Culina Hortus

Tucked away in the heart of the city, Culina Hortus is a vegetarian gem that offers an unforgettable culinary experience. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted by a warm, inviting ambiance and friendly staff eager to guide us through their diverse menu. The dishes were a celebration of flavours and the overall experience was delightful. I certainly recommend it.

Went here for a birthday lunch with my spouse in September and we were very very impressed. All seven courses were beautiful to look at and tasted incredible too. We didn't get cocktails but the mocktails we ordered were delicious. On the service side of things, they were very accommodating of my request for a low lactose meal and offered substitutions where needed. Each course was presented with a detailed explanation (optionally available in English if you ask) which made the experience even lovelier. The restaurant is beautiful as well but our focus was all on the food :)

Let's just say it matched my expectations in all regards! The food was exceptional, the plating was beautiful and the service was differential. Our Indian family of vegetarians had never tried anything like this and it was a unique and memorable experience in multiple regards. We really enjoyed the food and how intricately things were prepared. The amount of care in the food really shines! We had requested no eggs as part of our allergy restriction and it was a bit disappointing that the server was impatient at explaining how the food was going to be served due to this change. Until the food came for all the courses, we weren't even sure if my parents who had egg restriction will get an alternative course. Overall the service became smoother, but it really felt like we were bothering them by making that intial request. I loved the food but with such incidents, it slightly sours your experience and makes it less enjoyable. We are not from Lyon so we didn't know if we were being treated differently for not understanding the cultural etiquettes or simply that's how things are.

I love the food, the way it was presented and everything else . Omg each bite was better than the last. And after finishing I couldn’t pick one best dish, because every dish i had that night was the best.

In addition to the outstanding food, the staff here was absolutely wonderful. Every single item was a masterpiece of art. It blew my mind how creative the chef was and how beautiful everything looked. I don’t usually get emotional over food, but the beauty of this restaurant brought tears of joy to my eyes. I would highly recommend attending this restaurant whether you are vegetarian or not. It was loved by both my husband (non-vegetarian) and myself (vegetarian).

This was a recommendation as I like a ‘foodie’ experience. The menu is vegetarian and although I’m not vegetarian, I was not disappointed with any of the dishes. Each serving arrived and looked delicious and tasted even better. We were sat between a French table and an American couple. The descriptions of the food were better (more flowerery) in French. The staff were lovely and I observed that all of them seem to like each other and were constantly smiling. TIP: I went in the evening but if you go at lunchtime it’s much cheaper. The experience was lovely.

Fantastic dining experience at Culina Hortus in Lyon, a 100% vegetarian restaurant. They offer a well composed 11 course tasting menu at a fair price of €70, which can be slightly adjusted for food allergies. We really enjoyed the creativity of the dishes and the different tastes and textures that they were playing with in the courses. The location is nicely designed with stone and wooden elements. The service was very knowledgeable and helpful. I can 100% recommend a visit there!

My husband and I had lunch at the restaurant whilst on holiday, having seen great reviews online. The reviews were not good enough, the food, ambience and attentiveness of the staff blew us away. Every course was an absolute delight and a credit to the chef/kitchen. I am a vegetarian and to have such variety of flavours, textures and visually appealing dishes was a first. My husband (a meat eater) was just as impressed as me. We could not believe how reasonable the price was and would recommend to everyone! Thank you for making our visit so wonderful

The food was creative and delicious. The staff was attentive and kind. My French is very poor but everyone was courteous and helpful in translating. My friend and I even received some advice on how to improve our language learning. I hope to return again soon if I am ever in Lyon again. This is a gastronomical experience for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike to branch out and try new vegetarian flavors. The kitchen adapted seamlessly to my pistachio allergy. Also, you pay at the counter at the end (for those who are not from France).

Amazing vegetarian option in Lyon. Everything is vegetarian by default and I believe they can accommodate vegan and other diets. Very helpful servers speaking English among other languages. The sommelier was friendly and excited to recommend a good wine for me. The also had two different non-alcoholic drinks that were interesting and refreshing. They have one seven course menu so everyone has the same menu at a leisurely - but not too slow - pace. The whole wonderful experience added up to only 90 Euro! Might be spendy by Lyon standards but it is very reasonable coming from USA. Highly recommended.

This restaurant really exceeded my expectations of an all vegetarian dinner. It was the weekend so only 2 prix fixe options were offered. But there were also several added items, more like amuse vouches, that were outstanding little bites - a Chinese bread with miso topping, a pressed carrot and sesame cube and a beet ravioli plus a a cheese cube rolled is nuts. And a great fresh bread with seeds, rather like an everything bagel. Entree, plat, cheese course (actually greens with soft cheese and some herbs plus another bread offering) and dessert were all fabulously tasty. There was even an after- dessert , a mini- carrot cake for the table to share. Even though the portions were fancy- food small, I was surprised that I felt very satisfied. Everything was elegantly presented and described in detail by our waiter. We spent over 3 hours eating and it was so pleasant, it felt much shorter. I suggest a reservation because with there is only one seating. We were lucky enough to be there when they opened and got the only open spot for Friday night.