Lyon’s Culinary Mercato: January 2026 Sees Dynamic Shifts in the Restaurant Scene
Lyon, February 1, 2026 – The city of Lyon experienced a bustling ‘restaurant mercato’ in January 2026, marked by a significant number of new openings and closures across its districts. This dynamic period highlights the constant evolution and competitive nature of Lyon’s renowned gastronomic sector.
New Culinary Additions Across Lyon
Several new restaurants and cafes have emerged, catering to diverse culinary preferences:
- Lyon 2nd Arrondissement: Arctic Juice & Café Expands
Arctic Juice & Café has inaugurated its largest French address in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement. This marks its fourth establishment in the city, following successful launches at Part-Dieu, Rue de la République, and Grand Hôtel-Dieu. The brand continues to champion a healthy lifestyle with organic coffees, cold-pressed juices, and vitamin-rich dishes. - Lyon 3rd Arrondissement: Búnbò Introduces Vietnamese Flavors
Vietnamese cuisine enthusiasts will be pleased with the arrival of Búnbò at 124 Cours Lafayette. Opened last autumn, this eatery specializes in its namesake dish, bo bun, available with beef, chicken, or tofu. - Lyon 4th Arrondissement: Sous le Balcon Offers Local Cuisine
At 4 Rue Victor-Fort, Sous le Balcon has opened, presenting traditional French cuisine with a focus on local, seasonal, and homemade dishes. The restaurant features a vibrant decor and a concise menu. - Lyon 5th Arrondissement: Bistrot Marie Revives Traditional Dishes
Bistrot Marie, located at 29 Rue du Bœuf, aims to reintroduce classic French comfort food. Its menu boasts dishes like escargot puff pastry, roasted marrow bone, perfect egg with porcini cream, rabbit daube, and comté cheese chicken cordon bleu, all served in a charming, antique-filled setting. - Lyon 6th Arrondissement: Mama & Mia for Artisanal Cookies
Cyndel Antonelli’s Mama & Mia, previously a pop-up at La Fabrik, has opened its own boutique at 71 Cours Vitton. Here, patrons can enjoy artisanal cookies, coffee from Gonéo, and Glaces des Alpes ice cream. - Lyon 3rd Arrondissement: New Eateries at Part-Dieu Station
Gare Part-Dieu now hosts two new establishments: Donnant, Cafés et Porridges, offering organic French oat-based porridges and a 100% vegetarian menu, and L’Épicerie Comptoir Mère Brazier, which opened in late December with a concept similar to its Halles de Lyon – Paul-Bocuse counterpart. - Lyon 5th Arrondissement: Yacht Club Café for Brunch Lovers
Since January 10, Yacht Club Café at 8 Rue Monseigneur-Lavarenne has been serving daily brunches for 26 euros, including a choice of toasts (trout, avocado, vegetables, eggs benedict, French toast), dessert, hot drink, and juice. Salads, coquillettes, and pizzas are also available. - Lyon 6th Arrondissement: Le Mixo, a New Restaurant, Wine, and Cocktail Bar
Le Mixo, located at 84 Rue Vendôme, opened on January 26. Founded by Lukas (kitchen) and Sandy (front of house), it emphasizes fresh, local, and responsibly sourced products, complemented by cocktails and organic wines. - Lyon 6th Arrondissement: Kuro, a High-End Asian Table
David Siong, founder of Kinoko, has opened Kuro at 13 Rue du Professeur-Weill. This new, more upscale Asian restaurant, in partnership with Peka Sourignavong, features a menu with Wagyu beef, truffle, foie gras, and scallops, offering 50 seats and a hidden terrace. - Lyon 7th Arrondissement: Olmé, a New Cocktail Bar
Olmé, a cocktail bar, has recently opened, showcasing organic and biodynamic wines, craft beers, and custom cocktails, including non-alcoholic, light, moderate, and powerful options. - Lyon 7th Arrondissement: Ballad Café’s New Location
Following the success of Amours Chauds, the Ballad Club team has opened Ballad Café at 27 Rue Cavenne. - Bron: Fraise & Farine’s Croissant Bar
The highly anticipated Fraise & Farine bakery, open since December at 152 Rue de la Pagère in Bron, features a unique croissant bar with various fillings like jam, chocolate cream, and pistachio. - Dardilly: Jade, a Promising Gastronomic Restaurant
Jade, a new gastronomic restaurant at 6 Place Général-Brosset, is the project of Chef Summer Wong, a 2024 French Pâté-Croûte champion. Originally from Hong Kong, Chef Wong trained at Institut Lyfe (Écully). - Vaulx-en-Velin: Le Paradis du Fruit Opens
Smoothie lovers and families now have a new spot at the Carré-de-Soie shopping center in Vaulx-en-Velin with the opening of Le Paradis du Fruit.
Changes in Ownership
Écully: Lætitia Trony Takes Over Le Village
The restaurant Le Village, situated at 6 Avenue du Docteur-Terver, is now under the ownership of Chef Lætitia Trony.
Notable Closures in January 2026
Several establishments have ceased operations:
- Lyon 1st Arrondissement: Récoltant-Manipulant Closes
The wine merchant Récoltant-Manipulant, previously located on Place Sathonay, has closed its doors and is selling off its inventory. - Lyon 2nd Arrondissement: Pitaya and Madame Louve Shut Down
The Thai restaurant Pitaya at 9 Rue des Marronniers will cease operations at the end of the month. Madame Louve, known for its brioches and brunches at 14 Rue de l’Abbaye-d’Ainay, closed in early January after three years. - Lyon 2nd Arrondissement: L’Institution Replaced by Maison Gloria
The iconic L’Institution on the Presqu’île is undergoing renovations and will be replaced by Maison Gloria, a restaurant and cocktail bar concept already established in Clermont-Ferrand and Tours. - Lyon 6th Arrondissement: Amici and Emilie and the Cool Kids Close
The Mediterranean restaurant Amici at 127 Rue des Charmettes will close on January 31. The Emilie and the Cool Kids coffee shop franchise near the Masséna metro station has already closed and been replaced by a beauty institute.
This article is updated weekly. If you have noticed a restaurant opening or closing, please send an email to [email protected].
Source: tribunedelyon.fr
