The Lyonnais bouchon
of the month

À ma Vigne: steak, fries, and Lyonnais delightsÀ ma Vigne embodies the very challenge of a modern Lyonnais bouchon: facing the times without turning its back on tradition. Keeping the scent of butter in the air, without letting it smell like mothballs. A challenge the...

Les 4G in Lyon:a wolfish appetite in Gorge de LoupWhoever said all the best bouchons in Lyon are on the Presqu’île? Today, the Compagnie du Rognon sets its little trotters down in the 9th arrondissement to discover Les 4G — an establishment that, in just a few years,...

Le Mercière in Lyon, at the mercy of indulgenceLe Mercière, the Lyonnais bouchon, single-handedly restores the gastronomic reputation of its namesake street. An institution that’s managed to charm tourists while building a loyal crowd of regulars. Its success lies in...

Le Café des Fédérations makes everyone happyLe Café des Fédérations couldn’t care less about the “Bouchons Lyonnais” label. In over 150 years, the place has secured its status as an unshakable institution, seducing generations of regulars and savvy tourists alike.The...

Bistrot du Marché – Chez Nénette: the village bouchon with a Lyonnais soulThis one’s a first. The Compagnie du Rognon leaves Lyon behind and drags its merry little feet all the way to Beaujolais, heading to the Bistrot du Marché, Chez Nénette. A little trip beyond the...

Notre Maison in Lyon: a bouchon that feels like homeNotre Maison is just about the best thing we could wish upon any visitor passing through Lyon. Authentic cooking, plates that are generous and reasonably priced. A warm, convivial place, tucked away in the emblematic...

Auberge des Canuts: the bouchon lyonnais that drives you nuts!Sometimes, being wrong feels so good. Heading into Vieux-Lyon, the Compagnie was ready to endure yet another tourist trap. Instead, we stumbled into a heart-stealer, the Auberge des Canuts won us over with...

Daniel & Denise Saint-Jean restores the shine of Vieux-LyonNever two without three. We first awakened our palates on Rue de Créqui. Sharpened them in Croix-Rousse. Now it’s time to perfect them in Vieux-Lyon. This month, the Compagnie du Rognon rolls down to...

Le Bouchon des Artistes: Hats Offto the Artist! After visiting the Café du Peintre and L’Acteur, La Compagnie du Rognon continues its artistic exploration of Lyon’s dining scene with Le Bouchon des Artistes, located on Rue Mazenod. It’s the perfect address for those...

Le Bistrot Abel, a gastronomic Lyonnais bistro: Abel rings a bell! This month, the Compagnie du Rognon have the Abel in their court. More precisely, Le Bistrot Abel, located near Place de la Bourse. The promise? A modern take on Lyonnais cuisine that still respects...

La Tête de Lard in Lyon: Playing by the cook This month, the Compagnie du Rognon makes a stop at La Tête de Lard in Lyon. A bouchon that prides itself on being convivial, rustic, and, above all, gloriously pork-centric. In short, we couldn’t wait to pig out. Family...

Le Val d’Isère: a beginner-friendly bouchon in Lyon La Compagnie du Rognon is back for the new season. And to kick off this fresh round of bouchon reviews, we’ve chosen Le Val d’Isère. Time to swap out the summer body for an “œufs meurette body.” Let’s sharpen our...

Le Comptoir de Léa:a plain Lyonnais bouchon that enchants us A few months ago, La Mère Léa had won us over with its contemporary and masterful reinterpretation of Lyonnais cuisine. This time, the Compagnie du Rognon drags its heels into the neighboring establishment:...

Daniel et Denise Croix-Rousse pushes the boundaries of indulgence Last year, the Compagnie du Rognon was won over by the refined flair of Joseph Viola. This month, we trade Rue de Créqui for Rue de Cuire. The perfect chance to see whether Daniel et Denise Croix-Rousse...

Bouchon Bât d’Argent in Lyon: no bad argumentUsually accustomed to the sacred halls of Lyonnaise tradition, La Compagnie du Rognon changes its tune today and steps into a neo-bouchon: Le Bât d’Argent.Le Bât d’Argent, a néo-bouchon Behind Le Bât d’Argent, there’s more...

Le Casse Museau: an amusing case Le Casse Museau was recently awarded the Bouchon Lyonnais label. For the Compagnie du Rognon, it was the perfect excuse to explore a place steeped in history, where a cheerful team and cozy ambiance make all the difference. Aunt...

