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The quality of the food at L'Étage is rated 9.7/10 by TheFork users.

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The service at L'Étage is rated 9.9/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - L'Étage

Name: L'Étage
Address: 4, place des Terreaux, Lyon, 69001, France
Price range: €75 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

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9.7
of 10

Excellent

1663 reviews

Ambience

9.6

Food

9.7

Service

9.9

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Mourad J. • 2 reviews
November 19, 2024
10/10
Excellent
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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..
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!
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 ..
wendy w. • 1 review
September 5, 2023
10/10
chef was magnifique
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emma M. • 1 review
April 13, 2023
10/10
Wow what a restaurant! Amazing cosy ambiance- the owner sacrifices quantity for quality which is very rare. There are few tables and service feels very personal. The food is exquisite! We certainly enjoyed every minute.
Ryan J. • 1 review
April 7, 2023
10/10
Great food and amazing service !
Linic A. • 1 review
March 4, 2023
10/10
The food was beautifully presented. The server and owner was nice and helpful in informing about the dishes and the city. The restaurant is ancient and has it lovely charm. The price of the daily menu is really affordable for the quality of the cuisine here. Its a true treasury of Lyon gastronomy!
Lia W. • 1 review
February 7, 2023
9.5/10
An amazing dining experience. The food was just fabulous! The settings was discreet and the service top notch, with high attention to details. Definitely worth a return visit.
Kelly M. • 1 review
December 1, 2022
10/10
This was more than a meal, it was an exquisite experience. We had the 6 course prix fix meal and every course came with a story about the ingredients and how it was prepared. We also got a history of the square the restaurant overlooks from the owner/waiter. A wonderful evening.
Xi Ying K. • 1 review
November 19, 2022
10/10
+2
It's our first time in Lyon and it was such a great dining experience. The food, the service and the ambience were amazing. Despite us being non-locals, the chef was very patient in explaining the different dishes to us in English and introducing us to the history of the restaurant and Lyon. We were so stuffed after the meal and we left with happy bellies! Thank you chefs for the great experience! Definitely would return!
Madelyn H. • 1 review
October 27, 2022
10/10
This place
Meg T. • 6 reviews
October 12, 2022
10/10
Incredible restaurant experience! This tiny restaurant (6 tables) located on the second floor overlooking Place Terreaux is, in a word, magical. We selected this restaurant based on information on the website, as we had family visiting Lyon and wanted to give them an authentic French dining experience and show them the bustling neighborhood by Hotel de Ville. Once we located how to enter the restaurant (an experience of its own!), the winding staircase led us into the small, warm, cozy restaurant. There, the owner Guillaume, met us with a smile and showed us to our table, located by the window overlooking Place Terreaux. Guillaume was also our server, which was a surprise bonus. He explained the evening's menu in great detail, and just hearing him describe it made our mouths water. The set tasting menu was unique and bold, but still maintained quintessential French preparations and flavors. The caviar and scallops were sublime, the beef was perfectly cooked, and our tuna belly served over a squid ink cream sauce was other worldly. The fig and raspberry desserts were equally beautiful and luscious. Throughout the evening Guillaume explained the history of the building, Place Terreaux, French cooking, and how he came to acquire the restaurant (at the age of 20; he now only in his early 30s!). The flavors, textures and aesthetics of the food was exceptional, and the service was unmatched. Guillaume is obviously passionate. But he also has a profound sense of pride in what he has to offer, both with his food and his restaurant, and rightly so. We will return again and again, and continue to take our visitors there. It was an evening we will never forget.
Richard Y. • 3 reviews
August 31, 2022
10/10
