Le Neuvième Art

Le Neuvième Art was one of the best dinners of my life. A couple Americans with no Michelin dining experience, we did not know what to expect. We dressed nicely but not super formal. We felt welcomed and invited from the start, but not pretentiously examined. The food was delicious. Every course was unique and popping with flavor. As I look at the images I am posting, I can distinctly remember the flavor and my mouth waters again. I cannot say that about most meals. Our wine was wonderful, and 3 hours flew by in a blink. For our first true fine dining experience, we were blown away. Wonderful!

We experienced wonderful adventure last evening, the food is delivering so many wonderful flavors, that was a journey through land and the sea! Thanks

My family and I had a very special dinner at Le Neuvième Art earlier this month. The food and wine pairings were delicious and the chef and his wife were incredibly kind. They even allowed us to visit the kitchen! A very memorable experience. While the waiting staff is professional, they sometimes came off as a bit cold. Perhaps it was mainly due to the language barrier with English vs French, but having a warmer staff would have been nice to see. Overall, an excellent dinner experience and I thank the whole staff.

Everything was great, but we ended up eating for 4 hours. The menu advertised 4 courses, but I swear, we had more like 12 courses. The food just kept coming, so be sure to manage your expectations before going. The foie gras had a very untraditional twist with a kiwi flavor, which we loved. The scallop with truffle was so yummy, but it was more filling than the other dishes—you’ll be about 50% full by course 3. The cod cooked in boiling honey was visually interesting, though the flavor was just okay. The meat dish was perfectly cooked. The cheese plate was excellent. The yogurt (pre-dessert) was divine. ❤️

Overall, this was a good experience, and I'm geared towards appropriate (high ; - ) ) expectations when eating in a Michelin-star restaurant (Le Neuvième Art has two). For the positives, we really enjoyed the sauce with pigeon. The snails and potato gnocchi smelled and tasted absolutely exquisite! Also, the foie gras was expertly prepared. The wines were competently paired as well. Service is fine and hums largely like a well-oiled machine for a Michelin-star level restaurant. The restaurant was supposedly alerted by our travel agent to our lactose allergy but something was lost in translation so there were a few awkward moments. In fairness to the restaurant (since I don't know where the communications broke down), it adapted "fairly" well, but we were not able to get the large tasting menu, which was our preference. All in all, the meal was good and would probably visit again if given the opportunity to see if they can truly adapt for a lactose allergy for the entire tasting menu. We each had one starter, two main courses, and two desserts. The total price for this and 8 glasses of wine was 531 Euros with 30 Euros left in cash. Considering everything, this was a good value and encourage you to visit.

I was a solo at this restaurant. While an a la carte menu was available it appeared that everyone in the room was ordering the prix fixe (including me). I give the highest marks but do note that as a New Yorker and infrequent visitor to Lyon I probably would have preferred a more traditional high end Lyonnaise restaurant. I can get one of these fussy, precious tasting menus in NYC (though it actually was substantially less pricey than a similar NYC spot). I don’t think a single dish (including dessert) was made without some kind of foam! The two dishes that were most impressive were the scallops (one of the best dishes I’ve ever had) and the Wagyu. The Char in beeswax was kind of silly. They lay out a piece of Char on a rimmed plate and then pour hot beeswax all over it and let it cook for 20 minutes while you eat the scallops. When it has cooled they bring it over for you to tap the hardened wax. Is this really necessary? I note that the selection of wines by the glass was disappointing given Lyon’s location so close to the Northern Rhone district. Only 3 white and red options. The service was impeccable and very friendly to this mostly English-speaker.

The food was decent, fresh, well prepared and tastefully plated, but sadly, that was it. There was nothing creative or innovative about how the ingredients were used. The amuse bouche of a fried quail egg with a scalding yolk centre came with no warning. The foie gras was delicious, and that was it, just a well done foie gras. Service was also extremely mediocre, disappointing for a 2-star restaurant with raving reviews. Everyone was polite but there was little warmth or interest and it felt different to other patrons in the restaurant. I don’t want to assume anything but perhaps because we do not speak French or we’re not locals, there seemed to be differential treatment. Overall, having traveled from afar to the “gastronomical capital” that is Lyon, the experience was underwhelming and certainly not what we expected from a 2-star restaurant. We’ve had better experiences at non-Michelin restaurants in Lyon in terms of flavor profiles, textures and service. We would say that overall, this experience left us wanting.

This Michelin restaurant in Lyon is worth every dollar spent. From amuse bouche to petite fours, I thorough enjoyed myself, the taste of every course is on point. Bonus to cooking the char in beeswax in front of us. The service is also very good, not too much, you can sense the awareness of the service staff. Ambience wise is simple and elegant, nothing too over -the-top. I highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions, you will walk out happy and very full!