La Mère Léa in Lyon: a heartfelt tribute to Lyon's bouchonsWhen the legacy of one of Lyon’s most iconic “mothers” is reinterpreted by a Michelin-starred Meilleur Ouvrier de France, you get La Mère Léa: an establishment that blends authenticity with technical...

Le Bouchon des Cordeliers: a safety cordon-bleuIn under 10 years, Le Bouchon des Cordeliers has carved out a generous slice of Lyon in the city’s restaurant scene. And rightly so. A perfect opportunity for the Compagnie to form an opinion.Le Bouchon des Cordeliers and...

The bouchon Les Fines Gueules : a fine goal!During our last visit to the Saint-Jean district, the bouchon Les Lyonnais left us with a very bad impression. So we were understandably hesitant about giving this highly touristic part of Lyon another chance. Fortunately,...

Le Bouchon Sully strikes a delicious balancing act: revitalizing the traditional bouchon lyonnais spirit with modern cuisine and a contemporary atmosphere. Another great spot in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement! Bouchon Sully: A Prestigious Legacy Le Bouchon Sully bears the...

If you stop by Le Vivarais in Lyon, time will pause with you. A discreet yet bourgeois table that hasn’t forgotten its indulgent bouchon roots. A Century-Old Lyonnais Bouchon Le Vivarais, located on the beautiful Place Gailleton, is an iconic Lyonnais restaurant in...

The Compagnie du Rognon continues its exploration of bouchons as a group of six. And this month’s establishment couldn’t be more aptly named: it’s at L’Antr’O Potes (the friend’s lair) in Lyon that we chose to seal this new alliance of gluttons. The knock-outside...

 No article had yet been devoted to it. And yet, this is where it all began. And this is where we fittingly celebrated the first anniversary of the Compagnie du Rognon. For us, it’s more than a bouchon. It’s home.It all began at La Meunière in Lyon On September 6th,...

Bouchon Comptoir Brunet: Gentleman prefer BrunettesThis summer midday, it was the only bouchon that seemed open in Lyon. By sitting down at Comptoir Brunet, the Compagnie made a pleasant discovery: a gourmet table and a true emblem of Lyon’s gastronomic history.The...

Between tradition and reinvention, Le Café du Peintre captures the best of Lyon's cuisine, without ever losing its touch.The big picture Located on Boulevard des Brotteaux, Le Café du Peintre has been serving lunch daily since 2009, a true Lyonnais bouchon run by chef...

A place steeped in history, Le Garet stands as a paragon of Lyon’s bouchon tradition. Yet it managed to surprise our Compagnons with a few bold choices…Le Garet in Lyon: a true plat de Resistance  Located in Lyon’s 1st arrondissement, the bouchon Le Garet opened its...

Have we become too picky, after being spoiled by the best bouchons in Lyon? Or just realistic, despite the crowd-pleasing atmosphere? We’re beginning to wonder, given our disappointment upon leaving Bouchon Les Lyonnais, located in the Saint-Jean district.Les...

When it came to Lyon-style feasting and unapologetic indulgence, the Compagnie du Rognon had so far triumphed over every plate placed before it.That was before discovering Les Culottes Longues de Lyon, on rue Sala, where the limits of Lyonnais bombance are gloriously...

Can a bouchon earn a Michelin star? That’s the philosophical question posed by Daniel & Denise Créqui, the Lyonnais bouchon run by Joseph Viola. An Iconic Address 156 rue de Créqui has always had a taste for good food. First a butcher shop, then a sauerkraut...

After their culinary adventures at Café du Jura, the Compagnons made their way this month to rue des Remparts d’Ainay, in Lyon’s second arrondissement, to explore another cornerstone of Lyonnais cuisine: Le Poêlon d’Or.Once Upon a Time, at Le Poêlon d’Or Before it was...

This month, the Compagnie du Rognon headed to rue Tupin, in Lyon’s Cordeliers district, to explore another legendary bouchon. Café du Jura is one of those restaurants where time slows down — and pleasure only picks up. Sure, it earns its stars for the food, but it...

Café Comptoir Abel is the bouchon of all superlatives. It proudly presents itself as “the oldest, the best, the most iconic, the most authentic” bouchon in Lyon. Instead of cutting through the debate, La Compagnie du Rognon decided to cut to the hearty menu of this...