Accentué

Accentué in Lyon is founded by Ashwin and Jennifer after ten years of international careers. Ashwin, originally from India, trained and worked in Wellington, New Zealand, where he absorbed Asian culinary influences and later met Jennifer. The concept marries spices from around the world with French savoir‑faire to produce original, curiosity‑awakening flavour combinations; spices are sourced across continents and historic trade routes and used with finesse to enhance natural flavors rather than add heat. The team emphasises hospitality and sharing knowledge about spices while proposing dishes that challenge habitual tastes, and the restaurant is recognised by the Michelin Guide (Selected) and highlights receiving a Bib Gourmand in 2026 on its channels. An intimate dining room and a calm terrace create a composed, welcoming setting with relaxed seating. Décor and curated plating extend to the kitchen, presented across the website gallery and captions as glimpses that reflect attention to presentation and atmosphere. Cuisine is creative and contemporary, combining global spices with French technique to produce balanced, original dishes. Menus include both meat and vegetarian preparations that showcase spice‑driven flavour profiles and thoughtful pairings. Specialties include confit pork belly with cima di rapa and birria; scallops with chard and coral makhani sauce and lemon pepper; chocolate, pear and chestnut dessert with sumac; celeriac with panch phoron, crispy spinach and herb chutney (vegetarian); and monkfish (lotte) with Ma Khaen berries.