Lunch at la Brasserie des Brotteaux

The sun was shining yesterday and so we decided to take a walk with the idea of finding a lunch spot along the way.  We ended up at a restaurant we have eaten in before and both like a lot – La Brasserie des Brotteaux.  The food is quite good, the service is great, there are linen table cloths and napkins, the décor is fantastic (LOTS of art nouveau), AND it is celebrating its centennial year. 

There is stained glass and tile everywhere – all art nouveau, of course.  David is a great art nouveau fan so with the décor and wonderful food he was a very happy camper. 

This restaurant is also a favorite of local residents, and there always seems to be lots of families enjoying a meal together.  On sunnier days we like to eat outside and watch the neighborhood traffic.  On this occasion, however, we were happy to dine inside as it was a bit brisk outside in spite of the sun's efforts.

So what did we have?  David had Onglet de Veau Jus à la Sauge Pourpre with Gratin Dauphinois (veal with sage and gratin dauphinois), and I had a special, Cuisse de Canard (duck leg) that was so tender it literally fell off the bone and the sauce was amazing.   And for our wine, David chose Moulin à Vent AOC Pierre Marie Chermette « Les 3 Roches » 2011.  What a delicious lunch, and what a great way to enjoy a sunbreak !

So, next time you are in Lyon, be sure to dine at La Brasserie des Brotteaux  - you won’t be disappointed!  Here are some images to help you picture it.

 

Here's the entrance.

And, the elegant dining room.

The bar - notice the art nouveau over the mirrors.

More art nouveau with an explanation (in French) shamelessly copied from their website.