Location: Lyon
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Reviews on European food in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon has 2,000 years of history imprinted on its streets (yes, the cobblestone kind). Explore this history in Vieux Lyon (one of Europe's most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods) and Lyon's two Roman amphitheatres, which still stage rock concerts today. It's no wonder Lyon is a popular area for travelers, with its dynamic university, first-class shopping, antique markets, vibrant theatre and music festivals, and a range of interesting museums, such as the International Puppet Museum and the Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets. (When we say "interesting," we mean it.)
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10. Chez Antonin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Blossom55
I heard and read that Chez Antonio was one of the finest places to eat fresh seafood in Lyon. The premises are within the Les Halles Paul Bocuse market, a fascinating culinary destination in itself, and has a casual ambience with no airs and graces. It is simply a purvey of fresh seafood, simply prepared and delicious. Especially if you like oysters. Menu is concise. Donât expect to many accompaniments to the dishes. Itâs all about the seafood of the day. Great and helpful friendly staff.Thank you for this nice comment ! You're right, we are all about seafood ! We hope to welcome you back soon !
9. L'Archange
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1019 reviews
Reviewed By jds_21912
We ate here on the first night of our trip to Lyon and had a really nice evening.The food was of a very high standard and everything we ate was delicious. The staff were welcoming, attentive and helpful despite being extremely busy.Very happy to recommend this restaurant in Lyon.
8. Les Saveurs Du Bistrot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 387 reviews
Discover our kitchen A dominant cuisine based on fresh produce, the quality , the flavors will be at the rendezvous , which sometimes makes us back into childhood memories . The chef offers an inventive cuisine in an accessible intuitive framework fort hi
Reviewed By Lakefront_WBY
We went based on Trip Advisor reviews; in a word fantastic! Our server helped us with the menu, our French is limited. He explained the selections, and how they were prepared. The beef carpacchio had pesto, pine nuts and a lovely mix of greens, the cantaloupe salad was excellent. The Beef tartar and duck were very good and the presentation was perfect. Three nice cheeses and a baked apricot and sorbet desert topped it off. The house wines are very good.The chef came and visited us and we had a loverly conversation with him. He showed me the kitchen and introduced me to the staff.Do not pass this place up! Great food, very friendly service! Menu based on what the chef can source for the day!!Thank you so much for your kindly message It was so great to get you in our restaurant and talk with you Enjoy your trip in France in burgoungy Hope to see you soon Take care
7. Takao Takano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 746 reviews
Reviewed By Jonathan de Jes... C
Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. I tasted flavors iâve never tasted in my whole life (the ceviche was so delicious).The atmosphere and the explanation of each dish made me feel like if I were in Perou. I invited my girlfriend to this restaurant to have an especial moment as an anniversary gift and she loved it. I would definitely come back soon.
6. Flair
Overall Ratings
4 based on 811 reviews
Le Flair est un restaurant traditionnel français aux notes asiatiques apportées par le Chef d'origine japonaise, Monsieur Watanabé. Le concept est simple, offrir une cuisine raffinée dans une ambiance de bistrot et en gardant des prix raisonnables. Le res
Reviewed By Chang- G
Refined French-Japanese fusion cuisine in an elegant and tranquil setting. Service was welcoming and unobtrusive, very attentive. We were served 2 amuse-bouches, the first one being a puree of parsnips and the second a smooth gelatin reduction topped with a dice of octopus and ginger. Both were subtle, creamy, and delicious. I had an appetizer of pan-seared foie gras nestled on a bed of slivered cauliflower and baked parmesan chips, drizzled with a blueberry sauce; it was warm, unctuous, and just a hint of sweetness and sourness from the blueberry to cut the richness. This was followed by a roasted slab of sea bass on a bed of pureed broccoli, accompanied with wild rice and mushrooms - delicate and mild, very autumnal. For dessert, I had their pavlova with poached plum slices, pistachios, whipped cream, and plum sorbet - a nicely crisp meringue contrasting with the gently melting sorbet, not overly sweet. Went great with coffee. The dinner menu is somewhat limited in choices, however, and i'm guessing that it's to focus on bringing out the utmost of the flavors and ingredients. It does accomplish this but I would advise those with large appetites to order two entrees (which is not a problem for this establishment) as one will probably not be enough.
