Agastache Restaurant

This restaurant is a Bib Gourmand selection by Michelin — which means great quality at a great value, and I totally agree! The food was creative, well-executed, and worth every euro. The meal started with a pumpkin yuzu foam soup, which was refreshing and nicely balanced. The official appetizer was grilled and poached foie gras with a Japanese-style sour broth — elegant and tasty, though personally I still prefer classic high-end ingredients like wagyu or foie gras. The interlude course featured cheese with pickled cabbage, which I surprisingly loved! The cheese was fragrant and rich — I’ve heard that Lyon’s cheese is generally very good, and this one didn’t disappoint. For the main course, I had chicken breast with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. The sauce was rich and flavorful, though the portion felt a bit heavy toward the end. The sweet interlude was lovely, and the main dessert — a chocolate mousse with just the right bitterness — was delicious! The pear tart wasn’t too sweet (which I liked), but the sorbet was the only thing that didn’t quite hit the mark. Overall, the lunch menu offers excellent value — €28 for a high-quality meal, or €35 if you upgrade to include an extra small dish. You can also upgrade the appetizer or dessert for a few more euros. Definitely worth it!

A delightful lunch at a good value. Some courses are okay while other are more flavourful. Worth giving it a go.

We had an incredible lunch at this restaurant. The meal began with Radish, Butter, and Olive as an appetizer for my team, while I opted for the Poached Foie Gras, which was absolutely divine—melting in my mouth with rich, delicate flavors. For the main courses, my Cuttlefish with Lentils and Rice was decent but didn’t particularly stand out. However, the Beef with Artichoke and Agretti was fantastic—perfectly tender, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. Desserts were a highlight. I enjoyed the Date, Balsamic, and Peanut, while my team had the Passion Fruit and Saffron from Pierres Dorées, both offering unique and well-executed flavors. The total cost was just a little over 60 euros for two, an incredible price for such high-quality cuisine. Definitely one of the best fine dining values we’ve ever had! Highly recommended—be sure to book in advance.

I can’t recommend Agastache enough. We loved the really friendly atmosphere and the fact that the majority of guests were locals which is always a good sign. Away from the tourist district it is a real gem. A menu of innovative dishes interspersed with surprising interludes/amuses bouches. All corses were delicious, from the mussels on a bed of courgettes and under a foam, to the potato stack cooked in coconut milk, to the most tender pork fillet on a bed of black garlic infused grains and then the dessert….. chocolate-seaweed-lemon at its essence but you can’t describe it. You have to eat it. We spent less per person on the whole meal including wine than we do for a very mediocre single course and a drink in London.

An amazing meal! So glad I booked a couple of weeks in advance. It was a lovely restaurant setting and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and high quality. Will definitely come back next time we're in Lyon

The best lunch ever! This five-course lunch was absolutely perfect! Food, wine, service, atmosphere and also the price. For how on earth do they manage to serve such good food at that price? I do not know if I will return to Lyon, but then I will surely stop here again. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful experience here. Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented, much attention to detail was evident. I can see why it is indeed Michelin starred. Would highly recommend coming here if you are in Lyon for a modern and bright take on French cuisine. Book far in advance.

The most incredible lunch experience for beyond reasonable pricing. Doing the full tasting menu is a must. The flavors are clean yet impactful and the small setting makes for an intimate dining experience. Make sure to get a reservation here!