Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges

Started with Oeuf Cocotte with Morel mushrooms. Beautifully executed. Loved it. Small intimate place. Very large portion for the Ris de Veau (sweetbread). The Rhum Baba and the Creme Caramal were also generously portioned. Really enjoyed ourselves.

So glad my friend recommended me this place. Delicious food and very friendly staff!

Family of 4 visiting from America. Had high hopes after reading great reviews and were lucky enough to get a reservation only a couple hours ahead… We were blown away by the quality of the food (especially ravioli & sausage, salad, escargots, and special ice cream) and the amazing prices. Service was friendly and the space was cozy. Come here and enjoy! Bob appetit!

Our first meal in Lyon and it did not disappoint. The bouchon style restaurant feels so authentic and like it comes right out of a movie, I was in heaven. There were communal tables, chefs in the kitchen a few metres away, lovely staff. The food was amazing, best introduction to the Lyonnaise cuisine. I would recommend to anyone who wants an authentic French meal!

A tiny and cute restaurant mostly for locals. We've tried several dishes including lyon salad, chicken liver, whole veal kidney and fish of the day. Lyon salad was tasty and could be the best course of the night. Chicken liver cake (what they call it) was okay but the tomato sauce was cold. Fish was full of potatoes, pork cuts and fresh cream therefore couldn't taste the fish itself. Kidney was cooked quite well and went well with the mustard sauce and creamy potatos. I think it is 3.5 out of 5. Must book in advance.

We had the best time in your cute little Bouchon, the staff were amazing and the chefs work was exemplary. Great fun atmosphere, just go with the flow.

Really good bouchon to try traditional Lyonnais food. It's tiny and you need to reserve in advance, but the food, portions and the quality make up for it. We were two people so for every course we ordered something simple and something 'adventurous' and more Lyonnais. We went with the chicken liver cake, salad, veal kidney, fish of the day - and a creme caramel and chocolate tart for dessert. If I had to do this all over again, I'd probably swap the kidney for pork cheeks, and maybe the creme caramel for another dessert. Really good food, the desserts could have been a tad better with more flavour. Definitely recommend a visit

You’d probably enjoy it more if you were a local and/or speak fluent French. Otherwise be prepared for being mocked and ignored. The food looks decent but tastes rather too salty and mediocre.

Very small Bouchon with very good food. We dropped in for lunch and had traditional lyonnaise fair. The pike soufflé was magnificent. The terrine was very nice, even the included salad was good. Nice assortment of wines at fair price. Please try this place. You will not regret it.

We'll be careful with the " OLDER" review this place is new from 3 weeks and is really good! Maybe better as before ! The chef is on top of is game ! The quenelle de brochet ( fish like barracuda from fresh water ) is a killer !!! So light so good . The plate Family style cane to share like home ... the vegetables and potatoes are cooking in a special oil from duck . I can tell to much is a Jewl so let keep this secret but you really need to get there ! Sarah and the team us fantastic! Love this place ! I will be back

Everything about this place is great. Low key and the focus is on what is important - the food. Try the French onion soup or the salad lyonnaise. You won't be disappointed.

