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Leeks cooked until tender, served cold. Dressed with a classic mustard vinaigrette. A simple and refreshing traditional bistro starter.

Hard-boiled eggs served cold with a generous portion of homemade mayonnaise. The texture is creamy and rich. A French bistro classic.

Seasonal white asparagus, served warm or cold. Accompanied by creamy mayonnaise for dipping. They have a delicate taste and tender texture.

Octopus pieces tenderized and marinated in oil, lemon, and fresh herbs. Firm but tender texture to the bite. Fresh and slightly tangy flavor.

Pasta stuffed with goat cheese, served with a rich parmesan sauce and a touch of pistou (Provençal pesto). Creamy and herbaceous flavor.

Rustic meat pâté (usually pork and liver), served cold in slices. Coarse texture and pronounced meaty flavor. Eaten with bread and pickles.

Raw salmon cut into small cubes, seasoned with fresh herbs, oil, and lemon. Fresh, light, and tender in the mouth. Served here as a starter portion.

Snails and shiitake mushrooms cooked together and served in a crispy puff pastry. Mix of earthy and buttery textures.

Green lentil salad dressed with vinaigrette, often served with bacon and sometimes a poached egg. Rustic and hearty dish typical of Lyon.

Fresh salad garnished with crayfish tails (small freshwater crustaceans). Delicate flavor close to shrimp, served cold.

Cold soup made from raw tomatoes and blended vegetables, flavored with herbs. Very refreshing, fluid texture and tangy taste.

Shoulder of young pig cooked slowly in its fat until melting (confit). The meat is very tender and juicy with a often crispy skin.

Gratin composed of a layer of shredded duck (confit) topped with a gratinated potato purée. Rich and comforting, served with a green salad.

Long-fibered beef cut, grilled and served with slow-cooked sweet shallots. Accompanied by fries. Flavorful meat that requires a bit of chewing.

Pan-fried veal liver slice, served with a sauce balanced between acidity and sweetness. Accompanied by mashed potatoes. Tender texture and characteristic ferrous taste.

Veal kidneys cut and sautéed in sauce. Firm texture and typical offal taste. Served with a creamy purée.

Traditional French sausage made from pork tripe. 5A label guarantees superior quality. Strong smell and very pronounced taste, crumbly texture. Served with a spicy mustard sauce.

Main course of raw salmon chopped with a knife, seasoned with herbs and condiments. Fresh and light, served cold.

Very thin slices of raw red tuna spread on the plate, marinated in olive oil and herbs. Melting texture and delicate taste.

Thick piece of tuna, cooked (often rare in the center), served with a sauce of olive oil, lemon, and diced tomatoes/aromatics. Accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

Raw beef cut by hand into small cubes (not machine-ground), seasoned with capers, onions, and sauces. Served fresh with hot fries.

Homestyle cake where pears are covered with a thick crepe batter and baked. Dense and moist texture, close to flan.

Individual chocolate cake with a molten or very tender center. Served warm with a liquid vanilla cream (crème anglaise) for contrast.

Frozen dessert made from meringue, whipped cream, honey, and dried fruits (almonds, pistachios). Served sliced with a red fruit sauce.

Slice of bread or brioche dipped in a milk-egg mixture then pan-fried in butter. Crispy on the outside and melting on the inside, served hot and sweet.

Rich vanilla cream with a hint of ginger, baked and topped with a thin layer of crunchy caramelized sugar.

Poached and sweetened egg whites, floating on cold vanilla crème anglaise. A very light and airy dessert.

Fresh strawberries served with whipped white cheese. A simple, light, and fresh dessert.

Small yeast cake soaked in a syrup with alcohol (rum). Spongy and juicy texture, often served with whipped cream.

Frothy frozen dessert flavored with coffee, presented to resemble a whipped soufflé. Cold, light, and creamy.

Slices or pieces of fresh pineapple. A simple and natural fruit dessert.

An espresso coffee served on a tray with a selection of several miniature desserts. Ideal for tasting everything.