AVOID!! This was the worst meal we had on our 9-day trip to Rhône-Alpes. We came on Thursday,…read moreNovember 25th. The problem was the kitchen and staffing levels. Our kids food came out COLD. Their steak haché, and half their french fries, were not hot at all. (But the other half were very hot?) My appetizer didn't come out until my partner's entree. And neither were very good. We ended up leaving early and getting food elsewhere. Our waitress was doing the best she could given the restaurant was packed, there were only 2 servers handling all front-of-house duties, and the kitchen was so unreliable. They need more servers!! I'm trying to understand how this could happen given the good reviews. I bet the head chef recently quit and took people with him, and the management is just trying to keep the restaurant going. And it's a great location, they can still make money. But it won't last long like this...

I loved this place. Very authentic Lyon food at a very reasonable place. My course meal (appetizer,…read moremain, and desert) was 20 Euro. The wine selection was good and they have local wine from the Lyon area. The owner (I thought he was) speaks English and he explained every thing on the menu.

From the owner: restauration traditionnelle Lyonnaise et Savoyarderead more

From the owner: Alter-Ego, une ambiance chaleureuse…read more " Notre désir que les clients se sentent comme chez eux " C'est à travers cette philosophie que Magali et Domie ont ouvert l'année dernière leur café-restaurant, l'Alter-Ego, à deux pas de la place BELLECOUR. Dans un intérieur cosy , les deux associées proposent, le midi des menus très abordables et ses spécialités savoyardes servies copieusement : tartiflettes, fondues, salades-repas...plats authentiques et généreux cuisine" Maison" à bases de produits frais et Le soir, leur cuisine généreuse s'associe parfois à des événements festifs . Avec un mot d'ordre : la convivialité !

On attends beaucoup trop longtemps. Ils oublient les plats d'enfants. Ca prend trois plombes. J'ais…read moredemande que la cuisson soit seignante. Elle etait pas. La portion etait assez radin. Pas terrible. XD

From the owner: Casse-croûte sur les collines Une vue imprenable sur Lyon, ses monuments et ses habitations... ou…read moresur un flanc de colline vierge de toute construction. La salle meublée de bois, décorée de trophées sportifs, et la terrasse un peu en surplomb, fleurie et ombragée par des arbres solides, sont propices aux "casse-croûtes en toute simplicité". Omelette, "Planche des saucissons", "Corbeille de crudités et son anchoïade" et, en hiver, tartiflette et autres spécialités savoyardes figurent sur une carte sans chichis.

Outstanding. Perfect for the end of a long day. Thin crust pizza was delicious (we had three…read moredifferent). Desserts were divine. We will definitely be back!

When I was planning my trip to Paris, the one thing I wanted to try was raclette. I had seen…read morevideos and just knew that I had to try it. My friend found this particular restaurant, and I'm beyond grateful. The raclette came with boiled potatoes, bread, and salad. They bring out half a wheel of cheese. The heating element heats the cheese until it's melty, and then we got to scrape it onto the potatoes and bread. OMG!! I can't even begin to describe how incredibly delicious it was. I ate sooo much and loved every bite!

There's only one way to correctly experience the deliciousness that Les Marmottes has to offer and…read morethat is to order the group menu. It's a five-course meal served family style: salad with duck, tartiflette, fondue, raclette, and dessert. If you're a vegetarian, don't fret - there were two of us in my party and they made us a green salad to substitute for the first course and a vegetarian tartiflette for the second! It was delicious - every bit of it. I've been to a few other fondue restaurants in Lyon but this place has the best cheese and the most delicious potatoes I've ever eaten. For dessert, I recommend the ice cream. Every flavor is fantastic! You should definitely call ahead, especially if you have a group. Les Marmottes is kind of small so it's hard to get a table without a reservation. That being said, last night we called around 22H30 and they were able to accommodate us at 23H30. We had fifteen people in our group. The waitresses were extremely friendly and helpful, (they always are,) and made our experience a positive one. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a serious cheese-covered meal in Lyon.