We had an 8:15 reservation and were seated right away, definitely make a reservation if you're planning to go! The staff were incredibly friendly, and most spoke English, which made ordering smooth and stress-free. They took the time to explain each dish clearly and even offered to split our appetizers since we were sharing--at no extra charge, which we really appreciated. We came for the quenelle (a delicate fish mousse in a creamy sauce), and it absolutely delivered--super soft, creamy, and full of rich shellfish flavor. The steak was an unexpected highlight: incredibly tender and, paired with the pepper cream sauce, practically melted in our mouths with a burst of savory goodness. The sides of cheese cream pasta and potato chips were decadent, rich, and seriously satisfying. read more

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Food was excellent - of the 4 quenelles I had in Lyon, theirs was the best. The bone marrow dish was great as well. Service staff were friendly and welcoming. read more

Had a great meal at this well known chef's restaurant. My wife and I both had the veal. It was as tender and tasteful as it gets. I would prefer a vegetable instead of two starches. Potatoes and macaroni. Not sure why they did that. Service was great. It was a little noisy for us. Romantic it wasn't. Came for the food though. read more

The hype seems unjustified. The dishes were not any better than in the average bouchon. The foie gras was nice, the paté en croute rather boring. The quenelle was a bit too dry. They had four printed menues for the entire restaurant in which cell reception is obviously terrible. read more

The first and foremost, you must have a reservation to eat at most decent places in Lyon or else they practically laugh at you for walking in without a reservation. We came here our first night looking for food without a reservation but got a fairly rude response as if we are from another planet. We easily made a reservation online for lunch the next day. We arrived and got our table easily without wait. Waitress was not too happy that we didn't speak French and so flatly directed us to another waitress who does speak some English. On to the food: 1) foie gras pate - their famous dish. Definitely pretty good but I have nothing else to compare to since this is my first experience with foie gras pate. This was the best dish overall. 2) sea bass - fresh and cooked well. 3) chicken - my husband had it. 4) creme brûlée - not creamy enough 5) pineapple - good dish. Overall food was great....Service not so much! read more

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A very quaint Lyonnaise restaurant in the heart of the city. Highly recommend a reservation if you come on a busy night, we came right at open on Monday and before we left the whole place filled up. Their service was very good (Given the general level of service we have received in France so far) and everyone who spoke to us spoke in English. We ordered a lot of classic dishes including Chicken Bresse and the grilled tripe. The chicken was good but not as good as the hype of the town suggests but the tripe is flavorful. For dessert we had a sorbet which had creme de cassis and some form of French grappa, it was very intense to say the least. Strong on the alcohol but still good and unique. read more

This was our first Lyonnaise bouchon - it seems every restaurant in the old town area is a Lyonnaise bouchon, but a friend who's a local recommended Daniel et Denise. They have a few locations in the city, and reservations can be made online. The menu features classic dishes from Lyon like Lyonnaise salad, foie gras en croute, quenelles, chicken fricasee, special offal dishes, etc. The 3 course seasonal menu was a really good deal at €33 for 3 courses. The tasting was €60 for 5 courses AND included 4 wines, which was such a good deal. You don't all have to get the same menu. For the seasonal menu: 1. Veloute de champignons, œuf poché, chips de Chataignes: mushroom veloute with a poached egg and chestnut chips 2. La quenelle de brochet a la Lyonnaise: their famous pike quenelle with Nantua (crawfish) sauce. The sauce was great. The Quenelle was pretty big, and it got a little monotonous for me; in the end, I think the tasting menu was a better option 3. Dessert: a giant chocolate eclair; it was nice because the filling was like a chocolate pudding instead of cream Tasting menu: 1. Pate en croute: their award winning foie gras in pastry. It had a good mix of layers (liver, sweetbreads, etc), but the highlight was the caramelized onion compote on the side 2. A mini quenelle de brochet a la Lyonnaise: 3. Les œufs frais en Meurette: poached eggs in red wine sauce, pearl onions, croutons, bacon cubes. The sauce on this was so good and went well with the wine pairing 4. Bresse chicken: a special AOC local chicken (breast and wing) with a morel and cream sauce 5. Dessert for the tasting was a sampler: - Praline tart - Tart tartine - Passionfruit sorbet - Baba au rum - Madeline (warm) Everything comes with roasted potatoes and a pasta gratin. The potatoes are best eaten warm / crispy and are addictive. Add on: special sautéed mushroom dish - check the board for the daily specials. Contrary to what some other reviews said, service was very friendly. Everyone spoke varied degrees of English, but all of the staff was approachable and made jokes with us. If you're in Lyon, you must eat at a Lyonnaise bouchon. Definitely go with the set meals for a much better value and a good sampling of classic dishes from the region. read more

