The atmosphere is fabulous. They were open late on a Sunday night, which is why I went. They have English and French language menus, which was nice since my French is very poor. I got dropped by an Uber and walked up a quaint pathway between the building buildings which leads to directly to the restaurant. It was a bit confusing at first as they were open tables and a few people in line in front of me it ended up being a seat yourself type of deal. I imagine it's not like that all the time maybe just because it was late on a Sunday and they had a few open tables. The food was very good. The weight staff was very nice. Would definitely go back on a date or with friends. read more

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Very good service. Great food. The only strange thing - the way tables are located waiters had to give us food and take empty plates over another table. It did't bother us but if they would service anyone over us having dinner - I'd go crazy. But since it is my review - great place. Highly recommend. read more

Le Mercière - Beef - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

Bad service, okay to good food, great dessert. We ordered our appetizers and mains at the same time (group of 6). Two of us got the 3 course meal and some ordered a la carte. When the appetizers came, only 3 came, including one of the three salads that were ordered. The two 3 course menu people didn't get their salad at all. We tried to flag down a server but they ignored us for almost a full hour. Finally, after all 3 original appetizers were done and we had been waiting a while, they sent the entrees - still without the salads we had ordered. We asked the server about them and they just said they forgot and brought them out ~20 minutes later. Finally we finished eating and just sat there with empty plates for 30 minutes before they were cleared - we asked to order the dessert that came as part of the 3 course menu. The server nodded, brought us the menu, then left us sitting with the menu for another 30 minutes before we could finally order dessert. France is known for their leisurely meals, but this was nearly 2.5 hours without them refilling water or even checking in on us and it wouldve easily been much longer had we not walked up to waiters to get any attention. We got the escargot and foie gras as appetizers to share and both were not bad. The escargot was fine, very buttery and herby, and the foie gras was very smooth and rich. I wish the foie gras came with more of the thinly sliced cracker-like bread because the bread for the table was not very good with its extremely tough crust. I ordered the 3 course meal with the andouilette sausage and lyonnais salad, but didn't know what the sausage was made of. It ended up tasting fine, not terribly funky and organ-y. The lyonnais salad was tasty when we finally got it. The chestnut cake at the end was great, and the highlight - like a molten cake or brownie with chestnut flavor in custard. read more

Le Mercière - Andouilette - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

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Definitely not hurting for business! Great atmosphere. 5 stars for the food - zero stars for the host & the staff ! Asked for outdoor seating- some was available- told no -reservations only. Saw other people just show up - seated - oh well. Ordered bottle of wine, lobster soufflé, & a petite filet. Asked for water. Wine arrived,asked for water, food arrived, asked for water. Must of been a drought? Food was delicious- fortunately,as waiter never came by to check. read more

Le Mercière - Food - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

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It was a nice July evening after a rainfall, a little steamy though. It was fun watching the people walking by on the pedestrian street. Our service was fine, and the food was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a Bouchon which had salade lyonnaise and I wanted a quenelle. I got exactly what I wanted and was happy. My dad got the same, with Île Flottante for dessert. He raved about his dessert for the next few days. My husband's Blanquette de Veau was a LOT of food. Too much and he had trouble leaving it. Overall great experience if you want a Bouchon where you can eat traditionally and people watch. read more

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The boyfriend and I were looking for a spot to enjoy a NYE dinner during our stay in Lyon and I had saved this spot as a must-try for authentic Lyonnaise food. One problem - we didn't make reservations. Lucky for us (and I mean REALLY lucky) we arrived at just the right time and were able to be seated right away. Yay! We went with the menu and made sure to order different things so we could taste as much as we could. I want to say that everything was absolutely delicious, but my truffle, fois-gras pasta was TO DIE FOR. I meant it. It was maybe the most amazing thing I have ever put in my mouth. I will dream about it until the day I day. Yes, it's rich. Yes, it's over-the-top decadent. But believe me, you do not want to pass this dish up! The service was good despite it being really busy and our wine glasses were never empty. I couldn't imagine a more amazing place to dine on our last meal of the year! read more

Le Mercière - Penne with Truffle and Fois-Gras - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

