Although it is impossible to make a complete list of restaurants where to eat in Lyon, in this post we want to give you a selection of some of them, all with a great value for money so you can enjoy the best traditional gastronomy while you visit the city.
With dishes as delicious as les grattons which are pieces of meat cooked with fat and served cold; le petit salé which are lentils cooked with meat and vegetables but served without broth; le tablier de sapeur which are battered tripe or les bugnes lyonnaises which are a kind of fritters typical of the city, as you can see the cuisine of the area is another of the many reasons to make this trip.
Based on the route we did around the city, going through the essential places to see in Lyon, which you can also see in the guide to France, we leave you this selection of what we believe are the best restaurants where to eat in Lyon very well and cheap. Let's start!
1. Le Musee, one of the best restaurants in Lyon
This small restaurant in Lyon is one of the best known and recommended by locals and travellers alike. With a menu and a menu that highlights the top quality product, prepared with care, almost as if you were going to eat it at home, this is an incredible option to try some of the most representative dishes of the area.
Among all the dishes, we recommend you not to miss the escargots and the brioche with sausage, which is one of the house specialities.
The price of the full menu is 26 euros at lunchtime and 31 euros in the evening, and the price of a starter and main course is 21 euros at lunchtime and 26.50 euros in the evening.
Address: 2 rue des Forces
Opening hours: every day from 12h to 14h and from 19:30h to 21:30h.
2. Bouchon Bat D'Argent
If you want to enjoy the authentic Lyon gastronomy, the restaurant Bouchon Bat D'Argent is a sure hit. Located in the centre of the city, it is characterised by its cuisine made with top-quality produce, cooked with a lot of flavour and without losing that touch of avant-garde that makes it unique.
Although they have an à la carte menu, we recommend you opt for the 24.50 euros menu with 3 dishes to choose from the menu, the 16.50 euros menu which includes the dish of the day and dessert, or the 12.50 euros menu which is the dish of the day.
Address: 23 rue du Bat D Argent
Opening hours: every day from 12h to 14:30h and from 18:45h to 21h.
3. Restaurant le Parloir, another of the most recommended restaurants in Lyon.
This is another of the best places to eat in Lyon if you want to enjoy quality products cooked to perfection and with a detail that makes it a sure hit.
In addition, the place has a lot of charm, a beautiful terrace and the staff is very nice, something that also deserves special mention.
Among all the dishes, we recommend you try one of their salads for 13 euros or the baos, which are another of their specialities, for 10 euros.
They also have formulas for 16 and 12 euros that include a starter, baozi (bao) and dessert, which are very complete.
Address: 23 quai General Sarrail
Opening hours: every day from 11am to 3pm and from 6.30pm to midnight.
4. Bouchon Tupin
Known as another of the most recommended restaurants in Lyon, lunch or dinner here will be a sure hit.
Specialising in French cuisine, as one of the most famous restaurants in the city, it is advisable to book if you want to secure a table.
Among all the dishes we recommend you try the Menu des Canuts for 26.50 euros, which includes starter, main course and dessert or cheeses, or the Menu plato del día for 14 euros or 18 euros with dessert.
Address: 30 rue Tupin
Opening hours: every day from 12h to 14:30h and from 18:30h to 21h.
5. Bistrot Orcia, one of Lyon's best-known restaurants
This bistrot is one of the most famous restaurants in Lyon and also one of the most recommended by locals where you can enjoy a gastronomic experience that will not leave you indifferent.
Specialising in French cuisine, also with vegetarian options, the menu is dominated by dishes cooked with tradition and avant-garde and top quality products.
We recommend you opt for the 12.50 euros menu for a single dish, 16 euros for a dish and dessert or 19 euros for 3 dishes.
Address: 15 B rue d Austerlitz
Opening hours: daily from 12pm to 1.30pm and from 7pm to 9.30pm / Sunday from 12pm to 1.30pm.
Recommended cards for travelling
Remember that to avoid paying commissions and to always have the current exchange rate, we recommend you use the Revolut card and the N26 card, which are the ones we use, are free and will save you a lot of money.
You can find more information in this article on the best cards for commission-free travel.
Besides trying the local gastronomy in one of the restaurants in Lyon that we have recommended, another very special way to get to know the local culture and enjoy Lyon' s gastronomy is to book a tour in Lyon such as the free tour in Lyon, considered one of the best free tours in Lyon.
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All these restaurants where to eat in Lyon are within the tourist routes of the city, which you can prepare following the next posts, according to the days you have available:
10 must-see places to see in Lyon
The best free tours in Lyon in English
Lyon City Card: what's included and prices
Guide to France
Restaurants in Lyon