Good lyonaise food if you want to try. Service is very good, they explain the menu to us since we don't read French

One of the best meals I experienced on a gourmet long weekend in Lyon.  A reasonably extensive lunch menu at this Bouchon Lyonnais, with typical dishes of the area. My personal favourite being the foie gras, followed by calves kidneys.  Excellent, friendly and attentive service. A testament to the restaurant was how busy it was on a Monday lunchtime.  I would recommend this as a must 'do' on a visit to Lyon. (Must book in advance) read more

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Items Selected: Warm Bread Jus Framboise La Cervelle de Canut - au vinaigre de vin vieux, parsley, chives, shallot, garlic Le Pâté en croute - au foie gras de canard et ris de veau - (Champion du Monde 2009) accompanied by an onion jam La Quenelle lyonnaise au brochet, sauce Nantua Pommes de Tere Dorees au beurre et gratin de macaronis Le Baba maison ivre de rhum St. James La Tarte Tatin aux pralines de Saint Genix and a collar of cream Booked for dinner based on the recommendation of a friend whose palate I've come to know and trust it was with high hopes that I approached a meal at Daniel et Denise, but beginning with the GPS first landing me at a closed location on Rue Tramassac to the original being 'sold out' of foie double just thirty minutes after service began it would be difficult to say any of the savories were otherwise memorable, the meal only proving memorable in its waning minutes while service was a far cry from that offered at any number of bouchons and brasseries experienced in the following days. Apologetically arriving late at Rue de Crequi, yet nonetheless treated as if I'd committed a great affrontery to a restaurant that was at no point more than 20% full, it was with no choice that outdoor seating was offered as the 'only' option and informed shortly after ordering that the main reason for the visit was unavailable a "Plan B" selection was made mostly based on the otherwise limited selection, a basket of warm bread without butter and a small sampling of creamy cheese with crostini offered as if to excuse the fact that the kitchen simply did not want to prepare the tripe, there simply being no way it was sold out when no other table had any present or delivered during my stay. Watching other tables of locals receive the Chef's most famous dish gratis, something I can accept as repeat visitors are certainly entitled the benefits of their patronage, it was at full cost that a thick slice of the Pâté en croute was presented to me and although not quite on par with the terrine offered from Café Comptoir Abel the combination of duck liver and sweetbreads with a dollop of sweet onions was still far better than anything one is likely to find stateside, the richness of each bite nicely cut by a layer of aspic that was thankfully not over-salted, thus allowing the voluptuous meaty notes to shine. Generally lower in price than other places around town, course two featured a small quenelle of pike placed at the center of a low bowl with traditional seafood sauce serving to enhance the flavor of a fluffy yet meek iteration of the Lyonnais classic, and offering two sides alongside all main plates both the au gratin noodles as well as the pan fried potatoes presented a hunt-and-peck sort of experience, the golden top of the former far outperforming the soupy base while the slightly burnt bits of potato were admittedly quite delicious, the less-cooked spuds going uneaten as they were little more than filler in the face of two desserts to come. Unabashedly approaching every menu in town in search of baba au rhum, and here promised that theirs was 'the very best in town,' suffice it to say that those looking for a truly boozy interpretation of the dish would be well served to make their way to Daniel et Denise, and yet as good as the yeasty roll was beneath two types of cream it was actually the signature apple tart topped in a lacquer of pink pralines that proved to be the best dish of the whole affair, each bite featuring a sweet crunch that soon gave way to soft apples atop the flaky butter crust. read more

