Bistrot du Palais, Restaurant rue Duguesclin, Lyon 3
In an area that veers towards a more restrained contemporary style, the Bistrot du Palais is a tried-and-tested establishment that defies the passage of time. Here, nostalgia is as much a part of the menu as the décor.
Under the watchful eye of Gilles Goueffon, the restaurant manager who has been at the helm since 2012, the atmosphere is inimitable, cheery, vibrant and warm.
The service is meticulous and attentive, as it should be in a bustling brasserie, especially at the lunchtime service when diners' time is at a premium.
In the evenings, the pace slows down as couples settle down for a gourmet tête-à-tête, friends gather to relax, and families introduce their children to the delights of traditional recipes.
The dishes impart the taste of fresh, seasonal produce, while the desserts will conjure up sweet, mouthwatering memories.
Tantalise your taste buds in a truly unique setting
The soul of the Bistrot du Palais resides not only in its heartfelt cuisine but also in its wonderful décor with its walls awash with vintage posters of the Lyon International Fair, copper baking moulds, paintings and photos. This skilfully curated collection creates an intriguing and unusual ambiance that will not only pique your curiosity but make you feel instantly at home.
Right down to the dishes, which proclaim that here, you are in good hands with a chef whose “produce is market-fresh every morning and where we roast, peel, scale, bridle, degrease, simmer, reduce, emulsify - in short, where we cook!”
