Le Carnel sur Lyon

01/11/2026: Overall, overrated. We were crammed five to a small table for four in a corner of the room. The cervelle de canut (a cheese spread) was very good, but the pâté en croûte (supposedly a 2009 world champion) left no lasting impression. You can easily find better ones at the Paul Bocuse market. As for the quenelle with Nantua sauce, it was too large and lacked flavor; three small quenelles would surely have been preferable. Was this lack of flavor due to the fact that Chef Joseph Viola wasn't in the kitchen that day? It's possible. In any case, there are much better options in Lyon for a similar price or just a little more. The service was also rather disappointing, mediocre at best, but at least it was authentic.

28/10/2026: A wonderful experience! The food was excellent. The service was impeccable. Well done! (Valrhona chocolate is always a sign of a reliable establishment!)