The best restaurants Rhône

We never think enough about the Rue du Plat. A few steps from Bellecour, in a quiet area between the urban shopping of the peninsula and the tourist visits of Old Lyon, in the immediate vicinity of the Saône and its boats, here is a welcome address: The Insert. A magnificent place, leaving beautiful old stones, in a contemporary spirit half nature - raw wood - "half-undue", to offer us a quality market of quality. We feel very quickly at Julien Chazot, the young chef, and his accomplice Xavier Guillien, who receive us in all friendliness in their establishment. Terrace if time allows for a "café chouquette" at noon or tapas in the evening (with cold meats, ham, freshly baked, Frais, bogeyman revisited). Superb room to enjoy a glass of wine perfectly selected by Xavier, old of Harmony des Vins. In kitchen, Julien "transforms fresh products" according to his own words. As much as the producers are also sorted on the part for a real "cooking of the moment", realized in the morning according to the day market. It's impossible to tell you what you can enjoy during your visit, but have found cleared poultry livers with white balsamic vinegar, followed by a paupiette of stuffed poultry, fresh condiments, to finish with a beggar crumbled, red fruits and caramel. It's cool, it's good, it's beautiful, more than a restaurant, a real gourmet address.

For the Stagehands, Diplomatico does not mention that a wonderful rum from Venezuela, even if the bar of this beautiful house prepares - the cocktail card had just changed during our visit - delicious drinks based on this famous rum whose name is confused with the sign. In Lyon, Le, it is also and above all a brewery that has no doubt that it occupies a privileged location. Therefore, in front of the footbridge leading straight to Old Lyon and the courthouse, Le opens on the banks of Saône in the heart of the peninsula, making its terrace a real "spot" to enjoy all the charms of Lyon. A beautiful house created by two Lyon, Franck Hamouilli and Jean-David Perthuis (who also made the success of nearby Bar Saint-Antoine), Le does not lack charm or flavour. Seasonal cooking with good prepared products, all served on beautiful plates. Brasserie in the air of time, neither too busy nor too much "Lyon". Smart recommends the suggestions of the day to vary the pleasures. Wine and alcohol menu - including excellent cocktails - so to prolong the pleasure of being at Diplomatico.

This pizza serves the famous Neapolitan speciality to eat on site or to take as well as pasta, salads, oak and desserts. Everything is done home and on site. You will also have the possibility to get you in the area free of charge from 15 €.

Smart also enjoys the gap between the Iberian atmosphere of this place with a strong Latin conotation and Edgar Quinnet square dominated by Saint-Pothin church. Of course, the purists will tell us that all this is missing a little bit of "vista," that it doesn't move much in this 6 th after 20 h quarter, but sometimes our peace of mind has no price. Then take full advantage of the terrace of the Esquina, kindness and smile of the waitress, while sipping some tapas, admittedly agreed but rather well, and plates of Spanish sausage. All accompanied by glass of sangria or other drinks without alcohol, which will allow us to continue the evening well after 23 h, time of closing of the places. One of the addresses not to be missed in order to make a lyonnais drink to the accents of the south.

The formula does not date yesterday, but rather the day before yesterday, and that is all the better! The formula is simple, and it is also so much better! Since the time the Smart has been advocating the return to the good recipes of yesteryear, when lyon mothers made daily, with fresh products, tasty dishes, it is happy to welcome the opening of this bistro, coffee-counter, where slate tells us that every day matches its dish. To start the week, it's poultry on Mondays. On Tuesday, it is season stew and on Wednesday a traditional lamb mouse. On Thursday, small stuffed. Friday, full sun quenelles and Saturday, old Calf blanquette. Every day, a fish cooker and sometimes frogs make the party on our plates. A nice terrace on a quiet street, the former decor where the objects come together, the decoration is as successful as the kitchen. In an establishment held by Cécile and Olivier Remontet, Smart enjoyed the smiling reception and the melting buds of pleasure, generously (the big appetites will be happy) composed of carefully dishes ingredients. Another address that puts us water in the mouth just to think about it. In the face of sanitized concepts, Smart lifts its hat for this Bistrot.

Where will we go back to get some freshness and happiness this summer? On the banks of the Rhône, in a beautiful boat moored on the quay, with brand new parquet flooring to welcome us. Have a drink, share a board, enjoy a large salad, a poke bowl full of flavors, the chef's burger or a creamy risotto with wild prawns... All this while being lulled by the waves and the beauty of the urban landscape. Homemade cocktails, with or without alcohol, wine and beer list to prolong the pleasure. Possibility to organize private events.

In the jungle of restaurants in the metropolis, here is an opening noticed by Le Petit Futé. In the new commercial area of Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, no problem to park and discover the Piwi'Z brand, a restaurant with an exotic décor that takes the whole family on a journey. Beautiful heated terrace to extend the summer, while inside it is a luxuriant vegetation that surrounds us. Children love it and can watch an animated movie while parents share a cocktail and tapas. Home cooking with mainly fresh produce, burgers with bread from the local baker, pizzas and well mixed salads. Pub afterwork on weekends. To explore.

In this American style BBQ, passionate men smoke meats, sausages, but also octopus in summer. The result is a menu based on "pulled pork" smoked for 12 hours, ribs, marinated chicken and American Black Angus beef smoked for 12 hours. Meats cooked at low temperature that are very tasty to share, why not, on generously garnished platters. For dessert, a bit lonely, it's cheesecake or brookie. Beers rather than wines. Adorable welcome and guaranteed conviviality. An address that takes us far away!

Everybody needs to go to the Powder Room, "place of friendly interest". At La Croix-Rousse, a pretty Little Corner with a very successful decoration opening its terrace towards a large quiet place. A Little Corner which welcomes us in all conviviality all day long, from breakfast to snacks, including seasonal slate and boards to share in the evenings. Butcher's Piece, beef and salmon tartars, but also vegetal. Everyone is delighted, enjoying a warm welcome and friendly service. Petanque balls at your disposal!