Wonderful experience at Diploid. We were able to walk in without much of a wait. We got the smoked…read moretrout pancakes and sweet pancakes with some juices. Everything was amazing. The smoked trout pancakes were paired with some goat cheese cream and pink peppercorns that really balanced the flavor so well. The sweet pancakes had a really fresh whipped cream that wasn't overly sweet like some places can be. Service was friendly and efficient. We were very happy with our meal and would recommend for anyone looking for fresh brunch options.

Pancakes - so fluffy Focaccia - wished the bread was a tad…read moresofter but the pairing with eggplant and tomatoes was quite good I also enjoyed their summer watermelon drink which was refreshing.

The CEO of my company treated my boss and me to an extravagant dinner at this world renowned luxury…read morerestaurant near the beautiful city of Lyon. For those who are not familiar with the name Paul Bocuse, he was one of Lyon's greatest chefs who specialized in nouvelle French cuisine. He passed in January 2018, but left a lasting impression in the culinary world. He also operated a chain of brasseries in Lyon, named Le Nord, L'Est, Le Sud and L'Ouest, each of which specialize in a different aspect of French cuisine. I happened to also dine at Le Sud, so check out my review. In popular culture, Bocuse inspired the character of chef Auguste Gusteau in the 2007 animated film Ratatouille. Check out the movie if you haven't already, it's quite entertaining! Upon arrival at the restaurant, we were greeted at our car and escorted into the restaurant, where the restaurant team warmly welcomed us and showed us to our table in the grand dining room. The dining room was immaculate with sparkling chandeliers dangling from the ceiling. The attention to detail was impeccable. There was even a stool for my bag. To say the restaurant was fancy would be an understatement. For our visit, the 3 of us experienced tastings from the Centenary Menu (370 € per person not including beverages). With the wine, sparkling water, and juices, our bill came to a little over 1400 €. What can I say, we have an incredibly generous CEO who treats his team extremely well! Our menu consisted of the following: 1. Amuse-bouche (Lukewarm langoustine, crispy avocado and edible crab) 2. Frog legs 3. Quenelles of lobster and pikeperch, Champagne sauce & Tradition Elite caviar (CEO replaced the frog legs with this lobster dish) 4. Vegetable risotto with sorrel emulsion and its lentil tuile biscuit 5. Filet of sole 6. Green frosted Chartreuse 7. Whole truffled Bresse chicken PDO cooked in a bladder, cream sauce with morel mushrooms 8. Fresh and matured cheeses from our terroirs 9. Sorbet (CEO replaced cheese with the sorbet) 10. The Chocolate - a grand cru from Venezuela, puffed rice slivers, lemon caviar -OR- The Monts d'Or 'Bergeron' apricot flavored with passion berries and marjoram, tangy kalamansi juice The dishes were all phenomenal and beautifully plated. They were a true masterpiece, both visually stimulating and satisfying to the palette. If I have one critique, it would be the Green Frosted Chartreuse. I did not enjoy this dish only because the liquor poured over it was overwhelmingly strong. For parts not touched by the liquor, I enjoyed the refreshing taste. It would have been appreciated if the waiter inquired whether we preferred the dish with or without the liquor. The wait staff was very attentive and took excellent care of us. Overall, we had a lovely 4-hour dinner, from 8:00pm until midnight. It was quite an unforgettable experience and was the highlight of my trip to Lyon. I'm extremely grateful to my CEO for the opportunity to dine at this very fine establishment. I'm one lucky gal to work for such a wonderful company who appreciates its people!