5. Le Comptoir des Cousins
Overall Ratings
5 based on 398 reviews
Le Comptoir des cousins is serving you fresh and local market cuisine every day for lunch. In the evening, you will discover authentic food from other lands, to share with your friends and loved ones.
Reviewed By Butch R
Maybe I was expecting too much after reading the excellent reviews, but I was disappointed with the food throughout our evening. We went for an early dinner. Reception and service were both unbeatable. Warm,welcoming and efficient, throughout the evening. Very nice vibe, comfortable seats, and good acoustics, making conversation easy. Management was attentive all evening, always enquiring if everything was good. Well, it was good, and definitely not bad enough to complain. Given the warmth of our welcome, it felt somehow churlish to complain about the finer points of the dishes. The trout ceviche was clumsily cut, with very unevenly sized pieces. I had expressed reservations about using trout for ceviche when ordering, but was convinced otherwise. Mistake. The sauce was too heavy with citrus, as well as being overly watery. The fish tartare consisted of chopped-up pieces that were a tad big, with a fairly bland taste, while the octopus was okay, but only okay. Spices did not zing. The corn cakes we expected when ordering humitas turned out to be a rather pedestrian corn mash. And the dessert of deconstructed lemon meringue tart was overly sweet. We have had far better offerings from restaurants elsewhere, that serve a similarly constructed tapas menu. I wish I could give the restaurant a higher rating, but the food just isn't good enough. In summary, management and service is of the highest order, but the food, although not bad, does not deliver what the description promises. In spite of this, we had an enjoyable evening, and would recommend the restaurant, as long as your expectations of the food are not unrealistically high.
4. Aromatic
Overall Ratings
5 based on 774 reviews
Reviewed By David R
We arrived without a reservation at 20.00, crazy I know, but we were given a table inside and welcomed warmly never the less. All the waiting staff spoke very good English and all were delightfully charming and helpful. Menus which change monthly were offered in English or French and dishes explained before ordering and again when delivered. The menu is a limited table d'hote or a la carte with choice of 3 entrees, 4 mains and 3 deserts for 33 euro (optional cheese course 7 euro). There's also a 45 euro degustation menu as well. The wine list is quite varied and includes wines by the glass, caraffe as well as bottles catering for all budgets. Check their website for the current menu. All dishes were excellent, well prepared and totally delicious. Highly recommendedHello, We are so happy to hear that you liked our restaurant ! Your satisfaction is our priority ! See you soon at Aromatic's restaurant !
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3. Le boeuf d'argent
Overall Ratings
4 based on 695 reviews
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Reviewed By Louise S
Booked this fabulous restaurant for 8 people. From the very start they were fantastic about answering my emails. The food was amazing. Beautifully presented, tasted wonderful. The wine that they recommended was wonderful too. The service was excellent. Polite yet cheery with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic meal, meal with friends, or just a great place to have wonderful food. When I go back to Lyon as I loved this City I will return to this restaurant.
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2. La Mutinerie
Overall Ratings
5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By CarmenOldChurch
What a lovely, interesting, surprising meal...fantastic ingredients, expertly cooked.... well deserved first spot...highly recommend a visit..Had the six courses, with matched wine....well worth it..not to much food, not to little...my only suggestion is to keep the wine coming...making people wait with empty glasses...Thank you Carmen for your feedback, highly appreciated ! We're pleased to read that you enjoyed your experience at La Mutinerie. Concerning wine pairing, we understand your point of view, it's always a big deal to decide rather to fill your glass up with the wine that follows and matches the next meal when it is not ready to be served, because we're afraid you won't have any wine left to pair it with the meal... But we'll work on that for sure !Hope to welcome you again soon, Best regards,
1. Bistrot Orcia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By DietmarMK
My wife and I managed to get a table for the following night ... so reservations are definitely required. The food was superb, as was the recommended wine. The only suggestion I have is for the restaurant to offer a selection of âpotâ of wine as is common in many other restaurants in Lyon. The waiters were also outstanding in their helpfulness, attentiveness and friendliness.
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