Overall, this was a good experience, and I'm geared towards appropriate (high ; - ) ) expectations when eating in a Michelin-star restaurant (Le Neuvième Art has two). For the positives, we really enjoyed the sauce with pigeon. The snails and potato gnocchi smelled and tasted absolutely exquisite! Also, the foie gras was expertly prepared. The wines were competently paired as well. Service is fine and hums largely like a well-oiled machine for a Michelin-star level restaurant. The restaurant was supposedly alerted by our travel agent to our lactose allergy but something was lost in translation so there were a few awkward moments. In fairness to the restaurant (since I don't know where the communications broke down), it adapted "fairly" well, but we were not able to get the large tasting menu, which was our preference. All in all, the meal was good and would probably visit again if given the opportunity to see if they can truly adapt for a lactose allergy for the entire tasting menu. We each had one starter, two main courses, and two desserts. The total price for this and 8 glasses of wine was 531 Euros with 30 Euros left in cash. Considering everything, this was a good value and encourage you to visit.

Pleasant and minimalistic vibes that you expect upon entering a Michelin starred restaurant. While the tables were near each other, we didn't have to yell to speak to each other and didn't really hear other conversations. Upon seating we were given a rose-lemon liquid to wash our hands. I got the Lychee tea was good amount of sweetness and had lychee flavor but I was expecting it to be homemade and it was instead from a bottle. My husband had a cup or white and a cup of red which were both light and nice. Rice mousse - smooth like yogurt texture, ricey, hint of onion Sardine yogurt tarragon - nice sardine taste with light fried thin puff Quail egg - nice warm egg had hints of fish taste Crab tartine with uni - fresh, sweet, bergamot foam but not memorable as we have kani at home; bread was airy, good crust, but the grain on it distracted from the bread taste Gnocchi smelled like brown butter but was not overpowering. It was very soft mashed with small slice of cheese on top. Vegetable mushroom medley had nice salt and acidity Scallop with egg white and black truffle was ok; scallop could've been cooked better, didn't care too much about the overall flavors and it had very soft on soft texture so we were hoping for some crunch with it Char cooked in beeswax - super interesting method of cooking and the fish was really soft. lemon butter was pretty but the taste was whatever; artichoke had a almost soy sauce glaze was tasty but we didn't think it paired well with fish Australian wagyu was tasty but fatty. Jus had gamey taste. Strange to have a single lettuce on plate. Celeriac was tasty, cooked perfectly; green sauce was celeriac had slight grassy taste Mango yogurt had a cheese like smell but was fine; vanilla peach had a stink like canned peaches Chestnut cake was great, loved the chestnut paste didn't care about the crust Clementine Pannacotta disappointing like a la croix of clementine Pannacotta. Lemon Sorbet way too tart with the lemon rind and kumquat; the piece of date didn't save it Petit four each had their unique flavors; the bonbon had liqueur inside but cracked instantly in mouth very memorable. Chantilly cake had nice egg tasting crust with rum raisins. Overall we were very full and it was an experience but none of the dishes were memorable.

Adorable Chef's wife welcome the guests at the entrance. Inside service is impeccable. Even if the room is small tables aren't close. Food is excellent and the presentation is fabulous and creative. My husband and I enjoyed every dish. The only negative points were the (low) air conditioner. France is having high temperatures right now and the room was unpleasantly warm. The second problem is parking. We were surprised (as a 2 Michelin star restaurant) they don't have a valet parking. So if you're driving and are not familiar with the town you might spend several minutes before finding a spot and the nearest parking is kinda far to walk back to the restaurant in high heels. But overall very good culinary experience.

Tastiest of the 3 Michelin Star restaurants I've visited this week in Lyon. Just awesome ingredients with impeccable preparation and composition. The foie gras and crab starters were my favorite followed by the wagyu. Walked away thinking 160 EUR was a bargain for 5 course tasting menu which clocked in just shy of 3 hours.

Food is amazing it tastes very good and the presentation is beautiful. Staff are very attentive and professional.

