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At Accentué, chef Ashwin and his partner Jennifer have built a restaurant around a singular idea: the power of spices to transform French cuisine. Located at 97 rue de Gerland, their menu is less about fusion and more about precise, unexpected pairings—think samorejo with dukkah and curry leaves, or a suprême of chicken with piperade, black garlic, and a Vadouvan jus. The dishes are grounded in French technique while drawing freely from global spice traditions: kasundi, achiote, Panch Phoron, and smoked chili all make appearances.
The dining room is contemporary and unfussy, letting the food take center stage. Lunch offers a streamlined three-course menu at 27€, while dinner expands into a more elaborate à la carte selection that includes grilled octopus with kokum condiment, BBQ oyster mushrooms with garum and smoked corn, and a veal chop with artichokes and green olive chimichurri. Desserts continue the theme—cherry with lapsang souchong, or apricot with Voatsiperifery pepper.
Accentué earned a Michelin Recommended distinction in 2026, a nod to its coherent, personal cooking. The kitchen’s mission, as they put it, is to “add texture and subtleties from elsewhere to French cuisine,” and the result is a menu that rewards curiosity without losing its footing. For diners seeking a meal that balances boldness with finesse, this is a address worth knowing in Lyon.
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