14 Recommended and Tested Restaurants
Discover our selection of carefully chosen and tested restaurants, inviting you to savour
Beaujolais specialities and enjoy the authentic atmosphere of the region.
WARNING: The days and opening hours (for dinner and lunch) may be changed by the restaurants without us being informed. This also concerns seasonal closures due to holidays. Therefore, we advise you to call these restaurants to ensure the viability of your reservation.
La corbeille fleurie :
395, montée Saint-Eloi
69400 Liergues
Tel. : +33 427 497 205
A reasonable priced fine dinning restaurant. Member of the «Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises» network.
Opening: From Wednesday to Sunday noon, from 12:00 to 13:30. From Thursday to Saturday evening, from 19:30 to 21:30.
>> At 8 min by car
Burgers & Bouchons :
138, Route d’Ouilly
69400 Gleizé
Tel. : +33 474 656 220
Open from 7 pm! The ideal place, in a spirit of Brassserie and “Bouchon” (traditional Lyon restaurant), to taste delicious burgers, accompanied by Beaujolais wine or craft beer.
Opening: From Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. From Monday to Saturday, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
>> At 8 min by car
Les Moblots :
2047, Route du Beaujolais
69400 Saint Julien
Tel. : +33 474 025 753
Friendly welcome, delicious dinner and beautifully presented, very nice prices.
Opening: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Sunday: from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
>> At 10 min by car
Le Saladier :
579, rue Nationale
69400 Villefranche-sur-Saône
Tel. : +33 474 623 419
Fashionable at the Caladois (inhabitants of Villefranche). Warm and friendly setting. French cuisine and varied menu.
Opening hours: From Monday to Saturday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. From Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
>> At 10 min by car
Premier Acte :
143, rue Corlin
696400 VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE
Tel. : +33 474 078 790
Cozy and warm atmosphere. Tasty dishes, prepared with fresh and local products. Affordable prices. A pleasant and friendly moment assured.
Opening: From Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM.
>> At 10 min by car.
La Chapelle :
407, rue Nationale
696400 VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE
Tel. : +33 474 090 404
Brasserie Restaurant, located in the heart of the city, in a beautifully renovated Renaissance building. Shady terrace. Traditional cuisine, fresh and seasonal products, homemade desserts. Relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere.
Opening: From Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
>> At 10 min by car
La Brasserie du Théâtre :
62, rue de la Gaîté
696400 Villefranche-sur-Saône
Tel. : 04.74.60.43.06
www.brasseriedutheatre-villefranche.com
An authentic brasserie, in a warm setting and with quality local cuisine.
Opening: From Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Closed on Sunday afternoon and evening and on Monday evening.
>> At 10 min by car
Le Bistronome :
144 rue d’Anse – Place du Promenoir
696400 VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE
Tel. : +33 474 036 510
https://www.le-bistronome-en-beaujolais.com/
A passionate young Chef, member of the Toques Blanches Lyonnaises. He enriches himself daily and constantly modifies his recipes, with the improvement of taste as the culmination of all his efforts. Outstanding !
Opening: From Tuesday to Saturday evening from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM and from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM.
>> At 10 min by car
L’Invitation
117, rue de Belleville
696400 VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE
Tel. : +33 422 913 781
Mail : resa@linvitationresto.fr
Tasty cuisine made with fresh & local products. Selected wines from Beaujolais and other regions. A refined and warm setting, terrace in an inner courtyard.
Opening: from Monday to Friday inclusive, from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM. Thursday and Friday evenings, from 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM.
>> At 10 min by car
Les Terrasses de Pommiers
706, montée de Buisante
69480 POMMIERS
Tel. : +33 474 650 527
A local classic, with breathtaking views of the Beaujolais mountains.
Opening: noon and evening, on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Open Sunday at noon.
>> At 14 min by car
Le Faisant Doré :
Le Faisan Doré
686 route de Beauregard,
69400, Villefranche-sur-Saone
Tel.: +33474650166
A warm atmosphere in a peaceful and relaxing environment, with a country-style terrace. Traditional, authentic, and generous French cuisine at a good value for money.
The only restaurant open 7 days a week, for lunch and dinner, from 7 PM!
>> At 15 min by car
Auberge de Clochemerle
173, rue Gabriel-Chevallier
69460 Vaux-en-Beaujolais
Tel. : +33 474 032 016
Modern cuisine, distinguished and starred by MICHELIN. An elegant dining room and dishes that give pride of place to seasonal produce, with carefully prepared plates.
Open from Monday to Thursday, noon and evening.
>> At 15 min by car
L’Embarcadère :
15, Avenue de la Plage
01480 JASSANS-RIOTTIER
Tel. : +33 474 070 707
A branch of the famous chef Georges BLANC, located on the banks of the Saône. A modern revisitation of local cuisine, in a bright and green setting, which combines tradition and modernity.
Open: from Monday to Sunday noon, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Closed on Sunday evening.
>> At 18 min by car
La Clef de voute
40, Rue du Marché
69620 OINGT
Tel. : +33 474 712 991
Mail: clefdevoute@gmx.fr
LA PEPITE! A fine dinning at a very reasonable price. Our personal favorite: A word of mouth address! Reservations required, by phone or e-mail only!
Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday evening.
>> At 20 min by car.