Where to Eat in Lyon
5 places to eat in Lyon, spread across Cours Lafayette, Part-Dieu, Rue du Major Martin, Presqu'île and Rue Guynemer, Ainay — across the Saône from Vieux Lyon, plus a few elsewhere. These are picked for what they cook rather than how they look, so a counter with four stools sits alongside a dining room.
Between them they cover Cervelle de canut, Saucisson brioché, Tarte aux pralines and Quenelle de brochet, plus 2 more of the city's dishes — each listing tells you what that kitchen is actually known for, which is rarely the whole menu.
1 of them sits in the budget tier, so eating well here costs less than the guidebooks imply.
1 place
Cours Lafayette, Part-Dieu
1 place
Rue du Major Martin, Presqu'île
1 place
Rue Guynemer, Ainay — across the Saône from Vieux Lyon
1 place
Rue Pizay, Presqu'île
1 place
Rue Tramassac, Vieux Lyon
Not sure what to order? The Lyon food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Questions
Lyon — FAQ
Where should I eat in Lyon?
5 places are listed here, across 5 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
What should I order in Lyon?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Lyon food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.