A Delicious Lyon Local Cuisine Tasting Menu

Tonight, I tried LA GÂCHE, a carefully selected Lyonnaise restaurant. With the server’s recommendation, I put together an amazing local tasting menu—pure Lyon in every bite! Cross the river, where riverside restaurants spill onto terraces—perfect for a quick snack or a glass of wine. Keep going until you reach the Tour Rose (Rose Tower), then brace yourself: it’s time to head uphill. You can take the metro to save energy, but trust me—the climb is worth it (though it is a bit of a workout! 😊 🥗 Starter: Salade Lyonnaise (Lyon-style salad) A classic local salad with a soft-boiled egg (yolk runny and golden), crispy fried lardons, bitter greens, croutons, and a tangy vinegar dressing. The magic? Those lardons—crisped to a perfect char, their salty, savory flavor tying everything together. So good, I mopped up every drop with bread! 🥘 Main: Quenelle de brochet This is Lyon on a plate: a fluffy, tender fish dumpling made with local pike, blended with eggs, milk, butter, and flour, shaped like a small loaf, and smothered in sauce Nantua (a rich cream sauce with crayfish). Served with a zesty side salad and roasted potatoes, it’s comfort food elevated. And of course, a crusty baguette is mandatory here—ideal for sopping up that creamy sauce 🍞 🍮 Dessert: Pruneaux vin rouge (red wine-poached plums) With all that cream in the main, I opted for a cheese-free, locally loved dessert. Plums slow-cooked in red wine until soft and jammy, their flesh sweet with a hint of wine’s depth. But the real star? The accompanying orange segments—bright, juicy, and refreshing, cutting through the richness perfectly. The ideal end to a hearty meal!😊 All three dishes are on the first page of the restaurant’s set menu, and at just €32, it’s a steal. Perfect for anyone (like me!) eager to dive into Lyon’s authentic flavors. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you 😊 #LyonLocalFood #FrenchCuisine #LyonnaiseFlavors #FoodieFind #LyonEats#LyonFranceTravel #TravelDiaries #NomadicLife