Owned by Christophe Roure, and Lyon's most recent recipient of a second Michelin Star, Le Neuivem Art was a bit of a last minute decision when piecing together the dining puzzle of Central France, but with skills honed under the likes of Bocuse, Marcon, and Gagnaire the experience proved to be something absolutely distinct with several plates that either matched or outperformed those of his mentors in a sleek environment with the sort of formal yet friendly service that made even those who barely spoke the language feel welcome to sit back, relax, and simply enjoy the ride. Dressed in natural woods, grassy greens, and salmon pink with crepe paper touches amidst large windows that bathed the room first in natural light, then in that from streetlamps outdoors, it was at reception that guests were greeted by name by the Chef's wife, a woman who took great interest in how I'd heard about the restaurant while telling stories of her own travels to the American Southwest years prior, it was soon after seating that a young man with excellent English skills approached the table with a list of aperitifs and electing for water along with Alain Milliat's Jus Fraises du bois Juice a few questions about the trio of menus were answered, the chef's tasting with one substitution "not a problem at all." Told that the menu would last about three hours, and soon finding the room at capacity with a noise level that was far more jovial than any of the three-star spots visited without even being 'loud,' it was with a crispy "caterpillar" of dried beef, smooth liver, and vegetables atop a rock that the meal began and progressing quickly to a duo of briny anchovies sweetened by stonefruit alongside tangy yogurt before culminating in a breakfasty bite of pork and eggs, the canapes proved good evidence of things to come, the Gagnaire influence on obscure pairings and astonishing forms obvious from the start. Starting the menu proper with a foamy emulsion of lemon atop fluffy king crab flan and a sprinkling of lobster eggs plus shaved bottarga helping to bring sours and sweetness to a peak on the palate it was onward to the requested substitute that the menu moved, and although I'm sure the shellfish broth originally offered was as good as it looked at the table next-door I'd be hard pressed to assume it came anywhere near the buttery bites of duck liver offset by compressed cantaloupe and carrot vinaigrette, the later bracingly acidic on its own but a nice way to mellow the sometimes overwhelming melons while also washing oil from the tongue between bites. Focused on lighter fare, and perhaps only offering butter for the exquisitely crusty bread on request as part of this idea, courses three and four saw Roure continue with seafood and first using a bit of plating trickery to separate textures of the langoustine from crispy tuille as notes of saffron rose high from the broth, a followup of Sea Bass immediately had me singing praiseful comparisons to Troisgros - the almond milk foam topped with green asparagus gelee absolutely dazzling atop mushrooms and supple fish with just enough butter to see it all meld. Yet again trending light with the menu's final savory, a perfectly seared pigeon breast topped with confit leg served alongside croutons of gingerbread, bitter beetroot, orange marmalade, and simple pan jus it was into cheeses that the tasting transitioned and although perhaps a bit more limited than some of the 3* spots, the selection put together by Le Neuviem Art was actually one of my favorites, the Pinot Noir washed Vully, Comtesse de Vichy, and Fleur du Maquis all quite excellent while the creamy Chevrotin was perhaps the most interesting goat cheese tasted to this day. Moving from savory to sweet with a budino of semolina flour scented in elderberry beneath a cloud of meringue it was onward to Cherries in forms that the evening marched on and with raw almonds decorating both the whole cherries atop a financier and the soft center to a creamy pink sculpture the flavors were intense yet elegant, the cup of ice cream proving a smooth transition to handcrafted mignardises and chocolates with two types of warm madelines saved for the end.

We've been in Lyon for several weeks now and eaten at some fabulous restaurants/bouchon, but none of them comes close to this place. From the moment we walked in and were greeted and shown to our table to the last bite of our 4th (yes you read that right) dessert, everything was perfect. The Mises en Bouche, there were 2 were a superb start to our meal, we followed them with warm duck foil gras that was light though rich, creamy and accompanied by tiny thin slices of green apples and so artfully presented that I wanted to break my "no photos of food" rule (though I did not) My husband selected lamb for his entree and I had sea bass- both exquisite. We opted for the chef's yogurt and preserves as our cheese course and weren't disappointed. The yogurt was creamy without any acidity and just a hint of cinnamon, the preserves fruity and not too sweet. The desserts started with a pre-dessert, then our selected desserts and then a surprise cake and a selection of 5 confections which included some chocolate, caramel and a delicate shell of sugar filled with violet liquor. We spent quite some time trying to figure out just how the chef made that happen. I didnt think I had any more room for the desserts but I'm glad I did. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere calm. All of those courses took almost 3 hours at lunch with a few minute "interruption" by Chef Christophe Route who paid a visit to each table. This was a meal to remember and I can't recommend it highly enough

My review of this fine Lyon establishment is colored completely by the arrogance of the head waiter and several of the staff. After eating at so many fine establishments around the world, I'm just as concerned with my comfort as a patron, as I am with the food being served. That being the said, some of the dishes served as part of the signature 5 course menu (with wine pairings) were some of the best I've ever had. There was one outlier dish that was only borderline acceptable (a shellfish dish with Hollandaise), but one obviously can't expect everything. What's clear though is that France has many amazing food experiences to offer, especially at this price point. My expectations were extremely high and the let down due to the poor service was very disappointing. Guess you can't win 'em all. Go elsewhere.

Dining at Le Neuvieme Art was such an event. Sure, the food tasted good (a huge understatement), but this is more of an experience, an outstanding experience. We love when food is artistic, but this took that to a whole new level: museum quality. The décor is very contemporary, and the seating was very comfortable. Service was spot-on. We didn't feel like we were being watched, but the servers seemed to scan the room often, and as soon as we needed something, there they were. We will always remember Le Neuvieme Art fondly, and look forward to returning when we're again in Lyon.