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Lyonnaise specialities in Lyon 2
As its name suggests, the Bistrot de Lyon proudly embraces its identity. In the heart of the capital of Roman Gaul, on the dynamic and historic peninsula between the Rhône and the Saône, it’s an ideal spot for anyone who wants to sample the delights of Lyon’s traditional dishes in an atypical setting.
Passionate about quality local ingredients, chef Eric Jouanin likes to create simple dishes which require precision and patience: half of the dishes remain on the à la carte menu all year round, demonstrating remarkable continuity.
The ultimate traditional Lyonnaise restaurant!
Pâté en croûte, Lyonnaise salad served with a savoury cake made with pig's ears, chicken liver terrine, pike dumplings, cervelle de canut cheese dip, calf’s head with sauce gribiche, Saint Marcellin cheese: all the classics are here!
On a street which is popular with tourists from all over the world, Jean-Paul Lacombe’s restaurant is always a reliable choice, serving quality food made with the freshest ingredients.
Of course, the wine list gives pride of place to local vintages which are the perfect accompaniment to the restaurant’s dishes: Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Crozes Hermitage and more will delight connoisseurs in search of the perfect food and wine pairing.
Fine wine enthusiasts will be tempted by estate wines and grands crus, along with prestigious appellations including Côtes Rôtie, Burgundy and Bordeaux wines.
Bistronomy before its time
Today, with hindsight, it seems clear that the Bistrot de Lyon pioneered a new approach to Lyon’s long-standing culinary tradition. This is evident in the restaurant’s dining room: affable and friendly staff provide warm and attentive service which is never stuffy.
This trailblazing approach is also reflected in the restaurant’s cuisine: although the classics are all featured, they’re lighter but just as flavoursome, served in portions designed to ensure room for a dessert to round off the meal with something sweet. The Bistrot de Lyon adopted bistronomy ahead of its time, remaining true to its founding values while anticipating diners’ changing preferences over the decades.
How do we know the restaurant’s approach has been a success? The grandchildren of the Bistrot de Lyon’s original diners now come here to enjoy a meal!
The Bistrot de Lyon at home
With easy-to-make recipes, a slice of culinary history, a décor which will impress the most ardent antique collectors and photos which will make you want to head immediately for rue Mercière, this cook book is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Lyon and bistro cuisine.
Providing an overview of fifty years of vibrant creativity, both in the dining room and on the plate, it features forty recipes, along with plenty of anecdotes and photos.
To order and receive the book by post:
Tel.: +33 (0)4 78 38 47 47 – Price: €29.00
