Maison Moly — Restaurant in Lyon

Charming restaurant. No terrace. Friendly welcome. Limited but attractive menu. I had the Foie Gras and Artichoke, a delight. Then the Monkfish, beautifully presented with a tomato and red bellpepper compote, but overly salty. At the end of the meal, I mentioned to the waiter that "the chef had gone quite heavy with the salt on the monkfish". His smile disappeared, and he told me "I asked you earlier whether everything was OK, you should have told me then!" So, I said "I am just giving you feedback, and you know, it's easier to add salt than it is to take it ou! In fact, you could put salt&pepper on the table, and then people can add salt if they want!" His response took my breath away: "No, in great restaurants, we don't put salt&pepper on the table; the food has to be perfect!" Some people like salt, others don't, so if they don't ask upfront, how do they know how to make it "perfect?" And talking about great restaurants... In the last 2 evenings, I had gone to two Bouchons (kinda Brasseries), and there, the waiters were dressed professionally! And in this supposedly "great restaurant", the waiters were wearing blue jeans... Hmmm... I think that waiter (or maybe he was the owner!!) suffers from gross delusion about grandor and "greatness!!!" To sum it all, I had a great time at both Bouchons, but the waiter's attitude broke the trend. I will never go back there - they take compliments, but can't take a critique! Someone I talked with afterwards about the experience, suggested that "maybe, did you ask for a discount, or not to pay?" Not only did I NOT ask for such, but the thought never even crossed my mind! Goodbye Maison Moly,...

I was only in Lyon for one night and really wanted a good dining experience but unfortunately this place did not deliver. The waiter was super professional and attentive, so 5 stars for service. First piece of feedback is the atmosphere in this place is off. It felt a little sterile / cheap with fake plants and cookie cutter decorations. In terms of the food, we got mushroom ravioli (quite bad and very rich), steak (average but not great, I would be less than thrilled with this result from a home cook). Separately, the lamb main course we ordered was excellent. Want to go out of my way to mention that this was excellent. Maybe there are other things on the menu we could have got with the lamb to swing us the other direction. Aside from the lamb, 2 stars would be top rating for food. I understand this place just re-opened and hope they can improve the atmosphere / tweak the...

What a down to earth treat this wonderful and cosy bistro. The condiments and tartare making in front on customers is worth a trip here. I had starter of smoked tuna, fish eggs, softest "scotch egg", remoulade & green apple. It may not look the most elegant, but it's a delight of flavour. For main, I opted for onglet of beef (beautifully cooked as medium-rare should be) with tastiest roast potatoes, steamed spinach, home pickled tiny girolles, and slivers of pickled red onions for that extra zing. A delight of a dish. I had no room for dessert after that. Welcoming, warm, caring service (in English as well), great value for what one gets here. For all that plus water, glass of red and a coffee €46. Definitely...