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Just southwest of Lyon, L'Étape Dorée offers a refined take on modern cuisine in a calm, welcoming setting. The restaurant draws on the best of French gastronomy while adding a subtle, precise sensibility shaped by Chef Yo Miyazaki’s Japanese heritage. Each dish is built around carefully sourced ingredients, many seasonal and some grown in the restaurant’s own kitchen garden. The result is a balance of tradition and creativity, where textures and flavours are handled with care.
Originally from Japan, Yo Miyazaki has spent years working in France and in Michelin-starred kitchens. His career includes stints at La Cime (Japan), Table Bruno Verjus (Paris), and Takao Takano (Lyon). At L'Étape Dorée, he brings that experience into a cuisine that is both exacting and sensitive. The cooking is modern French at heart, but lightened by a Japanese attention to detail – clean lines, restrained elegance, and a deep respect for the product.
In 2026, L'Étape Dorée was awarded a Michelin star – a recognition that the team describes as an honour and a motivation to continue offering their best. The dining room is simple and unhurried, with outdoor seating available. A carefully chosen wine list, overseen by sommelier Hiroki Hashino, complements the menu. This is a restaurant where the focus stays on the plate, the season, and the quiet pleasure of a well-made meal.
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