Food & drink recommendations Lyon

[Forg]

I think this is the correct place to ask these questions, although this part of the forum doesn’t seem as busy as others so maybe I should also ask elsewhere … ?

But with lots of finger-crossing & if there’s enough duck-alignment, I’m hoping to spend a few nights in Lyon at the end of June.

Given it’s considered very Up There in terms of food, I imagine there’re a lot of traps for new players to fall into. Tourists traps, if you will. Like going to Italy for a pizza, without being careful enough.

So does anyone have any food and drink related suggestions or recommendations? I’m open to a wide range of food stuff, from “this patisserie at this market is awesome-sauce to get yourself some DIY brekkie” to “that restaurant will cost you over a grand but WOW it’s worth it”..

 

[AIRwin]

This restaurant is definitely recommended

LE CANUT ET LES GONES - LYON CROIX-ROUSSE

Le 1er juillet 1994, j’ouvrais le « Canut » sans trop d’argent mais pleins de convictions, depuis 30 ans mes convictions n’ont pas changé

lecanutetlesgones.com

Atmosphere, menu - Japanese French fusion with Japanese precision of execution and price. If you can, go for the lunch. Even cheaper because of taxes.

 

[MollyJones]

We enjoyed Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse - Site officiel for both the local market experience as well as various eat in options.
One of the cheese makers had spent time in Australia and we enjoyed a good chat with him and benefitted greatly from his marvellous cheese recommendations for our bread and cheese dinner picnic. There are also some wonderful eat in options. Well worth a visit - just be sure to check the opening times.

 

[OZDUCK]

We were there in May last year for a couple of days so I will offer a couple of general suggestions.

Firstly if you watch any 'foodie' YouTube videos about Lyon they always recommend that you eat at a Bouchon. We did and the food was excellent including a couple of local specialities in Salad Lyonnaise and Fish Quenelle Lyonnaise ( shown below). The place we chose at random was La Meuniere Bouchon Lyonnais in a little back street named Reu Neuve in the centre of the city but there are Bouchon everywhere. There were probably half a dozen more to choose from in that back street alone.

La Meunière | Véritable et authentique bouchon lyonnais à Lyon

Découvrez le restaurant La Meunière, véritable et authentique bouchon lyonnais. Consultez la carte des plats et des vins ► Réservation en ligne ◄

www.lameuniere.fr

If you want to try something different and a bit buzzy go to La Commune : Food Court & plateforme événementielle à Lyon - LA COMMUNE. It claims "Eating, drinking or dancing: there's something for everyone!

La Commune is also a culinary incubator, a talent incubator dedicated to the development of up-and-coming culinary project leaders.

At the heart of our establishment, eight chefs invite you to share their passion through their innovative and flavorful cuisine. La Commune offers a diverse and inclusive gastronomic experience, where everyone can find something to enjoy. Come join us and embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure!"

We went there twice and it is a fun place with interesting food and and plenty of drinks available plus live music at times.