Restaurant Rustique - Lyon

A truly great and memorable dining experience. Loved the intimate but unpretentious atmosphere while being able to converse with the chef himself. Each dish was so well thought out. We felt valued as diners and I have much respect for how the restaurant is operated. Highly recommended!

Wow, this was our best food experience during our three weeks in France where we travelled to different cities and ate different restaurants every day, including multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. We went for dinner, and ordered one set menu each with one wine/drink pairing. We were seated in front of the kitchen so we had front row seats to the chef as he prepared dinner for everyone in the restaurant. (Best seats in the house!) From the first dish of lentil chips and lentil dip/soup, I knew it was going to be good. The lentil soup was sooo flavorful and rich, and the chips had a really lentilly flavor too but in a good way and was a great balance to the creamy lentil soup. Similarly, the taste of all the other dishes had such pure flavors that were combined artfully to create a delightful tasting experience. I loved that all the dishes had variations in textures. And they were all beautifully presented and portioned just nice. There was a great consistency across all the courses. All of them presented something new and showcased how the chef could make this new idea enjoyable to eat. Even the wine pairing was very well thought-out - the waiter explained how each pairing was chosen to complement the dish, and there were some interesting choices such as sake. The staff were so personable as well and made us feel welcome though we didn’t speak French and are tourists. The chef even personally came out from the kitchen to help us open our knives when we were confused about how they worked 🤣 Make a reservation and come here!! For 75 euros for a 10 course dinner, this was such a steal! I hope I can come back to Lyon to visit Rustique again.

Outstanding restaurant! All the dishes were delicious and complex in flavour. They do not just look good but actually taste great. Nice winelist with local wines from small organic/natural wineries. The only point that is not on the top level is the atmosphere/design of the room.

The ambiance of the restaurant is nice, I liked the one person seat that is just in front of the kitchen, it lets you see how the chef’s work. The food was great, I liked the flavour combination and the plating. The service was also great. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5

Wow what an evening and lovely experience! We try to visit at least one Michelin restaurant on every one of our trips and this restaurant comes out at the top of our list. The food was innovative and delicious - with every course bringing a new surprise and experience. The menu focused on traditional foods of Lyon, and we enjoyed a variety of dishes to include catfish, frog legs, cod roe, crayfish, beets, veal sweetbread, duck, and some beautiful desserts. The wine pairing was perfect, and both the food and wine were just the right amount – not leaving us too full or overwhelmed. The owners, Helene and Maxime, served us throughout the evening, thus making it even more special. We greatly enjoyed our experience and highly recommend booking a table at Rustique for your next visit to Lyon.

Each of the 11 courses served during our dinner service were innovative and showcased the chefs talents and attention to detail. Overall, each dishes followed the next perfectly in both timing and flavour.

An unforgettable dining experience that stands out for its creativity and storytelling. Chef Maxime brings a personal touch to every dish, from grilled frog and snails to sweetbreads, Puy green lentils, and goat cheese from Ferme du Puy, all elevated with inventive interpretations. Each course is a journey of flavors, beautifully crafted with the chef’s signature narrative. Truly special with a great and super welcoming team. Thank you team for hosting me despite a mix-up in the reservation.

The restaurant seems a reflection of Chef Maxime himself: warm, human, extremely professional, connected to the providers, and of course amazing cuisine. Each dish and presentation was a burst of flavors, both subtle and occasionally explosive. What made it special beyond the dishes, was the connection we felt with chef. That was a pleasant surprise which I didn’t expect at such an awarded restaurant. It was a truly special experience.