Another reviewer said something to the effect of "yea, I guess if you like old-school, traditional,…read moregrand French fine dining, this place is probably OK for you...". Well... I guess we do, and it was far more than OK for us. Restaurant Paul Bocuse was a huge Bucket List item for both of us, and I haven't seen my wife smile that much in a long time. (L'Auberge du Pont de Collognes, otherwise known as Restaurant Paul Bocuse, opened in 1924 and celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024. It is still, IMO, the grand dame of classic French cuisine, and greatly helped to make Lyon (where the Michelin Guide was founded) the foodie capital of the world. Today the restaurant holds 2 Michelin stars, down from the 3 stars (the highest gastronomic accolade in the world) it held for 55 years from 1965 to 2020. For the record, that's the longest holder of the prestigious 3 stars in the world. Paul died in 2018 at age 91, and then - in a move that's been called "an absurd and unfair decision" - in 2020 Michelin removed one star. I guess there are politics in everything). The meal was perfect, exquisite, extraordinary, memorable, wonderful - worth the trip and the cost. Service was perfect. Food was delicious, with several items making my "best things I've ever eaten in my life" list. There was nothing they could have done better. Nothing. The restaurant is gorgeous, and has been recently updated. My wife asked the sommelier to bring us 2 glasses of white wine he recommends (we were having a lot of fish) - with no guidance or price limit from her. I was a little anxious about their surprise cost (which I wouldn't learn until the end of the evening), and a little more anxious when she ordered a second glass... :-) The wines were both delicious, and paired perfectly with our meals. When the check came, one was $18 and the other was $36. The sommelier could have brought glasses that were much more expensive, but because she trusted him, he was kind and rewarded us with wines he actually likes that were quite inexpensive (by this restaurant's standards) - a very, very classy move in his part. ATTIRE - attire is always an issue when you're travelling abroad and only have 1 fancy meal planned. I didn't want to take up precious suitcase space lugging a sportcoat all across France for this one meal, so did some research and it seemed the restaurant did not require a jacket. So I packed a nice pair of slacks, an upscale golf shirt, and good shoes. I was the only male in our dining room without a coat on, but felt 100% welcomed, 100% comfortable, and I'd skip the sportcoat again (but to be clear, my pants, shirt and shoes were quite nice). She ordered 1 of the tasting menus, I ordered a different tasting menu. It was wonderful to share tastes and experience twice as many delicious bites. All in all, it was an exquisite and expensive evening (we knew it would be costly), but for us it was probably the finest meal either has ever eaten, and we've dined all over the world in some pretty damn good restaurants. Bucket list - check...!!! OMG, now we can't wait to go back...! :-)

Make sure to make reservations for this restaurant as it's sure to be packed! What a vibe this…read moreplace has...from the bottles of wine in one room to antique plates. Each room is a conversation piece. The drink and cocktail menus offer fabulous drinks and the food menu....it had me at truffles!!!! Truffle pasta and truffle pizza...delicious! I did want some protein and so I did an order of steak too. Overall, amazing service, food and ambience! A must when in Lyon!

This is a nice restaurant inside with amazing decor on the walls throughout, many dining rooms, on…read moretwo floors. However, even when I had a reservation, they put us in these bench booths in the front near the door and bar. It was terribly noisy and irritating, we couldn't even hear our guests speaking at dinner. For drinks they had no French wine, just Italian. For the meals, I ordered the pasta with butter and the meatballs. Both were cold and tasted terrible. The meatballs were bitter tasting and the pasta was too soft and plain tasting. The truffle pasta we ordered was a bit better, but not by much. Finally, no bread was provided for the meal. What kind of Italian restaurant doesn't provide a basket of bread? Especially a country that prides itself on great bread making! For service, the server was friendly but we barely saw her for the rest of the meal, she gave us very little attention. Needless to say, we will not return. Yes it has beautiful decor, but that's about it.

It was it first day in Lyon and we didn't know what we were doing. We miscommunicated about what we…read morewanted and the order came out with meat rather than fish. Waiter didn't try to change for us. Food took a long while to come out. Appetizer was huge. Would have been nice had the waiter guided us a bit more about the portion. We ordered to much and one dish was not what we wanted.

A small but cozy spot serving traditional Lyonais dishes. Portion was super generous…read more The Lyonais Salad and Quiche were our favorites. Very hearty but also flavorful.

Best Foie Gras I've ever had in my life!! Booked a last…read moreminute trip to Lyon and we were lucky enough to find a reservation for ART. The food was amazing!! The caviar was tasty, the Foie gras was outstanding and the beef Wellington was perfection!! Great wine, reasonably priced. The rose was great and well balanced, I really liked it. We will definitely be back!!

We found this restaurant by luck, since we made a point to not over book and reserve every dinner…read morewhile traveling to France. We did their tasting menu with wine pairing which was amazing. The service was great, they were very polite and put forth the effort to speak to us in English (and probably to not have to deal with our super broken French haha). Both my husband and I considered one of our favorite meals while in Lyon. (The wine choices they picked were also very good). Hope to return some day. The ambiance was relaxing, there was enough space between tables, didn't feel cramped.