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I was a little relieved and disappointed when I saw the 'English Spoken' here sign. That I found a little irksome and a satisfying at the same time. I don't speak a lick of French except for 'Bonjour' and 'Parlaiz vous Anglais?'. In any case, the sign didn't matter. The food was exceptional and service European brisk. The place screams kitsch. White and red checkered table cloth. Copper pots on the walls. It's a great example of a Lyonnaise Bouchon. It felt very homey. I think most of the people were locals except for my table. There were two tables with locals hosting out of country guests. I had the three course menu - tomato cake (One of the best things I've eaten. Think caprese but those flavors marinated and textures marinated together) - Pork loin (good but not super memorable) - Honey pineapple slices with lemon sorbet (awesome light dessert to close out the meal) The meal also comes with a macaroni gratin and fried potatoes. Very yummy side dishes. Would definitely come back. read more

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Eh. Was recommended by our hotel concierge and thought we had a winner because it was also Frommers. Food & service was marginal. With all the available choices in Lyon, we felt like we wasted a meal eating here. read more

Very nice seasonal lunch menu I started with the pigs trotters and fries salad, excellent flavours. For main I had the house boudin noir which was very well made, good flavour very good texture, was served with fried potatoes and macaroni. Desert was a tarte tatin which was also very good, served with a reduced cream. Service was very good also, if I are like this every day I would be very fat! Excellent traditional restaurant read more

Daniel & Denise - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

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An amazing place with well prepared classic dishes at a reasonable price. A very thoughtful wine list rounds out a great experience. Make a reservation (although we showed up without one and they kindly sat us at a great table outside)! read more

I will always remember our meal at Daniel et Denise, our first in Lyon, as I had a bit of a Proustian moment with dessert...this divinely thick, rich Pot au Chocolat served with warm, fresh from the oven, honey Madeleines... Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water and I've been trying to recreate those madeleines ever since... Anyway, back to the restaurant review! We initially took a table outside despite the big black clouds overhead as there were no tables inside. Then when it started the rain they were sweet enough to find us room by adding a table to a row and squeezing us in - so very accommodating. Everything we ate was delicious - the home made foie gras with fig jam, the unbelievably melt in the mouth lamb shoulder that just fell off the bone, served with deliciously crispy sauteed potatoes, and to finish that sublime pot au chocolat and those madeleines. I'm not a huge fan of Lyonnais cuisine - don't do offal - but I loved the casual atmosphere of this Bouchon and the friendliness of the staff. I highly recommend this place. read more

We came to Lyon for the food and we were not disappointed here. Our table left a bit to be desired right outside the swinging kitchen door, but.... The foie gras was divine, so tender and flavorful atop a mushroom/cornmeal cake. Unbelievable. Fish three-ways was also delectable as was the cheek/rib dinner. Our Lyonnaise potatoes were crispy thin and fried to perfection, just like a French fry should be. The macaroni and cheese was so creamy and delicious - I wanted a bucket-ful. When you stop in here you'll never believe how large it actually is behind the first entry door. Huge and bustling. My only negative comment is that we don't know enough French to understand everything on the menu. But we got it all figured out and felt this was one of the best meals we have ever ever had. Merci!! read more

