From the owner: Le bistro inespéré On ne croyait plus que c'était encore possible, un vrai bistro de quartier, où…read moreon peut manger à midi, boire un verre le soir et même assister à des soirées concerts ou littéraires, où les gens se rencontrent, se parlent, où l'on se croise, profs du lycée d'à côté, ouvriers du chantier à deux pas, vrais faux artistes et quinquas post soixante-huitards, soiffards idéalistes, piliers de zinc ou agents EDF. Tout ça, dans un quartier encore populaire de la ville, ni tout à fait désert, ni tout à fait touristique. Aux murs s'affichent des souvenirs du rock eighties, et on se prend à la nostalgie devant la petite scène qui attend les musiciens. Y'a de la joie !

It's a casual restaurant with a nice brioche burger selection and other good foods. I don't…read morerecommend the lemonade it's very sour but the service was quick and everyone was kind and spoke English very well

Friendly staff, quick service, and tasty food…read more Came in with a large party of 20 people, so we were only able to choose between three burgers. I ordered the B.L.A.TCH, a fried chicken burger with avocado, bacon, relish, pickled onions, and arugula, which came with a large portion of house-made fries. The house-made brioche bun was soft and pillowy, the picked onions on the burger added a solid crunch, and the bacon was smoky. The chicken was good as well: the meat was moist, and the edges of the patty were crispy. Additionally, the fry on the chicken was light, which meant the burger wasn't very heavy. However, I thought the burger was missing a little something; the flavor was good, but nothing especially stood out to me. Personally, I feel that some sort of spicy or creamy sauce would enhance the overall taste of the sandwich. It could be that the relish on the sandwich is used to make this type of standout flavor, but I wasn't able to taste it. That being said, I enjoyed it, and it definitely filled me up. The fries were also great, lightly fried and lightly salted. I wish I had the option to try some other items on the menu, because they had some dishes that sounded delicious. To wrap it up, if you find yourself in Chamonix, definitely come and check this place out for some filling food and friendly, fast service!

The 1903 Bistro of Auberge du Pere Bise is quite a special experience in one of the most pristine…read moresettings one can imagine. If anyone is near Annecy, this is a must see and experience kind of place. The drive to Talloires unfolds the unique and aesthetically pleasing treat one will experience on the palate and via the olfactory senses. This is a mini empire of cuisine excellence. There are two restaurants co-located, the 1903 Bistro and the actual Auberge du Pere Bise restaurant under the young Chef Jean Sulpice, both rated two stars by Michelin. There is also a bakery located at the premises and one's appetite will be thoroughly whetted with pastry chefs walking between the restaurants and bakery as you approach and enter. You will understand this is a high end affair with well heeled and attired understated folks exiting their vehicles for valet parking. The nearby pristine Lac du Annecy and surrounding mountains along with the picturesque village of Talloires complete this picture meeting your eyes before you take a step into this calm 1903 Bistro. This was my second visit to Talloires and this time I was treating my family friends to lunch for spoiling me in the Spring of this year and so often over the decades. We had a reservation and they seated us at a large round table along the curvilinear windows that look out to the curvature of Talloires along the lake and the lake itself toward the opposite shore and mountains beyond. Oh yes, this is a special experience! My appetizer was a crudite not made of vegetables, but of a long toasted bread stick for dipping in a rich and creamy seafood type sauce. Then came my entree consisting of a local fish from the Lac du Annecy called a Fera, related to salmon and trout, on a bed of vegetables with a creamy sauce spooned over the fish by the ever attentive and refined waiter appropriate for such a place. I chose a Rose from the Provence that was fruity, floral and fragrant. I believe we consumed two bottles of that elegant Rose, which paired well with everyone's selections as well as this magnificent dessert made of grapefruit meringue and sorbet. What a cap to the experience, but wait, there's more. They complimented the table with praline tartlets that sent us into orbit and let me go home with two. That bakery is no joke! You will pay for this experience at around a hundred dollars per person, but you will never forget the experience, which does not have to end upon payment. All credit cards are accepted here, particularly if you experienced many places in France not accepting Amex. You can stroll outside and enjoy a cigar waterside, which the family indulged me as I sipped on cognac and enjoyed a Siglo VI. You can stroll around the lake if you please, which I have done. If there is any shortcoming, it is the somewhat sparse servings that often come at this price point. You leave satisfied and satiated, but your appetite will soon resurrect itself. Four and a half beautifully experienced stars!

