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Reviews - Cinq Mains

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9.4/10

Excellent
831 reviews
Ambience
9.2
Food
9.5
Service
9.5
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  • Andrew J.11 days ago

    10

    Stunning food. Beautifully thought out and presented. A definite cut above other restaurnats in the Vieux Ville. Well worth coming and exceptional value. 3 courses for 41€. Do book though.

  • Chris K.18 days ago

    7.5

    I had high expectations but was a bit disappointed with the food. Creative use of local ingredients however some flavors didn't shine. Service was okay but had to wait quite a while for the check after requesting it. I was asked if I would like to leave a tip. That was quite odd.

  • Siew Hua T.1 month ago

    9.0

    food was excellent and prices were very reasonable for the food quality!

  • Jean marie G.2 months ago

    10

    Excellent

  • Robert F.2 months ago

    10

    Knowledgable staff, excellent food reasonable price

  • Gill W.5 months ago

    8.5

    Lovely food but would have liked more choice. Very nice service but wish there was an outdoor terrace

  • Majed A.5 months ago

    10

    Mr Pierre was fantastic with his suggestions and consideration- friendly delicious little bistro bravo

  • Steve T.
    Steve T.8 months ago

    9.0

    +1

    The meal was lovely and the staff very helpful.

  • Abdelhak E.
    Abdelhak E.8 months ago

    10

    amaaaazing!

  • William D.9 months ago

    9.0

    The Food at this unique bistrot was very very good...service was excellent. Wine choices were interesting and abundant.

  • Marina g.9 months ago

    10

    I have eaten several times in la cinq mains and the food is always delicious and the people working there are sooo nice. If there is a criticism it would be for portions to be a little bigger, but apart from that SUPER. Marina

  • Tomas G.9 months ago

    10

    food was delicious and original, if a bit pricey.

  • Shelly f.11 months ago

    10

    The service was knowledgeable, kind, and made the experience worthwhile. The food was unbelievable.

  • Lizzie J.11 months ago

    10

    I had the three course menu. Each plate came loaded with interesting complementary flavours and contrasting textures. A good general atmosphere too.

  • S. Selcuk A.
    S. Selcuk A.11 months ago

    10

    Everything was so nice value for money.

  • Alison M.11 months ago

    10

    We were looking for something other than the endless traditional bouchons in Vieux Lyon - we wanted lighter, fresher, tastier food and this really delivered! We each ordered different items to share and taste - everything was delicious and the service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!

  • Arnt Eirik L.11 months ago

    10

    Best food I’ve tasted in a long time. The service was warm and attentive. The atmosphere is intimate and cosy. 10/10.

  • Lisa M.1 year ago

    10

    Great service with knowledgeable staff. The food was excellent.

  • Pat G.1 year ago

    10

    the food was terrific as were the owners! the perfect egg, indeed.

  • Noam B.1 year ago

    10

    Great food, excellent service

  • Ariane T.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent

  • Christophe C.1 year ago

    9.5

    Cuisine

  • Stephanie S.1 year ago

    9.5

    Great ambiance and delicious food

  • Marina N.1 year ago

    10

    great find

  • David L.1 year ago

    10

    Our first evening in France after 21 hours of travel was in Lyon and on my birthday. Cinq Mains was par excellence in every way - the food, the ambiance, the presentation, the service, all of it. Nina was outstanding and so very friendly and engaging. From crossing the threshold to enter to paying the bill, our experience was the very best! Thank you Cinq Mains for a wonderful meal and evening! We will be back! 😁

  • Arturo C.1 year ago

    9.5

    Amazing food and right on the old town

  • Maria B.1 year ago

    10

    Good food at reasonable prices in nice setting

  • Mirvat b.2 years ago

    9.5

    a very nice exploration of tastes ! a must try for the ppl who likes to explore and discover.

  • Mariann U.2 years ago

    10

    A really lovely meal with an unbeatable price-quality ratio. Top!!

  • Any T.
    Any T.2 years ago

    3.5

    The presentation of plate was very good however the meat was so hard even the fork could not go in. You can definitely spend your money somewhere else in lyon and get better for your bucks.

  • Ernest F.2 years ago

    10

    Service very friendly and knowledgeable. Small menu, but excellent choices. Very original and unique dishes from starters via main courses to deserts. Highly recommendable.

  • Georgios T.2 years ago

    9.0

    +2

    Tasty dishes but a bit overpriced. It has a specific cuisine that does not cover all tastes Impeccable service. Our love to Peter. Do not miss to try the lamb as well as the quail eggs.

  • Simon F.2 years ago

    5.5

    The entree was promising but the main course was so disappointing. The lobster (€16+ sup) with tomato was just completely wrong. Accompanied by a dish of tomato foam with lobster and tomato pieces... this made no sense. The tarragon overpowered the lobster and it taste like mothballs. Wrong wrong wrong. The staff were friendly, informative and polite but the experience was exasperated by slow service. More staff needed.

  • Josianne M.2 years ago

    10

    Welcoming staff, nice terrasse, great food. Do not hesitate to take the supplements, it is worth it. I definitely recommend and I will be back soon!

  • Stephanie B.2 years ago

    10

    We hugely enjoyed our meal. An interesting, varied menu to choose from, and we appreciated the help we received from one of the guys to translate what each one was in English and a recommendation on a wine pairing. The dishes were well executed and delicious. A great start to our Lyon short break!

  • Maggie A.2 years ago

    7.5

    We enjoyed the food and ambiance but it took so long! We were first in the restaurant and nearly last to leave 3 hours later! People were all served and finished around. Us. We were tired and wanted to go back to our hotels on a wet night!

  • Andrea P.more than 2 years

    10

    The food here is spectacular! They also have a great selection of wines and the service is also very good, the waitress was very nice. The place is small with a cozy atmosphere. We strongly recommend it.

  • Adam T.more than 2 years

    3.5

    Really disappointing. Food bland - 1 main and desert sent back without finishing. And very expensive for what it is. Certainly do not recommend unfortunately

  • Rickard S.more than 2 years

    10

    We had a dinner with a client at this very nice restaurant. Found it on the web and it looked to be good. Turned out much better - excellent food accompanied with wine and drinks and super desserts! Great staff and location. Highly recommended!

  • Roger J.more than 2 years

    10

    We had a lovely dinner here, friendly and attentive service and creative food to say the least. Delicious matched with some splendid wines at a fair price. Thoroughly recommend!

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