My partner and I had a delightful evening here, during our recent stay in Lyon. The ambience was typically "bouchon", busy, crowded, but immensely atmospheric. The food, from starters to the last boozy bite baba au rhum, was delicious, fresh, and moderately priced, as such meals go. We both were pleasantly surprised, and both recommend it highly. read more

Very nice old fashion restaurant in Lyon . Authentic food and great service. Good place to go

I struggle to find good food when I travel and I'm glad this place caught my eye! The yelp reviews are far and few in between for the smaller towns in France so I had to go with instinct on this one :) We strolled in around 9:30 PM And ended up staying till closing! The service was great. They worked with my poor French and we made it work. I recognized the word lentil so I got that for appetizer! Super good and with a sausage on-top that we shared. We got a pork dish (that we saw on Yelp!) - AWESOME. You can taste the mash potatoes was made from scratch and with love. The truffle pasta was really yummy! In France, they seem to like Liver. I tried it, it was well made but I just don't like liver but the pasta made up for it. Now... the desserts! The Creme bulee was good but the one I would go back for is in the picture. It was like a bead pudding made with a subtle fruit. Just get it! Last - their wine prices are super reasonable You won't regret trying this place read more

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This is a great example of a Lyonnaise restaurant that has a great sample of regional food. Please be prepared to spend upwards of two hours enjoying your dinner because they can be busy with the small kitchen and while trying to perfect their dishes it does take time with the service. Be sure to inquire exactly how the dishes are constructed and what may be in them so you are not surprised. A lot of these places will fill up fast so the trick is to get there as soon as it opens otherwise please make a reservation. I went hear it specifically for my mom who loves blood sausage and she absolutely loved it! Feuillete de Boudin. With all of the great food and a free aperitif at the end, I was not impressed with the cappuccino and would've gone elsewhere just for that. read more

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Cute little cafe that opens up to an entire cobblestone street or two of visitors and restaurants in Lyon. My friend and I stopped here for a pitcher of wine to start our night before going for another place to eat. The staff was polite and served us quickly, given we were a fairly easy table. We sat outside and we saw another seafood restaurant across the way that seemed interesting and called it a night at Le Mercière. The four stars are for service and great recommendation on wine selection. I cannot yet speak to their food, but they are very friendly here and it is a nice introduction to Lyonnaise culture and food. read more

Le mercier I love the assortment of amuse-bouches served before your meal. Their pâté was exceptional . I started with their all duck salad (duck foie gras, thin slices of breast and offals). If you like this stuff, the flavors of the meats makes you realize how much a lot of our meats in the US lack flavor. I also had the "Entrecôte" served with bone marrow and a creamy mashed potato. It was very good, but I wasn't a fan of the white sauce served as a condiment. All in all a very good "Bouchon" in Lyon. read more

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Oh Lyon, how do I love your food, let me count the ways! I came for dinner with some French students. When they asked if I wanted "crème de cassis" in my appetizer wine, I said oh no, I don't want cream or any sort of dairy in my wine. Well, turns out the crème is simply blackcurrant syrup which sweetens the wine and gives it an amazingly rich red hue. Awesome. For the main dish, they recommended that I try the Andouilette. One of them hesitantly asked if I know what I'm getting myself into ... oh my god, it's so beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and impeccably seasoned with mustard that, even if I was averse to eating pig intestines, I would've still loved it! The Merciere house specialty dessert cake was yummy. One also has the option of getting 3 bite-sized mini desserts with coffee. The restaurant is situated in a tight space, but I loved every moment tucked in those narrow alleyways, winding staircases, and dimly lit cobblestone streets. read more

Le Mercière - Andouilette (pig intestine sausage) - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

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L'entrecot amb puré de patates és deliciós :) Però l'endemà vaig tornar-hi i es van negar a oferir-me taula dintre del local, tot i haver-hi lloc, perquè anava sol. M'oferien taula fora tot i que els vaig insistir que no la volia perquè no m'agrada i a més feia fred. Maleducats. No m'hi vaig quedar. Delicious entrecôt with mashed potatoes :) Anyway I came back the second day and they refused to serve me because I went alone, despite there were free tables. They offered me to dine outside although I said I don't like it and besides it was cold. Bad maners. I didn't stay. read more

