Daniel & Denise was a meal that we were looking forward to for a long time and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant has a charming traditional interior with tables close to each other. You can either order from their set menu or a la carte and we opted for one of each. We got the quenelle, pate en croute, bone marrow with snails, Lyonnaise salmon salad, and stuffed poultry. The quenelle is the famous dish and it didn't disappoint. It tasted almost like a fish ball, with the soft and spongy texture, and the sauce was very flavorful and paired well. The pate en croute was delicious, bone marrow was great, and the stuffed poultry was also great. Everything is definitely on the hearty side and you will definitely leave satisfied. Our server (Zara) was also very friendly and sweet to our young daughter. It's a great way to experience the famous Lyonnaise cuisine and it didn't disappoint. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our family style lunch here. We were with a group and were served family style. The restaurant was closed for our event that was booked by Scenic River cruises. The food was typical Lyon fare. Wine was also included and was very good. It was pretty inside and the waitstaff was friendly. Set in an out of the way part of Lyon in an area with lots of cute shops. We had fun. read more

Daniel & Denise - Our lunch - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

What a beautiful traditional French meal and experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere made me feel at home. I would highly recommend it. read more

Came here for lunch without reservations. We showed up at the opening so it wasn't busy and they had an available table. Nice selection of drinks and wide options of wine. We ordered the bone marrow to share as well as the pork and beef. The bone marrow was full of flavors and the escargot snails was a nice bonus. The accompanying bread helped you soak up all the delicious fat on the plate. Both the pork and beef were very tender and had lots of flavor. read more

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I ate here my last night in Lyon. It's very well known and turns people away without reservations. The restaurant, due its location, has only inside seating which makes it more intimate but also, compact. Guests were provided some gratuitous dried bread pieces with a yogurt olive oil dip to munch on. Not that tasty. I ordered the Terrine appetizer which was quite good. Lots of flavor and well prepared. My main course was the steak in Morel mushroom sauce, served with French green beans and a side of fried potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The dinner overall was good and well prepared but it didn't seem to reflect the hype and fame of this restaurant. For dessert, I tried the Crème Brûlée. In all transparency, I was spoiled many years ago in New Orleans with Crème Brûlée fresh from the oven, served warm with a sumptuous crunchy sugar topping that contrasted beautifully. Nothing has ever come close to that dish....but I keep trying and hoping. Overall my dinner experience at Daniel & Denise was good, but not Magnifique! read more

