La Mère Jean - Lyon

Wonderful meal, the service was excellent, and the food was like your grandma made it. Rich flavors but not overpowering and everything perfectly cooked. Very r... read more Wonderful meal, the service was excellent, and the food was like your grandma made it. Rich flavors but not overpowering and everything perfectly cooked. Very reasonable prices, generous portions. There’s a good chance you’ll be seated very close to strangers but a wonderful experience regardless. They could maybe remove a table or two and create more space but nitpicking at that point.

We had a wonderful time at this traditional Lyonnais restaurant (and a real one at that! . The food was excellent and the service very pleasant. We had a fantas... read more We had a wonderful time at this traditional Lyonnais restaurant (and a real one at that! . The food was excellent and the service very pleasant. We had a fantastic time with our friends who came from Madrid. Thank you to the owner's sister for providing the Lyonnais rums! We will definitely be back. Thank you for everything! Orlando, Brice Jérémy

What a wonderful evening we spent at La Mère Jean! It's an authentic and fantastic Lyonnais bouchon, just the way we like them. From the moment we arrived, we w... read more What a wonderful evening we spent at La Mère Jean! It's an authentic and fantastic Lyonnais bouchon, just the way we like them. From the moment we arrived, we were pampered. The owner's welcome was simply superb, warm, and friendly, and the service was absolutely impeccable from beginning to end. As for the food, it was flawless; the meal was absolutely delicious, generous, and true to the traditions of Lyonnaise cuisine. A must-visit, typical Lyonnais spot where you feel comfortable and are guaranteed to have a wonderful time. Thank you for this fantastic experience; we will definitely be back! David and Stefano.

A small restaurant with excellent and generous cuisine! Friendly staff, impeccable service. Note that reservations are highly recommended! read more A small restaurant with excellent and generous cuisine! Friendly staff, impeccable service. Note that reservations are highly recommended!

Excellent restaurant with very generous portions of Lyonnaise specialties. The bistro is quite small (as it should be). A little tip: come on an empty stomach,... read more Excellent restaurant with very generous portions of Lyonnaise specialties. The bistro is quite small (as it should be). A little tip: come on an empty stomach, because the portions are very large.