Aux Lyonnais

"For years a seedy neighborhood bistro, Aux Lyonnais is a case study in turning pigs' ears, snouts, and trotters into a silk purse. When Alain Ducasse took over in 2003, he wisely left..."

"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

"The menu pays tribute to Lyonnaise specialities, with renditions of pike, perch and crayfish quenelles."

"An inviting Parisian eatery dedicated to preserving the culinary traditions of Lyon." Full review

""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

"Venerable fin-de-siècle institution revived by Alain Ducasse, serving updated bouchon fare (the Rhone valley equivalent of a bistro)."

"Dishes still incorporate regional specialties like pike, crayfish, farm poultry, and charcuterie Lyonnaise, but preparations have been made more accessible." Full review

"This bistro founded in 1890 serves delicious cuisine which explores the gastronomic history of the city." Full review

"This venerable old bistrot, with its belle epoquetiles and mirrored walls, preserves a lovely old-fashioned ambience and serves classic Lyonnais cuisine."

"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