Items Ordered: Vin Rouge Crispy Pork Chitterling Sausage Warm Bread Œufs cocotte au St Marcellin Tripes au vin blanc Quenelle de brochet aux écrevisses Tarte Apricot Considered a local gem, but often discussed by visitors as a "true" Lyonnaise bouchon despite its location on the edge of the touristy 1st, tiny Au Petit Bouchon "Chez Georges" is the sort of place where a sign reading "Complet" often hangs long before dinner begins, yet having planned far in advance in order to assure a seat the experience itself was one of mixed feelings - the cuisine itself universally excellent while service unfortunately made little attempt to welcome foreigners, even going so far as to unapologetically attempt to rip me off twice. Originally booked for Friday at 19h00, but arriving fifteen minutes early to the aforementioned sign and opening the door to find the three staff members enjoying family meal, it was with to stern look that I enter and apologizing as best as I could in French I was nonetheless invited to sit, the chef talking loudly and finishing his story before retiring to the kitchen - the lone server and sous left to do the cleaning. Obviously identified by my language, the handwritten ledger verifying the booking made by E-mail, it was while browsing specials that the menu was presented , and with no prix fixe even suggested in the English iteration despite prominent placement on the French version and website an inquiry to such was met with resistance - the bill presented later again found to exhibit a la carte prices, plus the cost of a full bottle of house Red when only a lone 25cl pour was drank. No doubt an intimate space, and one that gets both hot and loud as the 24-seats fill and remain that way as the nigh, and rolls on, dining at Chez George begins with a small basket of pork cracklings present on arrival and soon treated to bread and a slice of house sausage the attention to detail was readily apparent, each bite replete with light spicing that helped to tame the otherwise rich sapor. Amused when a three-part order including one prix-fixe plus an additional plate was deemed "too much for just you," but happy to receive a demi-portion of one dish at a slightly reduced cost at the suggestion of the chef it was with signature Œufs cocotte au St Marcellin that the menu started off and with two golden eggs centered in a bowl of cream and cheese the results were absolutely indulgent, the makeshift fondue when mixed absolutely delicious on its own, and even better when sopped into the crusty warm bread. Having somehow missed out on tripe to this point in the trip, round two saw a half-plate of supple offal arrive in a sauce of white wine, and as much as the dish may prove an acquired taste the version served at the bouchon is amongst the best I've tasted to date, the honeycombed ribbons meltingly tender at the center with a top lightly crisped by the oven and plenty of nuance added by potatoes and sauteed onions. Not nearly as full as the server would have thought, it was after some delay and chat with English-friendly neighbors that the final savory would arrive, and having already sampled through many Quenelles during my stay in Central France I'm happy to say that the version at Chez Georges was one of the most hearty in the city, the flavor of pike rather light amidst the eggy omelet while the sauce was creamy and substantial with shellfish, each balanced bite compelling another without ever threatening to overwhelm or make one feel stuffed. Moving onward to desserts, the items all prepared earlier in the day due to the limitations of a tiny kitchen, it was with some regret that I declined the apple dumpling in favor of an Apricot Tart, but with the sharply flavored fruit presented atop a custard-like clafoutis with just a touch of char there was really nothing to feel sorry about at all in my decision, though perhaps ordering another savory or a few more desserts would have been a worthy endeavor.

I was going to eat at Le Garet across the street, but decided to look around while I waited for Le Garet to open and came across this bouchon's menu. changed my mind and came here to eat instead because I saw that chez Georges has onion soup on menu. Overall very much enjoy the food, and the place is not expensive at all. Will come back next time I'm in Lyon the egg appetizer - absolutely divine the onion soup - fresh and not overtly salty, excellent balance of flavors the beef in shallot sauce - the least favorite dish. the beef was too tough. the sauce is good though the saucisson dinner - excellent sausage. will order again.

Quaint little restaurant that forces you to dine with your neighbors which was actually very amusing. Food was really good and inexpensive!

A real Lyonnais bouchon experience where trying all the classics won't break the bank! Hidden on a little side street amidst other restaurants tailored to locals, chez George really delivers that's authentic Bonchon experience you've been looking for. You can expect the classical checkered table clothes, a tight seating arrangement where the person sitting next to you is a complete stranger (that you'll get to chat and know along the evening) and a boisterous chef that welcomes you and comes to check on you many times during the meal. The menu has all the classics and you can even afford to try them all in one sitting without exploding the bank. However, if you eat everything, your tummy might explode ;) Given it was our last night, we went for 'la totale'. The plate of cold cuts was packed tightly with generous servings of terrine, pate de foie gras, saucisson. The quenelle was so fluffy and well souffled that it was like a pillow in your mouth. The tripes although not for everyone, satisfied our desire for offals. The andouillette was crispy on the outside and served with a well flavoured mustard sauce. All in all, for four hearty dishes, 2 glasses of kir and a 46cl bottle of wine, the total came up to 78€! Reservations highly recommended :)

