What to Taste in Lyon

Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France. Here, you’ll find countless excellent restaurants and bistros. A total of 91 establishments are listed in the Michelin Guide. Try one of the Michelin Bib restaurants and enjoy a value lunch menu. Wine lovers shouldn’t miss a visit to the vineyards in Tain-l’Hermitage.

What to Eat in Lyon:

• Quenelle. Dumplings made from fish or other meat, typical of Lyonnaise cuisine.
• Salade Lyonnaise. A salad with egg, bacon, and croutons, named after Lyon itself.
• Rosette de Lyon. A type of sausage that originates from Lyon, made from pork.
• Coq au vin. Chicken braised in wine, a traditional French dish that is particularly popular in Lyon.
• Cervelle de canut. A creamy cheese spread flavored with herbs and garlic, a Lyonnaise specialty.
• Andouillette. A sausage made from pork intestines, popular in Lyon’s bouchons (traditional restaurants).
• Gâteau de foies de volaille. A poultry liver pâté, a specialty from Lyon.
• Tablier de sapeur. Made from beef tripe, this is a typical dish in Lyon’s bouchons.
• Coussin de Lyon. A chocolate candy shaped like a cushion, created in Lyon.
• Bugnes. Fried pastries dusted with sugar, a traditional Lyonnaise dessert made during Mardi Gras.
• Pommes dauphines. Fried potato puffs, a popular side dish in Lyon’s restaurants.
• Praline. A confection made from roasted almonds or hazelnuts, invented in Lyon.
• Pâté en croûte. A pâté baked in a crust, a specialty of Lyonnaise cuisine.
• Tarte aux pralines. A tart made with pralines, a popular dessert in Lyon.
• Brioche aux pralines roses. Sweet bread with pink pralines, typical of Lyon.
• … and 35 more French dishes from the list: What to Eat in France.

Enjoy your food in Lyon!

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