L'Étage

Mourad J. • 2 reviews

November 19, 2024

10/10

Excellent

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Lisa R. • 3 reviews

October 19, 2024

6.5/10

Behind a hidden door off the square with no signage, are two long steep sets of dark, narrow, winding shallow stone stairs that lead to a small nondescript but centuries old room that seats 20 and offers 3 different tasting menus. The main star of each dish was usually wonderful, but each came with an odd flavor or spice, a weird-tasting leaf or herb, or some other addition that just missed the mark. Too much uniqueness for their own good and too much over-zeal to appeal tempt diners to return. One roll was stale and cold, and the other big great looking bread was cut into quarters and overly-salty and -seasoned, with something distasteful inside. First restaurant rolls I did not want to eat much less devour. In short, everything was ALMOST wonderful. That, taken with no humor or lightness, made for a pretty staid restaurant with no personality.

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Paul W. • 9 reviews

October 15, 2024

10/10

A unique experience. Only 7 tables with a chef and 1 front of house person. Excellent food and very friendly service.

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Susan L. • 1 review

September 7, 2024

10/10

Not just a meal but a whole experience! From entering the old building and climbing the steep stone stairs, to the restaurant overlooking the square and the fountain - everything was memorable. The chef/patron was obviously passionate about the food that he cooks and serves. He told us about the history of the restaurant and talked us through each course of the tasting menu that we had chosen. We enjoyed every morsel - enhanced by the explanations! This wasn't a cheap meal but we felt that it was excellent value (and despite being a tasting menu, we didn't leave feeling at all hungry). If ever we return to Lyon we will be back!

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Robin S. • 1 review

August 28, 2024

10/10

Tiny restaurant run by the 2 chefs with a fixed menu. The chef spends time at each table explaining the dishes and getting to know the guests. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and wonderful. Layers of flavors. The Veal dish was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend booking a reservation.

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Joanne W. • 1 review

August 28, 2024

10/10

Everything about this place is absolute perfection. Loved it! The atmosphere, the food especially, the service, and the wines. I don’t have enough superlatives.

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Barney L. • 7 reviews

August 20, 2024

10/10

A charming restaurant with wonderful food. All run by the owner/chef and one assistant. Only one warning: 2 flights of steep steps to get there..

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Justin P. • 22 reviews

July 5, 2024

10/10

What a unique restaurant: marvelous food, served by the gifted and knowledgeable chef himself, with an incredible view from above of the museum of fine arts and city hall! From the lobster & caviar to the homemade chocolate, and great wine, a very memorable evening!

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Michael V. • 1 review

June 5, 2024

10/10

The food, the ambiance, the view, the service, the people are all reasons L’Etage is the best dining experience I have had in my life. My wife and I went there for our wedding anniversary and it was amazing. It is a very small restaurant, with a gorgeous view over the Batholdi Fountain. There are six tables inside, and two people working (the owner, who is front of house and serves) and the chef. It is so personable, and each dish is accompanied by explanation of its origins, the history of the dish, and recommendations as to how to enjoy best. The prices were exceptionally reasonable and we left quite full. I will leave my review short so as not to go on and on, but I could. I loved this restaurant and it was the highlight of our 8 day vacation in France. If you are reading this, please go, you will not regret it.

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Julia G. • 8 reviews

May 21, 2024

8.5/10

This is a nice place run by the chef/owner. The place is very cute and is quite small, only 6 tables. Our lunch was quite enjoyable.

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Marcel V. • 62 reviews

May 2, 2024

10/10

Dinner in L’etage brings exceptional pleasure from all possible perspectives: creative and deliciously divine food, beautiful intimate interior and friendly staff around (mainly the chef and his colleague).

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Eric B. • 6 reviews

April 17, 2024

10/10

The food was superb and innivative. The service, provided by the chef/owner was warm and inviting. I would recommend L'etage to anyone except I want to keep it to myself.

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Ed T. • 4 reviews

September 22, 2023

10/10

Amazing! Chef is so friendly.. he gave us history of the building and how he got started in the business and he was trained and even showed me photo of his new born son.. and the food? My wife was so happy with each dish that she can’t stopped compliment it! Chef is talented with blending different herb & spices ..

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wendy w. • 1 review

September 5, 2023

10/10

chef was magnifique

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Romy u. • 1 review

June 3, 2023

10/10

What an amazing place! The chef is passionate and friendly. We loved that he came to every table to talk and to show his ingredients. We fully recommend to go with the full menu; it's definitely worth it. I have a gluten intolerance and the chef was able to cater to my needs safely. Lovely wines as well. If there is one restaurant that you have to try in Lyon, it is this one!

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Anita M. • 1 review

May 16, 2023

10/10

We had a lovely and special evening at L'Etage. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The wine list was thoughtful and excellent. The service that Guillaume and his team provided was exceptional. We recommend L'Etage without reservation to anyone who is looking for a truly Lyonnaise dining experience!

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Ewan M. • 4 reviews

May 12, 2023

10/10

The chef proprieteur was attentive and entertaining. The food was imaginative, beautifully presented and full of delicate flavours. Each course was a culinary delight.

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Shane W. • 1 review

May 11, 2023

10/10

It is located behind a grafittied door and a lonely halkway like a speakeasy. Lovely dining room. The owner/server/chef was lovely and full of information about the food, the history of the restaurant and lyon. The prices are extremely reasonable considering the quality of the food. I would highly recommend.

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Christopher A. • 1 review

May 6, 2023

10/10

This is a charming, idiosyncratic restaurant. With only 5-6 tables, the service is highly personalised. We had the tasting menu -- there were some lovely discoveries. Well worth a visit.

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Victor B. • 36 reviews

April 26, 2023

10/10

Superb food quality, attention to detail, and super service in a unique space with only 5/6 tables. Michelin level food at affordable prices. I highly recommend it.

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