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Who knows why this place is named Daniel and Denise? The owners kids? Their Puppies? Ex-lovers? No matter. What's in a name asked the Bard? This spot has the Appellation of Bouchons sporting a decal of that little guy with the big schnoz in the window. Which means, it's authentic. It's a modern space made to look historic. Kinda like dipping an "antique" in tea for a week. There's a plate rail stocked with the appropriate French kitchen tchochkes and tables packed together like sardines which is a good business model at the sacrifice of the DMZ between diners. Even though it is a large place, it does have a cozy Bouchon feel, and it is apparent that someone did a deep dive into someone's deep pocket to trick this place out. There are two other D and D's in town although this is the flagship. So, I say, start where it all started and by 8:30 it will be packed to the faux rafters and ready to deliver. The kitchen is on fire and everyone all fired up, so things will arrive moments after ordering. Brace yourself. The Vibe: The young and the French, a sprinkle of locals to add local flavor and a few touristes who actually used their Babel App. The Staff: Brother Igor (his nom de serveur?) was happy to do it in several languages with flair and panache. He was the warm-up guy for Jerry Seinfeld. Exuberant, cheerful, helpful, patient, and a fun dude. He added to the whole experience. Note to you: The menu is larger than the Wine List and there is no Somm to palm. So, make it easy on yourself and go with the House this or that. The Cote du Rhone Village was just fine for a wine and dine. Maybe begin with a Counard which is the signature Aperitif of Red Wine and Cassis. It was Frat party punch and just as a lethal, but really quite good. The Food: Waiting for you when you are seated is a mini-bucket of Grattons. (Cold Fried Pork Skins. Read Chicharones, or if you are of the tribe, Gribenes). They are just as bad for you in French or Yiddish but hey, they are like Crack and you're in Lyon. Hoover the lot, I say. It comes with bread so crunchy it will threaten your fillings, and a cuplet of Red Wine Vinegar, Fromage Blanc, Olive Oil, and Chives to spread on everything, including your chin. Now, let's get serious. Tete de Veau is a no brainer and should not be missed. Calf Brains sauteed in a 70 year old pan with Butter, Wine, and Lemon, designed for cooking your brains out. You'd be a brainless cretin to pass on this. The cerebral lobes were cooked perfectly with no strings attached. The brains either had the consistency of an oyster or the cow had the brains of an oyster. Either way, it was simply marvelous, and brought tears to my eyes as I recalled my Mum's version which was almost as good as these. A fan of Smoked Salmon appeared next. (I'm a big fan of Smoked Salmon). And after that, Saucisse en Croute landed on my table. It was a fat weenie baked into a Brioche loaf and soaking in a Red Wine, Current reduction with Fried Parsley adding character and crunch. As both dishes were Flintstone sized, I would have been satisfied to throw in the towel here, but when the going gets tough, the tough unbuckle their pants and keep going. The Special Veal Rib Chop roasted with fresh Chanterelles, all afloat in a pan of Au Jus, showed up. The meat was spork tender, any fat rendered out, and the rib-bone allowed for a good gnaw after the veal chunks went missing. A Mac 'n Cheese with Comte Cheese and crisp Home Fries suddenly appeared and just as quickly disappeared. An order of Bresse Chicken had to be ordered too as this is also chicken by appellation only. Lyon local, so what the cluck is stopping you beside the fact that you were full three courses ago? The bird was very chicken-y and buried under a busted dam of Mushroom Cream Sauce. It was not Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup but rather a light lovely creamy lake and not the sludge you'd get in less capable hands. Is it as good as you will find at Le Mere Brazier? Non, pas tout a fait, but then what is? Finally, dessert time, having passed on the L'assiette fu Fromage. So, now try to chose from a serious list of seriously sweet productions, if you can. I had the Pot du Chocolat Creme with Honeyed Madeleine. It was as thick as thick Peanut Butter or a campaign promise, nor could I resist a scoop of Cassis Sorbet which was fabulous and harkened the early years of Haagan Daze before they went all Trader Joe's. Daniel and Denise and Me made for three very happy people. read more

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Disappointed. We had read good things about the restaurant so made a reservation for our trip to Lyon. We arrived at 652 for a 715 reservation. The door was open and we went in only to be told they don't open till 7. So we stepped outside on a cold night and they locked the doors behind us. They didn't unlock till 705. There were several people waiting outside. We were led to a poor table and when asked if we could sit at a different table I got some attitude but the host said fine. Remember we were the first ones there. Service seemed to be rushed as they really wanted our order. The food was okay but nothing special, Everything seemed to be a big deal. This place seemed very corporate. When we asked for our check after having to get the attention of someone, they proceeded to say we pay at the front. Weird for a high restaurant. They had plenty of help but didn't seem to care much. The night before we were at a different restaurant in Lyon and had an amazing experience. read more

Great place in the heart of the old town. Was able to score an early reservation on short notice and enjoyed a great French meal. I had the filet, great meat and sauce and paired with russet potatoes and Mac & cheese. Good beer selection. Service was perfect. read more

A gastronomic heavenly feast with amazing service that makes you feel like a French grandma just invited you to her home and cooked for you! This was an unforgettable experience at a Lyonnaise Bouchon. Authentic in every way. The waiter was friendly and made us feel extremely comfortable. He kindly tolerated my very small amount of French and then spoke amazing English. As with all Bouchons in Lyon, the place is small and has limited seating. I recommendaking reservations because once they are full they will turn people away. Some honorable mentions are is the Quenelle with crawfish sauce- we fell in love with this dish and craved it the entire trip! We ordered the specialty pasta which had a hearty helping of big slices of truffle. Pretty much every dish we had was amazing but I feel those were our top favs. If your in Lyon, this is a must visit! read more