Le Mercière - Lyonnais Near Me - Lyon, 69

teach me a lesson about remoulade, amuse lyonnais, and great service! what a special treat. as said elsewhere, this bouchon on the street of the same name (and let me add) sits amid a restaurant row which stands head-and-shoulders above st. michel of paris. don't think of arriving before 21,00. let the good times roll. SERVICE impeccable, helpful and unassuming. just anticipation and keen observation. that's the bell of the best service. --offered me an english menu as i struggled with my pronunciation but let me make my way as i wanted. english menus never correctly describe the food as the poetry of french does. AMUSE LYONNAIS --a petit quartet of little bites. cold white beans, lentils, white potatoes with mustard and pate. all delectable with a generous basket of fresh bread I went with selections from "Nos Reccomends" and although I was very pleased, I could see that the penne with truffle is DEFINITELY the one to order. it is served from the pan, tableside. WINE LIST yet it was a hot evening, so i went for a kir royale and some rose'. The wine list has some very nice selections, whatever your liking. I also chose some cool dishes. ENTREE (yes, that's the first dish, stupid americans) --salad celeri. fine julienne with a dressing divine and chives, topped with a perfectly poached egg whose yolk completes the dish. EXCELLENT. PLAT --XL 180g (yes, that was too much, i should have just had the L at 90g) Salmon Tartare. Topped with julienne of carrot and zucchini. DESSERT --fondant chocolat. delectable souffle cake with chocolate creme inside nipping in a pool of vanilla creamery goodness. Oh my. It's going to be difficult to steer elsewhere tonight on my next adventure. i just may have to go back for that penne! read more

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Wow. Just about the worst service I've had dining out. We got there early where just about every table in the place inside and out was empty. When asked to be seated inside, the garcon replied with conviction that all the seats inside were reserved. Quite understandable for a Bouchon which we just found out 15 minutes earlier at another one that they are typically to be reserved ahead of time; Which also explained the reason why this particular one still had vacant tables 'only on the outside.' (This turned out to be a lie, as we watched 4 different groups of our party's size walk by asking for vacant tables to the Matrice; and en suite, they were gladly walked in). The waiter and waitress could work on their hospitality. It's not as if we didn't speak any French nor were not polite with our questions about the menu. And neither were they alien to travelers. But nevertheless, there was no description of my Tarine being a 'cold' fish pate that tasted like soft tofu (THIS COULD HAVE BEEN IMPORTANT) No introduction; no verbalized recommendations. Just a snooty look when asked questions about it. Such a shame. Towards the end we were rushed with our cheese and dessert like some private in the army rushed through the chow hall (if one was to ever be offered cheese and dessert, that is). And to cap it off, upon paying, the Matrice cocked quite an attitude about using our American credit cards, just because it was different, and she did not know how to swipe correctly. We did our best to keep composure and to smile it off, but Le Merciere was the most awful starting point for understanding a part of Cuisine Lyonnaise. Shall give it one more try elsewhere, but will not hold my breath. STAY AWAY FROM THIS BOUCHON AS YOU TAKE YOUR WONDERFUL WALK ON RUE MERCIERE!!!!!!!!! read more

The food at Le Merciere is delicious. I often come to Lyon, and this is my favorite French restaurant. Its location is convenient, close to Lyon downtown and they always have a very nice service. Keep it up that way! read more

The champagne was warm the oysters where warm, our mains felt microwaved and that was after they sat us down one hour and 30 minutes after our reservation time. The staff had that, Zero f attitude, But the desert was yum. In all honesty go somewhere else, New York has so much better to offer read more

This place was open on a Sunday which was a real plus. I ordered the menu for 25 euros. The egg in red wine was certainly unique, the blood sausage was very decent and the chocolate fondant with creme anglaise was excellent - but very rich. Lucille, the waitress was very friendly (and very attractive - with a face like a porcelain doll and a toned body like a spartan athlete). Service was a little slow, but that is generally the case in France, so we made sure we weren't too hungry on arrival. read more

Excellent value! A dinner for two with foie gras, truffles and the whole mine yards including a very nice bottle of red burgundy was under €80. Second to none. read more

This is a great little bistro. Good food and very friendly staff. Nice location with outside seating. They were clearly understaffed today, with so many soccer tourists in town, but gave us a free drink and maintained excellent service. Another restaurant near by just refused to seat our table of 5. Their loss! read more