The best bistros and brasseries Route de la soie

Contrast between the beauty of the places and the mediocrity of the offered catering services is impressive. And, we do not talk about the deplorable reception, impolite service... And yet, Café du Pond is still part of the Lyon's addresses where you go with much or less happiness according to your good fortune. Sign of gratitude, the sport scar that you let idling in front of the entrance, before going to park it in the underground car park of the place. See no kind of jealousy on our part, we like beautiful things. But when most of the place de Lyautey seems to be privatized only for the pleasure of some drinkers of luxury rosé, it bothers us! Eating is delicate and the "fresh" in seasonal menu are only of the name: Caprese salad, Terrace du Pond burger, cod loin. What is more annoying is the bad reception they reserve for those who are not regulars, until they realize that they are not welcome or ignoring them... In short, an address to avoid, even in dream location!

How to expect a Better situation for a lunch break, a refreshing break in the heart of the city? At the foot of the Slopes, in the "Shopping" area, the Brasserie des 3 Rivières extends its magnificent terrace in the Place des Breeding. Between two columns of Buren, we sit under the huge parasols for a pure moment of pleasure and discover that Lyon is happy to take a holiday. If the sun is not part of the game, there is refuge in a room that opens in the evening on several universes. At the bottom it is an electro-detached abbey, on the floor is salsa in the Casa Latina. Two environments that allow you to prolong dinner. But come back to our terrace to choose, thanks to an efficient service, a salad made of hot goat, Serrano ham or a generous nice salad. Other possibilities, frites moules molds for only 9 € or a beautiful tender tender and its sauce. A simple, but made kitchen. A pleasant way to enjoy Lyon and, at weekends, choose its atmosphere to continue the evening.

Known for a long time in the old Charlemagne district (becoming since then the new Confluence district), the Midi Minuit brasserie was set up in the heart of the Presqu'île (the peninsula), Rue de la République, two years ago. And that's why, one Sunday of balances opening, your favourite Petit Futé was sitting at a brasserie, one of the very few restaurants open in the sector with so wide opening hours! First good point, Midi Minuit has kept a large part of the superb decoration of the place by tastefully vegetating it. In addition, a small terrace sheltered from the passageway as a bonus. As for the service, we felt the intent to do well, some degree of efficiency and the attempts to smile behind a stained blouse, but let's say there is still room for improvement. The most amazing thing is undoubtedly the cuisine. A true short menu (problem, more salmon steak…) and dishes home cooked by a chef who holds up. Some snacks and flammekueches (that could be avoided), giant salads, but above all a lamb shoulder confit in its pearl juice, a duck breast and fig chips or a royal sea bream fillet in almond crumble. All is done at honest rates. Desserts slightly lower for the quality and slightly higher for the rates (a floating island with citruses a little bit tough at €7). In a nutshell, the address of République has pleasantly surprised us, even though some adjustments still need to be made.

One of the oldest restaurants in Cairo, nestled in the basement of the President Hotel. Perfect for dining with friends, over small dishes and good spirits. The menu is quite classic but it has the merit of being perfectly cooked. Quite stilted in appearance, the atmosphere can switch to "nightclub" mode when the clock is ticking and the drinks begin to produce some dancing effects on the hitherto upright spines. There's a nice stilted-casual side to it! Allergic to smoke should be avoided.

In the capital of a great country of wine and gastronomy, he was finally able to spend some good moments in a French wine bar with a very safe selection, highlighted by the refined anti-saudade culinary accompaniment of the hexagon. The beautiful bottles and grands crus of Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien or Saint-Emilion, accompanied by ham from Bayonne and melon in the port, with 6 snails in the hotel's master butter. A. address. 

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!

In a small alley upstream from Galata, a tiny restaurant where you will come first and foremost for the choice of wines offered on the menu (from 100 TL a glass), and which are all accompanied by a small platter of Turkish cheeses. Comfortable armchairs, soothing brick walls decorated with nice black and white photographs, rooftop terrace... The menu offers every day a few well concocted and rather cheap dishes considering the setting. The choice is limited, but the products are fresh and cooked like at home!