I have been a regular her for over a year now. It is a great little place if you can get a table. It specializes in intestines and I have tried many of them...not the best I have had in Lyon. What they do very well though is their quenelle and liver cake. Both of those are better than pretty much anywhere else in Lyon. The sausage in red wine is good too. They have a bottle of red for 23 euros which is out of this worlds- chocolate notes. It will help to speak French here especially if you haven't made a booking!

French food. Good. Table wine was inexpensive, but good. Generally, French wine seem to be more potent than American or Italian wine. Not so sure. Maybe to was the time of day. Anyway, food was affordable and the servings are reasonable.

Of the 3 bouchons we tried (all of which were top rated) Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges seemed the most authentic, which may not be ideal for many. All the food we tried was delicious, and you should plan on this being your only meal of the day (or two). Without a doubt, we've never had such tender and moist sweetbread. We tried a few traditional bouchon appetizers: lentils, calf feet, snouts, all of which we enjoyed very much. They came in huge (communal?) bowls. One of us used the "restroom", which was also very traditional (Turkish) and tiny. The restaurant is in an excellent location, and the service was great. We watched people get turned away, so be sure to make reservations. As of this date, you can't make reservations online at most Lyon restaurants. If you are unable to make a reservation over the phone, the Visitors Bureau will be able to make the reservation for you, just make sure you have alternate dates available in case the restaurant is closed or full for that day.

Of all of the Bouchons at which I have dined, Chez Georges was by far the best. Intimate seating, perfect lighting, chalkboard menu, great prices, and delicious food. Definitely make a reservation, as there are only a few tables which are pleasantly close to each other so you can get to know your neighbors if you so choose. From the beginning to the end of the meal, each dish was perfect.

PARTIAL REVIEW Service: - Our server was very friendly, accommodating, and gracious enough to give us a Bouchon tutorial 101 (see below) -She also tried her absolute best to ensure we felt comfortable, both by turning up the air conditioning when we suggested we were hot, and refilling our water bottles before we left. -The food and drinks came very quickly- we were in and out in about 45 minutes. Drinks: -It was a sweltering hot day when we arrived, so the first thing we asked for was iced tea. Our adorable server took that as an opportunity to educate us on the art of Bouchon dining- essentially, you drink booze- lots and lots of booze. -Still hot, we got a large water jug, a glass of crisp white (which while served cold became warm within minutes), and a glass of their specialty sweet red wine Our server described this as red wine, served very cold, with a sweetened syrup added. I'm not sure what it was called, but for anyone who has been to a Jewish sedar, it essentially tasted like Manischewitz wine (though maybe not quite as sweet). And I shamefully don't mind manischewitz so I was okay with that. I was just happy that it was served cold. Food: -The lunch menu is a pre-fixe style, where you can choose 2 dishes for €20, 3 dishes for €24, or 4 dishes for €27 -As expected from the bouchon title, this old school classic Lyon cuisine. That means meat-heavy, offal focused fare in lumberjack sized portions -We weren't starving so we both decided to go with the 2 dish pre-fixe (which in hindsight is the only way to go unless you like wasting food or you only plan on eating that one meal all week) Sausage from the Chef Mouthwatering- like Jewish bologna but better. Pork Crackling Left on the table for guests to nibble on, this was some of the most crunchiest crackling I've ever had. Charcuterie (Nut Pork Terrine, Sausage and a Communal Slab of Headcheese) When our server sat down the massive headcheese terrine and told us we had to finish it all, we nearly sh*t something reminiscent of the terrine itself. She was joking, yes, but she didn't really follow up with an explanation until she came to collect it. So the way it works at Bouchons is that a lot of dishes are communal- if you're the first guests of the day, you will likely see a full dish like the one we got. But as the terrine is passed from guest to guest, table to table, seating to seating, it will eventually diminish. As overwhelming as the thought of eating it all was, the headcheese was divine. I far preferred it to the nut terrine, which while rich and nutty in flavour, felt a bit dry in comparison. Salad with Poached Egg, Lardon and Croutons (x2) Absolutely delicious. The egg was warm and lusciously runny, creating a whole other sumptuous dressing to coat the delicate leaves. There was a generous amount of bacon in there as well, and some of the most addictively crunchy well seasoned croutons I think I've ever tasted. I would have been more than happy just to eat this. Steak Tartar with Salad This was no doubt one of the largest steak tartars I have ever had put in front of me. The texture was certainly very different than I am used to- it was creamy and satiny rather than the more distinct chopped meat texture I usually see in Toronto. The flavour had a good tangy bite from the mustard which I really enjoyed, but it was far too much for me. How anyone can possibly get through two courses in full, nevermind add on a third or forth is certainly beyond me. Pralines Lyon is famous for the pralines, so at the end of the meal, this bouchon passes around a jar of them. Sweet, crunchy and addictive.

