(54 Quai Pierre Scize in Lyon, France)

This elegant restaurant, located on the quai Pierre-Seize in Lyon, is run by acclaimed husband and w...ife team Florence and Christian Tetedoie. The dining room at Restaurant Christian Tetedoie has a sophisticated ambience and is decorated with antique furniture, fresh flowers and an eclectic crockery collection, and the restaurant is renowned for its simple, seasonal cooking. With a wine cellar holding 700+ bottles, and two private dining rooms, this is the perfect place for celebrating special occasions. Signature dishes from Christian's kitchen include the chicken cooked with foie gras and served with French beans and a vinaigrette; the salad of marinated sardines and fresh asparagus; and the fillet of beef served with hazelnuts and oysters. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2:30pm & 7pm - 10pm Sun: closed Restaurant Christian Tetedoie is run by acclaimed husband and wife team Florence and Christian Tetedoie... [moreless]

(11 Rue Chavanne in Lyon, France)

Not long after opening under the command of award-winning culinary firestarter Samuel Desjobert, Esk...is restaurant in Lyon was packed every night, and there were tales of the enthusiast returning for his ninth lunch and counting. In fairness, this modern, stylish restaurant on Rue Chavanne is hardly big, welcoming a maximum of 30 at a sitting. But the thing about Eskis is Desjobert’s extraordinary exploratory cooking. Like Britain’s Heston Blumenthal once was, the 26-year-old is a fan of molecular gastronomy - the complex and sometimes startling fusion of science and cookery. But don’t go expecting smoky-bacon ice cream; the highly-appealing Eskis menu is relatively simple – there’s a salad Nicoise, albeit like you’ve never had before - impeccably presented, and tastes very good. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon 7pm - 10pm Tue - Fri 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10pm Sat 7pm - 10pm Sun: closed Samuel Desjobert has trained in Michelin-starred restaurants... [moreless]

(49 - 51 Rue de la Bourse in Lyon, France)

L’Alchimie’s chestnut-coloured covered terrace sits beneath the ornamental fronts of Rue de la Bours...e in the historic financial quarter of Lyon, near the banks of the Rhone. Inside, spicy-dark walls, darkwood furniture, and metallic modern art by Lyonnais, Olivier Di-Tommaso, create a sophisticated atmosphere that verges on cosy. Inventive chef/co-owner Pascal Nolin controls the L’Alchimie kitchen, offering creative, semi-gastronomic French cuisine showing a bias towards seafood. The St Jacques risotto, and blue fin tuna pave with caviar are particularly recommended. Desserts are delightful. Formerly Assiette et Maree until 2007, the restaurant that’s now L’Alchimie is still synonymous with a happy experience. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon 12pm - 2pm Tue - Sat 12pm - 2pm & 7:30pm - 11pm Sun: closed A magician performs every Thursday evening... [moreless]

(101 Rue Moncey in Lyon, France)

Nestled on the rue Moncey in Lyon, this cosy and stylish restaurant is one of the best-kept secrets ...in town. The candlelit dining room at L'Alternative is a romantic venue decorated with white leather chairs, ruby lamps and dark wooden floors, and the moody mise en scène attracts a fashionable, loved-up crowd. Lyon is a city famous for its gastronomic prowess, and the innovative menu at L'Alternative is playful and provocative using traditional French flavours in new and exciting ways. Locals love the foie gras hamburger served with fries and salad; the ricotta and Parmesan ravioli with white truffles; and the berry soup served for pudding with gingerbread. A votre arrivée, merci d’informer le restaurant que vous avez réservé avec toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 11pm Sat 6pm - 11pm Sun : closed [moreless]

(4 bis Rue Belfort in Lyon, France)

With its dramatic red and chocolate brown facade, you can't miss Le Canut sans Cervell on the rue Be...lfort in Lyon. This award-winning restaurant, famous for its traditional French cuisine, has a delightful patio that is popular for brunch, and a convivial dining room – decorated with sunny lemon walls, fresh flowers, brown leather banquettes and red tablecloths – that has a chic, laid-back vibe, and the staff are attentive and friendly. For a truly francophilic feast, we recommend the tomato and goats cheese tart; the duck breast cooked in honey and spices; and the calves' livers cooked with garlic and black olives. Le Canut sans Cervelle has an amazing French wine list to suit every palate and pocket. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon & Thu - Sun 12pm - 2pm & 7pm - 10pm Tue - Wed: closed Le Canut sans Cervelle is famous for its classic French cuisine... [moreless]