Best places: French restaurants in Lyon, France

Hip spot for meaty home cooking, with bone marrow pasta & a signature platter of beef & lobster.

Wine & artfully plated dishes with thoughtfully sourced ingredients in a laid-back setting.

Classic local cuisine presented in an elegant restaurant that has vintage decor.

Informal establishment presenting French-Japanese fusion cuisine & wine pairings.

👍👍 We just ate here tonight and had the best experience. Having been in France for about 2 weeks and experiencing many misses in terms of service and/or food in both Lyon and Paris, this was a refreshing change of pace. Service was timely, and every single thing we ordered (essentially the whole menu m...

Tasting menus of artfully plated, contemporary French cooking served in an elegant dining room.

Cozy, upmarket restaurant featuring a rotating seasonal menu of traditional dishes with a twist.

👍👍 Possibly the best restaurant experience we have had. The very dedicated 5min sit down run through of the menu and dietary requirements was special. The tips of bars to visit afterwards, great. The banter and good vibes they must maintain night after night... Phenomenal. Honestly speaks to them being...

Tasting menus of inventive, artfully plated modern French cuisine, in a sleek, pastel-hued space.

Informal restaurant offering elevated seafood, chicken & beef dishes, plus desserts.

👍👍 they where really cute like literally awwww

👍 Good address in the Valmy district. An affordable menu with fresh, seasonal and quality products. The cooking, the juices and the mixtures of flavors are very successful. A little friendlier service would be a plus though.

Colorful, old-school restaurant serving locally sourced traditional fare & French wine.

👍👍 We had the pleasure of dining at Cercle Rouge in the charming city of Lyon, often hailed as the gastronomic capital of France. Cercle Rouge, nestled in the heart of this culinary mecca, truly lived up to its reputation as a French dinner spectacular. From start to finish, every aspect of the evenin...

Low-key gathering place showcasing imaginative local cuisine with an Asian twist.

👍👍 Nene the man in charge of the front of house was phenomenal. He was so kind and patient even though we didn't speak any French and he was cracking jokes. Not only was the service great, the food was extraordinary for the price that you pay. The atmosphere is like a cozy little home with a gourmet me...

Creative French-inspired dishes, artfully & originally presented, in a simple, elegant setting.

👍👍 I've been eating in top restaurants throughout the world and this is one of the best restaurants we've been to, period. If you're into food that can surprise you, and you're looking for a real culinary experience, go there.

Local, seasonal fare made with fresh ingredients offered in this casual, trendy restaurant.