My Top Bouchons in Lyon, Lyon, France

Since I started the subject of eating out in Lyon, I thought I will not be very reliable if I don’t give you the suggestions for the typical Lyonnais bouchons. These traditional bistro restaurants exist only in Lyon and they are the top MUST DO experiences you have to have in Lyon. I will go further in saying that your visit to Lyon will not be completed without trying out at least one bouchon. Why? I have already explained the story behind famous bouchons here. I told you why Lyon is the capital of gastronomy, what are the bouchons and even more, I gave you some tips on how to spot and choose the real bouchon in Lyon. Now it’s high time to share with you my top 5 bouchons in Lyon worth having a meal in. As I’m a very picky eater and as I am surrounded by some typical Lyonnais people, I hope my selection is really reliable. Thanks and bon appetit!

I probably should not say that but this is my favorite one. Café Comptoir d’Abel is the oldest and certainly the most authentic bistro in the city. A very Lyonnais atmosphere with waxed floors, French ceilings, super staff, very tasty food etc. It’s quite hidden in Lyon and outside it doesn’t look very spectacular but it’s inside what counts. The chef, Alain Vigneron has been cooking there since 1976 so it’s almost 15 years of preparation of the top quality home-made dishes and traditional specialties of Lyon which are worth trying. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).