Lyon's best specialities

The city of Lyon is known for its historical districts, its imposing Notre-Dame de la Fourvière Basilica, its walks along the Rhône and Saône rivers, but also for its excellent gastronomy. The pâté en croûte, the cervelle de canut or the saucisson brioché are among the must-try savory dishes. The cushions of Lyon, the bugnes or the pralines tarts are popular with sweet palates.

Discover the best Lyon specialties after a long day of walking in the districts of Croix Rousse, Old Lyon, or the peninsula. Settle down in one of the many Lyon bouchons to fully enjoy the atmosphere of these typical restaurants of the city and let yourself be guided by a menu full of surprises.

Lyon savory specialties

We open the ball of festivities with the best Lyon recipes. Starters and main courses are on the program of these gustatory discoveries:

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• The Lyon salad: perfect for a starter, the Lyon salad is composed of dandelion leaves, smoked bacon, bread croutons and a poached egg. Simple and effective, this dish whets your appetite before the rest of the meal.
• The pâté en croûte: this dish from the Middle Ages was invented to preserve meat longer. Nowadays, it is most often served with puff pastry for more lightness. The sausage brioche: its name is misleading!
• The sausage brioche is actually a sausage cooked in a brioche dough. Some variations offer pistachios or truffles to flavor the dish.
• The Lyon quenelle: it is certainly the most famous recipe in the region. Served plain or with pike, the soft dough is made from wheat flour, breadcrumbs, milk and egg. It is often accompanied by Nantua sauce with white rice. A real winter dish, very comforting!
• The cervelle de Canut: although the name is a bit repulsive, the dish is no less appetizing. Composed of drained cottage cheese, garlic, shallots, chives, salt and pepper, all is mixed and can be enjoyed with bread or potatoes. The dish directly refers to the silk weavers workers, who could not afford lamb brain for the meal.
• The tablier de sapeur: reserved for tripe lovers, this recipe is cooked from a piece of double fat, veal and pork. It is then marinated in white wine, cooked in a broth, and fried. Traditionally, it is served with a gribiche sauce, steamed potatoes, and with a good glass of wine. Sweet tooths are not left out thanks to the excellent Lyon pastries and sweets to discover as soon as possible!

Lyon sweet specialties

After a good meal, what could be better than ending with a touch of sweet? We have listed for you the best Lyon sweet specialties:

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• The bugnes: a little sweet craving is felt? Succumb to the bugnes. These delicious little donuts, known throughout France, are especially prepared for the carnival festival. But you can taste these gourmet works, almost anytime of the year, to accompany your tea or coffee.
• The Palet d'Or: this little gem signed by the Bernachon Family is a dark chocolate ganache composed of two textures. The 1st is slightly resistant then brings you to a soft, fine and melting chocolate. A touch of Isigny fresh cream and notes of vanilla enhance the whole.
• The cushions of Lyon: visually surprising, these sweets are well named. In the shape of a small cushion, this chocolate ganache is coated with marzipan and curaçao giving it the surprising turquoise blue color. It takes no less than 4 days to make a small cushion of Lyon.
• The praline pie: crispy and melting at the same time, the praline pie is one of the must-try desserts of the city. Pink in color, it amazes both the taste buds and the sight thanks to its seductive appearance.

Discover all the culinary specialties of the city during a stay in Lyon. Prepare your visit with the help of our cheap hotels in Lyon, present in all four corners of the metropolis.

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