We did a few "Bouchon" in Lyon but this one if the best by far! Not too expensive and super good food. If you can get a reservation, you should go. This is a very small place. maybe 10 tables max.

Excellent place to eat. Small small place but the food was exquisite. A great place for foodies in Lyon.

After reading the rave reviews for Au Petit Bouchon Chez Georges, we were looking forward to our dinner. While the food was good, the service was so rude. Our waiter (maybe George himself?) took it upon himself to crack jokes at all of our answers and involve other French patrons in the restaurant. There was a little peanut gallery that was constantly being entertained by our waiter (at our expense). It was an uncomfortable situation, so we were super quiet and hardly spoke a word...so, it's not as though our behavior in any way called for the service we received. Overall, it was an unpleasant experience and to top it all off we were paying to be treated as such. Foreigners, save yourself a headache and go someplace better in Lyon!

No pictures to tell you about our time there but Trust me this was a blast. A Real Cosy bouchon. You have to reserve in advance. Chef welcomes only 20 guests or so and closes on weekends. Chef welcomes you personnally and hangs out in the room with us, serves dishes etc, he really stands for his food and god you know why. They serve you hot saucisson once in, along with pork fat crumblings, and then we had Salade du Bouchon. No salad there only big jars put on your table for you to pick from as much as you want. Lentils, Museau de Boeuf, Veal feet, Cervelat, while other dish we had was two eggs baked in St Marcelin, house signature dish! After that you are full but eh, you keep going ! We had Riz de Veau sauce aux Morilles and Andouillette mixed with Buse de Veau (not sure I am spelling this right), and it was marvellous. Little yogurt cream in between to make you digest if you like and as they do there, and then desert. By now you are not full, you are locked. Well it is time for some sugar, which is easier to process than all what you had before. We had the tarte praliné. Not my favorite desert of all time but we finished it along with a tea and a Marc de Bourgogne. A local burgundy digestif at about 45%. House offered two shots of liqueur as well to go on with this fabulous time. Handshake to the chef when we left, and a big smile started sprouting on our faces.

Great little restaurant! It's located in the medieval sector of Lyon, and includes a very medieval walk to the restroom, haha. The atmosphere was very lively, and Georges was a funny and welcoming host. We were easily the only non-Frenchies there, which confirmed our good choice! I had saucisson cooked in red wine, and two nicely boiled potatoes. It was simple and easily the best meal I had in Lyon. Extremely good prices, as well. Make sure to make reservations, it fills up nightly!

So i have been exploring more France, Lyon and found this lovely (one of the best bouchons in the city!) It is worth going as you get the unforgettable experience ;-) http://shopaholicfromhome.com/top-10-reasons-why-lyon-is-the-capital-of-gastronomy/

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