And it’s no small-town bistro! It just goes to show that people from Lyon love variety on their plates. Because here, there’s no question of ordering “cervelle de canut” or a praline tart—you’ll find cuisine that’s just as authentic, yet capable of taking you on a journey. After all, that’s the true essence of a dish: the ability to catapult us to the other side of the world with a single bite. And the least we can say is that Le Comptoir Libanais is, in this regard, the best travel agency in the capital of Gaul!
Le Comptoir Libanais, one of the best restaurants in Lyon
What’s the best restaurant in Lyon? There are as many answers as there are doors to push open to find a place to sit and eat in the city. Quality, price, history, location, staff… There are as many criteria as there are days in the year. For some, it’s Brasserie Georges, known as Lyon’s oldest restaurant and France’s largest brasserie; for others, it’s the Auberge du Pont de Collonges for its prestige… Everyone has their own opinion, and that’s a good thing!
But amid this swarm of opinions, ideas, and judgments, one fact brings everyone together: the 10,000 glowing reviews for Le Comptoir Libanais. It’s true that it’s hard not to be won over by Lebanese cuisine, especially when your palate is as refined as it is in Lyon.
What do you eat at Le Comptoir Libanais?
Mezze, hummus, kafta, fattoush, moutabal, labneh… the menu itself is an invitation to travel. Then comes the service, which brings you a veritable array of dishes in sunny colors. Bright red, honey yellow, vibrant green—the plates captivate your eyes even before your nose can catch the bouquet of aromas wafting from the dishes.
The long-awaited moment of tasting arrives, and it’s as if the 10,000 reviews were transformed into just as many flavors. Your palate is treated from every angle; every bite tastes divine, and that’s where Le Comptoir Libanais really shines. It’s undeniably delicious. We highly recommend trying the batata harra, the arayes, the labneh, and, of course, the hummus. For those whose eyes are bigger than their stomachs, go ahead and venture into the world of rikakats—those cheese rolls—and let me know what you think…
📍 54 rue de Sèze, Lyon 6th arrondissement
🍴 The starter, main course, and dessert set menu is available for €23 (weekday lunchtime)
🍝 Our recommendations: batata harra, arayes, hummus, and rikakats
⏰ Open Sunday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
