My Search for Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Lyon
I have recently decided to become a vegetarian, and I thought that just because I was making a life-altering choice, it didn’t mean that I would have to stop enjoying the gastronomy of Lyon. So, I have decided to take it upon myself to search out all most of the restaurants in Lyon that are vegetarian-friendly, since 100% vegetarian is mostly unheard of in France. I must admit, too, that I have decided to not eat fish or meat, thus my reason for a search at all, because most restaurants typically have a fish option.
*Below, I’ve starred places where I have eaten and would recommend.
Soline : Vegetarian and Organic Cuisine : 89, rue Paul Bert, 69003 Lyon
http://www.soline.net Check out their menu
Toutes les Couleurs* : Organic Cuisine : 26, rue Imbert Colomès, 69001 Lyon
http://www.touteslescouleurs.fr I think this is also a vegetarian restaurant, though it doesn’t explicitly say.
*Great for a weekday lunch, because that is when it is the cheapest!
Harmonie : Vegetarian and Organic Cuisine : 141, Rue Sébastien Gryphe, 69007 Lyon
http://www.harmonie-bio.fr/restaurant.html For more information, check out their website
Pepperoni : Italian Cuisine : 78, Rue Vendôme, 69006 Lyon, (near Metro Foch)
http://restaurant-pepperoni.com Check out their menu here
http://www.lyonresto.com/restaurant-Lyon/restaurant-Pepperoni
Check here for reviews
Sapori e Colori : Italian Cuisine : 4, Rue de la Martinière, 69001 Lyon
http://www.lyonresto.com/restaurant-Lyon/restaurant-Sapori-e-Colori
Check here for reviews. I don’t believe they have a website, so I am going out on a limb here to say that they are veg-friendly, because I am hoping that most Italian restos offer some sort of veg. option.
Kiozen : Japanese Cuisine : 14, rue d’Amboise, 69002 Lyon
http://www.lyonresto.com/restaurant-Lyon/restaurant-Kiozen
For reviews and formules (Check out their Macrobiotic lunch on Thursdays; includes shrimp)
Crêperie du Major* : French Cuisine : 12, rue Major Martin, 69001 Lyon
http://www.lyonresto.com/restaurant-Lyon/restaurant-Creperie-du-Major
For reviews and formules
L’épicerie* : French Cuisine : 2, rue de la monnaie, 69002 Lyon
http://www.lyonresto.com/restaurant-Lyon/restaurant-L-epicerie
*Great for a quick bite, and one of the only places that serves Pelforth de Printemps (a limited springtime beer)! I <3 tartines!
L’Antre Autre* : French Cuisine : 11, rue Terme, 69001 Lyon
*Great formules. I believe that it is v-f, but the cakes/tarts/soups change daily.
L’Impromptu Kafé* : Bar/Resto : 7, place Colbert, 69001 Lyon
*More of a bar, but they serve pizzas, tarts, and desserts
L’Arbre à Thé : French Cuisine : 4, Rue du Petit David, 69002 Lyon
A recommended lunch place with homemade desserts!
Unverified v-f restos
- Tartufo : Italian Cuisine : 37, Rue Sainte Hélène, 69002 Lyon
- Le Petit Grain : Vietnamese/French Cuisine : 19, Rue de la Charité, 69002 Lyon *Great desserts!
Check back with the tab I’ve created “Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants” for a more updated list. And I would love to hear your input if you have found any hidden gems of your own!
Tags: Bars, cafes, France, Lyon, Restaurants, vegetarian