36 LE COSY
A quite fashionable address which largely deserves that we climb up to the plateau of Croix-Rousse to discover this establishment held by Fernanda Ribeiro, young and talented chef. Small terrace in a quiet street and room which keeps the promise of the "cosy" brand with its large photos hung on red walls. Well put tables, comfortable black seats, some good bottles on the heights, everything is implemented to receive us well at this best chefs' pupil: Bocuse, Ducasse and Le Bec. As her name suggests it, Fernanda is Brazilian, but if her cuisine has indeed an exotic accent, she offers a quite French semi-gourmet menu. Everything is homemade and the ingredients are of quality for perfectly presented seasonal dishes: Fish of the day Ceviche with homemade coconut milk, fresh corn, red onions, roasted sweet potato and its lime emulsion or an almond ice cream, watermelon and mint vinaigrette. Then, a picanha - typically Brazilian dish - of black beef, foie gras terrine, candied rustic garlic, seasonal vegetables and its sauce with a mix of peppers from Brazil or a Fish of the day with a maracuja sauce - passion fruit from Brazil - wild whole rice from Camargue and peanuts. Beautiful surprises at the time of dessert with a frozen chocolate-coffee from Brazil mousse and its hot gianduja ganache, without forgetting the delicious homemade ice creams. An address to discover with Futé.