Aux Lyonnais

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Aux Lyonnais, Paris – Authentic Lyonnaise Bouchon Since 1890

A bouchon lyonnais in Paris

Since 1890, Aux Lyonnais has anchored the Bourse district as a true bouchon lyonnais – a place where mouldings, woodwork, floral faience friezes and sky banquettes create an atmosphere both intimate and lively. The walls carry secrets, and the dining room hums with the energy of Parisians seeking authenticity.

Now under the wing of the Dumant family, who oversee a dozen historic Parisian restaurants, Aux Lyonnais preserves the French bistro heritage with a subtle modern touch. Cheffe Victoria Boller directs the kitchen, refining the grands classiques lyonnais with delicacy. The result is cooking that feels both timeless and present, grounded in technique and seasonal respect.

Classic Lyonnaise cuisine

The menu is a tribute to the Lyonnaise repertoire: pâté en croûte, quenelle de sandre, andouillette, and the iconic tarte aux pralines roses. Starters such as œufs cocotte à la crème with lard paysan and six escargots de Bourgogne set the tone. Mains include poularde de Bresse à la crème et vin jaune, Saint-Jacques de plongée with beurre blanc, and quenelles de brochet – each paired with wines from the Rhône and Beaujolais. Desserts, like the petit pot de thé au jasmin or mousse au chocolat with cacao, close the meal with finesse.

A weekday lunch menu at 28€ offers a quick, energy-filled option for workers, while the carte changes with the seasons, always rooted in generous, honest cooking. This commitment to tradition and quality earned Aux Lyonnais a Michelin Recommended distinction, a recognition that aligns with its role as a guardian of Lyonnaise cuisine in Paris.

Chef Victoria Boller and the Dumant family

Chef Boller’s approach is one of subtlety: sauces prepared to order, spices carefully measured, ingredients selected with precision. She respects the classics while letting the produce speak. The Dumant family, passionate about French gastronomy and art de vivre, oversee a group of restaurants that all share a mission: to preserve French bistro heritage while creating convivial spaces for families and friends.

Whether for an intimate lunch or a private event in one of the restaurant’s salons (the upstairs room seats 25, the main room 55), Aux Lyonnais offers a setting where tradition and modernity meet. Each table becomes a moment apart, in a place that has been doing just that for over 130 years.