Lyon is famous for its gourmet foods and gastronomy traditions, but eating with children in mind can sometimes be a bit tricky when taking into account the sensitive palates of little ones. Kids are unlikely to appreciate local Lyonnaise specialities such as
tête du veau (calf's head), so it's important when choosing a restaurant to know whether a childrens' menu is offered, or whether a suitable meal can be prepared.
It's sometimes the case in Lyon's restaurant that childrens' menus (
menu pour les enfants) are not always advertised, but often one can be prepared by request, just check with the service staff before being seated. But for a few restaurants that definitely supply a kid's menu, check out;
Opus,
L'Essentiel and
Brasserie Georges.
In addition to suitable foods, a restaurant with some space for play will always go down better with kids than one that's intimate. A couple of options in Lyon - where the kids will appreciate the space - include;
Le Quai des Arts (complete with a huge terrace area that's secure from the nearby road) and
Moulin Joli; a large and spacey restaurant that offers lots of dishes suitable for children.
Pizza is generally a good option with little ones in mind, and in Lyon there are plenty of pizzerias to choose from.
Pizza Pino is a great option for the whole family. The kid's are catered for with a creative kid's menu and also the adults, who can choose from a more refined selection of Italian cuisine. And if you want to try a pizza restaurant with a long history, visit
Chez Carlo; the oldest pizzeria in Lyon, which features a large terraced area.
8 Quai Saint-Vincent
Creative arts space, bar and restaurant...
60 Quai Saint Vincent
A little taste of New York in Lyon...
8 Place Gabriel Péri
Fast food and Eastern bakery...
9 Rue Rachais
Community atmosphere in Guillotiere...
110 Quai de Pierre-Scize
Lively tapas restaurant and karaoke bar...
7 Place des Terreaux
French Cuisine with Mediterranean Flair...
30 Cours de Verdun
Perrache
The daddy of Lyonnais brasseries...
106 rue du président Édouard Herriot
Great Italian for all the family...
8 Place Gabriel Peri
Pleasant fast food...
8 Place Gabriel Peri
All kinds of fast food...
20 Montée des Carmélites
Cheap & Delicious Pizza...
21 Grande Rue de la Guillotière
Good Pizzeria...
7 rue des Pierres Plantées
Traditional North-African Cuisine...
7 Place Colbert
For A Slice of Neighborhood Life!...
108 Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse
Pizza Delivered throught Lyon...
28 rue de Trion
Quality Pizza...
1 rue du Puits Gaillot
Quartier Cafe...
22 rue Palais Grillet
Long standing reputation for pizza...
25 rue du Bât-d'Argent
Sophisticated French and Lyonnaise menu...
2 rue St-Georges
Great Lyonnaise food and atmosphere...