Traditional cuisine from Lyon – an experience: Restaurant Le Poêlon d’Or (10. June 2022)
It is a couple of years ago since I’ve last been to Lyon, but I have good memories of the cuisine from Lyon – so, upon arrival, I decided to try a very local experience again. And it started with “salami and bread” which is maybe not so local, but great to start filling a hungry tummy.
Then, it became more typical. I went for “herring with potatoes in oil, minced egg and shallots” (EUR 12.00) which is quite an intense dish – but, definitely to my liking, i.e., intense, full of flavour.
The “home-made terrine with chicken livers” (EUR 12.00) is something you either like or not. I personally do, but without bread it doesn’t work.
Last but not least, it was time for something typical French, i.e., the “home-made duck foie gras cooked ‘au torchon’ with warm toast and figs jam” (EUR 18.00). I liked it, sure, but I must also say that the fresh foie gras, seared on the grill, is just so much better than this.
For the main dish, I decided to go for something very local, so, I had the “traditional Lyon Quenelle of Pike au gratin with crayfish sauce” (EUR 22.00) which sounded interesting – and turned out to be mushy bread with sauce and a few crayfish (like 3 or 4). So, frankly, it was an interesting experience, but it wasn’t something I will order right away again.
Last but not least, I had the “lemon sorbet” (EUR 6.50) for dessert – which was industrially produced, but still edible.
The place itself is lovely, typical French, very Bistro-style like, and just appealing. The only thing I don’t like so much about French bistros is the fact that the tables are so tiny that it often becomes quite challenging with glasses, plates and a bottle of wine.
The waiter was friendly, attentive, and once he had taken up the order (which took a bit), also relatively swift when it came to any other request. All in all, if you’re looking for something local and decently priced, the Le Poêlon d’Or is a nice place to visit.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Le Poêlon d’Or
Rue des Remparts d’Ainay 29
69002 Lyon (F)
Tel.: +33 4 78 37 65 60
E-Mail: contact@lepoelondor-restaurant.fr
Homepage: http://www.lepoelondor-restaurant.fr
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
