Epona

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Epona, Lyon – Award-Winning French Restaurant on the Quai Jules Courmont

A Table by the Saône

Epona sits at 20 Quai Jules Courmont, one of Lyon's most atmospheric addresses, where the city's centuries-old relationship with good food and great wine feels entirely natural. The restaurant has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025 — recognition that speaks directly to the seriousness of its cellar and the care taken in pairing wine with its French and European cooking.

Wine as a Cornerstone

The Wine Spectator distinction is not given lightly, and at Epona it reflects a list built with genuine intention. For guests who care about what's in the glass as much as what's on the plate, this is a meaningful signal — Lyon, already France's self-declared capital of gastronomy, demands nothing less.

Lunch and Dinner on the Quai

Epona opens for both lunch and dinner, making it a fitting choice whether you're looking for a midday pause from the city or an unhurried evening of French and European cuisine beside the water. The quayside setting adds a quiet grandeur without formality, the kind of backdrop that lets the food and wine speak for themselves.