A hidden away restaurant with wonderful Gallic ambience, great understated decor and with only six tables very intimate. The owner chef Guillame Mallet was a delight, very passionate about the food he produced from his little kitchen and he came to the table and explained each course. The food was a triumph. At the end of the meal he organised an Uber for us and escorted us across the square to flag in down. A really top guy.
Ross P. • 5 reviews
September 6, 2022
10/10
A fabulous restaurant where the emphasis on creativity and innovation have produced an outstanding menu. Very attentive service from the owner whose passion and knowledge about the food served and the wine on offer made this a memorable night
Kees Z. • 9 reviews
August 30, 2022
10/10
Great place with excellent dishes and lovely wines. The 2 chefs prepare the most creative and amazing dishes. Always a great pleasure to have dinner at L'Etage.
Sheila H. • 54 reviews
August 16, 2022
9.5/10
Entrance to restaurant very unpleasant but dining experience very good
Malkah C. • 45 reviews
August 27, 2022
10/10
Excellent!
Maddie P. • 1 review
July 1, 2022
10/10
Some of the best service we have ever had the pleasure of receiving. The owner is clearly extremely passionate and knowledgeable and made the experience an unforgettable one. I would recommend this to anyone in Lyon.
Michèle F. • 4 reviews
June 18, 2022
10/10
A nice and intimate setting on the 2ème étage of the building directly across the plaza from the Musée des Beaux-Arts. We ordered the Tasting menu for the table. All six courses were excellent— well combined flavors and textures, well prepared, well presented, with some pleasant surprises for the senses. The waiter’s wine suggestion complemented our chosen menu very well. He was also friendly and shared lots of interesting information about the history of the restaurant and of the plaza in which the restaurant is situated. The only tiny hiccup to the whole evening was that it wasn’t explained to us at first that the entire table must order the same prix-fixe menu (and I didn’t notice the French fine print at the bottom of the page), so one of us had to compromise after setting their heart on a different prix-fixe menu. But if you’re reading this, then you are now forearmed with this knowledge. :-) The only other thing to know is that the menu is limited so your table chooses between only two or three prix-fixe options. This was not at all a problem for us as we are generally happy to trust a chef to compose a set of courses for us. But it may be good to be aware in case anyone in your party would be less amenable. Overall, excellent food and service and atmosphere for the price point of 57€ per person for the Tasting menu (plus wine/beverages).
Shannon D. • 25 reviews
June 4, 2022
10/10
+1
It was perfect from start to finish. The salon was light and airy. Diners were not packed in and there was plenty of space between tables. It almost felt like private dining. The owner who was also maitre’d was a delight. He was genuine, knowledgeable and passionate about the food he was serving and where it came from. He was incredibly patient as we didn’t speak a lot of French. For such a small team (of 2 I think?) it was a faultless experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Lyon. Do NOT be put off by the touristy restaurants and cafes in the square below. We had the €57 tasting menu and it was a total heaven.
Mary D. • 2 reviews
May 24, 2022
10/10
Fabulous
Tom S. • 3 reviews
April 20, 2022
10/10
The most amazing dining adventure ever! Certainly not an ordinary entrance or path to this incredible hidden gem. The owner Guillaume has created a uniquely fabulous restaurant serving meals which rival the best tasting menus we’ve ever enjoyed. The caviar to start was delightful… and the cod was excellent. The foie gras may have been the best I’ve ever had. It certainly was the highlight of the meal for me. The Mediterranean tuna belly was great… and the veal was also superb. All of this was followed by a chocolate and ice cream dessert combo which was equally unique and pleasing. Guillaume explained every aspect of the meal to us… and the history of the building… and much more. Absolutely fabulous… and an incredible value too! We highly recommend!
Wenyang W. • 17 reviews
March 11, 2022
10/10
Excellent food , service and atmosphere!
Emmanuel L. • 11 reviews
January 8, 2022
10/10
This little restaurant on the 2nd floor is a great place to have lunch or dinner. The food was delicious and made with quality products. The manager was very welcoming and gave plenty of information about the dishes and the history of the place. The dishes were delicious from starter to dessert and very well presented. The chef pays attention to details. We recommend the tasting menu.