Alain Ducasse revives this 1890s belle époque bistro with authentic Lyonnais classics—quenelles, crayfish, charcuterie—in a beautifully preserved, unstuffy setting that honors Lyon's culinary heritage.
“Alain Ducasse’s Aux Lyonnais is one of those traditional French dining experiences that manages to deftly skirt stuffiness.”
– goop
Frommer's
"The kitchen... does justice to Lyonnais classics like quenelles de brochet (fish dumplings with crayfish sauce), and tablier de sapeur (fried breaded tripe)." Full review
Insight Guides
"The menu pays tribute to Lyonnaise specialities, with renditions of pike, perch and crayfish quenelles."
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Travel + Leisure
"An inviting Parisian eatery dedicated to preserving the culinary traditions of Lyon." Full review
Zagat
3.7
""There's a lot to like" about Alain Ducasse's bistro in the 2nd: its "unfussy" "traditional" Lyonnais-style cuisine, "authentic" circa-1900 "belle epoque" dining room and an aproned staff..." Full review
BlackBook
"Venerable fin-de-siècle institution revived by Alain Ducasse, serving updated bouchon fare (the Rhone valley equivalent of a bistro)."
Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"This bistro founded in 1890 serves delicious cuisine which explores the gastronomic history of the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"This venerable old bistrot, with its belle epoquetiles and mirrored walls, preserves a lovely old-fashioned ambience and serves classic Lyonnais cuisine."
Fodor's
"Alain Ducasse resurrected this 1890s gem by appointing a terrific young chef to oversee the short, frequently changing, and reliably delicious menu of Lyonnais specialties." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Ducasse's take on the ideal Lyon bistrot."
Gayot
"Landmark Paris bistro opened in 1890, relaunched by Alain Ducasse." Full review
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Travel + Leisure
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