Les meilleurs restaurants en Lyon

25/06/2026: A very nice café and co-working space, with a great selection of hot and cold drinks, and desserts (including gluten-free options!). And bingo! They have espresso and tonic, wow! It's very rare to find that in Lyon! During this heatwave, it's nice and warm inside; there's no air conditioning, but thanks to the old building and high ceilings, it's quite comfortable. I highly recommend it!

13/06/2026: Excellent spot with a really cozy, upcycled decor. Try the coffee! It's excellent! Also recommended is the sugar-free, French-made orangeade.

22/09/2026: Went there twice a week apart with my son. We were traveling through Lyon and Hippopotamus was very close to our hotel. I ordered the Steak au Poivre and a beer. My son ordered a specialty burger and a beer. The beers arrived as soon as the waitress had finished taking the order. Wow. This was Sun Sep 13 around 7pm after a long day of travel from Canada. The food came, hot, presented just like the menu showed. We were impressed. The food, service, and the conversation with the waitress was excellent. One week later, Monday Sept 21, 6pm we entered the same restaurant. Why not. It was great the previous week. We were the only ones there at that time and really in no rush to order. I ordered the steak au poivre, and a small salad. My son ordered a burger. My steak au poivre was a disaster. It seemed to have been leftover pieces of beef cooked separately. The slices were chunks of meat, not slices. The fries were just thrown on the plate. The salad was limp, and not fresh. Just terrible. As a foreigner who does not speak French, I decided to just eat some of the pieces of meat and the dry fries since there were pieces of meat that looked ok. When it came to paying the bill I explained that this was not the same as before and not like the picture in the menu. He said...it was not the same chef, but his underling. He did not comp me for the meal. We left.. never again. The day after my experience, we travelled to Paris. Very bad day, upset stomach and more. If it looks bad, it's bad. So let's call some sort of food poison from a poorly prepared meal by a person who knows nothing about cooking. Lesson learned. If a restaurant can be so inconsistent in offering the same food, someone needs to be disciplined.

22/09/2026: Everything was fine, but I absolutely must say that while the service was very good for us, four people with severe disabilities had to manage almost entirely on their own and took a long time to find a suitable seat. One quadriplegic had to manage entirely on his own to help another person with a disability and, at the waitress's request, had to park outside and find his own way back in. I am shocked by the lack of empathy and, above all, the lack of assistance. I spoke with them, and they were distressed and upset. We are fortunate enough to be able to walk and move around, and a restaurant (where there was plenty of space on the terrace) should accommodate and move chairs to make room for people who need it!

01/05/2026: Excellent in every way: - Super fresh fish of the day - Super tender fillet - Amazing tarte tatin Thank you for the warm welcome on this May Day!

27/04/2026: Thank you to Jean-Jacques for this warm and generous welcome.

14/09/2026: Thanks to this amazing bartender for introducing me to melon and kiwi syrup, BANGER!

18/08/2026: Great food in a great location 🇫🇷

23/09/2026: A pleasant stop. The salmon was excellent! As for the rest of the buffet, the dishes weren't very flavorful. That said, for €13 (salmon, side dish, and drink), I don't know many places that offer such prices! You can go back for seconds whenever you like!

22/09/2026: This is definitely the restaurant I go to most often, almost every lunchtime! My daily go-to, but way better than any other canteen!! Honestly, you won't find better in Lyon in terms of quality, quantity, and price, and the owner and his waitress are super friendly. I rarely leave reviews, but they deserve it.

15/09/2026: We had dinner here in Lyon on our last night and, unfortunately, it was our worst meal. I usually look at these for areas when reviewing a restaurant. Food: My wife had the lamb shank was mostly fat and it was very bad. I had the shepherds pie and it was ok. Basically, just some meat and potatoes and not much flavor. Service: Not good. It was over 30 minutes before someone even came to take our order. There were times when we didn't see a waiter for almost 15 minutes. Atmosphere: Terrible. We made the mistake of eating outside and we were right by the road. Cars and trucks with diesel fumes idling and make noise most of the time. People walking by smoking weed. Very unpleasant experience. Value for price: While the prices were reasonable for the area, the value for the actual food, service and atmosphere were not good.

14/09/2026: The staff was able to present and offer suitable dishes in relation to my allergies. However, the food was somewhat disappointing and tasted quite average. My dessert was "fresh cheese" where I got a basket of burnt baguette and a soup plate of very salty liquid cheese dip - I couldn't finish it. However, the service was quite nice and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere.

12/09/2026: The pizza was delicious, the crust was so soft and fluffy, and the toppings were amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you again for your warm welcome. The restaurant is classy, ​​clean, and truly top-notch. Jazak'Allah khairan.

04/08/2026: The pizzas are truly excellent (the dough is just right), the service is top-notch and accommodating, and the value for money is definitely there!

06/10/2026: Excellent restaurant, impeccable service and delicious meat.

05/10/2026: Excellent experience at this restaurant, highly recommended! Thanks to Memet for the service!

28/09/2026: Excellent evening on Saturday night 👌 The young team is as friendly as ever and the food is excellent! It's simple, we tried all the tapas and EVERYTHING was delicious! Flawless, as usual. Keep up the good work, we'll be back often and always with great pleasure ☺️

27/08/2026: Pleasant terrace, friendly welcome

08/09/2026: Good meal, quality products (except perhaps the desserts which were a notch below...) but super friendly staff (on the evening of 07/09)

30/08/2026: Delicious! Antonio, our waiter, was pleasant and welcoming. The main course was also very good.

24/09/2026: On the terrace at lunchtime, the service was very quick, perfect for lunch breaks! Absolutely delicious, the meat was tender. And a very indulgent coffee! A super warm welcome... That means we'll be back again and again... this is just the beginning!

06/08/2026: Excellent service and delicious food

12/09/2026: Delicious food, very tastefully prepared and of excellent quality! A truly wonderful evening.

11/09/2026: Discovered by chance during a stroll, I immediately sensed this restaurant would be exceptional. The numerous recommendations in the Rough Guide confirmed this first impression. And indeed, what a fantastic experience! Inventive and delicious cuisine, a real treat. The service was also particularly friendly and uncomplicated. The dining room has a unique character. We'll be back!

15/09/2026: Make sure you book a table. And expect waiting as food is cooked to order. Took around 30min. We loved it.

06/09/2026: Excellent food. Fast service. Aubergine dish was so good! Kid friendly.

26/05/2026: This restaurant has the best salads

20/05/2026: Small terrace for lunch. Friendly welcome. Quick service. Excellent chicken.

16/09/2026: Great lunch deal, homemade food and top-notch service

12/09/2026: Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Well-prepared salmon and beef tartares, among other things. And delicious fries. Highly recommended.