Lyon’s 10 best restaurants
A taste for the real, a passion for the good
In Lyon, world capital of gastronomy (sorry, that’s just the way it is), choosing where to eat is a real sport. So we make it easy for you. Here are our top 10 favorite Aubergistes Lyonnais restaurants, to suit all tastes and moods. From in-house bistronomy to heartfelt bouchons and the city’s most inventive dishes.
1. Le Comptoir Cecil – Local bistronomy and home-style cooking
Lyon 2 – Bellecour
On the first floor of the Globe & Cecil, this is our favorite restaurant. Market cuisine with a creative twist, a bright setting and a no-fuss atmosphere.
Prices: approx. €24-35 lunch, €40-50 dinner
2. Culina Hortus – Vegetarian gastronomy
Lyon 1 – Terreaux
A Michelin-starred restaurant without meat or fish, but with a festival of plant-based flavors. Ultra-refined, creative and totally stunning.
Prices: menus from €39 (lunch) to €69 (dinner)
3. Bouchon Tupin – Lyon tradition with finesse
Lyon 2 – Ainay
A bouchon that respects the basics without falling into caricature. Warm service, fine produce, generous dishes.
Price: à la carte approx. €25-35
4. Nosch – Stylish bistro, relaxed atmosphere
Lyon 1 – Cordeliers
Fresh, fast and tasty food in a very cool atmosphere. Ideal for lunch or a tapas-style aperitif-dinner.
Prices: lunchtime formulas around €18-22, evening sharing plates €6-12
5. Le Café du Peintre – Chic and fair
Lyon 6 – Foch
A solid, discreet address, beloved by regulars. Classic Lyonnais cuisine with a fine mastery of cooking and sauces.
Prices: menus around €30-38
6. Prairial – Starry, natural and creative
Lyon 1 – Hôtel de Ville
A Michelin-starred restaurant where plants are king, with meticulously prepared dishes and a menu that changes with the market. A subtle experience.
Prices: menus from €55 to €105
7. Piedra – Unbridled cuisine at the Croix-Rousse
Lyon 1 – Croix-Rousse
Free plates, fine cooking, natural products.
Price: approx. €36 – €50
8. Murmurs – author’s restaurant
Lyon 1 – Hôtel de Ville
Dining room atmosphere, flavourful cuisine.
Prices: menu around €30, à la carte €25-40
9. La Bijouterie – Fusion food & gastro fun
Lyon 2 – Ainay
A tasting menu inspired by world cuisine. Arty dressings, straightforward tastes, relaxed service. Sometimes you eat with your fingers.
Price: €38-58 for tasting menu, depending on formula
10. Sapnà – Tapas d’auteur & hot cocktails
Lyon 2 – Ainay
La Bijouterie’s little sister: chill format, large tables, plates to share and inventive cuisine. Ideal for groups.
Prices: tapas €8-16, tasting menu €40
What’s next? We go home.
- Le Simplon: for simple, well-located, friendly accommodation just a stone’s throw from Perrache.
- Le Globe & Cecil: in Bellecour, to stroll, dine and sleep on your feet.
- Le Phénix: on the banks of the Saône, in Vieux Lyon, for lovers of stone and character.
Bon appétit and enjoy your stay with us.