Absolutely stellar in every way. The 1903 bistro is exactly the same high 2 star Guide Michelin…read morequality as the smaller restaurant on the premises. Service is commensurate with the excellent quality of food, wine list, and experience. Do not miss this restaurant and hotel in Talloires!

This is one of my favorites in Lyon. I consider it to be a modern bouchon. Excellent ingredients in…read morea small restaurant prepared in a modern style. The first time here I had a andouillette fricassé unlike anything I've had elsewhere. Absolutely delicious. My most recent visit featured an onglet piémontaise. A large serving of perfectly cooked beef with as lovely salad consisting of blanched beets carrots and haricot verts in a tangy vinaigrette, along with a side of chips. Not fancy but fresh and inventive. The decor is updated bistro of 70's rock and a lot of chalk and blackboards. I'm not generous with stars but Excellent truly lives up to its name.

We had a great time as guests of Nadine and Herve at Excellent!. As they say, it's a food social…read moreclub. Food was great, and they couldn't have been more friendly. It was great way to spend our last dinner in Lyon. I had the 4-meat combo platter, wife had a giant mixed salad. We were treated to a shot of home made rum before we left. We were too stuffed for dessert. A cool neighborhood place with locals who enjoyed food, drinks and owners who enjoy their cusotmers.

At Le Comptoir du Vin there are no printed menus - whatever the chef feels like cooking that day is…read morescrawled on a chalkboard on the wall. The only other staff was a friendly older waiter who patiently explained some of the dishes to us in English, but who, when not waiting tables, was busy peeling potatoes behind the bar. Five minutes after the waiter explained the menu, the chef stuck his head out of the little window from the kitchen and shouted across the room to us to see if we'd chosen what we wanted. We both ordered salads for the starter and two different mains. As soon as our salads were placed under our faces, we realized that we'd made a big mistake: these salads were massive; big enough, in fact, to be meals in their own right. Mine came with mixed greens with shrimp and smoked salmon in a kind of thick, eggy dressing, which - very importantly - came with a generous helping of chopped cilantro. This almost had a slight Asian tinge to it. My wife ordered a salad with chunks of chicken liver, which was quite good and made from super good quality, velvety chicken liver. Our apparent error in ordering both starters and mains was confirmed when a group of locals sat next to us and only ordered the "plat du jour" and nothing else. Live and learn! For the main, I had the "plat du jour", which on that day was braised beef served with potatoes in a "curry" sauce. I put "curry" in quotation marks because it was far too mild to be considered a real curry, but it was still really good, given that it was loaded with garlic and flat-leaf parsley. Unlike many restaurants we'd encountered up in Paris, this guy clearly understands the importance of things like garlic and herbs in cuisine, and he apparently uses them with gusto. It was cool to see how just those fresh parsley leaves alone really helped tie the dish together. And the potatoes were roasted to perfection - nice and crispy on the outside. No, this wasn't a life-altering dish, but it was a good and honest plate of food made by a guy who clearly knows what he's doing. My wife had the andouillette sausage, which, as it turned out, is a French specialty that's stuffed with pork or veal innards. The waiter simply told her it was a local speciality, so she went for it without realizing that it was full of innards. Fortunately, my wife and I obviously have no problem eating innards, and she dug the sausage. Still, it was fun to watch her discover that it was made from innards when she was dissecting it, pulling out what looked like bits of tubing and whatnot. I thought the dish tasted rather sweet, which may have been due to the sauce it was served in. Needless to say, after those huge salads, neither of us could finish our plates. The chef seemed to enjoy sticking his head out his window and shouting random things into the dining area, especially when someone he appeared to know came in. When the waiter took our order, he asked us where we were from. When we said California - but living in Slovakia - he told us the chef is currently in love with a girl from New York. As we were leaving, the chef came out and shook our hands and kept shouting things like "Vive la France" and "something something [couldn't make it out, exactly] California!" This guy may not be on the cutting edge of current culinary trends, but I think he'll serve you some good, well-prepared, honest food, and the overall vibe will make for a truly memorable experience.

This was the best meal we had in France! I had something like a salad (can't remember what they…read morecalled it in French) but it included deliciously roasted potatoes, bleu cheese, and arugula with prosciutto draped on top. The bf had the daily special of pork in cream which also had those amazing potatoes in it. Bread was freshly sliced with a great crust, a bottle of wine for 12 euros, and very friendly service--you really can't ask for more. The price of the meal was a great value at about 13 euros for each plat considering the portions are huge. I only wished we'd gone earlier. No reservations necessary either--it's a great neighborhood joint with amazing food.

