Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Villeurbanne

26/03/2026: The restaurant was partially booked for a friend's birthday. The meal was a buffet at her request, and we enjoyed fries with ketchup and mayo, guacamole, tomato/cheese, and tapenade toasts, small pasta gratins, foie gras, salmon, truffle whipped cream, and for drinks, a piña colada, homemade "Saint Helena" punch, and soft drinks. For dessert, we had a raspberry cake. I think that's everything. Although it didn't look like much and seemed a bit dated, the owner seemed to care deeply about his restaurant, the ingredients he used, and how they were presented in the kitchen. However, I was rather disappointed. Fries? Okay, why not, they were alright. Ketchup and mayo? Are we in a school cafeteria? The toasts seemed to be made from defrosted rolls with various toppings thrown in. The guacamole was rather ordinary, the tapenade was just tapenade, and the tomato and cheese was nice. But nothing to write home about. I started to find it a bit much with the macaroni and cheese gratins. Not bad, but seriously? Being vegetarian, I didn't try the foie gras and salmon, but they seemed to be a hit with others. The truffle whipped cream was really good. The drinks were good too, especially the red punch, which was original and well-balanced. The dessert wasn't particularly memorable, but the marshmallows that came with it were a nice surprise, which was a plus. However, in terms of atmosphere, service, and honesty, it wasn't just a little disappointing. The owner seemed friendly, albeit a bit overly familiar, but the setting was unusual, as I was a "friend" and a "guest" for a birthday. The owner was a bit pushy. But the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. At least, that was the case until a friend of the owners, clearly, burst in and bothered us in our reserved section of the restaurant. He made comments that I would describe as, to say the least, bizarre, made completely inappropriate remarks to some of the other diners, and even drank some of our drinks. Okay, the restaurant wasn't entirely reserved for us, okay, he's a friend, and okay, they're not responsible for his behavior. But when we calmly explained to him that we were among ourselves, that he had to leave because he had no business being there, and then we saw the scene the owner made, it made us question his priorities, his honesty, his friends, his ability to handle conflict, and even his anger management… I won't go into further detail, but no one in our group will be setting foot in that place again. It's sad and a shame that it came to this, but I think it's for the best. And finally, let's talk about price. We paid €20 per person, which seemed a bit excessive considering what we were served (and I'm not even talking about the atmosphere). But I later learned that the price was actually closer to €30, as my friend had to pay the extra. At that price, you get to take home the leftover truffle whipped cream, the punch, the cake, and even the soft drinks… Speaking of which, what happened to them? Nobody knows. In short, an experience that could have been merely disappointing, but which, given the owner's behavior, turned out to be unpleasant, sad, and definitely not one to repeat.

21/03/2026: A truly wonderful meal. The staff were fantastic, thank you both again for Emilie's birthday 😉✌️

25/02/2026: Friendly, good and simple, French cuisine

18/02/2026: I went there for lunch today with some friends, it was my first time. The food was simple and home-style, but good. I just found the owner a bit cold. The setting was basic. Reasonable prices.

19/03/2026: I strongly advise against this restaurant. The daily special was completely inedible, served cold, then reheated at my request. The veal was nothing but fat and very tough skin! No compensation was offered. This is a place to avoid!

30/01/2026: The menu featured deviled eggs and beef stir-fry. What arrived on our plates were egg whites smothered in industrial mayonnaise. The beef stir-fry was tough and sinewy, swimming in a copious amount of oil. Two coffees and 25 cl of not-so-good rosé brought the total to 48 Euros. First and last visit.

23/02/2026: Just had a Monaco today, but the staff were very friendly. 👍

17/02/2026: Always a warm welcome, very good food. Friendly waitresses, I recommend it.

03/11/2025: The cigarette vendor was about as friendly as a prison guard. Actually, no, a prison guard is friendlier. Anyway, at least he had the reference number for my pack of cigarettes, something the prison guard certainly wouldn't have had (although they do get deliveries by drone now 🤔 we should ask Sarko how that works).

21/10/2025: A birthday, an evening with friends, it's the perfect place. The owners and staff treat you with great kindness and care. We had great evenings. Their salmon toast with truffles is excellent. A spot to absolutely discover.

04/03/2026: Delicious dish of the day. (Chuck steak with fries and salad) The chef was everywhere (in the kitchen, washing up, and serving), and the quality of the food was clearly outstanding. (The chuck steak might not look very appetizing in the photo, but it was excellent.) Well done to her! The waiter was also professional, efficient, and friendly.

03/02/2026: Set lunch menu on a weekday. No complaints about the service or the welcome. However, the dish was barely edible, and the portions were ridiculously small.

16/03/2026: The pastries were good, but the bread was average, too much sourdough.

15/03/2026: Breakfast on the terrace: two croissants that were more than ordinary, perhaps even stale, and a raisin bread that was hardly more appetizing. What mediocrity for what is supposedly THE tea room, bakery, and pastry shop in Villeurbanne… a disgrace!