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When in Lyon, we wanted to eat at a legitimate Lyonnaise bouchon. I can't describe what makes it a legitimate bouchon, but we trusted all the recommendations online for this place! The place was quaint, with checker covered tablecloths with all french speaking customers. Fortunately, the menu had english translations of all the food items, so we were able to pick and point out our meal selections. They brought out bread with delicious creamy herb cheese with fried pork cracklings. Delicious starters. I then ordered the lunch set menu (21 euros) which consisted of the following: 1. Ratatouille - The ratatouille was on a bed of delicious pesto sauce and topped with a perfectly poached egg and arugula. It came with a piece of crusty bread with olive tapenade. The stewed vegetables in the ratatouille were delicious. The meal was a bit room temperature, but I learned that is how it is usually served. 2. Side of macaroni gratin with buttered potatoes - The potatoes were delicious and provided with perfect amount of saltiness for the macaroni gratin. The macaroni was creamy but a bit bland, but worked perfectly with all the other meal items. 3. Chocolate eclair - very rich dessert that I recommend you pair with a cup of strong expresso. yum! My husband ordered the silkweaver's stew - a piping hot broth with pork cheek, pork rind, thick cut bcon, and lyonnaise sausage. My husband enjoyed the sausage the best and paired it with my side of macaroni gratin and potatoes since it did not come with it's own starch. Hearty meal with attentive service. Wines were delicious as well and so affordable (as it is in most of France!). I recommend this place if you are in the Vieux Lyon area. We observed lots of large families here for meals. read more

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This was a good lyonnaise food stop, we had a great time, but the place had just welcomed " bus people" in before we got there so I think we got lost a little bit... Food was simple and good. Rolled and stuffed veal breast was really good!!Nothing to write home about and in Lyon you expect better.... read more

Daniel & Denise - French mac/cheese and potatoes - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

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By far my best dining experience in Lyon. We've settled for the seasonal menu. Foie Gras for starters was great. The Quenelle for the main course was heavenly. The macaroni and chips sides were also impeccable. And the Creme Brulee for dessert was a great finish to this night. One highlight though is how great the service was. The waiters spoke perfect English, patiently explained everything, and were very helpful providing recommendation, all while displaying a very friendly and even humurous attitude. Next time in Lyon, I definitely know where to go for a great dinner night. read more

We were skeptical because of some of the reviews, but our concierge insisted this was a traditional Lyonnaise preparation for our one and only night in town. I had the pea creme with jambon toast. The pea creme was good, but the ham was stellar. He had the salad with veal and lentils. It looked gross, but he cleaned his plate and said, "....ummmm that was delicious" before I could even check it out. My quenelle was superb, as was his pork ribs. He also had a divine strawberry dessert and my cheese plate was utterly exceptional. The waiter was darling and the location was perfect. I only wish the seating was a tad more spacious and the bread a bit more fresh. An awesome night. read more

Not the experience I was hoping for. The food is good, as expected, but the presentation and atmosphere has deteriorated from the last visit. It felt like they have gotten too popular and changed the need for treating people nicely. A little arrogant and acts like they are better than you. There are many other more respectful restaurants that I recommend you try, just wandering and looking around read more

If you're looking for a really good bouchon this is it. You can't go wrong in this place. There's a lot of places there that call themselves bouchons but it's just marketing and not the real recipes. read more

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Very nice service, delicious pâté in pastry, really good dessert, and a great bang for your euro all in a classic setting. Outside of this, the rest was just ok, nothing was spectacular. In fact, I had really been looking forward to trying quenelle de brochet while in Lyon, but I was underwhelmed by Daniel et Denise's version of it. That being said, some of the food at the other tables looked fantastic and as mentioned, the service was great and the value for what you get is hard to beat. I would like to return at some point in the future. read more

