La Mère Brazier brings one of Lyon’s defining restaurant names into the present through Mathieu Viannay’s cooking. At 12 rue Royale, the menu connects the house’s history with a formal, contemporary approach to classic French dining. This is an address for a meal built around several courses, with time set aside for the experience.
Artichoke and foie gras, pike mousse with crayfish sauce, and Bresse chicken appear among the house’s references. They help explain its place in Lyon’s culinary story without turning the meal into a museum piece. The official menu offers several ways to explore that repertoire, from a weekday lunch to longer tasting menus.
The listed weekday lunch is €98, excluding public holidays; the Eugénie menu is €195 and the tasting menu €250. These are menu prices, so check drinks and supplements when booking. The restaurant lists lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday, with no weekend service. Reservations are available through the official website.
Plan your visit
12 rue Royale, 69001 Lyon, France. Official website and reservations.
Practical information checked on 7 October 2026 against the restaurant’s published information. Menus, prices and opening times may change.
In pictures
In motion
Ready to visit?
Book directly with the restaurant.