a menu of Lyonnais classics.
Known for: Choucroute, seafood, brasserie classics
About £20–40 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
A renowned pâtissier known for the Lyon speciality tarte aux pralines, made with pink sugar-coated almonds.
Known for: Tarte aux pralines roses
Under about £20 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
A historic restaurant founded by the celebrated “Mère Brazier”, offering refined, Lyon-rooted cooking.
Known for: Poularde demi-deuil, tasting menu
£70+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
The great chef Paul Bocuse’s flagship, in a village north of the city, a landmark of French gastronomy.
Known for: Classic French haute cuisine
£70+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Bouchon lunch
Quenelle
Praline tart