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One of the best traditional Bouchons in Lyon France. Unfortunately we did not make a reservation however we made sure we were the first ones there before service started and asked. They were nice enough to give us a table. They started us off with pork cracklings, Fresh cheese silk weaver style with aged vinegar, herbs and shallots as well as croutons on the table. We start d off with La Pâté en Croûte - FOIE Gras, Veal Sweet Breads !!! A classic Dish in Lyon !!! Chef Joseph Viola In 2004, Joseph Viola was awarded the prestigious title of 'Meilleur Ouvrier de France' ('one of France's best craftsmen and received the world champion award for this dish in 2009. This was paired with a Verre de Beaujolais Blanc-Domaine Cheysson 2014 the pastry was beautifully seasoned and the pate was exquisitely executed !!! Then we had the Le quenelle Lyonnaise Au Brochet - Souffléd Pike Quenelle in a nantua (crayfish cream sauce) sauce . This was paired with a Verre de Viogneir "Les Granges De Mirabel -2014 Mr.Chapotier . There are only two chefs that can make it this well and this was one of the best !!! The sauce was incredibly rich, and creamy and it tasted like If I took a bite from f the ocean. I really enjoyed this Quenelle. Right there after we had the Le Saucisson Lyonnaise Brioché -- classic Lyonnaise Sausage with Brioché!!! With Demi paired with a verre de Brouilly Domaine Condemine 2014 !!! This was such a Lyonnaise classic done right. The Brioche crust was buttery and the sausage was brilliant. We then had more; Seared Veal Sweetbreads, Mushroom Duxelle, Broth .. served with creamy cheesy pasta, and fried potatoes; paired with Verre de Cute Du Rhone -Joseph Viola 2015 ... these sweetbreads were prepared just right (not over cooked and not raw) they were seared and prepared just beautifully. Thank you for your culinary skills!!! Then came the cheese; St.Marcellin (one of my favorites from this region. For dessert we had the Lyonnaise classics. The service was great, with a smile and they were very helpful on doing their best to understand us and patient with our request as we do not speak French. I will be coming back to eat here when we go back to Lyon. I highly recommend this place to taste the classics as they put a lot of love and passion in their prep, execution and service... read more

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We went for lunch, and I absolutely loved the food. I wanted to order the prawns at first, but they didn't have it unfortunately. I ordered the cod instead, which was still amazing. Both the cod with miso-type of sauce and the vegetables on the side were very flavourful and impeccably executed. All the more, the potatoes and mac & cheese that came for free on the side were super solid. You know a place is good when even its free stuff is mouth-watering and perfect. Ambience was classy. A bit more like a restaurant than a bouchon. Service was good, though the place got quite crowded for only two servers to serve. Nonetheless, everything came out promptly and we had no complaints. read more

This is a very quaint restaurant and, as an early tip to those visiting Lyon, they will not take you without a reservation. (This is a pro tip for all Lyonaisse restaurants.) The service is excellent and the ambiance casual; but note, this is not a family friendly restaurant and will not accommodate as such. I found this out the hard way, despite asking when making the reservation, and my soon to be 1yo had to sit on the bench seat glued to my hip (Yes, he did behave so I didn't have to take him out of the restaurant, thankfully!). They have 3-4 prix fixe options and an open menu as well. We chose the Silkweaver menu options which came with choices of: Pate or Egg poached in red wine with bacon Pike cake in a soup/sauce or andouille sausage in a white gravy Cheese Choice of dessert Coffee (we left before coffee as the child was getting antsy) Sides of fresh bread, sliced fried potato and macaroni and cheese. We also opted for the house red wine which was delicious. Side observation: The restaurant heavily pushed the owner and chef, Chef Joseph Viola - advertising his cook book. The side dishes were perfect and pleasing as simple foods. I enjoyed them more than the main entree in some regards. That said, they didn't exactly jive with the main dishes. The starters were interesting and well inspired. The pate crudo was silky and flavorful and the oeuf/egg poached in red wine was delicious, particularly when mixed with the punctured yolk. One critique on the egg is that the wine used was slightly bitter and I would have used more of the pork/bacon to balance that out. The main courses were interesting, but very rich and heavy. I surprisingly could not finish the dinner course, despite the average portion and not eating much all day. This is not a complaint, as they were well prepared but the creaminess of it all made it difficult to taste the featured ingredients (pike or andouille). For the cheese portion we had blanc cheese with a yogurt. This is a Lyonaisse dish that you mix and add sugar. To be frank, if did not suit my palate as I do not enjoy bitter yogurts or cottage-like cheese. For dessert, a creme brulé, which was standard and a citron sorbet sitting in vodka with candied lemon rinds. The sorbet was refreshingly outstanding and my favorite part of the meal (surprisingly). The staff was friendly, efficient, well trained and timely. For those who are curious about cost, the prices are fair and far from the most expensive restaurant in Lyon. While the food was not life altering it was nicely prepared and conceptually interested. I do feel the concept exceeded the execution. That said; it was, all in all, a well done experience. I would recommend a visit if time and opportunity permit. read more