Where do I even begin? This was hands down, without question, the best dining experience I have…read moreever had and likely ever will. I had some last minute unplanned travel changes that landed me in Lyon for a few days. Being the gastronomic capital of France, I wanted to dine at as many Michelin Star restaurants as I could. As fortune would have it, I only had a day or two in advance, so I was only able to reserve a table at one. That meant I had time to visit a little restaurant my friend told me I absolutely HAD to try. I'm so glad I took his advice. Words can't do justice to how truly incredible it was, but I'll do my best to describe my experience... Atmosphere: 5 The restaurant was very nice but not pretentious. The kind of place you could go to dressed up for a very special occasion or dressed casually for a delicious lunch. I was dressed very casually and felt as welcome as the man dressed to the nines a few tables from me. Service: 5 I don't typically write reviews about service because, frankly, I care much more about the food. However, the service here was so above and beyond excellent, I had to include it. My waiter was not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but was genuinely kind. I could really tell how much he cared about me and my experience and how passionate he was about the food he was serving. I had similar positive interactions with the rest of the staff as well. In fact, the chef personally reached out to me on Instagram to thank me for mentioning them in my stories. How cool is that?! Food: 5 I honestly don't know how to even put the food into words. It was indescribably delicious. Every aspect of the meal, from start to finish, was absolutely perfect. No exaggeration, my brain released so much dopamine in response to the meal, I legitimately felt high for at least an hour afterwards. I didn't even know food could do that. It was really that good. In conclusion: I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. It's been over a year since I've been and I still think about it almost daily. I feel no need to return to Lyon except to eat here again. You can bet I'll go well out of my way to return. If you have an opportunity, GO! To the staff, thank you SO much for everything. Dining with you was by far the best part of my trip to France. I can't wait to see you again someday soon!

Certainly one of the best meals I've ever had in my lifetime. We walked in and were immediately…read moregreeted by a very friendly waiter who owns the restaurant with his wife - it's french italian fusion because they are french and italian if i recall correctly. My mom and i got the three course tasting menu with a wine pairing - I got the octopus and my mom got the quail (you didn't pick the appetizer) for dessert i got the marscapone heart and my mom got the cheese plate. The octopus was FABULOUS - tender but not mushy and full of flavor. The wine pairing was literal perfection - every wine paired flawlessly with the dish I was impressed. Seriously floored by how well all of the flavors went together. The appetizer was some carrot dish that was phenomenal - I'd have no problem getting my veggies in if they were all prepared like this. The quail was also so delicious tender and flavorful. The marscapone heart was lovely as was the cheese plate. I cannot rave about this restaurant enough. Perfect perfect perfect cuisine in a lovely little restaurant with wonderful, welcoming decor. I would come back to Lyon just to eat here. Fabulous. immaculate. wonderful. One of my all time favorite restaurants. I adore this restaurant.

Le Bouchon des Artistes is a culinary gem that offers a delightful experience. From its exquisite…read morehaute cuisine to its impeccable service, every aspect of fine dining is meticulously crafted to ensure a memorable gastronomic journey. I highly recommend this restaurant for those seeking a truly exceptional dining experience. Tous les aspects de la cuisine raffinée sont présents dans ce merveilleux restaurant intime. Un service pittoresque et supérieur et la haute cuisine en font une expérience formidable garantie ! Je recommande vivement Le Bouchon Des Artistes pour votre plaisir gastronomique !

LOVED this restaurant for my bouchon fix! My husband and I made a reservation the night before for…read more7p. The restaurant is small, but that's the whole vibe. Service was quick and great. We ordered 1 pre-fix meal and 1 with just the appetizer and dessert. Favorites were the quenelle and the praline pie! Can't go wrong with anything else here.

My wife and I took our two sons (12 and 15) to the Les Halles food market across the street. While…read moremy wife and I were up for exploring some adventurous Lyonnaise dishes in the market... the boys were not as enthusiastic. Fortunately, Bistrot Bonnel was just across the street from the market and has excellent thin crust pizzas and super fresh salads (arugula with grapefruit, avocados and cherry tomatoes). If you're looking for the whole "snout to tail" Lyonnaise food adventure... this is not your place. But, if you're looking for great pizza and fresh salads... look no further.