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"Verdict: A beautiful time capsule of a brasserie with good French classics, worth experiencing at least once—ideally before or after a high-speed train journey across the country. Train stations aren’t typically destinations for quality dining, but this Belle Epoque brasserie, located inside Gare de Lyon since 1900, works hard to deliver a memorable experience, which starts the moment you spot the 26-foot tall frescoed ceilings, ornate gilding and moldings, and spectacular crystal chandeliers in the entrance. This 250-seater has always been a move at breakfast and lunch, especially if you’re catching a train to the south, but it’s an even more special backdrop for a milestone occasion. With dishes like tender leg of lamb with rich gratin dauphinois, grilled fish, and pâté en croûte stuffed with chicken and duck foie gras, the menu doesn’t veer much from French staples but they have gotten a glow-up in recent years, both in flavor and presentation. Request a seat by the windows to people watch, and order the Grand Marnier crêpes, flambéed tableside, for dessert." - lindsey tramuta