The place is over rated - nice warm environment, good service. Food average however. We left with the smell of fried chips in our clothes And hair. They pack in the customers too close to be enjoyable- spent the whole dinner moving our table for other customers. They are milking it for what's its worth. Would never go back. read more

We'd eaten at several local bouchons (March '17) near our hotel, and had been pretty happy, but our concierge insisted that the slightly further away Daniel et Denise would be worth it. And she was right. Our experience here was one of the two or three best we had in our entire 3 week stay in the area. Don't miss this one. read more

Wow, I loved this place. I had heard about it from friends in the US who were just in Lyon so I knew it was on my list. I ordered the menu and chose the pate en croute since it was award winning, and the quenelle as they are a Lyon specialty. I am not a fan of cold pate with the jelly, however I love fois gras and it is something that the restaurant is famous for. I did enjoy it, very tasty...forget that there were sweetbreads in there...I figured, when in Rome, go for it! The quenelle were in sauce nantua which is a creamy red crayfish sauce...out of this world. Imagine that after eating these two things...and of course, tasting my husbands side dishes...perfectly fried potatoes and macaroni gratin (the best macaroni gratin I have ever eaten, simple and delicious).........I split a creme brulee with the husband.....It was by far the best creme brulee I ever had as well. The top was a nice hard crust of warm sugar. Some places skimp, either not enough sugar or they do not fire it up enough and leave the sugar cold...this was perfection. You need a reservation for this place and I recommend you making one at one of the three Daniel and Denise places in town. read more

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One of the premier bouchons of Lyon. We were lucky to get a table here for lunch without a reservation but the next time we visit Lyon, we'll be sure to get reservations first. We ordered from the €30 prix fixe menu. The quality was excellent and it was a very filling meal. The crispy potato slices they serve with every meal were to die for. read more

We came here on our trip through France on a recommendation from a friend. The fish dumplings were excellent! A very nice restaurant

This Bouchon is baller! G pate G chicken G wine Not quaint and ol time like other Bouchon in area... but the food is on the $. read more

We were in Lyon in August -- so many restaurants were closed. We discovered Daniel et Denise on the first night of our two night stay and ended up eating there twice. It was wonderful. Not a traditional bouchon, but the food was delicious and the service was superb. They were kind to obviously non-French speaking Americans. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

This place was the highlight of eating our way through Lyon. We went for lunch (without reservations) and enjoyed a very large and affordable menu lunch. I had the quenelle and my partner had the porc and my daughter had chicken (least favorite). The sides of potatoes and mac and cheese were amazing. My partner said that he found the origin of soul food. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent bouchon lyonnais near Cathedral St. Jean in Vieux Lyon. Broad selection of specialties of the region, including wines of the Rhone Valley. Please make a reservation (available online) and go there with a big appetite. Hearty fare (lots of pork). Spirited, kind service. The St Marcellin was wonderful; and the baba au rhum was one of the best desserts i've ever had. read more

Excusez-moi. Ce avis n'est pas en français. After reading all the french "avis" I thougt the restaurant must be outstanding, which it is - in my opinion - not. The meals are pretty good the waitresses are very polite, but nothing exceptional. The table we had was too tiny, meaning a constant puzzle with glasses and plates on the table and our feet underneath. Neverheless we had a nice evening and did not regret it at all. read more