Lyon

The only two-Michelin-starred restaurant in central Lyon, this legendary Lyon institution is run by the charismatic darling of French food critics, Mathieu Viannay. — Frommer's

The gastronomic worlds of France and Japan are currently enjoying a great romance. — Michelin Guide

'Good beer and good cheer since 1836' in the jealously guarded Art Deco setting of this brasserie that is a veritable institution. Lively atmosphere. — Michelin Guide

Beautifully presented dishes, like tender Limousin lamb with artichokes and spicy olive oil; cucumber tarts with horseradish-inflected tarama and oyster-and-watercress gelée. — Fodor's

This designer restaurant is elegant without being uptight. — Michelin Guide

Le Garet is more than 100 years old, and when I glanced around, it was easy to believe nothing has ever been touched. Or even straightened. — Afar Magazine

Fish-centric menu that includes flavors from the world over—Cantonese rice with jumbo shrimp and squid, house-smoked Scottish salmon, curried cod with coconut milk and coriander. — Fodor's

Market cuisine, new good-value wines, plus sleek contemporary design and cuisine are the rules of thumb at this popular place on a well-known culinary corner. — Fodor's

For 80 years this sawdust-strewn café with homey red-check tablecloths has reigned as one of the city's leading bouchons. — Fodor's

Here you'll find a charming atmosphere, complete with checked tablecloths, lace curtains, and some of the city's most satisfying local specialties. — Fodor's

The food, which is in a contemporary vein, justifies the success of this place. From the beef knuckle bouillon to the magrets de canard au sang de Challans - tasty cuisine and service with a smile! — Michelin Guide

Time seems to have stood still in this enchanting and romantic setting. — Michelin Guide

If you're taking a walk along the River Saône, this enchanted eatery on leafy Île Barbe is the perfect place to refuel. — Fodor's

In spring 2015 Gaëtan Gentil took over this restaurant on the Presqu'île that boasts a designer decor (white tables, hanging lamps) and a living wall. — Michelin Guide

All the hallmarks of Christophe Roure's cuisine are present at his new restaurant in Lyon. — Michelin Guide

Cuisine based on instinct is what is promised here, with menus labelled "Interlude", "Let go" and "Perfume" setting the tone for the dishes. — Michelin Guide

Whether you order the hunks of homemade pÌ¢tÌ©, the stewed chicken in wine vinegar sauce, or the plate of ris de veau (sweetbreads), your dinner will add up to good, inexpensive food and plenty of it. — Fodor's

The imagination and beauty found in the decoration are also present in the dishes, which are paired with well-chosen wines. — Michelin Guide

This corner bar with a youthful clientele gets especially buzzy at aperitif time and during the wee hours. — Lonely Planet

The setting here is authentic turn-of-the-20th-century brasserie, with tiled floors, globe lamps, crisp white table linens, and a miles-long zinc bar. — Fodor's