Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Lyon

15/12/2025: Comptoir Cité enjoys an ideal location just steps from the Cité Internationale, making it convenient for lunch during a conference. The portions are decent, but the pulled pork in the Texas burger was a bit dry and harder to chew than one would expect from pulled pork. A practical choice, but with room for improvement in this regard.

24/10/2025: A very nice place, the staff are very welcoming and the dishes are generous. Try the Braille table in the evening.

18/03/2026: My absolute favourite 'french' lunch cafe in Lyon. Local cuisine, local community and local heart.

10/03/2026: The meal was decent but the dining room was noisy, and to top it off, the owner was smoking a cigar inside.

22/01/2026: Excellent service and welcome, delicious and very generous homemade meals, I highly recommend this place.

21/01/2026: A warm, even exceptional welcome. Very generous portions and excellent value for money.

30/04/2026: The food was tasteless, and to make matters worse, the server dropped the silverware on me, soiling my clothes. I wouldn't go back to this place.

30/04/2026: Unfortunately, the quality of the products is lacking.

05/03/2026: Great restaurant, especially for lunch. Several daily specials for €15.50 and a daily special at the same price. Unbeatable in the neighborhood, and the food is delicious. Highly recommended.

19/01/2026: Very friendly restaurant. Generous portions, good value for money! The staff is very welcoming. I recommend it.

01/04/2026: I went there while the hotel was being renovated, and honestly, it would be a real shame to miss out if you're in the area. I had the set menu (main course, dessert, coffee), less than 20 euros for a generous portion served without rice or pasta. I eat at many hotel restaurants like this one, and I found it to be a cut above the rest, much better quality. The dessert was fresh and also very generous (pineapple carpaccio). The atmosphere was a bit cold in a sparsely decorated dining room, but the hotel is undergoing renovations, so please bear with me. The service was excellent, friendly, and efficient. The menu is very short, as the restaurant focuses on daily specials. I can only hope it's just as good every time. If I lived in the area, this would be my go-to spot.

31/01/2026: A restaurant we love to visit for lunch, not only for a break from work but especially for the warm welcome, the relaxing atmosphere, their daily specials—always delicious, (very) generous portions, made with seasonal, market-fresh ingredients—all at an excellent price (daily special, dessert, and coffee for €15.90). Located within the hotel, the restaurant is lovely, bathed in natural light from the veranda. A special mention goes to the team: Manon (with her smile and sense of humor), Anaïs (friendly and discreet), and the Head Chef, whose mastery of cooking both meat and fish we serve deserves a special mention, as does the generous portion size. This place has become our go-to spot, and we're not exactly picky eaters (Manon can attest to that) ;))

10/04/2026: More style than substance. The steakhouse has a rather shabby interior with paper tablecloths, is very loud, and the seating is extremely cramped. The service was partially okay: The person who showed us to our table and took our order was friendly. However, the rest of the service was a disaster. We ordered sirloin and filet mignon, both cooked medium. The food arrived in less than five minutes, and both steaks were rare instead of medium. It felt like an eternity before we could reach someone to complain. The plates were taken away but returned on the same plates. The beans were cold, as was the potato gratin. The meat was tough afterward. We didn't want to send it back a third time. A waiter did come, but I had the feeling that if it went back again, who knew what would happen? There was no attempt at compensation—no discount, no complimentary drink. Communication was also difficult. We don't speak French, and the waiter who brought the food barely understood us and became increasingly unfriendly when we didn't understand him. A lot of money for nothing. If you run a steakhouse, you should know how to cook a steak properly.

09/04/2026: A restaurant with its authentic character, quality meat, and very generous portions.

04/04/2026: The atmosphere and setting were very nice, however, I deeply regret ordering the salmon tartare, which gave me a terrible evening afterward 😅. Judging by previous comments, I think this type of dish isn't well prepared; it's best not to offer it, or you risk having a serious problem with a customer one day.

03/04/2026: Not bad at all, the terrace is nice, no cars driving around. Good burger and the Nutella tyramisu was super good. With a friendly waiter, it's a pleasure to be at a table with friends.

17/04/2026: We loved the concept and had a wonderful meal. The staff were very attentive to customers' needs. There was a good variety of dishes, and the portions were more than enough – we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

01/04/2026: At Sushi Masa, the conveyor belt with its small plates is a really fun concept. You serve yourself as you go, taking what you fancy, which makes the meal enjoyable and fun. The all-you-can-eat lunch special is great for trying lots of different things, with a wide variety of choices. The sushi is delicious and fresh, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. A friendly place where you can have a great time, ideal for families or friends, for a simple and delicious lunch.

14/03/2026: Perfect for lunch. Good food. Very welcoming.

27/02/2026: A great bistro in the Part-Dieu district. The burgers are delicious, and so is the Milanese. Excellent service.

06/04/2026: A great experience at this café-restaurant. The welcome is warm and the staff are friendly. The coffee is good quality and the food is tasty, with a nice selection. The place is pleasant, ideal for relaxing or enjoying a quiet meal. A few minor details could be improved, but overall it's a good place that I recommend 👍

14/04/2026: A very pleasant time, a warm team and beautiful sunshine, thank you!

12/04/2026: A truly beautiful spot right in the heart of Place Lyautey, with a truly ideal location. As soon as the weather warms up, the kiosk opens and the place takes on a whole new dimension: a wonderful energy fills the air, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere that immediately makes you want to linger. It's the perfect place to meet up, whether with friends at the end of the day for after-work drinks, in the middle of the afternoon to soak up the sun in the shaded and sunny spots, or simply to take a break in a pleasant setting. The cocktails are excellent, well-made, and accompanied by contemporary music that energizes the atmosphere and brightens the day. From 6 pm onwards, the small savory menu is a real bonus, with options to share… or not, depending on your mood. It perfectly complements the experience and allows you to extend the moment. The decor also deserves mention: the shades of blue, the tables, and the chairs evoke an almost Mediterranean aesthetic, with a touch reminiscent of the colors of the Yves Saint Laurent Palace in Marrakech. This immediately transports you and gives the place a real sense of escape. The abundance of greenery further enhances the soothing, relaxing, and visually pleasing setting. The young, friendly, and dynamic staff fully contributes to this pleasant atmosphere, with quick and efficient service. One small drawback, however, and it's important to point this out constructively: sometimes tables are not cleared or are even dirty upon arrival, which can slightly detract from the enjoyment and experience, especially in such a lovely place. A little more attention to this detail would make the establishment truly impeccable. Despite this, it remains a very fine Lyon address that we gladly return to as soon as the sun is shining.

10/04/2026: Delicious coffee. Very friendly owner, always in a good mood. Impeccable service. Thank you.

18/03/2026: Small restaurant near Place Jean Macé. The service is fairly quick and the welcome is unobtrusive. The food is good, but the ribeye steak at 18 euros is a bit pricey... the daily special I saw on neighboring plates looked good, judging by what other customers were saying.... The atmosphere is a little dreary... the establishment is clean and well-maintained.

11/04/2026: Excellent food, good value for money, and very pleasant service.

03/03/2026: Friendly servers, very reasonable prices, and a beautiful view! Ideal for a drink break and/or a quick bite. Highly recommended.

28/04/2026: A small but very pleasant restaurant, with a truffle fondue that's perhaps one of the best in Lyon. It's child-friendly and the service is very attentive.

23/04/2026: Two reservations cancelled, one at the last minute due to a supposed lack of cook and one for an undisclosed reason. This is starting to become a problem.