Zero complaints. A cute bistro with different levels of cozy areas in which to dine. Our server…read morespoke English to me, which was helpful and appreciated! The menu changes all the time based on what the chef decides to make and you choose an appetizer and an entree for one fair price. My boyfriend and I shared some butternut squash soup (definitely the weakest item, but still good!) and a delicious quiche made with strong goat cheese and with a salad. Then I was served a perfect, rare steak (too rare, but I'd rather that than too cooked, the opposite problem I'd have in America) with strong mustard and perfect gratin dauphinois. It was too much food for me and I felt bad for not eating half of my steak, but I didn't know if it was acceptable to take it to-go so sadly, it went to waste. They also accommodated my American coffee tastes by adding lots of water to my espresso. I'm in love and hope to go back one day!

Les 3 Brasseurs is part of a large chain of brew-pubs with locations across France, and some other…read moreFrench speaking spots around the world (Montreal, Belgium, French Polynesia etc). Great atmosphere, in the style of an american brew pub, with all of the brewing equipment on show behind glass. The beer is good - with a selection of Blonde, Brune, Ambree and Blanche. I tried the Brune - and it was a good dark lager-style beer with good taste. They also do 5l, 30l or 50l kegs for takeout for your own party, wedding, funeral etc. Food is varied French country fare, with flammenkuche, beefburgers, welsh (fondue on toast!), and typical Bistro fare. There's enough there for anyone to find something good.

From the owner: Vous vous dites que la bière des 3 Brasseurs a un goût unique. Et vous avez raison ! Parce qu'elle…read moreest brassée sur place(c'est à dire à quelques mètres de là où vous êtes assis). Avec un choix de 6 bières différentes, aux 3 brasseurs, vous trouverez sans aucun doute votre bonheur. A table, on retrouve des plats très gourmands, basés sur des recettes typiques du nord, tel que le welsh, la carbonnade, et nos fameuses Flammenkueches, mais aussi des plats plus traditionnel brasserie, tel que des Hamburgers, des salades ou des grillades. Alors n'hésitez plus!!

Ambiance was charming, service agreeable, plates could have been done better…read more La mère jean was my first bouchon expérience in Lyon and it was very nice. However I knew it would not be my only bouchon dinner after trying the typical dishes of eggs in red wine sauce and fish dumplings. I had never had these food before but I know how to cook so I knew something was off. The red wine sauce was thin and watery and the fish dumplings dense and pale. It was a Monday evening so perhaps the best chef had the night off. The wine was very good and the atmosphere was perfectly lyonnaise.

As the name implies, this restaurant is not going to score any points on decor or presentation. It…read moreoffers regional dishes like tripe and fish dumplings. I had the later. The execution was on point. The dumplings totally had pike/fish flavor but so light and delicate. However the star is what lies beneath it. The lobster bisque was insanely good and brought added dimension to the dumpling. It was served with scalloped potatoes. I started with the cheese and salad. I never had cottage cheese so fresh and light. No comparison to the one you get in the market. It was whipped with herbs and olive oil with a wonderful mouth feel. The dessert was a let down. A praline tart. I should have gone with the cheese plate, but I wanted to end with something different.

Omg this place was amazing and delicious, True French bistro with simple menu. Thanks to my…read morehusband picked this place and we loved it. Alex our waiter was so nice and efficient, we asked him if he spoke English and he was very helpful. Food was absolutely delicious, simple but so much flavor. The entire staff was very helpful and professional helped one another throughout the restaurant indoors and outdoors. Alex thank you for such an amazing experience. We asked Alex our wonderful waiter if we could meet the chef & Viktor Chef came to our table to meet us. We thanked him for the AMAZING FOOD he made. We love this place & hope we could come back to Lyon France again

On a hot afternoon this restaurant was on the shady side of the street with doors opening out on…read morethe sidewalk so we were the coolest sidewalk restaurant in Lyon. The restaurant offers a choice of Beef, salmon and I believe chicken ; not remembering the third choice) in the same delicious sauce with fries and a green " honeymoon salad" (my term- lettuce alone). I had the salmon and it was wonderful. He had the beef which is places on a raised plate with a burner underneath. Also mouthwatering delicious. For the price it was a great deal. A simple way to run a restaurant- one recipe for three entrees. Waitstaff spoke English - so I didn't have to butcher the French language. The inside also was very elegant.