Food place in Lyon
Chez Hugon
Rue Pizay, Presqu'île, Lyon
A family bouchon since 1937, twelve tables, walls covered in photographs, and the cooking done by the family in a kitchen you can hear from every seat. Loud, cramped and entirely the point.
Area
Rue Pizay, Presqu'île
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€28–40
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner on weekdays; book, because it is small
About
What is Chez Hugon famous for?
Twelve tables means booking is not optional, and the room is close enough that you will end up talking to the next table. The cervelle de canut here is the version to judge others by.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Chez Hugon
Veg & non-veg · €28–40
Cervelle de canut
Fresh, sharp, herby, garlicky
Best at late in a meal, or with a glass in the afternoon
Quenelle de brochet
Airy, soft, rich with cream and shellfish butter
Best at dinner, or a long lunch — it is heavier than it looks
Salade lyonnaise
Sharp, smoky, with a yolk running through it
Best at lunch, or as a first course at dinner
Good to know
Is Chez Hugon good for families?
Yes — Chez Hugon is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays; book, because it is small.
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Musée des Beaux-Arts
Best photo · Midday in the cloister garden, when the sun reaches the bottom of the courtyard and the arcades are lit on one side
Best combo: Photos here, then cervelle de canut at Chez Hugon.
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Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Best photo · The hour before sunset from the esplanade, when the light comes across the city towards you and the rivers pick it up — the basilica's own façade is better in the morning, when the sun is on it
Best combo: Photos here, then cervelle de canut at Chez Hugon.
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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Best photo · After dark, when the west front is floodlit and the square in front of it empties — the interior is dim at every hour and the clock is best watched rather than photographed
Best combo: Photos here, then cervelle de canut at Chez Hugon.
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What Chez Hugon is
A family bouchon since 1937, twelve tables, walls covered in photographs, and the cooking done by the family in a kitchen you can hear from every seat. Loud, cramped and entirely the point. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is a mid-range table, with most orders landing around €28–40.
🥘 The order to make
Cervelle de canut - Fromage blanc beaten with chopped chives, parsley, shallot, garlic, salt, oil and vinegar until it is light, and eaten cold with bread or a boiled potato
🕐 Hours and timing
The short version of the hours: Lunch and dinner on weekdays; book, because it is small.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Rue Pizay, Presqu'île, Lyon (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The position is the point - it exists for where it is as much as for what it serves.
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Chez Hugon — FAQ
What is Chez Hugon famous for?
A family bouchon since 1937, twelve tables, walls covered in photographs, and the cooking done by the family in a kitchen you can hear from every seat. Loud, cramped and entirely the point.
What are the must-try dishes at Chez Hugon?
Don't miss Cervelle de canut, Quenelle de brochet and Salade lyonnaise.
Is Chez Hugon good for families?
Yes — Chez Hugon is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Chez Hugon's opening hours?
Chez Hugon is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays; book, because it is small.
Where is Chez Hugon located?
Chez Hugon is in Rue Pizay, Presqu'île, Lyon.