Cercle Rouge
Restaurant · 1st Arr. ·

Cercle Rouge

Restaurant · 1st Arr. ·

Fusion cuisine with Asian, South American, British influences, great value

french dinner spectacular
culinary creativity
impeccable wine selection
romantic atmosphere
cozy ambiance
thoughtful wine by the glass menu
lively kind service
out of this world food
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Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null
Cercle Rouge by null

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36 Rue de l'Arbre Sec, 69001 Lyon, France Get directions

€40–50

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Accepts reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Alcohol
Wine

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36 Rue de l'Arbre Sec, 69001 Lyon, France Get directions

+33 4 78 28 41 98
cercle-rouge.fr
@cerclerougerestaurant

€40–50 · Menu

Features

•Accepts reservations
•Lunch
•Dinner
•Alcohol
•Wine
•Beer
•Cocktails
•Coffee

Last updated

Jan 17, 2026

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"This young bistro nestles behind a small, glass - paned façade on a bustling street close to Opéra. On the menu, fusion cuisine with influences ranging across Asian, South American and British, and a fine technical command. Really friendly atmosphere." - Michelin Inspector

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Cercle Rouge

Hayden B.

Google
Incredible time - best dinner of 2024. (American tourist, but yes it was that good!). We speak some French, but it was nice having a waiter that could speak English to help with allergies. Food was incredible, unique flavors that are rich in depth. Caramel pork main was absolutely delicious in particular, but all courses were top knotch

Jaime K.

Google
We are a gourmet bunch & we loved it! All plates were wiped clean 😁 Nothing over the top, the food is delicious & nicely decorated - the restaurant is small & cozy. When you look for the restaurant as you walk in the street, do not look for a written sign "Cercle Rouge" but just a red circle lit up 😉

Ramey E.

Google
This was one of the most memorable meals in my recent gastronomic history!!!! The dishes were beautifully presented (see pictures), the flavors were creative and inspirational, and the ingredients were fresh and high quality. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience!!! I'm inspired to go home and try to recreate some of the dishes we had... they were amazing!!!!

C. P.

Google
Great food and even better value. Probably my favorite meal in Lyon. We went here for lunch and was blown away by taste and quality given the very affordable price. From crab cake, sword fish, dorade and fried chicken to chocolate sundae, everything was super tasty. I only saw two people in the kitchen, very impressive. I highly recommend it.

Mollie L.

Google
Unassuming and very cute space, lively kind service and out of this world food. My fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce and my favorite flavors in it. Not too heavy. We loved it and will return next time we’re in Lyon!

P. D.

Google
We had the pleasure of dining at Cercle Rouge in the charming city of Lyon, often hailed as the gastronomic capital of France. Cercle Rouge, nestled in the heart of this culinary mecca, truly lived up to its reputation as a French dinner spectacular. From start to finish, every aspect of the evening was exceptional. Lyon's rich culinary heritage was brilliantly showcased in the four-course meal, with each dish expertly crafted and bursting with deliciousness. The presentation was elegant, and the culinary creativity was truly intriguing, a testament to Lyon's gastronomic traditions. To complement the meal, the wine selection at Cercle Rouge was impeccable, featuring a range of choices that perfectly paired with each course and added an extra layer of enjoyment to the dining experience. The restaurant's atmosphere was nothing short of romantic, with its cozy ambiance making it the perfect place for a special evening with a loved one. Cercle Rouge in Lyon exceeded my expectations and allowed me to savor the essence of this culinary city. If you're looking to indulge in the best of Lyon's gastronomy, this restaurant is the place to go. Bon appétit!

Evan K.

Google
The place is not so big, cause it is like a old cave. If you want to visit the restaurant, I would recommend you to book in advance to require the seats upstairs, it is more comfortable and the atmosphere is also better. The staff was friendly, although when we arrived the place, they told us that your seats are upstairs, so we went up, but no one guide us to our table, so we were standing there for 5 minutes until we think that the waiter was planning to tell us anything, so I just picked one table for 2 persons which I required 4 weeks ago that I want the table next to the window, but they didn't pay attention on those details. I personally think that if the restaurant wants to be on Michelin or any other recommendations, those are the details should be paying attention. We had 2 menu of 38 euro, all the dishes were delicious, although they made a mistake, they confused one of the main course instead of chick they gave us the fish. Even they found it out after 10 minutes, but we already ate it, so we told them that is ok, they should double check it with customers when they brought the dishes to the table. All those things are small details they can improve for the future. Our favorite dishes were ESPADON MARINE and ONGLET MARINE. The menu price was fair for the amount and quality. Btw the wine menu is not big, but you can ask the staff if they have the wine you like which is not in the menu, so they can check for you.

Stanislav T.

Google
Great dinner! Well presented dishes with nice combination of flavors. Small menu but great selection. Only negative aspect is no terrace, but the interior is well cosy.
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Patrick G.

Yelp
Loved just about everything about this place. The menu is not complex and what we ate showed us they are serious about the dishes they serve. Forgive my ignorance but I'm certain this must be a Michelin star or two, without the typical pricing you would find in such. Even the wine by the glass menu is thoughtful. We 'should' be checking out a few other restaurants on our short trip to Lyon but I'm fairly certain we will just come back here again for a second night in a row. Wow! Service was great. Ambiance was great. Menu great. Just great all around.
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David M.

Yelp
Exceptional food served by a very nice staff and a small funky space makes for a winning combination. Lyon has many good restaurants, but this one we will return to without question.