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05/03/2026: An interesting experience at a traditional Lyonnais bistro that didn't serve what is precisely the hallmark of such a dish: a simple Lyonnaise salad. I regret that the waitstaff didn't even have the presence of mind, or the desire to please a customer, to ask the kitchen if it was possible. Perhaps it would have been too much of a challenge to gather these simple ingredients (each of which is on the menu) to try and adhere to what defines our culinary traditions and, let's face it, our pride. As a native of Lyon, I had to settle for half a Saint-Marcellin cheese, which was very good nonetheless. In short, aiming to be a high-end bistro is all well and good; remembering your roots is even better. If we need reminding, Le Petit Paumé (another Lyonnais institution) provides a fine definition of what we have the right to expect from a traditional Lyonnais bistro.

01/03/2026: A very warm welcome, an open kitchen with delicious cooking aromas, and the food was excellent.

11/03/2026: A very pleasant experience with my 9-year-old son. The staff was very welcoming. He enjoyed the children's menu. As for me, the dishes were delicious; the fish was recommended to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The éclair was melt-in-your-mouth. Thank you, we will gladly return.

10/03/2026: We went to the Marguerite restaurant to celebrate a birthday and were very disappointed. We ordered aperitifs, and after 10 minutes, our starters were served. We didn't have time to fully enjoy our aperitifs because we were rushed by the arrival of the main course. We chose the €59 Elegance menu, and the quality of the dishes was clearly not up to the price: while the starters were quite good, the same could not be said for the main courses and desserts. The Bresse chicken was undercooked, and the meat around the bone was bright red. The rice that accompanied the dish was dry and undercooked, hard to the bite! The conchiglioni with wild mushrooms were particularly bland and lacked Parmesan in the filling. I'm used to eating mushrooms, and I assure you they are much better than the ones I had at Marguerite! We chose the fruit salad for dessert: the fruit was tasteless and released a lot of water, suggesting it wasn't fresh but frozen! The accompanying whipped cream, however, was very good. As for the birthday celebration, a waitress played a barrel organ while a colleague clapped her hands... A small ramekin of whipped cream with a tiny candle stuck in it was brought to the table. Meh! Finally, the presentation of the dishes was completely lacking: no color, no flair, except for the salmon appetizer, presented like rose petals. Ultimately, it was an extremely disappointing birthday meal, which is why I don't recommend this restaurant. Considering it's the Bocuse establishment, I have to say you're paying more for the name than the quality of the food! Over €200 for three people for this is bordering on a rip-off! Disappointing.

24/02/2026: Authentic cuisine, exceptional service! A true neighborhood restaurant, the likes of which we rarely see anymore.

07/02/2026: Homemade fries, sliced ​​chicken in a lemon-thyme sauce with really good crème fraîche, a perfect floating island dessert, firm yet light egg whites—the best I've ever had. And a warm welcome, a family atmosphere. Perfect service, no waiting. Not gourmet, but authentic, which is a real treat 😊

20/10/2025: A great discovery at Le Buldo restaurant 🌿! I had a great meal there; everything was perfect from start to finish 🍽️. The dishes are varied, homemade, and you can tell the chef puts all his love into his cooking. A special mention goes to the foie gras, it's simply to die for! 😍 The terrace on the banks of the Saône is a real favorite: cozy, soothing, and ideal for enjoying a moment away from it all after a long day at work ☀️🍷. A perfect place to unwind and share a good time with friends or family. And a big thank you to our waitress, Océane, who was adorable and attentive throughout the meal. I recommend Le Buldo without hesitation!✨

18/10/2025: Delicious frogs and very friendly waitress

10/03/2026: Excellent service, thank you for this evening!

10/03/2026: Very satisfactory food. Classic brasserie and efficient service.

08/01/2026: Good products and good food....

31/12/2025: A lovely boat trip with quality cuisine

11/03/2026: A very nice restaurant with a typical Lyonnais atmosphere. Excellent service, good quality ingredients, well explained. One star less because, for the price of the dishes, I found the portions, especially the side dishes, a bit stingy (3 pieces of potato with the brains, for example, whereas in some bouchons, at slightly lower prices, they leave the casserole on the table). The brains also lacked a bit of depth in their seasoning. However, the eggs mayonnaise and dessert were good.

10/03/2026: Great place, great team ☺️👌 and pure joy in the kitchen!

07/03/2026: Excellent moment where everything was perfect

06/03/2026: It's a shame the service doesn't match the quality of the food.

22/01/2026: The best value for money in Lyon. Good, fresh, and generous portions. And served with a smile.

15/12/2025: Great salmon buffet with very diverse quality side dishes (mostly healty ones 😋) yet the restaurant is but small that sometimes you have to wait bit 🥺 or you can do takeout

20/02/2026: An exceptional evening in a lovely setting. From the welcome and service to the chef's exquisite cuisine, everything was superb. We highly recommend it!

31/01/2026: My husband and I visited this lovely restaurant for dinner. Like another reviewer commented, it seemed like an episode of "Cheers" because everyone greeted one another with smiles and hugs. The staff contributed to the sense of friendliness and were so welcoming. We were impressed at the menu: it wasn't too big to make it hard to choose, but it still had good variety. My husband is a vegetarian, and they didn't have a vegetarian options for the main dish so they made one of the starters as an larger portion. And it was so yummy: ravioli with goat cheese and tomatoes with a light, lemony white wine sauce. The review will not be complete without mentioning our server Adrien. He was the perfect balance of professional and fun, very attentive and anticipated our needs. I joked he was a mind-reader. His English was perfect, but he spoke French with us and was patient with our attempts to speak. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, if you find yourself in the Crois Rousse neighborhood of Lyon, this little restaurant is worth a visit. Bon appétit!

14/02/2026: A very pleasant after-work spot, with a wide selection on the menu, excellent cocktails, and a large, quiet terrace.

21/11/2025: We came as a group of 14 at the beginning of November, having made a reservation and chosen our dishes beforehand because we only had an hour to eat. I think I can safely say that the entire group was satisfied with the quality of the food, the efficient and perfectly organized service, and the value for money. Everything went very smoothly despite our tight team... A big thank you to the team, both in the kitchen and the dining room, because everything was perfect!

15/01/2026: A lovely experience for me; I really enjoyed the food, which was very good, and the quenelles were generously served. This wasn't the case for everyone at my table; there were about ten of us! The atmosphere was good, but a bit noisy. Kudos to the service, though—very welcoming, cheerful, and smiling.

10/12/2025: We had a very pleasant time at this establishment. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The portions were well-balanced, allowing us to fully appreciate the three courses on the menu, and the food was of high quality. We weren't as impressed with the dessert, but special mention goes to the butternut squash soup and the pulled pork. We highly recommend it.