L'Alexandrin

Matt Emerson

2 years ago

From the beginning to the end, the service was terrific. Rarely do you get to have such interaction with the lead chef, but he greeted us, took our order, and supervised the serving of the courses. Some of this superb attention was because we came during a slow season (March), but it was really amazing and made the experience feel all the more special. Food-wise, we ordered a la carte and were very pleased. Every dish was really good. The escargot (my first time) was really nice. My only minor nitpick is that the steak was a bit unmemorable; the cooking was fine, but the meat and seasoning were just a little bit bland. Beyond that, every other item was really good. And my wife's chocolate desert was amazing. We also let the chef pick our wines, and his pairings were top-notch. Would gladly eat there again and enjoy the great service.

Paul Wigginton

a year ago

A great address. We were greeted by the chef/ owner who is very personable. He works the dining area along with the very friendly and competent servers. Food and service was excellent. I would recommend without hesitation.

Pri Bri

5 years ago

I can't put into words how amazing this place is. The chef is super warm, friendly and welcoming and helped us with some wine pairing that wasn't even on the menu. Every single dish was perfect and I'll of flavor. It made me wish I had 3 stomachs.

JuiChe Huang

a week ago

Very excited to meet chef Laurent Rigal. Very enjoyable lunch , atmosphere is wonderful. Nice foods and friendly chef.

Grace Conrad

3 years ago

Brilliant food with a very hands on experience from the chef himself which made it feel special. The mushroom dessert was great. Initially we were worried how it would taste but it all worked so well. We also had the chocolate dessert, and both were the stars of the show

Ruth McKinnon

2 years ago

I’m only in Lyon for a short time before heading to Paris - the end of my trip. Seeking a special meal as part of my Lyonnaise experience, i decided on L’Alexandrin - the menu appealed and it was within walking distance for me. What a joyful and delicious experience this was. I was able to have a fixed price menu for the lunch meal with the addition of an extra package which provided lovely little mouthfuls of delight in between the courses. For entree i had the scallops - the most beautiful, tender scallops with flavours so complimentary! I was recommended the chicken dish for my main course - again didn’t disappoint. I have not anything like this combination of flavours before. And the Exotic dessert - banana based but surprising and fresh and delicious. All choices for each course i would’ve happily selected - it was challenging to stick with one! The staff were kind and attentive and despite not being a French speaker, was not made to feel unsupported. The wine/drink selection was pleasant - as i was dining solo, i was limited to what they had by glass. I could not be happier with my experience today and it will leave lasting memories of my time in Lyon. Thank you to all who made my experience such a beautiful one.

Noam Weisberg

3 months ago

Amazing dinner , food was excellent with great level of service and lots of good choices for wine. The Chef is around with the guests and it gives extra value for the experience. Highly recommend.

Athena Merrifield

2 years ago

I ate here yesterday, I'm very pleased with this place, honestly this restaurant is top! Me and my date took the chief's choice (chief is adorable) wine was chief's choice as well, everything was fabulous! If you want to pamper yourself, this is where you do it. You will find the sunshine in the staff and the excellent food you're looking for here. To the chief, thank you for such a great evening, I will definitely come back!

Fred Tsui

a year ago

Each dish was a meticulous composition, audaciously blending ingredients to yield an explosion of umami that danced upon the palate. There was nothing traditional about his offerings; rather than merely modernizing the Lyonnais canon, he wove together an eclectic tapestry of flavors and creativity. This establishment certainly merits the return of a star; I found myself secretly keeping my fingers crossed.

Sydney Martinie

a year ago

We really enjoyed our experience here! The chef greets everyone, he’s so funny and personable, we loved the exchange! We each had a tasting menu and loved each dish, its haute cuisine so with wine count 100€ per person but you won’t be disappointed 👍 Highly recommend, hope to be back soon!