Le Poêlon d'Or

Le Poêlon d'Or is a traditional bouchon located in the Ainay district, at the heart of Lyon's Presqu'île. Certified by the official label Bouchons Lyonnais, it guarantees adherence to authentic Lyonnaise recipes, the use of fresh local products, and family-style cooking prepared on-site. The restaurant occupies a historic venue classified as part of the French heritage in a neighborhood listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Established in 1860 as a wine counter, it was transformed into a restaurant during the interwar period. Its 1930s Art Deco features include a wooden and stucco ceiling painted in Petrus red and Megève white, an archway, black and white cement tiled floors, and a black wooden façade, all preserved in line with its heritage status. The friendly atmosphere reflects the authentic spirit of a Lyonnaise bouchon, enhanced by the recently renovated dining room, the wine cellar, and the historic Petit Salon, known as a meeting place for Jean Moulin and the Resistance. The kitchen, led by chef Mickaël Lorini in collaboration with owner Yann Lalle, offers simple, tasty, and generous Lyonnaise dishes rooted in the tradition of the Lyonnaise mothers. Specialties include pike quenelles, Lyonnaise andouillette sausage, brioche sausage, praline panna cotta, and floating island with praline. The culinary excellence of the restaurant was recognized with the Gastronomy and Wine Trophy in 2017, and it is a member of the French Masters Restaurateurs Association.