Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Lyon

27/07/2026: The food is good and the service is friendly. It's well known that a restaurant makes up for its losses with the wines, but €29 for a 50cl carafe of Côtes du Rhône is excessive in my opinion.

09/07/2026: A lovely, friendly time spent with a great team. Let's do it again!

06/07/2026: Great experience, Anaïs welcomed us with a smile, and the service was refreshing during this heatwave!

28/06/2026: Thank you to the waiter on 27/06, you were lovely to us all evening (even though we were a large, noisy group), so friendly, attentive to all our requests and super efficient!!!

25/06/2026: A tiny, charming restaurant just steps from Place des Terreaux, right at the foot of the Croix Rousse hill, where I've dined several times and always gladly return when I want to relive (or share with others) the intimate and evocative experience of an evening in the dim light of its rooms filled with objects. Undoubtedly, the restaurant's defining characteristic is its D'Annunzio-esque atmosphere, which I believe remains the main reason people choose it and remember it. However, I must say that the cuisine doesn't rest on the laurels of its fascinating horror vacui and remains consistently good (though I must admit that it has almost always provided me and my guests with both pleasant surprises and minor disappointments on the same evening). I've recently discovered their cocktails, too, which reinterpret classics with that touch of originality you'd expect from such an unconventional place: the Negroni with rosemary smokiness and the Spritz with elderflower liqueur are truly excellent, but I recommend asking the price before ordering, as they risk skyrocketing your dinner bill, which otherwise usually remains within a reasonable range, appropriate for the unique nature of the place and its location. For those wondering, the restaurant's name is a tribute to Jacques Demy's iconic 1967 musical comedy of the same name (known in Italian as "Joséphine"), as confirmed by the many photographs and illustrations on the walls depicting Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac, the stars of the famous film. Reservations are highly recommended, given the limited seating available. Try it on a winter evening to appreciate its perfect climate... and you'll be back in the summer too ;-)

10/06/2026: Exceptional for the decor, the food and the service

30/06/2026: Great place for lunch and/or takeaway. Excellent food at an affordable price. Very good pizzas.

31/05/2026: I've been going to Coeur d'Artichaut for two years now and I love the service and the food. The waiters/waitresses and managers are fantastic, always smiling! Their takeaway prices are unbeatable! And there's a particularly lovely terrace under the trees to eat in! I highly recommend it!

23/07/2026: A fantastic find! A lovely little restaurant, perfect for spending quality time with family or friends. The menu changes depending on what's fresh and everything is homemade. Thank you for a wonderful evening filled with good cheer and for dishes that were as beautiful as they were delicious. A truly delightful culinary discovery. I will definitely be back.

20/04/2026: We were very surprised by our experience at this restaurant, having gone in without hesitation given the good reviews. There was very little to recommend it in terms of food: dry bread, bland dishes, whole sprigs of rosemary in the starter, a veal cutlet with soggy breading, poorly washed razor clams (shellfish), tough asparagus... The water carafe was greasy. We were very disappointed.

26/07/2026: A great place to discover Lyon's gastronomy! The restaurant is charming and the staff are very attentive, I would even say they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. You'll have a wonderful time.

19/07/2026: The best burgers I've ever eaten! I highly recommend them.

06/06/2026: A wonderful culinary experience from start to finish, a lovely menu, and delicious, well-prepared ingredients. Thanks also to Adrien for his very friendly and attentive service. See you very soon!

26/05/2026: I had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The dishes were delicious and generous, the menu is concise yet well-chosen. Adrien is attentive and very friendly, making customers feel at ease, and the chef is a charming lady who takes excellent care of her guests. A truly delightful discovery; I will gladly return on my next trip to Lyon. Thank you so much for this lovely evening! ✨

19/06/2026: A superb, authentic bistro where the spirit of Croix-Rousse still lingers. A warm welcome awaits, with the owner readily putting his own stamp on the table, plus the food is excellent.

27/05/2026: We only want one thing... to come back

14/07/2026: We love the location, the menu, the quality of the meat, the delicious vegetables, the perfect portions, and the delicious bread. Excellent value for money. Shaded terrace. Little traffic.

12/07/2026: A consistently warm welcome, a small but fresh and seasonal menu, and excellent meats. In short, a very good place 😁

01/07/2026: A sure bet for over 4 years now, never disappointed, I love going there.

20/06/2026: Very nice atmosphere and lovely terrace in a quiet neighborhood. I really enjoyed the food, which was very fresh and flavorful. The service was also really good. Super friendly and very helpful. I will definitely come back on my next visit to Lyon. Thanks to the team at Café Thomas.

12/07/2026: Alternative, warm, and pleasant to stay in. Friendly atmosphere, the staff are really nice and welcoming. A place that makes you want to come back.

16/06/2026: It's delicious and the place is very pleasant.

01/07/2026: A sure bet for over 4 years now, never disappointed, I love going there.

20/06/2026: Very nice atmosphere and lovely terrace in a quiet neighborhood. I really enjoyed the food, which was very fresh and flavorful. The service was also really good. Super friendly and very helpful. I will definitely come back on my next visit to Lyon. Thanks to the team at Café Thomas.

14/07/2026: Thank you to Louane, who was incredibly responsive! She is so pleasant and kind! She deserves a fantastic bonus! I highly recommend this dedicated and reliable person!

12/07/2026: Amazing service, great food. Quick, cheap and delicious! Go here and enjoy!

12/07/2026: Impeccable service and cuisine! Warm welcome, superb setting on the banks of the Saône. Be sure to book in advance. We had the frogs' legs as a main course, a good portion for one person, a real treat. The Colonel's Cup for dessert was excellent; the vodka served as a shot on the side allowed you to mix it yourself. The chocolate fondant was perfect, and the accompanying whipped cream was divine—light and airy, not at all sweet, providing a lovely contrast to the still-warm fondant.

09/07/2026: A wonderful experience. The setting is lovely, right on the banks of the Saône. The food is very good, the frogs' legs are excellent, and the tiramisu is to die for. I highly recommend it. I would gladly return.

15/07/2026: The coffee and cake were great, I highly recommend it

06/06/2026: Living across the street, we always notice JP's quality and perseverance!