
Chez Paul
A traditional Lyonnaise bouchon offering an authentic culinary experience with communal dining and generous portions.

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Chez Paul

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Must-see attractions
A traditional Lyonnaise bouchon offering an authentic culinary experience with communal dining and generous portions.
"An incredible dining experience, a must-visit while in Lyon for culinary highlights!"
Book in advance
Reservations are essential as Chez Paul is very popular and tends to be fully booked.
Embrace sharing
Share starters and desserts with your tablemates for a communal and enjoyable dining experience.

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Cuisine
French
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Lyonnaise Cuisine
Experience traditional Lyonnaise dishes like chicken, tongue, and beef tripe in a cozy bistro setting.

Communal Dining Experience
Share tables and dishes with other guests, fostering a unique, family-like atmosphere.

Generous Set Menus
Enjoy value for money with set menus offering a large quantity of delicious food options.
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Book in advance
Reservations are essential as Chez Paul is very popular and tends to be fully booked.
Embrace sharing
Share starters and desserts with your tablemates for a communal and enjoyable dining experience.
Cozy seating
Be prepared for shared tables; it's part of the unique, intimate atmosphere.
Try traditional dishes
Explore the authentic Lyon-style dishes offered on the set menus for a true culinary adventure.
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Book in advance
Reservations are essential as Chez Paul is very popular and tends to be fully booked.
Embrace sharing
Share starters and desserts with your tablemates for a communal and enjoyable dining experience.
Cozy seating
Be prepared for shared tables; it's part of the unique, intimate atmosphere.
Try traditional dishes
Explore the authentic Lyon-style dishes offered on the set menus for a true culinary adventure.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Chez Paul is praised for its authentic Lyonnaise bouchon experience, generous portions, and friendly staff, creating a lively communal dining atmosphere. While many rave about the traditional dishes and value for money, some find the shared seating arrangements awkward if the restaurant isn't full, and a few reviews noted that the main dishes were underwhelming.
"Traditional Lyonaise Bouchon. A bistro like environment where you share a table and dishes. You will meet people. It’s part of the experience.
The food was fantastic and it’s a challenge to eat it all. The staff was super friendly and the service was great. Best experience ever. I’m so glad we went. Reserve ahead, all the tables were full, and for a good reason. 10/10, would do again."
Scott Moore
"What an experience!
Get ready to share the food and the table with others, its like a big family eating together passing the food starters and desserts. You only ask for the main dish and they take care of the rest, (prepare to eat a lot).
Reservation is needed, its a small place but in a cozy way."
Christian Ruiz
"We were surprised that 2 girls were asked to sit on the table right beside us. My husband assumed that the place had plenty reservations- we ended the meal and the place was still empty - Why then were we squeezed in together. It was awkward at first but we were glad that the ladies beside us were nice. I guess the feeling should be like a family sitting together and sharing a meal. If the place was packed, I would understand but we only had 3 tables with people . It was weird and awkward.
It would have been a better feeling if the food was great to compensate but…
The appetizers were interesting and some were actually good like the beet roots and potatoes. But the mains were very disappointing. I had the tongue - it was soft but the sauce was underwhelming. We also had the Pan fried Beef Tripe with breadcrumbs - also underwhelming. For dessert Steve’s apples in red wine. I opted out for dessert. For drinks, we were served currant wine for starters - that was good - and after, we had wine (not good)."
Colette Tanpho
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as Chez Paul is very popular and tends to be fully booked.
Chez Paul offers a communal dining experience where you share tables with other guests, fostering a lively and friendly atmosphere.
The restaurant primarily focuses on traditional meat dishes. While there are usually sharing salads as starters, options for vegetarians are limited.
Many guests find Chez Paul offers great value for money due to the generous set menus with plenty of food.
Popular traditional Lyonnaise dishes include chicken, tongue, beef tripe with breadcrumbs, and Steve's apples in red wine.
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