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’ve made it easy for you. Here are our top 10 favorite Aubergistes Lyonnais restaurants, to suit all tastes and moods. From homemade bistronomy to sincere 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.