Chez Mounier

Chez Mounier is a budget-friendly bouchon lyonnais at 3 Rue des Marronniers, in the Ainay area of Lyon's 2nd arrondissement on the Presqu'île, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is regarded as among the cheapest of the traditional Lyonnaise tables, with a typical meal costing about €20 to €30 per person, which is notable in a city where classic bouchon menus often exceed €35. The best-known dish is the black pudding with onion cream, a dish that reflects the charcuterie and offal tradition at the heart of Lyon's cooking. The menu also offers the Lyon salad, which combines frisée lettuce, bacon, croutons and a poached egg, and quenelle, the light fish or veal dumpling in sauce. The kitchen does not chase novelty; it serves what the bouchon format has always served, in generous portions at low prices. The dining room is simple and lively, with close-set tables and a mix of local workers at lunch and visitors in the evening. There is no dress code, and the atmosphere is informal and busy. Beaujolais and Rhône valley wines are the usual accompaniment. The street sits a few minutes from Place Bellecour and the Saône, so the restaurant works well as a lunch stop on a walk through Ainay. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone on +33 4 78 37 79 26. A December 2025 listing shows service Tuesday to Saturday, about 12:00 to 14:15 and 19:00 to 22:15, with Sunday and Monday closed, although another source shows Monday open, so confirmation by phone is wise. Booking a day or two ahead is generally enough outside peak weekends.