Lyon restaurants in the Michelin Guide

A benchmark in gastronomy since 1900, the Michelin Guide recognises the finest restaurants in France and across the globe each year by awarding them a Star or a Bib Gourmand. In addition to these prestigious awards, the Guide's inspectors recommend several restaurants throughout the year. Many establishments in Lyon are mentioned among this long list, confirming Lyon's status as the world capital of gastronomy.   

Michelin-starred restaurants

Following in the footsteps of Mère Brazier, the first woman to earn three stars for her two restaurants, and Paul Bocuse, the ‘Chef of the Century’ who held onto his three stars for an unprecedented 53 years, Lyon's chefs are continuing the tradition of displaying one or more stars on their restaurant fronts. There are 14 Michelin-starred restaurants in Lyon and the surrounding area in total.   

But also: Burgundy by Matthieu* and Rustique* in the 2nd arrondissement; Takao Takano** and Miraflores* in the 6th arrondissement; Au 14 février* in Vieux-Lyon; Saisons* in Ecully and Guy Lassausaie* in Chasselay.

Restaurants with a Bib Gourmand

Another distinction awarded by Michelin Guide inspectors is the Bib Gourmand. Awarded once a year, it recognises restaurants that offer 'carefully prepared cuisine at moderate prices', providing good value for money. Thirteen restaurants in Lyon have been included in this selection, including Le Kitchen in the 7th arrondissement, where the menu costs between €25 on weekdays and €38 at weekends, and M Restaurant in the 6th arrondissement, where the menu costs €51. 

But also: Le Cochon qui boit in the 1rst arrondissement, Le Jean Moulin in the 2nd arrondissement, Sauf Imprévu et Danton in the 3rd arrondissement, Le zeste gourmand et Agastache in the 6th arrondissement, Veronatuti et Bergamote in the 7th arrondissement and Le Tiroir in the 9th arrondissement. 

Restaurants selected by the Michelin Guide

While the stars and Bib Gourmands are only revealed once a year, the Michelin Guide highlights other restaurants throughout the year, featuring them among their ‘restaurants selected for their quality cuisine’. Included among these are no fewer than 58 restaurants in Lyon and the surrounding area, ranging from traditional Lyonnais bouchons to bistronomic restaurants.