So have heard a lot of good things about this place from French people (but I have been to more bouchons than most Lyon people) so I really wanted to see what they had. I ordered the top of their line, 50 euro menu so I could sample a whole range of dishes, including the chicken Bresse and the fish. My friend ordered the standard 30 euro menu with poached egg and something with fish and olives that was very average. It was certainly a lot of food and came with Mac and cheese and fried potatoes. The quality of the food was very solid but nothing special. The sauces were the same as you would get anywhere in Lyon. Butter sauce with the fish, red wine with the egg etc. I still maintain that Notre Maison is the best in Lyon - I go there regularly. read more

We had a great meal and a great time here. They hosted is so well. From looking around, these 2 side dishes come out with every meal: penne & cheese = amazing!and the sliced creamed potatoes = amazing! My husband for the chilled pate in sweet bread, and the short rib mold and scared every bite. I ordered the traditional Andoilette sausage (traditional Lyonnaise) which was not the right thing for me to order, but my husband said was excellent. I should have gotten the truffle omelet! read more

Service was not great. You would think a restaurant that markets speaking English would have more patience. Now onto the good the pate bread was good and the thought of making it is crazy to me, had the chicken very tender, but typical lyonnaise sauce and the finale Piñapple dessert which they give u a nice thick chunk of Piñapple as a whole topped with ice cream and herb juice around (that was pretty darn good read more

For an American looking for somewhere with great atmoshpere and great food... I was very happy here. This is a small cozy place that was packed at lunch time. I ordered the omelet and Salad Lyonnaise and was very satisfied. The service was very good, though we did have a bit of a communication challenge. I finally see why folks rave about the food in Lyon. read more

Keep your expectations low. It is ok, you get your value for money, experience in famous Chef, decent food and service. Settings are very nice, you can transport yourself in the different times when world was simpler place. Service efficient. Prices decent. But, this is it. Chef stop inventing with famous pate in 2009 and lots of things happened since then. He is simply missing revolution in produce market where taste comes more from ingredient itself and less from cooking and seasoning. Well, to be honest, there are some elements of that, but much less then it should be. We had lamb which was cooked average with little flavor from meat. Very...standard, or average, or French mediocre...not sure what the right word is. Nothing really to give you that satisfying feeling that justifies going out and paying premium. read more

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The food was excellent but the waiter was standoffish- surprising since we are talking about a bouchon type eatery, and not a 3 star Michelin restaurant. The bouchon needs to improve its ventilation as it was much too stuffy- just like their wait staff. read more

Didn't live up to the hype for us ... we'll choose Brasserie George over this every day of the week. Our fish was plain old bad ... although our veal dish was pretty good. read more

Had reservation. They knew were English speaking(but I do speak French) felt ignored the whole evening. Were not told the specials as everyone else. Scallops were delicious. Hubbys chicken in morel sauce not as good as Abels. read more

Best bouchon I've ever eaten in. Service was just as it should be. Courteous and unobtrusive. Nice to have a waitress in waiter centric France. I had my first ever glass of Chartreuse VEP. A spectacular digestif. read more

We found this very quickly via Google Maps (rather than the usual sources), and could not have had a better meal even if we had researched for hours reading review after review. After a bit of a slow start (both ours and theirs), everything was terrific. The service was well paced, and the food was fantastic, all regional dishes. The veal liver was the best one diner said he had ever had, the trout was so fresh it tasted as if it had leapt onto my plate, and both chicken entrees were excellent. These were served with a regional potato side dish as well as a pasta in a fabulous cream sauce. Desserts were on a par as well. By sticking with the house wines (both quite good), we ended up with a really reasonably priced delicious and fun dinner. Do not overlook this gem! PS Every other diner spoke French (always a good sign), but our wonderful waiter's English was good enough to play with us a bit, making the meal all the more fun. read more

Noisy, bad service. One star is for the affordable menu. Do not go here for a nice evening but do go for a fast local experience. Expect typical bad French waiter attitude if you're a non France with no language skills. read more

Unfortunately the worst meal during our trip in Lyon. We had a better meal in the Beaux Arts Restaurant. The steak my husband had was so fibrous. We only enjoyed the dessert. read more