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La Mère Léa is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.1/10 Service: 9.3/10 Atmosphere: 8.9/10

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La Mère Léa

Name: La Mère Léa
Address: 11 Quai des Célestins, Lyon, 69002, France
Price range: €48 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

Restaurant menu

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Food photo242 photos

Type of cuisineBouchon lyonnais

Average price€48

ChefLionel SARRE

Dietary optionsLocally produced

Crème de petits pois

€13

Chèvre frais et pickles de carottes

Oeuf parfait, sauce saint marcellin

€13

Chips de lard et croutons dorés

Salade lyonnaise 2.0

€13

(Poitrine fumée snackée, oeuf poché et croutons, sauce mère léa aux anchois)

Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

1217 reviews

Ambience

8.9

Food

9.2

Service

9.3

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Carole F. • 2 reviews
September 19, 2025
7.5/10
Excellent food and service. The only negative is the ambiance, or lack of it. The room was brightly lit and had the overall feel of eating in a diner. Would go back but probably for lunch rather than dinner.

Jenny c. • 1 review
September 11, 2025
10/10
Such great food! Building on the traditions with some new twists. And the dessert was a surprise! Somewhere between a meringue and a marshmallow….delicious.

Bill M. • 1 review
August 28, 2025
10/10
The food was outstanding and so was the service.

Helen T. • 1 review
August 16, 2025
10/10
Very welcoming staff who encouraged us to try local produce, which was excellent

Daniel N. • 2 reviews
August 15, 2025
10/10
Fantastic Meal, outstanding well paced service and it is quite evident that the team behind it all are skilled, professional and care and take pride in what they are doing. It can be difficult for a popular and successful businesses frequented by tourists and locals alike), to stay at the top of their game (as people will generally show-up anyway). This is not an issue here. Make the reservation, show-up on time and enjoy a fantastic meal!

Seth G. • 2 reviews
July 26, 2025
9/10
La quenelle was incredible. All the food was exciting, wonderful flavors and fresh ingredients. Good value.

james P. • 7 reviews
June 10, 2025
10/10
Wonderful setting, excellent presentation and exceptional food!

Andreas S. • 2 reviews
May 30, 2025
10/10
Excellent, both service and food. Aircondition could be a bit less cooling but ambiance was nice. I really recommend this place. Also the wine-suggestion matched perfectly with the dishes.

emma c. • 1 review
May 29, 2025
10/10
+2
One of the best dining experiences my husband and I have ever had. The service, the vibe, the food were all perfect. I wish we’d had more time in Lyon, as we would have gone back again for another meal.

Joanne B. • 1 review
May 13, 2025
10/10
Local cuisine served in warm inviting environment. Very affordable and delicious. Highly recommend.

Victoria M. • 3 reviews
May 9, 2025
10/10
It was the last of 11 days in Lyon. A perfect view from our table of Fourvière! The food was outstanding. I wish I could have eaten more, but after 11 days of wonderful food, I just couldn't!

Kaderio K. • 3 reviews
April 30, 2025
9/10
Good food and wines. Good service

george a. • 3 reviews
April 10, 2025
10/10
The service was beautifully, friendly, and yet professional. The food was outstanding and the ambience very very pleasant.

Kira H. • 3 reviews
April 9, 2025
9/10
Excellent service - friendly and accommodating. Scallops and quenelle were outstanding, while the duck was good (a little tough). The Pavlova dessert was really good as well

Christine C. • 2 reviews
April 4, 2025
10/10
We had a wonderful meal at La Mère Léa! Definitely the best meal we’ve had in France thus far. The flavors were so rich and delicious! Honestly, we’re debating whether to go back one more time before leaving. In addition, we were warmly greeted and they were so accommodating of our poor French. The ambiance is cozy but quite nice. Highly recommend!

Reggie R. • 15 reviews
March 29, 2025
10/10
spectacular view, conducive ambience, perfect service, fantastic fusion of traditional and novel styles in French cuisine--what more could we ask for? Made for a wonderful night I. this special city.

Edmond C. • 7 reviews
March 29, 2025
7.5/10
We did have great expectations, the food ( when it arrived) was good ( the duck filet was tender , the comté cheese flavored lentils superb), except for the totally disappointing desert ( slow cooked caramelized apple) which was almost tasteless. The service was friendly but extremely slow ( one hour between the order and the arrival of our first dishes), there must have been a party on the second floor or waiters/ cooks were absent?

Wing L. • 2 reviews
March 14, 2025
10/10
First time to try Bouchon and Lea is a very authentic bouchon . Good service and we had a great dinner

Anthony S. • 1 review
March 15, 2025
10/10
We enjoyed the dinner as well as the view and the relative quiet. Excellent.

Stephanie D. • 1 review
February 1, 2025
10/10
Delicious food, lovely staff, perfect view. The lamb divine.

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Location

11 Quai des Célestins, 69002 Lyon

Métro Ligne A, station Bellecour

Parking des célestins ET Parking Bellecour

Awards & Certifications

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

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This culinary landmark on the Saône embankment enjoys a fine view of the Fourvière and St-Jean districts. Hearty Lyon specialities still feature ...

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Retrouvez à la Mère Léa la belle cuisine lyonnaise d'un bouchon gastronomique dans un décor contemporain. L'établissement dispose d'une terrasse et d'une vue unique sur la colline de Fourvière, le Vieux Lyon et le palais de justice.

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- Quality of food: 9.1/10
- Service: 9.3/10
- Atmosphere: 8.9/10

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