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The most romantic restaurants in Lyon
Start with Mère Brazier in 1st arr., Takao Takano in 6th arr. and L’Alexandrin. Here are all 4, with why each one is worth it.
- Mère Brazier1st arr.
Michelin 2★ (2026) · French. Historic Michelin-starred Lyon restaurant tracing back to the original Mère Brazier, refined takes on Lyonnais classics like Bresse chicken.
Takao Takano6th arr.Michelin 2★ (2026) · French (Japanese-influenced). Refined Lyon restaurant blending Japanese precision with French technique, known for delicate, beautifully plated tasting menus.
L’AlexandrinRomantic dinnerRefined Lyon restaurant from chef Takashi Kinoshita, known for precise, seasonal French tasting menus.
- Le Bœuf d’ArgentRomantic dinner
Old Lyon bouchon near the cathedral, cozy and traditional, known for quenelles and andouillette.
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What are the romantic restaurants in Lyon?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Mère Brazier (1st arr.), Takao Takano (6th arr.) and L’Alexandrin. All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Lyon: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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