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Cuisine of Lyon for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Lyon It’s worth to start a story about the best restaurants of Lyon with Les Compagnons, as this French restaurant has gained immense popularity among travelers. Pleasant interior, an abundance of local food and French wines, reasonable prices and carefree atmosphere are main distinguishing features of this popular place. The d'Olivier restaurant is also very attractive; it is a great place for a romantic dinner. In addition to traditional French dishes, prestigious delicacies are represented in the menu, so the d'Olivier restaurant could easily cater even the most demanding gourmets.
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If you're fan of Japanese cuisine, we can recommend the Wasabi restaurant. Sushi is considered the specialty of this dining place, but its menu offers even the most unusual delicacies. Despite the fact that the hall of the restaurant is decorated in the most simple and unpretentious style, it looks amazingly beautiful. Exquisite paintings depicting cherry blossoms, fresh flowers on the tables and beautiful wooden furniture are parts of stylish decor that will make a meal even more enjoyable.
Among popular Italian restaurants the Barocco points out. Its specialty is pizza. A popular dish of Italian cuisine is prepared in more than twenty variations; regular visitors of Barocco also appreciate the excellent pasta. The Ciel Ouvert restaurant specializes in European cuisine; it is very popular among thrifty travelers. All of the dishes offered by Ciel Ouvert are of high quality and excellent performance, and the price of treats is acceptable. The restaurant is very popular among locals, so it’s better to book a table in advance. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The beautiful historic building houses a popular international restaurant Les Adrets. There is a wide selection of meat and vegetable dishes, as well as exciting seafood treats in the menu. However, the main feature of Les Adrets is a rich selection of desserts, so the restaurant will be a real boon for sweet tooth. There are also attractive Thai restaurants in Lyon, among which Riviére Kwaï points out. It differs not only with an abundance of exotic dishes, but also with creative interior design. In the warmer months, some tables are placed outside under a canopy; otherwise, visitors can stay in a comfortable room.
Lyon Lyon's true gastronomic heart is the historic market Paul Bocuse. On its shelves, you can find the most popular and interesting regional products. Many come here specifically to taste rare varieties of sausages and cheese. You can even find rare truffle cheese, which is only sold in two places in the city. Several small cafes operating at the market invite its visitors to try popular regional dishes. It serves fresh oysters and snails, as well as a variety of seafood and the best French wines.
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An original local product is "rosette de Lyon" sausage made from selected pork. It should be aged in the open air at a certain temperature for at least two months. Special spices make the taste of the sausage very rich. A popular dish among locals is the salad "salade lyonnaise". It's believed that its recipe was invented here in Lyon. It is based on fresh lettuce leaves, to which fried pieces of bacon, crackers, and boiled eggs are added.
Lyon A more original version of the common salad is “groins d’âne” prepared with dandelion leaves. Fans of hearty meat dishes should order Tablier de sapeur made from beef tripe in Lyon restaurants. This specialty dish is prepared in a rather unusual way - the meat is pre-marinated in white wine and then boiled with herbs for several hours. Boiled meat is cut into thin slices and then deep-fried until crisp. The original dish is typically served with various sauces.
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If you prefer cheese dishes, you will surely be delighted with "Les gougères". This appetizer looks a bit like choux pastry, but the filling is not sweet. To prepare the filling, they use the best types of soft cheese. In Lyon restaurants, guests are offered a large selection of first courses. "Soupe à l’oignon gratinée" is considered a true classic of the regional menu. Onions used for its preparation are pre-caramelized, which makes them incredibly sweet. Cheese is another essential component of the onion soup. Lyon's main dessert is orange buns "la pogne", which can be bought at all local pastry shops and bakeries.
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Where to go for dinner in Lyon: recommended cafe and restaurants

Brasserie “Le Nord”
Where: 18 rue Neuve, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 72 10 69 69;
Brasserie “Le Sud”
Where: 11 Place Antonin-Poncet, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 72 77 80 00;
Brasserie “L’ Est”
Where: gare des Brotteaux, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 37 24 25 26;
Brasserie “L’Ouest”
Where: 1 Quai du Commerce, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 37 64 64 64;
Chez les Gones
Where: 102 cours Lafayette (Market Halls), Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 78 60 91 61;
Chez Hugon
Where: 12, rue Pizay, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 78 28 10 94;
La Brasserie Georges
Where: 30, Cours Verdun Perrache, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 72 56 54 54;
Les Planches
Where: 16, Quai Gén de Gaulle, Albigny sur Saône, right bank, Lyon; Telephone: +33 (0)4 78 91 30 88;
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Lyon
♥   Restaurant 'Maison Villemanzy' Lyon. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Garet' Lyon. Type - Lyonnaise. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'L’Ourson qui Boit' Lyon. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Passage' Lyon. Type - Classic cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Brasserie Léon de Lyon' Lyon. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Mère Brazier' Lyon. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Meunière' Lyon. Type - Lyonnaise. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Nord' Lyon. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Augusto' Lyon. Type - Italian. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Bouchon des Filles' Lyon. Type - Lyonnaise. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Lyon

Travel notes on best cuisine and restaurants of Lyon (France) on OrangeSmile.com. Famous recipes and traditional dishes and courses in Lyon restaurants. Where to eat - our recommendations on popular places in Lyon, where you can taste delicious meal and also spend a good time with your friends.
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